You can’t pick up an article without reading about Gustavo Dudamel’s charisma and eye contact. The Los Angeles Philharmonic’s new star works baton magic while exuding media star power. And the media can’t stop writing about him.
Can you learn charisma? Yes. Can you make eye contact with your audience? Yes. [...]
Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin was first introduced to the majority of Americans during her speech at the National Republican Convention and came out looking for well, caribou maybe? She did pack a punch! As an executive speaking coach I look for how, or if, a speaker connects with the audience. Mrs. Palin projected confidence and [...]
Heart and humor sandwiched on both sides of a little ham sums up Fred Thompson’s speech. No doubt, Fred Thompson has the talking gene. His thunderous delivery combined with a professional speaker’s style, Thompson’s speaking ability was a highlight of the night.
Both Republicans and Democrats had to be moved by Senator McCain’s and all [...]
Cindy McCain and Laura Bush’s appearance at the Republic National Convention proved a couple of things. First, the Bush Administration learned something from Katrina about how to react in a national disaster crisis. Second, it was good public relations for the possible next occupants of the White House. But there are enough political pundits weighing [...]
Day Three of the Democratic National Convention
Love him or not, voted for him once, twice, or never, Bill Clinton delivers an impacting emotionally charged speech like nobody else. He lived up to the Bill Clinton speaking magic on Wednesday night at the DNC. No one, not even the “Great Communicator,” President Reagan or any [...]
"Executive coach Judy Jernudd helps her corporate clients improve their body language, appearance, and clothing, often using a video camera to show a slumped posture or unenthusiastic delivery."