0"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 presentation, they'll be fidgeting, checking email, and looking at the clock, hoping I'll soon conclude." That is a major fear many have when it comes to public speaking. They are Read More
Developing A Presentation/Speech
Practicing: Video Tips that. . .
oWork! Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” Here’s this week’s post. If you want to become a better speaker, these are my two best tips: 1. Practice - Practice - Practice. 2. Speak - Speak - Speak. And here's a wonderful practice tip. I got it from Mark Brown. Mark Brown won the 1995 Toastmasters Read More
Slide Basics: Dos and. . .
oDon'ts! Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” This video is about Slide Basics: Dos and Don’ts! The bottom line with all communication; verbal, written, or visual, is all the same. We want the recipients, as quickly as possible, to GET IT! They may not agree with everything you say. They may not Read More
Speakers: STOP These Eleven Things!
0Read Them - Study Them - STOP Them! If you're a speaker there are certain things you should do, and should STOP doing. Here are Eleven Definite STOPS! STOP "Winging it." Your non-effort will show. You'll embarrass yourself and waste the time of your audience. They came to learn something from your talk Read More
Speakers: You Only Have One Chance. . .
oTo Make a First Impression. Make It an Outstanding One Before You Take the Stage! The Title of your talk. It's got to grab the attention of potential attendees, or they won't be in the audience. Consider, when working on that title: People will do more to avoid pain than seek pleasure. Example. I could Read More
Speakers: Authenticity Connects. . .
0You to Your Audience! WE'RE IN THE ELECTION SEASON! Candidates are debating and delivering speeches. Speakers can learn from comments like these: • "He's Authentic." • "She's scripted, and not Authentic." • "That candidate is connecting with me." • "I have no confidence in them." • "I trust them." • "They Read More
“So”. . . THIS Word and Others. . .
0Are HUGE Distractions to Your Presentation. Uh, Like, You Know, Um, OK? Those and other "Filler Words" do not add value to a presentation. They distract the audience from the message. Too many of them, and those listening and looking at the presenter will never GET IT! Toastmasters assigns an "Ah Counter" at each Read More
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 orchestra and forget your lines, the song, or play your instrument at the wrong time - you're in a bad place! When delivering a presentation, it's an entirely different story. No one, Read More
Speakers: STOP Doing. . .
oThese Things! Many speakers, even experienced ones, do things they should STOP. Here are some of them. STOP Using Buzz Words, Acronyms, or Techno-Speak. • You don't impress people with words they don't know. You'll lose them! • No one likes to feel stupid. • We see the emperor with no clothes, but no one Read More
Gems for Your Slide Presentation
0Why should you consider using Slides in your presentations? Slides are a prop. People attending your talk will look and listen to you and see your props. These can increase the quality of your presentation and reach your goal of having the audience GET IT! Here’s why: Your audience has three main styles of Read More