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...
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Fred E. Miller
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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...
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...
Nov 6, 20092 min read
Sometimes the Best Prop is – None!
Props, as I’ve stated before, can be a great addition to a speech. If I were to take a coffee cup, and put it on a lectern, and say, “I’m...
Oct 16, 20092 min read
WHY Speak?
Why in the world would you want to get up in front of strangers, or for that matter, in front of people you know, and risk embarrassing...
Oct 9, 20092 min read
When Presenting, We Want Them to GET IT!
The Ultimate Goal of All Communication: Written, Spoken or Visual, is that all audience, as quickly as possible, – "GET IT!" If they...
Sep 18, 20092 min read
Props Help the Audience “See”Your Points – Maybe!
Since people learn in different ways, the more senses incorporated into your presentation, the better the meaning of your speech will be...
Sep 14, 20092 min read
Speech Content – Part #2 - Why Write Your Own Introduction
The Introduction is an integral part of your speech!
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