It is the Speaker's Responsibility to Write Their Own Introduction. Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking. Get started on "Speaking Opportunities" with this FREE Speaker's Template - HERE Whenever you’re the speaker, someone is going to introduce you. The Master of Ceremonies is probably going to grab your bio. Read More
Developing A Presentation/Speech
Presentation Tip: DECLUTTER . . .
Your Presentation! Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking. Get started on "Speaking Opportunities" with this FREE Speaker's Template - HERE Here's an important tip: DECLUTTER Your Presentation! Three Ways to do that: First of all: Your Language. Use plain simple words. You don't impress people with words they Read More
Three Tips to Help You Become . . .
A Better Presenter! Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking. Get started on "Speaking Opportunities" with this FREE Speaker's Template - HERE Here are Three Tips to help you become a Better Presenter. Number One. Practice! - Practice! - Practice! I work with TED Talk Speakers and the rule of thumb is one hour of Read More
MIND MAP Your Presentation!
Mind Mapping is the ultimate tool for: Developing - Practicing - Delivering a Great Presentation FREE Mind Map of a Speaker's Template HERE Let's look at each of those activities. Developing a Presentation Have you ever had these challenges when commencing work on a new presentation. Lots of ideas Read More
Take Your Presentation from Blah to . . .
AH! Little differences make a BIG Difference when it comes to the components, parts, and elements of a presentation. Here are some specifics for doing that! Title The Title of your presentation should be similar to something seen on the marquis of a theatre, the headline of a newspaper, the spine of a book, or the Read More
Lessons from the TEDx Stage.
Jade Harrell recently delivered a TEDxGatewayArch presentation. Coaching her was a privilege, and . . . She CRUSHED IT! In this interview we discuss the preparation, delivery, and other aspects of this career changing "Speaking Opportunity." "Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Read More
Dear Audience: I’ll be your speaker . . .
This is a Open Letter to upcoming audiences. Dear Audience: I'll be your speaker for the upcoming event you're scheduled to attend and want you to know several things before arriving. I know you are investing time, perhaps money, and opportunity cost to attend. Opportunity cost means you could be doing Read More
Question:“What do you do?” Answering. . .
Depends on the Audience, Goal, & Time. The Audience could be a Group or Individuals. If a group, it could be large or small. A Group scenario for this question occurs when attending a networking event, social function, or seminar where the individual in charge says; "Before we get started, let's go around the Read More
Speakers: Deliver a Shoutout to . . .
Folks in Your Audience! Everyone loves to be recognized; Especially in front of others! When you, the speaker, gives a shoutout about someone in your audience, it can literally make their day and raise your prestige in the eyes of your attendees. Has a presenter ever mention you during their talk? If so, you know what Read More
INTRO and AFTER-DUCTIONS can . . .
Add Enormous Value to your Presentations. The Introduction is an integral part of your speech, not your Bio, and your responsibility to write! Your audience doesn’t care where you went to school, how many dogs you have, and the fact you like to hike at national parks. Unless that information is relevant to your Read More