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...
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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,...
Nov 27, 20223 min read
Five Slide Presentation Mistakes
Don't Make Them! 1. Lots of Text and Bullet Points No one comes to read your presentation. If they are reading it, they are usually ahead...
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,...
Jun 26, 20223 min read
I was WRONG! A Large Audience is BETTER!
A Large Audience is BETTER!
Some consider the “Fear of Public Speaking” somewhat analogous to the “Fear of Heights.”
Jun 12, 20221 min read
The ULTIMATE GOAL of your ELEVATOR SPEECH
Transcript Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking! Let’s talk about the Ultimate Goal of your Elevator Speech. That goal is to have a...
May 1, 20222 min read
My ULTIMATE Elevator Speech Template!
Build Your Elevator Speech, Floor-by-Floor, with – NO SWEAT! Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” I’m going to give you my...
Apr 17, 20222 min read
Use PATTERN INTERRUPTS to . . .
A Pattern Interrupt is:
something not expected and out of the ordinary that abruptly grabs people’s attention.
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...
Jan 30, 20223 min read
BACKSTORY: Much Better Zoom Presenter
Much Better Zoom Presenter
Jan 23, 20224 min read
My BACKSTORY: Finding An EDITOR
My BACKSTORY: Finding An EDITOR
May 9, 20213 min read
What about QUESTIONS?
In your Opening tell them when questions will be taken.
Jan 17, 20213 min read
Virtual Video Meetings: Challenges and Opportunities
Virtual Video Meetings: Challenges and Opportunities
Dec 6, 20203 min read
Let me tell you a Story . . .
Tell Stories to reinforce points in your talk.
Oct 25, 20202 min read
Use THREE Because . . .
It gives COMPLETENESS. Throughout history, the number THREE has been used in a variety of important ways. Three blind mice. Three strikes...
Oct 11, 20203 min read
MUTE and STOP VIDEO for better . . .
MUTE and STOP VIDEO
for better Video Meeting Presentations.
Sep 27, 20203 min read
ALWAYS Write Your INTRODUCTION!
The speaker’s INTRODUCTION, in person or virtually, is important! It is an integral part of a presentation. It is the presenter’s...
Sep 6, 20202 min read
A Sales Presentation is a . . .
Speaking Opportunity! “Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities!” Fred E. Miller Make the Most of It!...
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