BACK STORY! David Zamudio, Zamudio's Studio, is a gifted illustrator. I'm proud he did the illustrations in my first book, "NO SWEAT Public Speaking!" One of his most famous black charcoal on white stock drawings is The Lion of Judah. Not only is it a beautiful illustration, but it has a wonderful Back Story. The Read More
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SPEAKERS: Questions about Questions. WHEN. . ?
0WHEN to Take Them? Questions about Questions - WHEN? from NO SWEAT Public Speaking! Q&A can be an important part of your presentation. But, WHEN is best? In your OPENING, tell the audience WHEN You'll Handle Questions. Four Choices #1 THROUGHOUT your presentation. OK if doing a Read More
Part II: Be Seen as an EXPERT! Build a. . .
0Three-Legged EXPERT Stool! (This post is a continuation of the previous post. The Audio is the combination of both posts.) Leg #2 - Writing The perception of someone who writes articles and books is they are an EXPERT! Just as a good Speaker's Talk must be Heard, and preferably seen, to be perceived as an EXPERT!, a Read More
Part I: Be Seen as an EXPERT! Build a. . .
0Three-Legged EXPERT Stool! Picture This: You’ve sent out a resume, or, if you’re self-employed, a proposal. You get a call from the recipient and they say, “Bob, I’ve got your resume/proposal here, and it looks excellent. I’ve visited your web site and that looks good, also. We’re interested, but I want to know more Read More
DELETE Distractions in Your Presentation. . .
0Increase the Odds Your Audience GETS IT! Let’s start with two facts relevant to presentations: 1. The Goal of all Communication: Verbal, Written, or Visual is the same. We want the recipient(s), as quickly as possible to - GET IT! They may not agree with everything we say. They may not agree with Read More
Audience Instructions: Better Audience = Better Speaker!
o Better Audience = Better Speaker Audience Instructions: Better Audience = Better Speaker! Arrival Be at the venue well ahead of time. Find your seat and sit down. Arriving late is disruptive to the speaker and audience. For a Successful Presentation. There are specific things the Speaker must do. There are Read More
Your Introduction – Write Your Own!
oYour Introduction: Write Your Own! The Introduction is an Integral Part of Your Presentation. The Introduction Sets the Stage for the Presenter. The Introduction is the Speaker's Responsibility to write. The Introduction should be delivered by the Emcee as if They wrote it! The Introduction is NOT Your Bio! Read More
The Fear of Public Speaking – WHY?
0 WHY Not? Survey after survey lists The Fear of Public Speaking at the top of the ‘Fear List’ most people have. Some say they would rather die than stand in front of an audience and deliver a speech. This is unfortunate because it holds many back from reaching their potential. Up to seventy-five percent of the Read More
7 Ways to Lessen the Fear of Public Speaking
o These Work! 7 Ways to Lessen the Fear of Public Speaking #1. NEVER tell the Audience! Telling the Audience you have a Fear of Public Speaking is Negative Self-Talk. It could become a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy! #2. Arrive Early Meet& Greet! It is Amazing how much easier it is to speak to an audience Read More
7 Presentation Tips to take your Presentation from BLAH to AH!
0 PowerPoint Design 24/7 Produced Fantastic Slides for these 7 Presentation Tips! 1. Use Personal Stories to reinforce the points you make in the body of your presentation. Make three to five points per presentation. Because they are your stories, they’re easier to remember and tell. 2. Write your own Read More