Senior Speech Coaches Laurie Schloff, Tori Hollingworth, and Dr. Ethan F. Becker are on-site at a conference and during a break got together to share the “behind the scenes” of what happens at big conferences. How do those speakers nail it? It may look like they are winging it, but very few do! How do best in class organizations prepare all of their speakers? Find out how and why on this episode of Talking about Talking! Running time 14 minutes.

Do You Struggle to Get to the Point? Try the HEC Strategy!
Ever been asked to “get to the point” and found yourself scrambling? If so, you might be an inductive thinker—someone who starts with smaller details and builds toward the bigger picture. While this approach feels natural for many, it can waste time and frustrate deductive thinkers, who prefer starting with the conclusion. Enter the HEC strategy: Headline-Example-Comment. This simple framework helps you speak clearly and efficiently in 20 seconds or less. 1. Headline Start with