Holly Jolly holiday speaking tips!

Photo by Zsuzsanna Kilian

Happy Almost-New-Year! To celebrate this final week of the year, I've decided to share some of my favorite holiday-themed posts from my fellow speaking experts and coaches. Here's to a spectacular 2014, where every speaker provides value, motivation and inspiration to their audiences!

Michelle Mazur: Is your presentation on the naughty list?

John Zimmer: How the Grinch Spoke at Christmas (Must read!)

John Zimmer: A Charlie Brown Christmas: Linus' Speech

Angela DeFinis: Public Speaking and the Holidays blog carnival (featuring holiday-themed public speaking posts from 14 speaking experts!)

A couple of mine:

How to Mix and Mingle Your Way Through the Dreaded Holiday Party

Soon you'll be walking out the door...

And finally, some new year optimism. Enjoy this positive and inspiring new year song, and I'll see you in 2014!

What a Year For a New Year