Should a Speaker Apologize to the Audience?

It is accepted wisdom in public speaking that you should never apologise. But I recently made the case that there are few guidelines for public speaking.
Pump Up Your Speaking Voice with a Strength Training Workout

If you want to take your speaking to the next level, you will be ready with a vocal workout. Like the rest of you, the voice is made up of muscles, cavities, tissues, nerves, fluids, etc.
Love the Process and Improve Your Speaking

You undoubtedly feel frustrated as you work to enhance your public speaking abilities. Frustrated… by persistent anxieties. You are irritated by audience queries that give you trouble.
How to Get Started as a Professional Speaker: 6 Key Steps

How many times have you sat in a crowd and secretly wished you were on stage? After giving a few presentations, you could realize that you are adept at public speaking.
How to Practice for a Perfect Presentation

Does practice make perfect when it comes to giving presentations? No it does not! The permanence of practice. Not just practicing, but practicing perfectly, should be your aim. Whether something is right or bad, the more you do it, the more natural it feels.
Are Your Speech Gestures Too Small, Too Big, or Just Right?

You are aware by this point that gestures should be used to enhance your discourse. Do you know how large these gestures ought to be, though?
8 Speechwriting Lessons You Can Learn from Songwriters

You can use the advice of songwriters to make your speeches sing. You can practically get your audiences to tap their feet, nod their heads, and even hum along to your message by using these eight songwriting approaches.
6 Communication Barriers and How You Can Avoid Them

Most people need to realize how much static they produce when they speak. Why do I use the term “static”?
What to Do When Disaster Strikes and You Are Speaking

Imagine… Just now, I introduced you. You are about to give the speech of your life in a matter of seconds.
8 Brainstorming Ideas to Inspire Brilliant Pitches

When it comes to producing innovative ideas, it is not easy, it is a job to always be churning them out. When you have sessions with your team, this can be extremely helpful.