Tag Archives: speech

OPEN MOUTH, INSERT FOOT . . .

Apparently, putting a foot in our mouth isn’t anything new. We’ve just come off an intense political battle – one filled with promises and sometimes vicious words. What a relief to have all those ads deleted from our TV screens. … Continue reading

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ATHLETES, POLITICIANS, MIMES & BOBBLE HEADS

Having been both a student and teacher of public speaking, I’ve had to learn a lot about body language. Has anyone else noticed similar gestures, eye contact, hand movement and nodding heads on those in the public eye? When they … Continue reading

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THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK

“Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.”    Plato I may regret writing this post.  I may say something that will be misinterpreted or come off as holier than thou.  I may appear pompous … Continue reading

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