In a virtual video event, the BACKGROUND is the second thing we see when entering one of these meetings. The first thing we look at is faces. We want to see who else is attending. Assuming the person isn’t wearing a shirt with a wild pattern or a crazy hat, the next thing to catch our eyes is the BACKGROUND of the Read More
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Virtual Video Meeting Tip: SOUND!
Can We Hear Each Other? Recently, you’ve probably attended more virtual video meetings than ever imagined. The quality and value received have likely ranged from Fabulous to Forget-About-It! One of the biggest factors for successful meetings like these is SOUND! SOUND, as it pertains to virtual video events means: Read More
With Virtual Video Meetings:
Everyone is in the Front Row!
Accept It. - Understand It. Make It Work! It will be a while, perhaps a long while, before audiences gather in large auditoriums to see and hear a speaker. Now, we meet "virtually." A different mindset and new skills are needed for attending, participating in, or leading one of these events. In a conventional Read More
Dear Audience: Please . . .
This is the second of two Open Letters to upcoming audiences. The first summarized my responsibilities. Dear Audience: Read, Understand, and Follow these Suggestions: The essence of my first Open Letter was: I know you are investing time, perhaps money, and opportunity cost, meaning you could be doing something else, Read More
Speakers and Wannabes: Time to Plan. . .
Those 2015 New Year Resolutions! If you’re reading this blog you probably have an interest in Public Speaking and Presentation Skills. Good! My mantra, as regular readers know, is: “Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.” No one ever challenges that statement. Why would they! You’re Read More
The Chamber Has YOU Scheduled. . .
oAs a Guest Speaker! You are scheduled to present at a local Chamber of Commerce meeting next month. Don’t just “Show Up” when the event starts! There is much to be done before you begin your presentation. First, this event is Important. It’s important to the attendees, and it’s especially important to you! If Read More
VIDEO #5: Lessen the Fear of Public Speaking
O VIDEO #5: Nuggets to Lessen the Fear of Public Speaking - Know Your STUFF! This Video is the Fifth of Nineteen about Lessening The Fear of Public Speaking! Video Transcript Fred Miller, "NO SWEAT Public Speaking." Here's another one of my "Nuggets to Lessen the Fear of Public Speaking." Know your Read More
VIDEO #4: Lessen the Fear of Public Speaking
O VIDEO #4: Nuggets to Lessen the Fear of Public Speaking - Write Your Own Introduction! This Video is the Fourth of Nineteen about Lessening The Fear of Public Speaking! Video Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” Here’s another one of my Nuggets to Lessen the Fear of Public Speaking. Write Read More
The Fear of Public Speaking – KSDK Interviews. . .
K Me! http://youtu.be/c2HfQ0F9Hj4 St. Louis (KSDK) - It could be a wedding toast or a class assignment in high school or college. Most of us get anxious when we're asked to talk to an audience. It's the number one phobia, called glossophobia. When it comes to talking the talk, many people would rather get a root Read More