W Wouldn't It Be Nice If. . . Before your presentation, your Audience had specific instructions and training on how to be a Good Audience? An audience can make or break a presentation. A good, enthusiastic group gives the speaker responses and energy that lead to a better presentation. Audiences with individuals Read More
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The “F” Word – Speakers Should. . .
TEmbrace It! I'm going to use the "F" Word today. I know I've already made some of you uncomfortable. You don't like that word directed at you. If you direct it to others, it's not well received. The Truth: Failure Gets a Bad Rap! We learn far more from our failures than things we do correctly the first time. Read More
The Fear of Public Speaking – KSDK Interviews. . .
K Me! http://youtu.be/c2HfQ0F9Hj4 St. Louis (KSDK) - It could be a wedding toast or a class assignment in high school or college. Most of us get anxious when we're asked to talk to an audience. It's the number one phobia, called glossophobia. When it comes to talking the talk, many people would rather get a root Read More
Have a Spare Tire in Case Murphy Shows Up!
H Murphy, of Murphy's Law, always seems to be lurking around the corner, waiting to pounce on an unsuspecting victim. That casualty could be you! Always be prepared for anything and everything you can control. If the computer crashes, projector dies, or sound system goes silent, you must still present your Read More
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 Speaking! Use this as a Template for Your Elevator Speech! An Elevator Speech is what we deliver when introducing ourselves at networking events, business meetings, or Read More
Speakers, My 2012 New Year’s Resolutions are. . .
2012It's That Time of the Year! Here are My 2012 Resolutions. What are Yours? #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 it's the first time most of the audience have heard it. The size of the audience doesn't matter. I Read More
Speakers, There’s NO App for That!
AP You Gotta Do It Yourself!. . .and You Should Want To! There's NO App to download that will make you a Great Speaker and lessen the Fear of Public Speaking. Because of the Fear of Public Speaking, many in leadership positions pass on taking and making Speaking Opportunities and delegate the task to others. That's Read More
Remember: NonVerbal Communication Trumps. . .
Verb Verbal Communication 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, their NonVerbal Communication: eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements, would outweigh their spoken words. Our NonVerbal Read More
Speakers: Brand Yourself with – “No Sweat!”
Brand Yourself! "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 American broadcasting, signs off each Sunday morning. Tim Russert, the previous host, and all hosts before him, signed off with the same words. It's part of this Read More
“No One Here Gives Presentations.”
NOReally? I've sometimes heard this from executives, business owners, and other professionals. It's all about how you define the word "Presentations," isn't it? Here are some questions for them: Does anyone ever talk to a prospect? Does anyone ever talk to a client? Do you have salespeople? Does anyone Read More