Category Archives: Talk Gooder

Posts on how to be a better, funnier, and more engaging speaker

Participant’s Review of the Speaking School

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Avish

Olivia Mitchell, one of the participants of the March 2010 Speaking School, posted a review and some of her takeaways from her experience at The Speaking School (the four day presentation skills program run by Fred Gleeck and myself). Check … Continue reading →

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New Audio Shows You How to “Unleash Your Inner Comedian!”

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Avish

Check it out: I just released a new audio program titled, Unleash Your Inner Comedian! The Art of Being Funny Without Telling Jokes As you might guess, the program explain how anyone (yes, including you) can tap into and develop … Continue reading →

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Speaking Tips from the Speaking School

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Avish

I just finished up the four day Speaking School with Fred Gleeck. While the memory is still fresh, I thought I would compile a list of just a few of the speaking tips we shared there: Go to 11 One … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Suck as a Conference Breakout Speaker

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Avish

Pop quiz hotshot: You are asked to present a conference breakout session, or are invited to do a program for a an association chapter, user group, etc. You have good ideas and are excited about doing it. But you want … Continue reading →

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Video: “Life is Like Improv Comedy”

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Avish

Here’s a clip from a funny motivational keynote speech I did recently: The clip starts with a demonstration of the improv comedy game, “Ding!” Then I explain how life is the ultimate improvisation and just when you think you have … Continue reading →

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5 Conference Speakers That Can Kill a Conference

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Avish

Planning a conference? Be wary of using of these types of conference speakers! Planning to speak at an event? Make sure you’re not one of these presenters! In the audience at a big event? See how many of these you … Continue reading →

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Audio Interview: Turning a Whole Bunch of Random Content Into a Great Speech

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Avish

My friend Mike (of Game Music, Inc. – guess what his company does…?) recently had to give a short, but rather important talk. He started off strong and came up with some good ideas and an overall theme, but then … Continue reading →

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The Critical Piece to Make Your Next Presentation Awesome!

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Avish

Putting together a great presentation can be tough. To make it great you need to make sure you have all the little things in place, and if you miss just one, it can subtly but powerfully affect your impact. Last … Continue reading →

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New BlogCast: 5 Reasons to Use a Funny Conference Speaker

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Avish

Here’s a new MP3 for you: 5 Reasons to Use a Funny Conference Speaker In the current economic climate, conferences and conventions are focusing on using “content driven” speakers for their general session presentations. There is nothing wrong with a … Continue reading →

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New Presentation Skills Teleseminar!

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Avish

How to be an Amazing Speaker By Mastering the Three Pillars of Great Speaking! Do you want to learn powerful strategies and tactics to be a great speaker, all from the comfort of your own home or office? Then look … Continue reading →

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