The Public Speaker's Quick and Dirty Tips for Improving Your Communication Skills

166 TPS How to Use Video in a Presentation

09 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Want to add video to a presentation but not sure the best way to incorporate it? The Public Speaker has 6 expert tips to make video work for you. Host...

165 TPS How to Ask for (and Get) a Raise, Part 3

02 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Speaker's 3 more savvy tips on how a woman should ask for and get a raise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

164 TPS How to Ask for (and Get) a Raise, Part 2

26 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Speaker's 2 savvy tips on how a woman should ask for and get a raise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

163 TPS How to Ask for (and Get) a Raise, Part 1

19 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Speaker digs deep into the most current research, uncovering why a gender bias may be responsible for the limitations on women's profession...

162 TPS How to Gain a Strategic Interview Advantage, Part 2

12 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Speaker's tips on how to gain a strategic interview advantage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

161 TPS How to Gain a Strategic Interview Advantage, Part 1

05 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Speaker's tips on how to gain a strategic interview advantage. SPONSOR: http://stitcher.com/lisa. Use code Lisa to enter to win $1000. Host...

160 TPS How to Survive Communication Overload - Part 2

28 Jun 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of The Public Speaker's tips on how to survive information and communication overload. SPONSOR: http://stitcher.com/lisa. Use code Lisa to ente...

158 TPS How to Make Your Words Memorable - Part 2

21 Jun 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Speaker explains how to make your presentations unforgettable! SPONSOR: http://stitcher.com/lisa. Use code Lisa to enter to win $1000. Host...

159 TPS How to Survive Communication Overload, Part 1

21 Jun 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Speaker's tips on how to survive information and communication overload. SPONSOR: http://stitcher.com/lisa. Use code Lisa to enter to win $...

157 TPS How To Make Your Words Memorable - Part 1

07 Jun 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Speaker's tips on how to make your presentations and your words unforgettable in this two-part episode. SPONSOR: http://stitcher.com/lisa. ...

156 TPS Step-Up Your PR and Get Results

31 May 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Speaker's 4 steps to improving your public relations and communication skills. SPONSOR: http://stitcher.com/lisa. Use code Lisa to enter to...

154 TPS What to Say on Mother's Day

10 May 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for the perfect mother's day gift? Give the gift of communication and get closer to your mom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

153 TPS What NOT to Say in Your Work Email

03 May 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Everything you write in an email can and may be held against you! Learn what not to say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

152 TPS Accentuate The Positive

26 Apr 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what science says about overcoming failure and accentuating the positive. SPONSOR: http://stitcher.com/lisa | Use code Lisa to enter to win $100...

150 TPS How to Make Faster Group Decisions

12 Apr 2012

Contributed by Lukas

End decision derision. Learn 3 tips to make faster group decisions at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

149 TPS How to Kick Your "Yes, but..."

05 Apr 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Why the phrase "Yes, but..." is damaging and how to avoid this communication killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

106 TPS How to Fill Your Teaching Time

29 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

When you are teaching you need to use of the time allotted to teach the concepts. Learn some fun ways to fill your time. Questions go to publicspeaker...

148 TPS How to Deal With a Toxic Boss (Part 2)

22 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Toxic Bosses make work life miserable. Learn ways to survive the manager that makes your professional life miserable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

147 TPS How to Deal With a Toxic Boss (Part 1)

15 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Toxic Bosses make work life miserable. Learn ways to survive the manager that makes your professional life miserable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

103 TPS How to Be A Great Guest Speaker - Part 1

08 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

You don't want to be that guest speaker. You know, the high-maintenance one, or worse, the boring/irrelevant guest speaker. Learn how to be the one wh...

146 TPS How to be More Likable - Part 2

01 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Likable people are more successful in business and life. Learn how to increase your likability through trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

143 TPS How to Be a Better Leader

02 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

3 tips on developing your leadership skills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

142 TPS How to Hire the Right Employee Every Time (Part 2)

26 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

4 more tips to improve your hiring process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

032 TPS Mr. Monotone or Mr. Vibrato?

19 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Questions go to [email protected] or 206-350-7970. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Hosted on Acast. S...

