Use a Digital Recorder to Capture those thoughts 'In the Moment!' None of us have the great memories we wish we had. We're exercising, walking, driving or maybe just sitting at a coffee shop and an idea for a speech, or a story to make a point in one, comes to us. We don't have a pen or paper handy, but we mentally Read More
Misc.
I Get Presentations Ideas,
Name Tags
Insist on Them For EVERYONE!
Do YOU always remember people's names? I don't, and bet you don't either! All of us have had this experience: You're at a networking event, business show or merely shopping in the grocery store and spot someone you 'know'. You 'know' them, but at that moment, have a brain cramp, and can't recall their name. Then, Read More
Connect with Your Audience,Emotionally,
and You’ve Got Them!
"I'm a Failure!" is a great example. Read on! My good friend and internet mentor, Russ Henneberry, is an internet expert. He develops, and helps others develop: web sites, blogs, email marketing campaigns, social media campaigns, and many other things related to internet marketing. He really knows his stuff! Russ Read More
Nine Ways to Guarantee
Your Presentation Will BOMB!
If You Absolutely Want to BOMB! Don't practice your presentation. You've given it before - no big deal. Don't visit the facility before your talk. Don't find out what style of seating is in place and don't rearrange if not best for you. Don't check the lighting; natural or in-room. Don't find out Read More
OK. They asked me to be a Speaker.
What do I talk about?
Start with Passion and Knowledge . . . You first choice is to have the opportunitiy to talk about a subject you are passionate about. Ideally, it's also a subject about which you possess a high degree of knowledge . It might be work, family, or health related. The topic could be a personal hobby, charitable cause, Read More
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 if you're not continually updating and changing your Introduction, Opening, The Body of your Speech and Closing on a regular basis, they will get stale and lose the impact it Read More
You’re Scheduled to Speak at 10:00
Arrive Early!
Seriously, there are Lots of reasons to arrive that early! We all know that 'Stuff' happens. Arriving early, some may say very early, is not an option for the speaker who is on top of his/her game. It's your presentation, and your responsibility to yourself and those who will be attending, to do the best you can to Read More
Practice Tip #1 – Read Aloud!
Reading Aloud Will Improve Your Delivery. Practice -Practice -Practice We've all heard that mantra, and it's true. And one of the best ways to improve your voice is to: Read Aloud - Read Aloud - Read Aloud Hearing yourself as you speak, and listening to a recording of yourself, are two of the quickest ways to Read More
The Fear of Public Speaking
How to Lessen It
First of all, You are not alone ... There is comfort in numbers. Public Speaking, in survey after survey, has been shown to be most people's greatest fear. Some fear it more than dying! It's a natural fear to have. You are standing, alone, in front of people who are fixated on you! YIKES! Who wouldn't be Read More
I Ask for Questions, but No Hands are Raised –
Now What?
My Presentation Was So Good, There Are No Questions - Correct? Don't bet on it! Many people are shy, and your audience may be full of people who want to ask something, but don't want to be the first to raise their hand. Some are concerned about asking a question that you covered well, and they Read More