Public Speaking

Ask anyone about what their top 3 pieces of public speaking advice might be and chances are “practice-practice-practice” will figure among them. While it’s generally true that practicing helps improve your skills, simply repeating action isn’t enough to guarantee improvement. To make the most out of your practice sessions and…

One of the best ways to stay on top of your business and speaking career is to plan your calendar. — →>>> This week’s speaking opportunities are ready for you. <<<< — — A few years ago, I was out doing my thing as a speaker, but behind the scenes…

✨I was always too nervous, but I did it! 📝 My name is Noor EL-Hawwat and I am the very first IBM Z Systems Ambassador at Rutgers University-Newark. Taking up this position for my university and my career has been a tremendous privilege that I am very proud to hold…

A Journey to Berlin: Speaking Engagement, Networking, and Exploring the City Last week was a great learning experience at FOSS Backstage, where I represented Chimoney and spoke on contributors’ engagement and monetization opportunities. You can watch the full video here.

Why I Write About MY Daily Experiences: A Documentation of Events — No.3 — March 2023. As you read through my articles and review my experiences, one thought you may have is, why document your life so publicly? Well, I’m writing publicly for several reasons. First, I was in a…

People will never forget how you made them feel — After a couple of years of leading your teams through team meetings, all-hands crisis gatherings, and farewell speeches, you arrive at the level of experience where giving a speech is just another task on your to-do list. Congratulations, you may call yourself an advanced speaker! As an advanced speaker, your…

Get people talking about what you said 3 years later — I had an astonishing conversation this week. Someone quoted what I said in a presentation 3 years ago. She hadn’t just remembered what I said the next day. Years later what I said was still shaping her. If you want your presentations to be that powerful — then include these…

When I launched my blog and solo business in 2012, little did I know that getting on stage would be the thing that grew my email list and consistently landed me my next client and speaking gig. Even though bloggers, influencers, and creators can showcase their talents living behind laptops…