141 TPS How to Hire the Right Employee Every Time (Part 1)

12 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

3 tips on improving your hiring process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

140 TPS Communication Lessons From the Philadelphia 76ers

05 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

A communication success story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

063 TPS How To Add Humor To Talks

29 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Questions go to [email protected] or 206-350-7970. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Hosted on Acast. S...

139 TPS How Not to Communicate

22 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to improve customer service through better communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

138 TPS How to Improve Your Job (and Your Life)

15 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the only advice you need to get through any situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

137 TPS How to Create and Deliver an Effective Keynote Speech

01 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what goes into a keynote speech! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

136 TPS What Is A Keynote Speech?

24 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how a keynote speech is different from an educational speech or a seminar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

135 TPS How To Handle Bad News

10 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Herman Cain's crisis communication teaches lessons on how to handle adverse news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

133 TPS How To Get Hired When You're Not An Exact Fit

27 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

How to make your experience fit the job you want. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

132 TPS How to Write A Reference When You Have Hesitations

20 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

What to do if you're not able to provide a good recommendation? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

131 TPS The Worst Way To Introduce Yourself

13 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Introductions create lasting first impressions. Learn why sometimes we fail to connect and what we can do to fix it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

111 TPS How to Get a Job Through Networking

06 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for an internship? Use these tips, tools, and techniques to land an internship. Questions go to [email protected]. L...

130 TPS How To Read Body Language

29 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

What isn't said is often more important than what is. SPONSOR: http://stitcher.com/lisa. Use code Lisa to enter to win $1000. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

069 TPS How to Make a Speech Memorable

22 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Learn to include props, analogies, and a key sentence when giving a speech. Questions go to [email protected]. Like what you hear? H...

129 TPS Do You Write the Way You Speak? (You Should!), Part 2

15 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

6 More tips on creating digital content in a conversational style. Learn how to write for the ear and not for the eye. SPONSOR: http://stitcher.com/li...

084 TPS Improve Yourself Thru Improv

08 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Improvisation is an art form. Many tips that help make a better performance, also help make us better people. What can you learn? Listen to find out! ...

128 TPS Do you write the way you speak? (You should!)

01 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Today's digital content needs to be written in conversational style. Learn how to write for the ear and not for the eye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

127 TPS How To Repurpose Presentations and Get More Bang for Your Buck

18 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to efficiently transform and create additional high impact online and offline marketing collateral from your existing presentations. SPONSOR...

126 TPS Are Fast Talkers More Persuasive?

04 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Are we more influenced by someone's knowledge or their gift of gab? SPONSOR: http://stitcher.com/lisa. Use code Lisa to enter to win $1000. Hosted on ...

054 TPS Media Training 101

28 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Questions go to [email protected] or 206-350-7970. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Hosted on Acast. S...

125 TPS How to Connect With Your Audience - Part 3

14 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the techniques to make the end of your story interesting. SPONSOR: http://stitcher.com/lisa. Use code Lisa to enter to win $1000. Hosted on Acas...

124 TPS How to Connect With Your Audience- Part 2

07 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered exactly how to tell a good story? How do you keep it interesting? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

123 TPS How to Connect With Your Audience

30 Jun 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Four easy tricks to connect with your audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

058 TPS Dr. Livingstone, I presume? (Self-Introductions)

30 Jun 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Questions go to [email protected] or 206-350-7970. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Hosted on Acast. S...

065 TPS Secrets to Sounding Conversational

16 Jun 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Questions go to [email protected] or 206-350-7970. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Hosted on Acast. S...

021 TPS Battle of the Barbie

02 Jun 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In. What a 4 year old can teach you. Questions go to [email protected]. Like what you hear? Hel...

122 TPS Choosing Happiness is Easier Than You May Think

26 May 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to be happier? Choose happiness by following these strategies suggested by recent social science. Questions go to publicspeaker@quickanddi...

082 TPS How to Be Diplomatic

12 May 2011

Contributed by Lukas

It's not what you say, it's how you say it! Learn practical tips to be a more diplomatic communicator in this second part of a two-part podcast on dip...

