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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.
What Makes a Great TEDx Speaker
Whether you’re giving a toast, leading a meeting, or speaking from a TEDx stage, communication skill determines your impact. And the good news is—you can learn all of it. ...more
Public Speaking Fundamentals
November 15, 2025•2 min read
Fear of Public Speaking: Reducing Anxiety
Regardless of how you FEEL, you can execute on the skills that make you great on stage. What would being a great speaker do for your feelings? ...more
Public Speaking
November 03, 2025•5 min read
The Surprising Truth About Success in Speaking
If they remember what I said—and can repeat it—I’ve done my job. ...more
Public Speaking Fundamentals
July 01, 2025•3 min read
Speaking the Language of Value
Seek first to understand, then to be understood. These are all messages cut from the same cloth. It’s Rule #1. ...more
Public Speaking ,Communications &Public Speaking Fundamentals
June 03, 2025•5 min read
Three Presentation Types
Analyze your next talk. Match the goal to the audience’s goal and you’ll never go wrong (This ought to be a rule. Maybe even a rule #1.) ...more
Communications ,Presentation Techniques &Speech Writing & Content Development
May 01, 2025•4 min read