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Fred E. Miller
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Jul 23, 20233 min read
The WORST WAYS to Open a Presentation
Recipes for Disaster Presentations are an essential part of communication in many business and academic settings. Whether pitching an...
Jul 9, 20233 min read
Have them REMEMBER Your Speech!
You want your audience to remember your message! Here’s how to make that happen: Start with a strong opening: Begin your speech with a...
May 7, 20233 min read
Eleven Qualities of a GREAT PRESENTER!
What Makes a Great Presenter? LISTEN! A great presenter goes beyond just being good. They possess exceptional qualities that can...
Apr 23, 20233 min read
The WORST Ways to Open Your Presentation!
A presentation is a crucial tool for any speaker to convey their message effectively to the audience. It is a platform to showcase your...
Feb 19, 20232 min read
Score Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities by . . .
SPEAKING! We perceive really good speakers as EXPERTS! We like to work with EXPERTS. EXPERTS command more money for their products and...
Jan 22, 20232 min read
Common Mistakes Speakers Make
A “Presentation Without Mistakes” is a speaker’s goal. That rarely happens. No speaker is perfect and even the most seasoned ones, who...
Dec 25, 20223 min read
Everyone is NOT Going to Like Your Presentation!
No matter how good your material and how well you delivered it, there will be some in the audience who do not like your talk will give...
Dec 11, 20223 min read
Stand Out From Others By – SPEAKING!
Because Many Won’t! Picture this: You’re at a meeting, seminar, or event and the leader asks, “Does anyone have something to say?” Yes,...
Oct 16, 20223 min read
So They GET Your Elevator Speech, . . .
Make it Clear, Concise, and Consistent If people hearing your Elevator Speech aren’t 100% sure about what you do. They won’t hire you....
Aug 21, 20222 min read
Best EYE CONTACT TIPS: Dos and Don’ts!
Eye Contact, like all elements of non-verbal communication, is extremely important when delivering a presentation. When done correctly,...
Mar 6, 20223 min read
MY BACKSTORY: “Google Me!”
MY BACKSTORY “Google Me!” Here is my ‘BackStory’ of how I came to use, and suggest using, the phrase: “Google Me! Picture this: You’ve...
Jun 20, 20214 min read
Openings For Your Speech, Try . . .
One of These! “There’s only one chance to make a first impression!” That’s a fair statement and definitely applies to the Opening of your...
May 31, 20203 min read
Virtual Video Meeting Tip: BACKGROUND
In a virtual video event, the BACKGROUND
is the second thing we see when entering one of these meetings.
May 26, 20192 min read
Writing Can Make You . . .
A Better Speaker! One of the Best Pieces of Advice I was ever given about becoming a speaker was to WRITE! I was correctly told, “Content...
Dec 9, 20182 min read
My BEST Tip for Practicing is. . .
Record Yourself: Video and Audio. Fred Miller, “ NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” Here’s my BEST Tips for practicing. Use Your iPad or...
Oct 28, 20172 min read
Dear Audience: Please . . .
This is the second of two Open Letters to upcoming audiences. The first summarized my responsibilities. Dear Audience: Read, Understand,...
Oct 1, 20173 min read
Speakers: Deliver a Shoutout to . . .
Folks in Your Audience! Everyone loves to be recognized; Especially in front of others! When you, the speaker, gives a SHOUTOUT about...
Sep 24, 20173 min read
Before Speaking: Eat/<i>Don’t</i> Eat These . . .
LISTEN! Foods and Beverages. Foods and beverages consumed, the day before and day of your presentation, can have positive or negative...
Sep 17, 20172 min read
Fear Public Speaking and Failing?
They Go Hand-In-Hand! Both hold many back from reaching their goals. Face those Fears of Failing! Failing is a good, but often tough, way...
Mar 17, 20145 min read
Your Credentials Should Be. . .
Presented Before Each Presentation! The question sometimes arises, “Why is this person making a presentation? What is their expertise?...
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