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Fred E. Miller
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Jan 52 min read
Speakers: Take Questions Before Closing Your Talk!

Taking questions before your closing allows you to maintain control over your presentation’s final impression.
Dec 22, 20243 min read
NOT a Presenter? - Read THIS!
Why Presentation Skills Are Life Skills
Nov 24, 20242 min read
Speakers: Tips for delivering a POWERFUL OPENING.
The OPENING and the CLOSING are the bookends of a presentation.
Oct 5, 20243 min read
Why Speakers DON'T Need to Be Perfect
Speakers should be Embracing Mistakes
Sep 22, 20243 min read
The Goals of a Great Elevator Speech
A great Elevator Speech has several key goals, each designed to make a strong and lasting impression in a short amount of time.
Sep 8, 20243 min read
What Are Vocal Cues and Why Use Them in Your Presentations
Vocal cues refer to non-verbal elements in speech that convey information beyond the literal meaning of the words spoken.
Jul 28, 20242 min read
Little Things You Can Do To Overcome The Fear of Public Speaking
First of all, you don’t want to completely eliminate the Fear of Public Speaking.
May 19, 20242 min read
SPEAKERS: THIS is Important for your Topics.

We will do more to avoid pain than seek pleasure. The Research Shows: Avoiding pain often takes precedence over seeking pleasure due to...
Apr 8, 20243 min read
The Importance of Audience Engagement and How to Achieve It
In person or on-line, your audience has a short attention span. In the realm of public speaking, the magic often lies in the connection...
Mar 15, 20242 min read
Opening Your Presentation
The Opening of your talk sets the stage for the rest of your presentation. LISTEN! I'll use myself and one of my talks in the following...
Feb 15, 20243 min read
Want to Become a Great Speaker? Hire a Coach!
LISTEN! Want to Become Great at Anything? Hire a Coach. In the pursuit of greatness, one common thread among high achievers is their...
Jan 21, 20242 min read
The Art of Presentation Disaster: What NOT to Do
LISTEN! When gearing up for an important presentation, ensuring its success is crucial. Here's a guide on how NOT to prepare, so you can...
Dec 4, 20233 min read
How to Become a Really Good Presenter with Presentation Coaching!
LISTEN! Effective communication is a valuable skill in both our personal and professional lives. Prestentation Coaching helps achieve...
Oct 23, 20233 min read
SPEAKERS: Engage, Inform, and Connect with Your Audience
LISTEN! Here are some valuable tips to accomplish these important presentation skills. Know your audience: Understand the demographics,...
Sep 10, 20233 min read
PAUSING, When Presenting, Can Help Them GET IT!
The correct use of PAUSING in presentations can be extremely powerful. LISTEN! However, it’s one of the toughest things to do for a...
Aug 6, 202316 min read
Story Power Marketing Show with Special Guest Fred Miller
Tom Ruwitch is the ultimate host and consummate interviewer. I always learn from him! Check out his site, Story Power Marketing and...
Jul 9, 20233 min read
Have them REMEMBER Your Speech!
You want your audience to remember your message! Here’s how to make that happen: Start with a strong opening: Begin your speech with a...
Jun 4, 20233 min read
Three Things to Do In Your OPENING.
That will make a HUGE difference! Those Three Things Are: 1. Tell your audience how Questions will be handled. In your Opening tell them...
May 21, 20233 min read
Use STORIES in Your Presentations Because . . .
The formula for the Body of a Presentation is: Make a Point – Tell a STORY! (Preferably, a personal one.) Here are some reasons WHY to...
Apr 23, 20233 min read
The WORST Ways to Open Your Presentation!
A presentation is a crucial tool for any speaker to convey their message effectively to the audience. It is a platform to showcase your...
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