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Practical Communication Help from Alan Hoffler – Keynote Speaker, Author, Teacher, and Public Speaking Coach

Whether you're giving a keynote, leading a meeting, or presenting online, strong communication skills are essential. Here, you'll find expert insights on storytelling, presentation techniques, audience engagement, and more—everything you need to speak with impact.

Promises, Promises

Promises, Promises

Don’t make promises to customers you don’t or won’t keep. ...more

Communications

March 26, 20252 min read

Mentorship: Three Necessary Elements

Mentorship: Three Necessary Elements

I believe that mentorship is a key ingredient to growing any organization (or person) and making it last. I also observe that it is missing in most organizations. ...more

Communications

March 19, 20256 min read

One Email That Should Never Be Sent: Oh, and "Thank You."

One Email That Should Never Be Sent: Oh, and "Thank You."

If we want to actually get something done, we need to reduce the amount of time we spend reading — and writing — communication that doesn’t do anything. A Thank You email is one of those. ...more

Communications ,Email

March 12, 20252 min read

How to Make Your Audience Listen

How to Make Your Audience Listen

Like speaking, investing money, and riding a bike, listening is a skill that you (and I) can get better at. All it takes is intentionality and practice. ...more

Public Speaking Fundamentals

March 06, 20255 min read

Speaking and Writing: Similarities and Differences Between Speaking and Writing

Speaking and Writing: Similarities and Differences Between Speaking and Writing

Speaking and writing are both subsets of the larger skill of communicating. Improving communication gives you more impact and influence. ...more

Public Speaking ,Communications

March 05, 20255 min read

Don't Remember a Speaker For the Wrong Reasons

Don't Remember a Speaker For the Wrong Reasons

When you open your mouth, you’ve got that one opportunity to change the life of the listener. Make the most of it. ...more

Public Speaking ,Communications

February 26, 20253 min read