10 Tips for a Great Speech at the Holiday Party

Just in time for the holidays, re-posting our all-time most popular blog with a few updates for 2023. Happy holidays everyone!

Ah, the office holiday party. It conjures punchlines of poor wardrobe choices and over-served sales reps. But in reality, it’s one of the more dignified traditions to survive the modern work world.

And for bosses, it’s a moment that calls for reminding everyone why they’re drinking (or at least eating) on the company tab. Rather than viewing this speech as an obligation, bosses should embrace it as an opportunity to set the tone for the coming year with remarks that make them feel both appreciated and appreciative.

Christina McKennaNovember 27, 2023holiday party, speech tips, virtual media training, CEO, toast, speaker tips

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We all know that when delivering a speech it’s always best to learn the material cold and deliver it from the heart. But let’s face it: For busy executives with frequent trips to the podium and little time to prepare, that’s not always an option.

Three Quick Ways to Elevate Your Virtual Presentation

Truth be told, if we’re talking to peers or digitally hanging out with friends, how we look on-camera doesn’t much matter. But that’s not the case when more is at stake, like when a leader is delivering serious news to the company, speaking to VIP stakeholders or being interviewed by news media.

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With concerns about the spread of Coronavirus prompting temporary travel restrictions at organizations across the globe, more and more professionals are turning to virtual meetings to connect their teams and stay productive.

No doubt, virtual meetings offer many conveniences (like preventing the spread of sickness, for one). But they also present some problems, especially for the meeting host who has the difficult job of engaging participants and keeping order without the benefit of a good old-fashioned stare down.

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