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

Men and women use social media differently. The Public Speaker explains how we can learn from each other and get better at promoting ourselves and building relationships online.

This year’s Golden Globes were ripe with teachable moments for public speakers. The The Public Speaker shares 5 1/2 lessons from this year's awards ceremony.

Swearing can be persuasive if you do it right. The Public Speaker explores how profanity can be used effectively. Download your FREE report, "7 Essential Trails of Exceptional People" or learn more by visiting www.smarttalksuccess.com

Swearing in a podcast or during a speech -- does it help get your point across or just alienate your audience? It's not so simple. The Public Speaker tackles this thorny issue in Part 1 of this series on profanity.

Let’s start the new year by reviewing the top 10 Public Speaker podcast episodes of the past year. Which communication tips made the biggest impact in 2013? Listen to find out! Visit smarttalksuccess.com to learn more about Smart Talk.

Making Introductions is hard. Remembering names is even harder. In this two-part series, The Public Speaker shares the 5 secrets for making a proper introduction and tips on remembering the names of people you meet.

Not all presentations are given standing up. Whether it’s an interview, a power lunch, or a team meeting, following these 7 tips will help you make an effective sit-down presentation.

You need to sell your business or product, but you’ve got a lot of competition. The Public Speaker outlines 7 mistakes you can make that kill the deal. Plus - how to avoid them.

Strong letters of recommendation reflect on you and the candidate. Learn how to write a recommendation that gets noticed.

In Part 2 of this series on the latest trends in presentations, The Public Speaker digs into the latest trends in presentation technology. To learn more about recent trends in presentation style, be sure to listen to Part 1 of this series.

Presentations have changed a lot since the age of suits in the boardroom and Windows 97 clip art. Make sure your presentation is up to date. The Public Speaker walks you through the latest trends in presentations.

What can you do to feel more comfortable speaking in a group setting? The Public Speaker has 6 tips to be more confident and participate in group discussion. This is Part 2 of a series.

What is the Rule of Three? What are some examples? How can YOU use it to be more effective in your communication? Questions go to publicspeaker@quickanddirtytips.com. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!

Can our minds truly go blank? Why do even the most intelligent people seem dumber in a small group situation? The Public Speaker talks about the science behind this and why it happens in Part 1 of this series.

The Public Speaker gives practical tips for 4 common public speaking disasters. Read about how to recover and move on.