by Rob Cottingham | Apr 23, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting
Who are the top performers who need to review their performances so they can improve? Athletes… actors… and speakers like you! This episode, let’s talk about how to review and improve your speaking and your content.Music: “Upbeat” by John... 
by Rob Cottingham | Apr 18, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting
This episode ties together everything we’ve talked about around speech delivery with one big idea for truly powerful speaking: commitment.Links: Here’s David Granirer’s long-running comedy course at Vancouver’s Langara College. David’s... 
by Rob Cottingham | Apr 16, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting
Break out of the lectern cage! Make the stage your own… and learn how to use movement to deepen your presentation’s connection to your audience. (Also, I go off on that whole “podium vs. lectern” thing.)Music: “Upbeat” by John Luc... 
by Rob Cottingham | Apr 11, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting
When you treat your voice as an instrument (and not an afterthought!) great things happen to your speeches… and to your audiences. This episode we break down three powerful vocal tools: pitch, pace and volume.Music: “Upbeat” by John Luc Hefferman.... 
by Rob Cottingham | Apr 9, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting
For once, the conventional wisdom has it right: eye contact with your audience is powerful. Here’s how to put it to work for you — even when you have to read your speech from the page.Links: That moment in Baby Mama with Tina Fey and Steve MartinMusic:... 
by Rob Cottingham | Apr 4, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting
Roll up your sleeves… because this episode we talk about the tools of the public speaking trade. And one tool in particular: your microphone. Music: “Upbeat” by John Luc Hefferman. Used under a Creative Commons license. Photo: Todd Quackenbush on...
