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Fred E. Miller
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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 16, 20114 min read
Finding those <i>Speaking</i> Opportunities that are. . .
One comment I regularly hear is: “Fred, Your mantra, “Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities,” gets...
Nov 9, 20114 min read
Public Speaking is the Key to Opening. . .
Public Speaking/Presenting is the Key to opening the Doors of Opportunity!
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 26, 20113 min read
The Five Laws of Presentation
To be a Successful Speaker, these Presentation Laws are Not Opti
Oct 19, 20114 min read
<i>Attention,</i> Audience! Be SPEAKER CENTERED – <i>Please!</i>
In most cases, the audience came to learn something, not to see or hear the speaker. We speakers are the messengers. It’s incumbent upon...
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...
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 21, 20112 min read
The Worst Speech You’ll <i>Ever</i> Give,
That’s worth repeating: “The worst speech you’ll ever give, will be far better than the one you never give!” Many are held back from...
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!
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...
Aug 24, 20113 min read
Failing Gets a Bad Rap!
If you’ve ever failed, please raise your hand!Fail Did you learn more from things you failed at or from things that went well the first...
Aug 17, 20113 min read
Speakers should be Bloggers. Here’s Why!
Increased Knowledge. I learn something every time I write a Post. Each time I pick a subject, I research it and always find information...
Aug 3, 20112 min read
Build a Three-Legged Stool to be an EXPERT!
We like to work with EXPERTS – Don’t we? Three Being perceived as an EXPERT grows your: 1. Business 2. Career 3. Leadership Opportunities...
Jul 13, 20115 min read
CBS Radio Interviews Speaker/Author Fred Miller
NewsRadio KMOX 1120 The Voice of St. Louis! Host Mark Reardon interviews speaker/author Fred Miller (me!) about my book, “No Sweat...
Jun 15, 20113 min read
Speakers: Be Prepared – “STUFF” HAPPENS!
And the “STUFF” can happen in many ways. Venue: Always try to scope out the room, building, and parking areas where you’ll be presenting...
Jun 2, 20114 min read
Fox News interviews Speaker/Author, Fred E. Miller
Fox News interviews Fred Miller John Pertzborn, co-anchor of Fox News AM Show in St. Louis, interviews me. Special thanks to Jim...
Jun 1, 20114 min read
Ten Reasons Why You Should Work on<br>Your Presentation Skills
Readers of my blog know I sometimes post the writings of other speakers. Gavin Meikle is a friend and fellow speaker from across the...
Apr 28, 20113 min read
Written Post + Audio Post = <br>BETTER POST and BETTER SPEAKING!
I have done it more times than I’ll admit. However, I’m writing this Post to give a solution for catching those errors and greatly...
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