Don't just take my word. Check Me Out! That two word phrase, especially when delivered with a little “Attitude” (Good Attitude!) grabs your attention, doesn't it! Great! It's supposed to! Saying, "GOOGLE ME!" tells everyone, "There's information about me out there I want you to see. It's good stuff, and I'm proud of Read More
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CBS / KMOX Interview with Fred Miller
C-Speak: The Language Of Executives In this CBS/KMOX C-Speak Podcast, Mark Reardon, KMOX, and Michael Scully, regional president of PNC Bank, interview Fred Miller, author of “NO SWEAT Public Speaking.” In this interview, Miller explains the importance of being able to confidently speak in public and the impact it can Read More
When in the Audience, PLEASE . . .
Follow these Suggestions: Often, we speakers attend presentations, not to speak, but to learn. We are there to gain knowledge about the presenters topic. We also learn by observing other speakers practicing their craft. What do they do well we might want to incorporate into our presentations? What mistakes are they making Read More
Practice the STICKY SPOTS . . .
of your Presentation. It’s human nature to do what we like, do well, and avoid things that make us uncomfortable. This applies to practicing a presentation, also. There are parts of our talk we crush. Each time we deliver them, we own the audience! Their responses give us energy, confidence, and inflate our ego. When we Read More
I’m Reposting SLIDE BASICS Because . . .
Too Many Slide Presentations STINK! Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” This video is about Slide Basics: Dos and Don’ts! The bottom line with all communication; verbal, written, or visual, is all the same. We want the recipients, as quickly as possible, to GET IT! They may not agree with everything Read More
The IMPOSTER Syndrome and . . .
The Fear of Public Speaking. Imagine this: You’re asked to deliver a presentation to an audience of your subordinates, peers, and bosses. Great “Speaking Opportunity!” correct? Absolutely! However, there could be challenges. What if: Many in the audience have more years of service with the company? Quite a Read More
WHY Your Opening and Closing are . . .
IMPORTANT! As I regularly review my Google Analytics, two topics, more than all others, the Opening and Closing of a presentation, stand out as being of interest to readers. You, my reader and listener, have a keen interest in these two parts of a presentation for good reason. That justification is “The Law of Primacy and Read More
Doug Sandler, NICE GUYS Podcast, Interviews . . .
ME! What a Privilege! Listen to Doug Sandler, a true professional, interviewing me about Elevator Speeches! LISTEN! Fred Miller can help you hone your Elevator Speech, and so much more. NICE GUYS On Business Podcast has over 350,000 downloads, 200+ interviews. Hear about it on The NICE GUYS today! Reach Us Read More
A TWITTER Type Elevator Speech is . . .
Sometimes Needed! Picture this: You're at a social function, networking event, or seminar and asked, "Who are you and what do you do?" Ideally, you'd like to answer with every floor of your Elevator Speech template. Each floor gives specific information valuable in helping those hearing it determine if there should be a Read More
Handling Questions: Dos and . . .
Don'ts! DO tell the audience, in your Opening, when and how you will be handling questions. Taking them throughout the presentation can cause problems. What do you do if someone asks, right after you start speaking, a question about an item you’re planning to cover in the last quarter of your presentation?” Read More