Developing A Presentation/Speech 13/18

Mar 22, 20124 min read

Develop Your Own Style!

Do as the Army Recruiting Slogan says: “Be all that YOU can be!” I don’t have a great voice. I don’t sing, dance, or play an instrument....

Mar 7, 20123 min read

Get UNCOMFORTABLE and. . .

For many folks, trying something we haven’t done before is Uncomfortable. Delivering a presentation in front of an audience positively...

Feb 29, 20123 min read

Introducing. . .

Intro The Introduction is an integral part of a presentation. Its importance needs to be appreciated because it sets the stage for...

Feb 22, 20123 min read

The Fear of Public Speaking! – The What Ifs?

The What Ifs: The Fear of Public Speaking holds many people back, personally and professionally. My last Post discussed the Whys? of the...

Feb 8, 20123 min read

Speakers: A Great Tool for Presenting is. . .

If slides are included in your presentations, (there are good reasons to use them!) definitely familiarize yourself with...

Jan 11, 20123 min read

Have a Spare Tire in Case Murphy Shows Up!

always seems to be lurking around the corner, waiting to pounce on an unsuspecting victim. That casualty could be you! Always be...

Jan 4, 20124 min read

The Elevator Speech Booklet – CLICK to Open!

YourYour Elevator Speech is a Mini-Presentation CLICK Thru the Slides EVERYONE Needs a Great Elevator Speech! from “NO SWEAT” Public...

Dec 28, 20113 min read

Speakers, My 2012 New Year’s Resolutions are. . .

#1. Prepare and Practice for each Presentation even if I’ve given it 100+ times. It might be the umpteenth time I’ve delivered it, but...

Dec 21, 20113 min read

Speakers, There’s NO App for That!

Public Speaking/Giving a Presentation is a skill that is learned.

Dec 14, 20113 min read

Remember: NonVerbal Communication Trumps. . .

Have you ever watched a Professional Mime? They speak no words, but communicate very well, don’t they! If they were to use their voice,...

Dec 7, 20113 min read

Speakers: Brand Yourself with – <i>“No Sweat!”</i>

“If it’s Sunday, it’s Meet the Press.”Speakers This is how David Gregory, the moderator of the the longest-running television series in...

Nov 30, 20113 min read

“No One Here Gives Presentations.”

I’ve sometimes heard this from executives, business owners, and other professionals. It’s all about how you define the word...

Nov 23, 20113 min read

Speakers: The <i>Last</i> Thing you do, will be. . .

The Law of Primacy and Recency states: The First and Last Things your audience hears and sees, will probably be remembered more than...

Nov 2, 20114 min read

Speakers: Don’t do these 11 Things!

If you’re a speaker there are certain things you should do, and should not do.

Oct 12, 20114 min read

Props for Presentations: Seen and UnSeen!

Make the Invisible – Visible! Sometimes – Not! Prop A prop is something used to support your presentation. Props can be very effective...

Oct 5, 20114 min read

Have a ‘Plan B’ Because When the Screen Goes. . .

BLANK – You’re Going to Need It! – Glad I Had Mine! Have you ever changed a tire? (I don’t mean calling the Auto Club and waiting for the...

Sep 28, 20112 min read

Successful Speakers Focus on The Audience

Speakers: It’s not about you! It’s all about your Audience! Successful Companies are Customer Centered. They focus on the Customer; the...

Sep 14, 20113 min read

Slideshows Help Them SEE Your Message!

When Done Well: PowerPoint / Keynote Slide Slide Shows Help the Audience GET IT! Auditory – Learn by hearing. Visual – Learn by seeing....

Sep 7, 20113 min read

The Magic of the Rule of Three: Read It – Understand It – Use It!

Aug 31, 20114 min read

One Reason People have a Fear of Public Speaking is: “I Have Nothing to Speak About!”

One of the main reasons people have a Fear of Public Speaking is they think they have nothing to say. They believe anything and...

Fred E. Miller

Speaker - International Coach - Author