Guide for Public Speaking | NO SWEAT Speaking! 8/9

Nov 2, 20114 min read

Speakers: Don’t do these 11 Things!

If you’re a speaker there are certain things you should do, and should not do.

Sep 7, 20113 min read

The Magic of the Rule of Three: Read It – Understand It – Use It!

Apr 7, 20113 min read

PAUSE IfYouDon’tPauseItLooksAndSoundsLikeThis!

The P-A-U-S-E: A Major Element of Verbal Communication The Pause Question: What if my entire Post was written like the Title? How long...

Feb 17, 20112 min read

Examples of "The Magic of Three" for Speakers

Using the Magic of Three will make your presentations more Effective Powerful Memorable

Sep 30, 20103 min read

Props can help the audience GET IT! Here are some great ones!

Because people learn in a variety of ways, These sight & sound props Rock! The right prop, used at the right time in the right manor...

Sep 9, 20102 min read

The Screen is BLANK on PURPOSE. Don’t Forget the ‘B’ Button!

It’s BLANK for a Very Good Reason! The ‘B’ Button is one of the most powerful features in PowerPoint / Keynote software. When in...

Aug 12, 20103 min read

BLOG! It will make you a Better Speaker!

Blogging (Writing) and Speaking Go Hand-in-Hand. They are both communication skills a speaker needs to continually sharpen and will make...

Aug 5, 20103 min read

Be The 'Man in the Arena’! TR’s Famous Speech – A Great Lesson

Be In the Arena – Not in the Crowd!

Jun 10, 20103 min read

Time to Hit the Refresh Button?

Your Introduction, Opening, Speech, Closing – Is it time to Update Them? One of the only things in life that’s certain is – Change. And...

Apr 16, 20103 min read

Speech Content – Part #1 The Title

Think of your Speech Title as if it were the Title of a Book; displayed on a shelf at Barnes & Noble. When someone is eyeing the...

Apr 8, 20103 min read

SPEAKERS: EVERYTHING Must Be In SYNC!

If You Want Your Audience to “GET IT!”, EVERYTHING Must be in Sync.

Mar 5, 20104 min read

Here’s a Question for You . . . When is the Best Time to Answer Questions?

Time to Answer Questions: It’s Not the Last Thing to Do First of all, you may not have a Question and Answer Session as part of your...

Feb 26, 20103 min read

How Do You Know Your Audience “GETS IT!”?

Constantly, Take the Temperature of your Audience! The Goal of all Communications; written, spoken or visual, is the same. We want the...

Feb 11, 20102 min read

Non-Verbal Communication Element #2 – Facial Expressions

We’ve heard expressions like; “I can read his face”, or, “The expression on her face told the whole story.” Those expressions are...

Jan 28, 20103 min read

I Don’t Speak in Front of Groups. Why Should I Care about Public Speaking?

My response: “Do you ever speak to an Audience of ONE?” I’m sometimes asked a question like this when approaching a group about being a...

Dec 25, 20092 min read

Verbal Communication Element #4 –Cadence

The Rhythmic Flow of the words . . A natural partner of inflection is our next element, Cadence It’s the rhythmic flow of the words used...

Dec 10, 20094 min read

Non-Verbal Communication Element #1 – Eye Contact

Eyes are the ‘Windows to the Soul’.

Dec 5, 20092 min read

The Law of Primacy and Recency

First (Primacy) and Last (Recency) – If you want it to Last! For any presentation, people are more likely to remember the first and last...

Nov 26, 20093 min read

Make Your Quotes – Quotable!

Quotable Quotes We remember great quotes. Wouldn’t you like to be the person who is ‘quoted’? How cool would it be to have other...

Nov 19, 20093 min read

Buzz Words

NO Buzz Words! Buzz Words are composed of jargon that is usually specific to a particular industry. Often we think of the tech industry...

Fred E. Miller

Speaker - International Coach - Author