020 TPS Hate Networking?

28 Apr 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Questions go to [email protected] or 206-350-7970. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Hosted on Acast. S...

053 TPS Thinking on Your Feet

14 Apr 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Questions go to [email protected] or 206-350-7970. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Hosted on Acast. S...

121 TPS Why You Should Choose Happiness

07 Apr 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Choosing happiness may sound hokey, but it can have a big impact on your life. Learn why you should choose happiness and how. Questions go to publicsp...

060 TPS Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (Conflict Management)

31 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Questions go to [email protected] or 206-350-7970. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Hosted on Acast. S...

048 TPS Primum Non Nocere (Above All, Do No Harm!)

24 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Questions go to [email protected] or 206-350-7970. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Hosted on Acast. S...

056 TPS Rejected?

10 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

How to turn interview rejections into positive lessons for improvement. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Hosted on Acast...

119 TPS Managing Your Online Presence

17 Feb 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Are you communicating what you think you're communicating? Are your profiles up-to-date? Is your brand represented the way you want it represented? Do...

036 TPS The Passion Test

10 Feb 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Questions go to [email protected] or 206-350-7970. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Hosted on Acast. S...

118 TPS Top Communication Trends in 2011

03 Feb 2011

Contributed by Lukas

What's in store in terms of communication this coming year? More communication channels. More connectivity. More multimedia. Easier real-time collabor...

027 TPS Prepare for Battle

27 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Questions go to [email protected] or 206-350-7970. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Hosted on Acast. S...

117 TPS How To Avoid Communication Mistakes

20 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Communication mistakes happen all the time. Learn how to avoid common communication mistakes and what to do when communication blunders occur. Questio...

116 TPS Communication Mistakes to Avoid

06 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Communication mistakes happen all the time. Read about crossed-wires and other common communication blunders. Questions go to publicspeaker@quickanddi...

115 TPS Put More Jingle In Your Mingle -Part 2

23 Dec 2010

Contributed by Lukas

How To Beef Up Your Networking During The Holidays. Questions go to [email protected]. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a ...

113 TPS Should You Write Your Own LinkedIn Recommendation?

02 Dec 2010

Contributed by Lukas

If a previous co-worker offered to give you a LinkedIn recommendation how would you feel if they asked YOU to write it? Questions go to publicspeaker@...

044 TPS I'm Seeing Blind Spots! (repeat of 5-21-09)

25 Nov 2010

Contributed by Lukas

How to build trust from negative feedback. Questions go to [email protected]. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at...

112 TPS How to Create and Develop a Story

18 Nov 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to be able to tell interesting stories? Learn how to create and develop a story using simple techniques. Questions go to publicspeaker@qui...

014 TPS That's a Hard Question to Answer (repeat of 10-23-08)

28 Oct 2010

Contributed by Lukas

How to keep control of the Q&A session. Questions go to [email protected]. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review a...

109 TPS The Four Best Ways to Just Say No

21 Oct 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Do you say yes, when you really want to say no? Learn more ways to say no. Questions go to [email protected]. Like what you hear? He...

108 TPS How to Say No

14 Oct 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Do you say yes, when you really want to say no? Learn how to say no. Questions go to [email protected]. Like what you hear? Help us ...

012 TPS Windows of the Soul? (repeat of 10-09-08)

07 Oct 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Questions go to [email protected] or 206-350-7970. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Hosted on Acast. S...

107 TPS When to Say No

30 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Are you overscheduled and stressed out because of everything you've committed to? Learning when and how to say no in this three part episode. Question...

033 TPS To Read or Not To Read (repeat of 3-05-09)

23 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know when to read a speech, memorize a speech, or use notes? Questions go to [email protected]. Like what you hear? Help us o...

038 TPS The "F" Word (repeat of 4-09-09)

09 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why we should give feedback and how to di it correctly. Questions go to [email protected]. Like what you hear? Help us out by ...

105 TPS How to Be A Great Guest Speaker - Part 3

02 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

You don't want to be that guest speaker. You know, the high-maintenance one, or worse, the boring/irrelevant guest speaker. Learn how to be the one wh...

