by Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Feb 15, 2019 | Public Speaking
No one can undermine the power of a great speech that is delivered by an eloquent speaker. Their words can motivate, inspire and influence. When you think about it, a moving speech can even make miracles. It is also always a pleasure to listen to a great speaker with...
by Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Aug 15, 2018 | Public Speaking
No one should underestimate the power of a great speech. A competent speaker has this immense capability to influence people and inspire action. When you look at how speakers keep their audience in awe and interested, you might realize that a great deal of an...
by Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Apr 15, 2018 | Public Speaking
Public speaking continues to be a monumental hurdle on the path to becoming an influential leader. To some, the fear of voicing their thoughts in front of a wide audience is equivalent to jumping off a bridge; no matter how much you talk and tease, the fear won’t...
by Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Apr 26, 2017 | Public Speaking
Using metaphors in public speaking can either make or break your speech. When delivered successfully, metaphors can enhance the message of your speech and impact your audience in endless ways. The metaphor becomes the vehicle by which your audience will apply your...
by Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Apr 5, 2017 | Public Speaking
Whether you’re making a presentation in front of ten close colleagues at work or speaking to a crowd of twenty thousand, public speaking is nerve-wracking and anxiety-inducing. Even still, it’s a necessary skill to develop, and it’s one that will likely continue to...
by Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Feb 3, 2017 | Public Speaking
When you first hear that you’re expected to make an hour-long speech, you might start to think of just how daunting that amount of time seems. How could anyone possibly speak for an hour straight? It feels overwhelming, especially when you think about having to...
