Practicing 6/9

Nov 16, 20114 min read

Finding those Speaking Opportunities that are. . .

One comment I regularly hear is: “Fred, Your mantra, “Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities,” gets...

Oct 26, 20112 min read

The Five Laws of Presentation

Laws of Presentation. To be a Successful Speaker, these are Not Optional! The following Five Laws of Presentation are essential if a...

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 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 10, 20113 min read

Your PRESENTATION needs a MAKEOVER If. . .

When was Your Presentation last update d? You If it’s been awhile – Keep reading! Doing a Presentation Makeover makes sense if: The ...

Jul 27, 20113 min read

Fear of Public Speaking: An Equal Opportunity Fear!

The “Fear of Public Speaking” doesn’t care about your Age, Education, or Occupation. Fear Survey after survey lists it at top of the...

Jul 20, 20113 min read

Your Master Slide Deck: “Know when to Show Them and when to Fold Them!

Every Audience Doesn’t Need to See All your Slides. Master Deck Audiences have different wants and needs. Most presentations have time...

Jul 6, 20113 min read

Slides: — USE TEXT – as little as possible! PLEASE!

Text and Bullet Points Do Not reinforce the message! Have you ever sat through a presentation where the speaker read, word for word, the...

Jun 29, 20113 min read

Guaranteed! The Formula for Becoming a Great Speaker!

1. Study Next: Repeat the above activitiesMP3 Sorry, but there is no easy way to become a great presenter. It’s hard work, and it never...

Jun 22, 20112 min read

Fear of Public Speaking? Try These Ideas!

It’s a Word, not a disease. It can be controlled. You are not alone. There is comfort in numbers. 75% of the population have this fear....

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 8, 20113 min read

The Magic Pill that Makes You a Great Presenter!

Sorry, It Doesn’t Exist! I wish it did. Maybe it, and the one that gets rid of the Fear of Public Speaking, are in clinical trials...

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...

May 26, 20113 min read

Delivering a Presentation: Using Notes Vs. a Mind Map

Notes Vs. Mind Map CLICK to Enlarge! Text Notes interfere with the emotional connection you want to make with your audience. They are...

May 19, 20112 min read

Non-Verbal Communication Speaks Louder than Words

For instance, if I say, “I really am enjoying being here at your event,” but continually look at my watch and have an expression on my...

May 5, 20112 min read

“Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities!

We perceive really good speakers as Experts! Speaking Opportunities Perception is reality, and we like to work with Experts – Correct?...

Apr 28, 20113 min read

Written Post + Audio Post = 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...