Welcome to Speaker Tips
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
Don’t make promises to customers you don’t or won’t keep. ...more
Communications
March 26, 2025•2 min read
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, 2025•6 min read
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, 2025•2 min read
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, 2025•5 min read
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, 2025•5 min read
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, 2025•3 min read
