My top ten list begins with a premise as ground zero. Why do you speak? For what purpose? If these are uncertain, what chance do we have to be effective. Anchored speakers are effective by creating better audience experiences. What's your speaking premise? Write it down... in pencil.

Story Gordon's Speaking Premise

My programs encourage audiences to explore important insights... theirs.

Premise Actualization

With this as my core, developing and delivering effective programs may seem straight forward; however, since everyone in an audience is an audience, what is meaningful  for some may not be for others.

The Top Ten List

The following are my most important issues in becoming a better speaker. Consider them, rate yourself on each on a scale of 1 to 10, then noting where you need to improve, continue becoming better there.