January 10, 2018
Filler Words as Mental Placeholders: The Equivalent of Verbal Drool
One of the ways . . . uh . . . we try to fill the . . . uh . . . silence when we speak on-camera is through…
December 20, 2017
Silence Over Stupidity
One of the best pieces of advice I have ever received came during the early years of my broadcast career, from my co-anchor on a morning show. He was about…
November 8, 2017
Keep Your Head in the Game
One of my favorite clips that I use in my workshops features the host of a popular show pitching to a commercial break. Her cohost says his bit and then…
October 25, 2017
Set Your Pace with the Viewer in Mind
Being nervous is not inherently bad when performing on camera, but it can manifest itself in ways that are problematic. One of the more damaging by-products is rushing. Most people…
September 13, 2017
Don’t be a Robo-Presenter
As much as you focus on your on-camera performance (and rightly so), you are actually not nearly as important as your audience. Consider yourself an educator rather than a performer.…
August 30, 2017
Keep the Brain Cramps at Bay
When presenting to a camera, you are surrounded by distractions. In a studio environment, these distractions are easy to identify: bright lights, unfamiliar technology, crew members moving around. When the…
August 2, 2017
Nervous Energy Can Up Your Game on Camera
Good storytellers know the value of injecting as much energy into their performances as possible. They’re trying to entertain and know they need to emote in order to hold the…