104 TPS How to Be A Great Guest Speaker - Part 2

26 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

You don't want to be that guest speaker. You know, the high-maintenance one, or worse, the boring/irrelevant guest speaker. Learn how to be the one wh...

102 TPS How to Write Thank You Notes

12 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

You may know that you are supposed to write thank you notes, but what exactly do you say when writing a thank you letter? Learn how to write sincere t...

001 TPS A Conversation About Conversation? (repeat of 7-24-08)

05 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to break the ice and start a conversation. Questions go to [email protected]. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a...

101 TPS How to Deal with Difficult People

29 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In the final installment of this three part-episode we'll discuss tips for dealing with chronically difficult people, like the Tattletale and the Curm...

100 TPS How to Handle Criticism: Part 2

22 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

No one likes the sting of criticism, especially if it was delivered harshly or came unexpectedly. Yet, whether we like it or not, criticism is inevita...

017 TPS Here's to You (repeat of 11/13/08)

15 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

How to make a wedding toast. Questions go to [email protected]. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Hoste...

099 TPS How to Handle Criticism: Part 1

08 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

No one likes the sting of criticism, especially if it was delivered harshly or came unexpectedly. Yet, whether we like it or not, criticism is inevita...

098 TPS Do You Avoid Difficult Conversations?

01 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In the short run, avoiding conflict may seem easier. But by avoiding difficult conversations, the situation often worsens. By having an open, courageo...

097 TPS How to Keep Speakers On Time

24 Jun 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of presenters running overtime? Do you wish you had a way to get speakers to adhere to your agenda? Listen to learn how to keep speakers...

096 TPS How to Make Online Conversation

17 Jun 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to participate in online conversations and not quite sure what steps to take next. Do you wonder how to extend your "conversation&quo...

095 TPS How To Quickly and Easily Make A Professional-Looking Video

10 Jun 2010

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been thinking about adding video to your website, this episode is a must-listen. Learn tips, techniques, and tools that can help you to quic...

094 TPS How To Create Good Video Content

03 Jun 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Quick and dirty tips for video contests. This is the first of a three-part program that includes creating the content, making the video, and creating ...

093 TPS Learn a Second Language Faster

27 May 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Learning a second language can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. There are many creative ways to make language learning fun and enjoyable...

092 TPS Informational Interview (Caffeinated Career Conversations)

20 May 2010

Contributed by Lukas

No longer called "informational Interviews" learn how to expand your career through caffeinated career conversations. Questions go to public...

091 TPS Interact With Your Audience

13 May 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to know how to involve your audience in your presentation? Today audiences demand more interactivity. Questions go to publicspeaker@quicka...

090 TPS Supercharge Your Presentations By Presentweeting

06 May 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to enhance your presentations by using Twitter. Questions go to [email protected]. Like what you hear? Help us out by writ...

089 TPS Tips For Co-Presenting Part 2

29 Apr 2010

Contributed by Lukas

When well-done presentations delivered by two or more people are more interesting and more energetic. Learn how to co-present the right way. This is a...

088 TPS Tips For Co-Presenting

22 Apr 2010

Contributed by Lukas

When well-done presentations delivered by two or more people are more interesting, energetic and fun. Learn how to co-present the right way. This is a...

087 TPS What do I say when I introduce a speaker?

15 Apr 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Don't throw your speaker under the bus by delivering a poor introduction. Learn how to properly introduce a speaker. This is a two-part episode. Quest...

086 TPS How do I introduce a speaker?

08 Apr 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Don't throw your speaker under the bus by delivering a poor introduction. In this two-part episode learn how to properly introduce a speaker. Question...

085 TPS What Do I Do With My Hands?

01 Apr 2010

Contributed by Lukas

How to use and incorporate gestures to reflect complex thinking. Questions go to [email protected]. Like what you hear? Help us out ...

051 TPS How to Build and Maintain Professional Relationships

10 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to follow up with clients and build relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

049 TPS How Do You Use a Microphone Properly?

26 Jun 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Is this thing on? Get the microphone tips you need to deliver a great presentation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

047 TPS Why You Should Use Positive Language

12 Jun 2009

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Speaker on the power of positive of speaking positively Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.