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...

Speakers: It’s not about you! It’s all about your Audience! Successful Companies are Customer Centered. They focus on the Customer; the...

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...

When Done Well: PowerPoint / Keynote Slide Slide Shows Help the Audience GET IT! Auditory – Learn by hearing. Visual – Learn by seeing....

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...

Increased Knowledge. I learn something every time I write a Post.  Each time I pick a subject, I research it and always find information...

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

We like to work with EXPERTS – Don’t we? Three Being perceived as an EXPERT grows your: 1. Business 2. Career 3. Leadership Opportunities...

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

NewsRadio KMOX 1120 The Voice of St. Louis! Host Mark Reardon interviews speaker/author Fred Miller (me!) about my book, “No Sweat...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Readers of my blog know I sometimes post the writings of other speakers.  Gavin Meikle is a friend and fellow speaker from across the...

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

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...

Guest Post: John Zimmer, Manner of Speaking Slide Presentation Many companies unwittingly hinder the effectiveness of their employees’...

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

FAQ with Me Ask Me Question: If you had one piece of advice to give to improve my speaking, what would it be? Answer: SPEAK! – SPEAK! –...