Lights, Camera, Action! How to Use Drama in Your Speech

SPEAKING WITH IMPACTEach week, speech coach and leadership mentor James Rosebush will answer a question on how to improve your public speaking. Jeff Haydon, CEO of Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, asks: “How can a speaker most effectively use production elements in a speech, such as lighting, music and visuals? Dear Jeff, What […]

Convince Your Audience They Made The Right Choice Listening to You

SPEAKING WITH IMPACTEach week, speech coach and leadership mentor James Rosebush will answer a question on how to improve your public speaking. David Forster, CEO of Leron Inc. asks: “When people used to ask, ‘who is your competition’ I used to answer ‘other linen companies.’ Now my main obstacle is a customer who is distracted […]

Stage Fright? Here’s the First Thing to Say When Making a Speech

SPEAKING WITH IMPACTEach week, speech coach and leadership mentor James Rosebush will answer a question on how to improve your public speaking. Lisa Vioni, CEO of Hedge Connection asks: “When I step on stage to make a speech, I’m never sure of the best way to start! What should I do first?” Dear Lisa, I […]

Talking to a Crowd? Get Personal

SPEAKING WITH IMPACTEach week, speech coach and leadership mentor James Rosebush will answer a question on how to improve your public speaking I have a fear of public speaking and try to avoid it at all costs. I feel that most people who know me personally would think that I would be a very good […]

Make a Great Speech: Pretend You’re Drowning

SPEAKING WITH IMPACTEach week, speech coach and leadership mentor James Rosebush will answer a question on how to improve your public speaking Claire Harvey, CEO, Claire Harvey Photography asks: “Maybe others have this problem too, but I always have trouble getting started with my speech. Where do I start?”  Dear Claire, Have you ever just […]

The Secret to a Great Speech? Breathe

SPEAKING WITH IMPACTEach week, speech coach and leadership mentor James Rosebush will answer a question on how to improve your public speaking Lauren Hilyard, Founder and CEO of Hilyard Art Advisory asks: “Do you have any tips on how to breathe before, and during, a speech? I always feel a little out of breath.” Dear […]

How to Trick Your Audience into Listening to You

SPEAKING WITH IMPACT Each week, speech coach and leadership mentor James Rosebush will answer a question on how to improve your public speaking. Last week we had a great response to a reader’s question about what to do if you are on the platform and people in the audience start using their cellphones.  This must […]

How to Stop Your Audience Being Distracted by Their Phones

SPEAKING WITH IMPACTEach week, speech coach and leadership mentor James Rosebush will answer a question on how to improve your public speaking. Benjamin Marasco, CEO of Waystride.com asks: In today’s connected age, several people in my audiences get distracted with their phones. Do you have any tricks to reengage those lost in social media? Dear […]

Don’t Say This When Making a Speech!

SPEAKING WITH IMPACT Each week, speech coach and leadership mentor James Rosebush will answer a question on how to improve your public speaking. Stephen Bates, CEO, Global Interconnect Inc. asks: “What shouldn’t I say, and what should I say, when speaking in public?” Dear Stephen, You have asked a question at the starting gate of […]

What Reagan and The Queen Learned About Podium Speeches

SPEAKING WITH IMPACT Each week, speech coach and leadership mentor James Rosebush will answer a question on how to improve your public speaking. Ben Press, a Television and Film Producer from Los Angeles, asks: “When speaking at a podium, is it an effective tool to move aside and speak more face-to-face with the audience or […]