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Fred E. Miller
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Sep 12, 20122 min read
Speakers at the Conventions Were Given. . .
Depending upon their time slot, speakers at the recent National Political Conventions, were seen and heard by thousands to millions of...
Aug 1, 20123 min read
The Body of a Speech:<br>Make a Point – Tell a Story!
The simple formula for the Body of a Speech is: Make a Point – Tell a Story. Do this with three to five points. Make the stories...
Jul 25, 20123 min read
Fear of Public Speaking? What’s it Costing. . .
There’s a word for this Fear: Glossophobia, The Fear of Public Speaking. Glossa from the Greek language, meaning Tongue. Phobia from the...
Jul 11, 20123 min read
Are You a Good Speaker? Well, Good isn’t Good Enough!
Who wants Good? I don’t! Do you want: Good coffee, a Good meal, or a Good spouse? NO! You want: A Great cup of coffee, a Fabulous meal,...
Jun 20, 20123 min read
Elevator + Speech = Elevator Speech
Two Words Crafted The Elevator Speech Template I Developed. Get the ELEVATOR SPEECH TEMPLATE HERE 1. Elevator The original idea of an...
May 9, 20123 min read
Speakers: Give your audience a FREE GIFT and. . .
Your Database is one the most important things your business owns! It should contain the latest contact information on: clients,...
May 2, 20123 min read
Speakers: Let Readers LISTEN to Your Post and. . .
I’m sure you’ve heard that your writing should have a “Voice.” That’s true, and by making the audio of your posts available,...
Apr 11, 20123 min read
Speaker’s Humor: “Did you hear the one about. . .”
For most presentations, it should not start that way! People love to laugh and humor is great. It can be icing on the cake, but it isn’t...
Mar 22, 20124 min read
Develop Your Own Style!
Do as the Army Recruiting Slogan says: “Be all that YOU can be!” I don’t have a great voice. I don’t sing, dance, or play an instrument....
Mar 14, 20123 min read
You’re Going to Want to Write THESE Down!
Fortunately, I’ve been doing a lot of speaking lately. During the Q&A Session, one question I’m frequently asked is, “How can I lessen my...
Mar 7, 20123 min read
Get UNCOMFORTABLE and. . .
For many folks, trying something we haven’t done before is Uncomfortable. Delivering a presentation in front of an audience positively...
Feb 1, 20123 min read
Speakers: Instructions For Your Audience Are. . .
Before your presentation, your Audience had specific instructions and training on how to be a Good Audience? An audience can make or...
Jan 11, 20123 min read
Have a Spare Tire in Case Murphy Shows Up!
always seems to be lurking around the corner, waiting to pounce on an unsuspecting victim. That casualty could be you! Always be...
Jan 4, 20124 min read
The Elevator Speech Booklet – CLICK to Open!
YourYour Elevator Speech is a Mini-Presentation CLICK Thru the Slides EVERYONE Needs a Great Elevator Speech! from “NO SWEAT” Public...
Dec 28, 20113 min read
Speakers, My 2012 New Year’s Resolutions are. . .
#1. Prepare and Practice for each Presentation even if I’ve given it 100+ times. It might be the umpteenth time I’ve delivered it, but...
Dec 14, 20113 min read
Remember: NonVerbal Communication Trumps. . .
Have you ever watched a Professional Mime? They speak no words, but communicate very well, don’t they! If they were to use their voice,...
Dec 7, 20113 min read
Speakers: Brand Yourself with – <i>“No Sweat!”</i>
“If it’s Sunday, it’s Meet the Press.”Speakers This is how David Gregory, the moderator of the the longest-running television series in...
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...
Oct 19, 20114 min read
<i>Attention,</i> Audience! Be SPEAKER CENTERED – <i>Please!</i>
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...
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