0Time to Observe Public Speaking and Presentation Skills. Although the election date isn’t until November 8, 2016, campaigning has already begun! The debates have started. Candidate interviews, formal and informal, are taking place multiple times daily. Both parties, special interest groups, and individuals are Read More
No Sweat Public Speaking! Podcast
The Goal of Your Presentation is. . .
The Same as ALL Communication: Verbal, Written, or Visual. 0You want the audience, as quickly as possible to - GET IT! (GET IT!: Completely understand the meaning of your message.) They may not agree with everything you say. They may not agree with anything. Unless they GET IT!, there can not be a discussion, or Read More
The AFTER-Duction: Write. . .
o Your Own! Transcript The Emcee’s last words are often Underwhelming. .. “Thanks for coming. Have a safe drive home.” “That can be improved!” AFTER Your Closing Have an AFTER-Duction. The AFTER-Duction Should be an Integral Part of Your Presentation The AFTER-Duction Is delivered by the Emcee. The Read More
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
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
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
Your Elevator Speech – Second Floor!
O What You Do! Transcription Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking! Here's the second floor of my eight floor Elevator Speech. What do you do? Here's mine: I'm a Speaker, Coach, and an Author. Three very simple words: easy to understand. However, they do beg the questions: "What do I speak Read More
Body of Speech: Make a Point – Tell a Story
oMake a Point - Tell a Story: Example: The Body of the Speech is where you deliver your message. This is information you want the audience to take away. The simple formula for this is: Make a Point - Tell a Story. There should be three to five points, supported by a story or two reinforcing each point. Ideally, Read More
Speakers: Let Readers LISTEN to Your Post and. . .
LISTEN Speakers: Make an Audio of Your Post! I'm sure you've heard that your writing should have a "Voice." That's true, and by making the audio of your posts available, it literally will! There are Huge Benefits to doing this. People who prefer to listen will appreciate the convenience of audio. The text is Read More
The Magic Pill that Makes You a Great Presenter!
Not! NOT Sorry, It Doesn't Exist! I wish it did. Maybe it, and the one that gets rid of the Fear of Public Speaking, are in clinical trials somewhere. I haven't found either. If you have them, or know where they can be purchased, please let me know! Until then, there's no easy way to get rid of the Fear of Read More