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.
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
Anniversaries - What I've Learned Over the Years
What lessons have you learned that you need to revisit? What’s the biggest change you’ve experienced? And… what needs to happen next. ...more
Public Speaking ,Communications
February 20, 2025•5 min read
The Power of Writing: A Vital Tool for Speakers
Communicators often focus on delivery and performance. But I’ve become a huge fan and practitioner of an overlooked tool in the communicator’s toolbox: writing. ...more
Public Speaking ,Public Speaking Fundamentals Speech Writing & Content Development &Writing for Public Speaking
February 18, 2025•3 min read
How to Express Passion in Public Speaking
Sounding like you feel—and not presenting to feel good—is a skill that is hard to master, but ultimately worth the effort because of the reaction and response you will get from your audience. ...more
Public Speaking ,Communications
February 05, 2025•5 min read
7 Types of Public Speakers
Stories don’t much care where they are used. Audiences just know they make it easier to listen to and more applicable when public speakers use them. ...more
Public Speaking ,Communications
January 29, 2025•7 min read
