Practicing 8/9

May 27, 20103 min read

Presentation Tip # 2 Use a Mind Map!

Ever looked at your notes when giving a presentation and everything is a BIG BLUR? Not much fun when this happens, is it? Nervous or...

May 20, 20102 min read

Practice Tip #1 – Read Aloud!

Practice -Practice -Practice We’ve all heard that mantra, and it’s true. And one of the best ways to improve your voice is to: Read Aloud...

Apr 29, 20103 min read

Brand Yourself: One Way – Have a Signature Closing!

I have a ‘Challenge – and a Prediction’ for You! Brand Yourself! If you’re a fan of Zig Ziglar, the famous motivational speaker from...

Apr 22, 20102 min read

Speech Content – Part #5 The Conclusion

Two Elements Here: One of the ways to reinforce a message with the goal of the audience ‘Getting It!’ is to repeat that message. This is...

Apr 8, 20103 min read

SPEAKERS: EVERYTHING Must Be In SYNC!

If You Want Your Audience to “GET IT!”, EVERYTHING Must be in Sync.

Apr 1, 20103 min read

Verbal Communication Element # 5 – Pause

The last element of good verbal communication is the Pause. It’s the last element of our verbal communication skills discussion, but it...

Mar 25, 20102 min read

Verbal Communication Element #1 – Pronunciation and Enunciation

If You Don’t Do This, You Might as Well be a Mime – And you better be a Very Good One! The first element of verbal communication is...

Mar 18, 20103 min read

Non-Verbal Communication Element # 5 – Body Movement

Move Your Body – Deliver a Message! Picture this: The six foot, five inch, python armed bar bouncer just spotted someone in the club he...

Mar 11, 20104 min read

Non-Verbal Communication Element #4 – Posture

There’s one chance to make a first impression! Walk with deliberate steps that give the non-verbal message to your audience that you are...

Feb 18, 20102 min read

The Best Speakers Don’t Work Harder than You . . .

Have you read Malcomb Gladwell’s book , Outliers, The Story of Success? If not, I strongly suggest you buy and devour it! Hard work is...

Feb 11, 20102 min read

Non-Verbal Communication Element #2 – Facial Expressions

We’ve heard expressions like; “I can read his face”, or, “The expression on her face told the whole story.” Those expressions are...

Feb 4, 20103 min read

Content Part #4 The Formula for the Body of the Speech Make a Point – Tell a Story

IMPORTANT: Make it a Personal Story! Make a Point – Tell a Story Make a Point – Tell a Story Make a Point – Tell a Story Do this three...

Jan 8, 20102 min read

Non-Verbal Communication Element # 3 – Gestures – They communicate, also!

Shhhh! The figure on the right is not speaking, but their finger raised in front of their mouth is communicating – “Please be quiet!”...

Dec 25, 20092 min read

Verbal Communication Element #4 –Cadence

The Rhythmic Flow of the words . . A natural partner of inflection is our next element, Cadence It’s the rhythmic flow of the words used...

Dec 18, 20093 min read

Verbal Communication Element #3 – Inflection

Did I hear some say, “R2D2 of Star Wars fame? If you did, you probably couldn’t wait for the talk to end, and it’s doubtful you remember...

Dec 10, 20094 min read

Non-Verbal Communication Element #1 – Eye Contact

Eyes are the ‘Windows to the Soul’.

Dec 5, 20092 min read

The Law of Primacy and Recency

First (Primacy) and Last (Recency) – If you want it to Last! For any presentation, people are more likely to remember the first and last...

Nov 26, 20093 min read

Make Your Quotes – Quotable!

Quotable Quotes We remember great quotes. Wouldn’t you like to be the person who is ‘quoted’? How cool would it be to have other...

Nov 19, 20093 min read

Buzz Words

NO Buzz Words! Buzz Words are composed of jargon that is usually specific to a particular industry. Often we think of the tech industry...

Nov 14, 20094 min read

Toastmasters – A great place to learn!

Join Toastmasters! Toastmasters is an international organization. The latest figures I found show they have a membership approaching...

Fred E. Miller

Speaker - International Coach - Author