#Communication 11/13

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 1, 20114 min read

Ten Reasons Why You Should Work on Your Presentation Skills

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

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 12, 20113 min read

Corporate Templates Can Undermine a Slide Presentation

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

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 21, 20114 min read

Ask Fred Questions

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! –...

Apr 14, 20111 min read

NPR Member Station, KWMU, Book Interview. . .

NPR Member Station Book Interview. I’m a Guest on KWMU’s “St. Louis on the Air” St. Louis on the Air Interview NPR Member Station Book...

Mar 31, 20116 min read

I’m Interviewed by Small Business Monthly

Publisher Ron Ameln Interviews me at the SBM Business Expo Small Business Monthly runs the St. Louis area’s largest Business Conference ...

Mar 24, 20112 min read

Great Motivational Speech Example – “Miracle”

Motivational Speech 2 Minutes – 20 Seconds. 124 Words. 1 Big WOW! Watch and Listen! Pay particular attention to the use of cadence...

Mar 17, 20113 min read

Want to Speak Better? Practice – Practice – Practice!

The Road to Perfection Never Ends! Want to Speak Better? How about playing music? If you were, or are now, a musician, do you just come...

Mar 10, 20115 min read

Your Elevator Speech is a Mini-Presentation

Here’s mine. What’s yours? Your Elevator Speech is a Mini-Presentation CLICK to ENLARGE – Read from Bottom > Top If you attend...

Mar 3, 20113 min read

What is Your Verbal Image?

Virtual Presentations Present Challenges Verbal Presentation Challenges These tools have amazing benefits for participants and the...

Feb 10, 20113 min read

Speaking Opportunities are Business and Career Opportunities!

Speaking Opportunities are Business and Career Opportunities. “We need a volunteer to speak. . . at the next Annual Meeting, MeetUp,...

Jan 20, 20112 min read

The Worst Speech You’ll Ever Give Is Far Better. . .

The Worst Speech You’ll Ever Give will be Far Better Than the One You Never Give! One of the greatest fears people have is the “Fear of...

Jan 6, 20113 min read

If You BOMB, Take a Lesson from my Grandson!

If You BOMB Pull Yourself Up, and Try, Again! My grandson, Carson, just turned one. He’s not quite walking, but he sure is trying. He...

Dec 30, 20103 min read

Like Chapman’s Ice Cream, Your Presentation Should Have A Subtle Little Difference

Have a “Subtle Little Difference.” Chapman’s Ice Cream was once a St. Louis tradition. They were famous for their advertising campaign...

Dec 16, 20103 min read

“Quote Me on These!”

The Goal of All Communication: verbal, written, or visual, is the same. We want the recipient(s), as quickly as possible, to – GET IT! ...

Dec 2, 20102 min read

The 3Es of Presenting Help The Audience GET IT! #3 E – Explain

Help The Audience GET IT Educate – Entertain – Explain They may not agree with everything. They may not agree with anything. Unless...

Nov 18, 20102 min read

The 3Es of Presenting Help The Audience GET IT! #1 E – Educate

Help The Audience GET IT! Educate – Entertain – Explain They may not agree with everything. They may not agree with anything. Unless...

Fred E. Miller

Speaker - International Coach - Author