In Italy, Ferrari racing fans are called “tifosi.” Formula 1 is their religion. The tifosi worship Ferrari drivers passionately when

When I teach storytelling for in-person workshops, I have each participant prepare and deliver a story no longer than 60

On names, the public has the final say.  The Staples Center in Los Angeles, home of the Grammys, the Lakers,

Thousands of valuable viewers and listeners are tuned in to your show at any given moment. Keeping them is key

You can laugh out loud while learning to be a more powerful communicator.  My homework assignment for you today is

On-location shows can be fun for the hosts but torturous for the audience if not executed well, and a week

It was very early morning in May 1964. A man was sound asleep in his Clearwater, Florida hotel room when

In my role of playing matchmaker between radio companies and on-air presenters I get a perspective on what makes that

Viewers, listeners, and social media followers can make powerful contributions to your show. Audience members can bring unique, compelling stories

Imagine you meet a new neighbor on the day you move in. Both you and the neighbor will likely be

Recently I was coaching a group of graduate students at MIT in Boston on public speaking. We discussed body language

The 1933 movie King Kong involves a 50-foot-tall gorilla kidnapped from a remote island and brought to New York City.

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Once in a while, broadcasters and podcasters tell me they are anxious about cancel culture. Some worry they might get

Presenters can be thrown by a harsh critique about something that actually worked, or they can become overconfident even though a segment died on the air but generated text response.

Here are a few success indicators to consider watching. Some are scientific; some are like testing the wind with your finger. All will at least give you a clue about your performance.