“Be a Sponge!” Follows . . .
“My suggestion is to ‘Be a Sponge!’ Absorb everything. Then, squeeze out what you don’t think fits.
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Fred E. Miller
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May 21, 20173 min read
“My Way is Not the Only Way,” Adds Credibility . . .
You gain the respect and credibility of your audience when you tell them every single thing you’ll say and do is not gospel.
Apr 22, 20173 min read
The Fear of Public Speaking is a Different Kind of . . .
Fear of Failure. The Fear of Public Speaking and the Fear of Failure go hand-in-glove. The Fear of Failure keeps many from attempting new...
Mar 20, 20173 min read
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...
Mar 5, 20173 min read
The IMPOSTER Syndrome and The Fear of Public Speaking
Imagine this "Fear of Public Speaking" example. You’re asked to deliver a presentation to an audience of your subordinates, peers, and...
Jan 2, 20172 min read
DROP “Work With” and “Help” from . . .
Your Elevator Speech! When most are asked, at a networking event, social function, or seminar, “What do you do?” The replies are usually...
Dec 4, 20164 min read
Your INTRODUCTION is NOT. . .
Your Introduction is an integral and important part of your presentation and it is your responsibility, as the speaker, to write it.
Nov 7, 20163 min read
Ready with YOUR Elevator Speech?
The Guidelines and Goals! Most of us have experienced the Excitement, or Fear, of being called upon at a networking event, social...
Oct 24, 20163 min read
Three TIPS to Improve Presentations:
Those Tips are: Observe – Practice – Speak! Observe There are many options to observe speakers, on and off-line. Regularly,...
Sep 26, 20163 min read
Your Elevator Speech: CLARITY is. . .
NOT Optional! We’ve all been there. You go to a networking event, social function, or seminar and the leader says, “Before we get...
Aug 1, 20163 min read
The Fear of Public Speaking is an. . .
Equal Opportunity Fear! It doesn’t care about your age, education, or occupation. Young or not, highly educated or not, white collar or...
Jun 13, 20163 min read
OWN Your Audience with This Formula:
OWN YOUR AUDIENCE with Passion + Knowledge + Technique PASSION When delivering a presentation, Passion trumps everything! Your body...
May 23, 20163 min read
One of the Greatest Fears of Public Speaking is. . .
“I’ve Got Nothing to Talk About!” “The audience probably knows way more than I do about the topic. If they don’t fall asleep during my...
May 9, 20165 min read
Slide Basics: Dos and. . .
Don’ts! Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” This video is about Slide Basics: Dos and Don’ts! The bottom line with all...
Apr 25, 20164 min read
Speakers: STOP These Eleven Things!
If you’re a speaker there are certain things you should do, and should STOP doing.
Apr 10, 20163 min read
Your Escape Plan for Networking . . .
You need a Networking Plan to Escape! Perhaps several!
Apr 3, 20164 min read
VELCRO Networking is NOT . . .
Spending the majority of your time at a “Networking Event” with one person is VELCRO Networking!
Don’t Do It!
Feb 8, 20163 min read
Speakers: Perfection in Your Presentation is . . .
0Not Necessary! If you’re in a marching band, you better be in step with your fellow band members. If you are in a play, chorus, or...
Jan 11, 20162 min read
We Cannot Multitask!
We can’t multitask, i.e. do two things at once.
Dec 20, 20151 min read
Your Presentation: It Doesn’t Have to Be. . .
A PERFECT Presentation! Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” When you’re giving a presentation, it’s not the same as being...
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