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Fred E. Miller
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Jun 26, 20164 min read
Why YOU? The Audience Wants. . .
oTo Know! When people come to see and hear a speaker, they are investing: Time Money – Their own, or someone else’s. Opportunity Cost...
Jun 6, 20163 min read
Speakers: You Want your Audiences. . .
OLeaning In! That non-verbal communication means they are watching and listening to your presentation! That’s what you want! The Goal of...
May 23, 20163 min read
One of the Greatest Fears of Public Speaking is. . .
“I’ve Got Nothing to Talk About!” “The audience probably knows way more than I do about the topic. If they don’t fall asleep during my...
May 16, 20162 min read
Practicing: Video Tips that. . .
If you want to become a better speaker, these are my two best tips:
1. Practice – Practice – Practice.
2. Speak – Speak – Speak.
Apr 25, 20164 min read
Speakers: STOP These Eleven Things!
If you’re a speaker there are certain things you should do, and should STOP doing.
Apr 3, 20164 min read
VELCRO Networking is NOT . . .
Spending the majority of your time at a “Networking Event” with one person is VELCRO Networking!
Don’t Do It!
Mar 21, 20163 min read
Speakers: You Only Have One Chance. . .
oTo Make a First Impression. Make It an Outstanding One Before You Take the Stage! The Title of your talk. It’s got to grab the...
Mar 14, 20163 min read
Speakers: Authenticity Connects. . .
0You to Your Audience! WE’RE IN THE ELECTION SEASON! Candidates are debating and delivering speeches. Speakers can learn from comments...
Feb 29, 20163 min read
“So”. . . THIS Word and Others. . .
HUGE Distractions to Your Presentation. Uh, Like, You Know, Um, OK? Those and other “Filler Words” do not add value to a presentation....
Feb 21, 20164 min read
These Elevator Speeches Start with. . .
0Asking QUESTIONS! As Apple used to say, “THINK DIFFERENT.” When we attend networking events, social functions, or seminars, the leader...
Feb 8, 20163 min read
Speakers: Perfection in Your Presentation is . . .
0Not Necessary! If you’re in a marching band, you better be in step with your fellow band members. If you are in a play, chorus, or...
Jan 31, 20163 min read
Speakers: STOP Doing . . .
These Things! STOP Them! STOP Using Buzz Words, Acronyms, or Techno-Speak. You don’t impress people with words they don’t know. You’ll...
Jan 25, 20165 min read
Gems for Your Slide Presentation
0Why should you consider using Slides in your presentations? Slides are a prop. People attending your talk will look and listen to you...
Jan 18, 20164 min read
The One-on-One Elevator Speech. . .
oCan Be Challenging! If you don’t have an Elevator Speech, or want to tweak your present one, Here is a proven Elevator Speech Template...
Jan 11, 20162 min read
We Cannot Multitask!
We can’t multitask, i.e. do two things at once.
Jan 4, 20162 min read
Happy New Year! If You’re Like a Lot of People. . .
o You’ve made a New Year’s resolution to Improve your Public Speaking and Presentation Skills. Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public...
Dec 14, 20152 min read
For the Audience to GET IT! We Need to. . .
To Do Three Things. . . Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” The bottom line of all communication; verbal, written, or...
Dec 7, 20153 min read
The Formula for the Body of a Speech is. . .
In Your Speech, Make Points and Support Them with Stories. Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” The formula for the body...
Nov 30, 20152 min read
No Buzzwords!
Here’s a Great Tip: Don’t Use Buzzwords! Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” Here’s a great tip: Don’t use buzzwords!...
Nov 23, 20152 min read
Slides: Instead of Text, use. . .
Images! Transcript Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking! If you’re going to use slides in your presentation, and it’s a great idea,...
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