#Communicating 3/5

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 9, 20113 min read

Public Speaking is the Key to Opening. . .

The Doors of Opportunity!Speaking On the other side of that door is Lots of it! How do we unlock and open it? Speak! Public...

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 19, 20114 min read

Attention, Audience! Be SPEAKER CENTERED – Please!

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...

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 21, 20112 min read

The Worst Speech You’ll Ever 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....

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 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 ...

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 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 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 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 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...

Fred E. Miller

Speaker - International Coach - Author