Posts by Andrew Stotz
The Importance of Simplicity
[dropcap background=”” color=”” circle=”0″]S[/dropcap]implicity is an important part of any great speech. Without it, your audience will inevitably become confused and disengaged. No matter what type of audience you’re speaking to it should be your number one goal to create something that will be easily understood by each and every one of them.
Offering a New Perspective on an Old Argument
[dropcap background=”” color=”” circle=”0″]M[/dropcap]alcolm Gladwell is one of the great authors of our time, having produced time-tested books like Blink, Outliers, and The Tipping Point. What many people don’t know, however, is that Gladwell is also an incredible speaker. In his speech for TED about David and Goliath, Gladwell shows a viewpoint of the story…
Do You Have a Plan for Personal Investment?
[dropcap background=”” color=”” circle=”0″]N[/dropcap]o matter what you endeavor to do, success is much easier if you have a written plan. This is true when it comes to weight loss, buying a home, starting a business, and it’s definitely true when it comes to investment. It is too important to not have each step planned out…
Creating an Attractive Presentation
[dropcap background=”” color=”” circle=”0″]C[/dropcap]reating an attractive presentation is a great way to force yourself, as the speaker, to consistently stay on point and successfully drive your argument home to your audience. Many great speakers don’t use PowerPoint or other visuals, and are still compelling presenters because of their confidence and body language.
Prepare For Anything and Everything
[dropcap background=”” color=”” circle=”0″]A[/dropcap] strong argument is the top pillar of any great speech. Without great content, your speech is more than likely going to fall on deaf ears. Along with that strong argument, however, it’s also important that you’re able to combine it with the ability to thoroughly back up anything you say.