Jeff got his start as a sports newscaster and through the years he has honed his speaking skills to become a speaker/coach. 

To improve on your speaking skills, here are some tips. 

1. Perform a self assessment. 

2. Practice, practice, practice..  It always helps to have a coach to ensure your not engraining bad habits. 

3. Move your hands. 

4. Know that you can improve

5. Communicate trust by connecting. 

6. Mind your ummmm's and Ahhhh..  Replace them with a pause. 

7. Clearly state what value you are bringing to the audience. 

8. Differentiate yourself. 

9. Its OK to use some levity, but you better deliver the goods. 

10. Communicate clear and concisely. 

Books Jeff likes: 

Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath

Mindset by Carol Dweck

Authors such as Malcom Gladwell

You can find Jeff at his website:

Thelighthousepoint.com

or email him at 

[email protected]