top of page

Read OUR BLOG
business success blog
Administrative and creative articles for every business or speaker. Learn what works and what doesn't for capturing clients and building lasting relationships online and in-person.
Search


Ethos, Pathos, Logos: 3 Pillars of Public Speaking and Persuasion
Persuasive speaking is a skill that you can apply regularly throughout your life, whether you are selling a product or being interviewed. 2,300 years ago, Aristotle determined the components needed for persuasive speaking. They are referred to as the three pillars of persuasion – ethos, pathos and logos. In this article, we discuss how to use the three pillars for public speaking. (This article has been abridged - click here to read the full article) What are ethos, pathos
johnmhardy2018
2 days ago9 min read
Â
Â


Brief History of Public Speaking and Famous Speakers through the Ages
Public speaking is an essential skill in the modern world of meetings conferences and networking events
johnmhardy2018
Sep 233 min read
Â
Â


5 Reasons to Inject Fun into Your Public Speaking
Did you know that injecting humor into a speech can increase your engagement and recognition- Find out more in our latest blog post
johnmhardy2018
May 153 min read
Â
Â


Why Are People So Anxious About Public Speaking?
The fear of public speaking can be overcome by changing your mindset and knowing how to prevent this from happening frequently
johnmhardy2018
Apr 172 min read
Â
Â


Master These Three Types of Presentations for Professional Excellence
Selling can be challenging. But it is a mistake to think that the way to improve your closing ratio is to dump so much information on a...
Guest Post by Terri Sjodin
May 16, 20244 min read
Â
Â


Coping Strategies for Presentation Nerves
If you are not nervous before a presentation, then you are lying to yourself. Even a veteran speaker gets butterflies . Here are some...
johnmhardy2018
Jun 12, 20232 min read
Â
Â


What Skills Do You Need to Be a Public Speaker
Having been a scientist for more than 30 years, I gained a lot of experience in speaking at workshops, scientific conferences, luncheon,...
johnmhardy2018
May 23, 20234 min read
Â
Â


Don’t Improvise – Why Preparation is Key for a Fun Packed Presentation
When it comes to delivering a great presentation, preparation is crucial. While some speakers may make it look like they just show up and...

Christine Myers
May 11, 20233 min read
Â
Â


What to Do If the Technology Fails
What did people do before technology made our lives easier? They soldiered on. And that is exactly what you will do if technology fails...
johnmhardy2018
Mar 23, 20232 min read
Â
Â


Speak Like A Professional: How To Stop Using Filler Words
Taken from an article by Brian Tracy (link to it here So, like, umm, and yeah. In conversation, most people use what are called filler...
johnmhardy2018
Aug 30, 20226 min read
Â
Â


Seven Characteristics of a Successful Life Coach
Life coaches assist their clients in achieving specific and focused personal and professional goals. They are invaluable to anyone...
Christine Myers Certified VA
Aug 25, 20222 min read
Â
Â


5 Fun Prompts to Breathe Life into Your Public Speaking
Want to ensure your public speaking event is fun and entertaining? Regardless of what topic you’re covering in your presentation, it’s...

Christine Myers
Jul 18, 20223 min read
Â
Â


Common Engagement Mistakes Guaranteed to Kill Your Presentation
In any presentation, engagement is key to its success. You need to ensure your whole audience is consistently engaged and interested in...
Christine Myers Certified VA
Mar 24, 20223 min read
Â
Â


How To Improve Public Speaking
How does one form connections, encourage change, impact decisions, and inspire people? Through the power of public speaking and...
Brian Tracy
Mar 10, 20224 min read
Â
Â


The Importance of Public Speaking & How to Do it Well
Taken From a Blog Post by Brian Tracy International The Importance of Public Speaking | Brian Tracy How does one form connections,...

Christine Myers
Feb 24, 20224 min read
Â
Â


Is Vocal Fatigue Affecting the Reliability of Your Voice?
Taken from an article by Marjorie Saulson (click here to view it) Do you ever feel so tired of talking that, by the end of the day, you...
Taken from an article by Marjorie Saulson
Feb 10, 20223 min read
Â
Â


Different Types of Presentations
There are different types of presentations you can make.
Christine Myers Certified VA
Sep 27, 20213 min read
Â
Â


History of Public Speaking
There never has been a time in the history of the world when the spoken word has been equaled in value and importance by any other means...
Christine Myers Certified VA
Aug 12, 20212 min read
Â
Â


Public Speaking Lessons for the Introverts, the Inexperienced, the Pathologically Shy, and the Rusty
These lessons are ostensibly public-speaking performance lessons. But they can moonlight for other situations, too: Any time you're...
Christine Myers Certified VA
Jul 8, 20212 min read
Â
Â


The Importance of Planning Your Presentation
When it comes to a presentation, there are so many ways that things can go other than you planned. In light of that fact, the importance...

Christine Myers
Jun 10, 20212 min read
Â
Â
bottom of page