#Communications 2/4

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...

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...

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...

Feb 24, 20112 min read

Nonverbal Communication Trumps. . .

NonVerbal Communication Trumps Verbal Communication The guy on the right says, “I’m really excited to have the opportunity to speak to...

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...

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 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...

Fred E. Miller

Speaker - International Coach - Author