C-Speak: The Language Of Executives In this CBS/KMOX C-Speak Podcast, Mark Reardon, KMOX, and Michael Scully, regional president of PNC Bank, interview Fred Miller, author of “NO SWEAT Public Speaking.” In this interview, Miller explains the importance of being able to confidently speak in public and the impact it can Read More
No Sweat Public Speaking! Podcast
Practice the STICKY SPOTS . . .
of your Presentation. It’s human nature to do what we like, do well, and avoid things that make us uncomfortable. This applies to practicing a presentation, also. There are parts of our talk we crush. Each time we deliver them, we own the audience! Their responses give us energy, confidence, and inflate our ego. When we Read More
I’m Reposting SLIDE BASICS Because . . .
Too Many Slide Presentations STINK! 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 Read More
WHY Your Opening and Closing are . . .
IMPORTANT! As I regularly review my Google Analytics, two topics, more than all others, the Opening and Closing of a presentation, stand out as being of interest to readers. You, my reader and listener, have a keen interest in these two parts of a presentation for good reason. That justification is “The Law of Primacy and Read More
Handling Questions: Dos and . . .
Don'ts! DO tell the audience, in your Opening, when and how you will be handling questions. Taking them throughout the presentation can cause problems. What do you do if someone asks, right after you start speaking, a question about an item you’re planning to cover in the last quarter of your presentation?” Read More
YOU Don’t Do Public Speaking.
Really? When asked, "Do YOU ever do any public speaking or deliver presentations?" the answer is often, "No." Sometimes it's "No-o-o-o-o! I would never speak in front of a group." Perhaps, it depends how you define the terms, "Public Speaking and Presentations." I remember my first Toastmaster meeting when one of Read More
“Tell Your Audience Stories!”
Personal stories reinforce points you make in the body of your presentation. You want your audience to GET IT! Stories are one of the best ways to strengthen and clarify the meaning of the information you are conveying. Before people put ink on paper, telling stories was one of the best ways to teach and convey the Read More
LESS is MORE for . . .
Presentations and Elevator Speeches. The Goal of All Communication; Visual, Written, or Spoken, is the same. We want the recipients, as quickly as possible, to GET IT! They may not agree with everything. They may not agree with anything. Unless they GET IT!, there cannot be a meaningful discussion going Read More
Your Questions . . . My
Answers. Through coaching, workshops, and seminars I get asked many great questions. Because you might have some of the same queries, I'm taking this opportunity to post and answer some. Question I. What's the best way to conquer the fear of public speaking? Realize it is natural to have that fear and you are not Read More
Your INTRODUCTION is NOT. . .
Your Bio! Your audience doesn't care how many children you have, where you went to college, or the fact you collect stamps. Unless those facts are relevant to your presentation, they should not be included in your Introduction. Unfortunately, most of the time, they are. It happens because the person introducing you, or Read More