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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,...

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....

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...

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 – “No Sweat!”

“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...

Oct 26, 20112 min read

The Five Laws of Presentation

Laws of Presentation. To be a Successful Speaker, these are Not Optional! The following Five Laws of Presentation are essential if a...

Oct 19, 20114 min read

Attention, Audience! Be SPEAKER CENTERED – Please!

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...

Sep 21, 20112 min read

The Worst Speech You’ll Ever Give,

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...

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 22, 20112 min read

Fear of Public Speaking? Try These Ideas!

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....

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 28, 20113 min read

Written Post + Audio Post = BETTER POST and BETTER SPEAKING!

I have done it more times than I’ll admit. However, I’m writing this Post to give a solution for catching those errors and greatly...

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...

Fred E. Miller

Speaker - International Coach - Author