Ross Shafer On The 5 Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Public Speaker An Interview With Fotis Georgiadis of Authority Magazine Meet Ross Shafer Ross Shafer is an Emmy-winning television host, best-selling author, and former stand-up comedian turned keynote speaker. With over 2,500 paid speeches and 11 published books—including his latest, RATTLED —…
Powerful Opening Lines & Ice Breakers to Captivate Your Audience As a speaker, your opening lines and ice breakers set the tone for your entire presentation. The first few moments are crucial—they can either engage your audience or lose their attention before you’ve even begun. Whether you’re speaking at a corporate event, a conference, or…
Public speaking is one of the most powerful tools for personal and professional growth. Whether you’re speaking to a small team or a packed auditorium, mastering this skill can elevate your leadership presence, expand your influence, and help you advance faster in any industry. Think about it—great communicators get noticed. They inspire teams, persuade clients,…
This article is for speakers. For pastors. For teachers. For attorneys. For salespeople. For parents. For anyone who influences behavior with their words. In other words, you. If you’re a motivational speaker, you already know stories are your sharpest tool. But if you’re just recycling the same old Greatest Hits every time you’re onstage, you’re…