Your INTRODUCTION This is what the master of ceremonies says before the speaker takes the stage. It is not only an integral part of your presentation, but extremely important. Typically, the person writing that Introduction, be it the emcee or someone they’ve delegated the task to, will search the internet for your name Read More
Personal Branding
LADDERS: The EXPRESS Elevator Speech:
The EXPRESS Elevator Speech: What is it, what’s the goal, how to improve FRED E. MILLER The LADDERS: The #1 Career Site for $100K+ jobs - DECEMBER 14, 2018 The immediate goal of your elevator speech should be clarity and understanding. Everyone who hears it should know exactly what you do or what job you Read More
Build a Three-Legged EXPERT Stool!
Here's a Great Suggestion! Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking. “The Components, Parts, and Elements of a Presentation” – FREE InfoGraph! You want to be seen as an EXPERT, right? EXPERTS command more money for their products and services. We like to work with EXPERTS. People like to hire EXPERTS. Here's Read More
It’s ALL About The . . .
STORIES! Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking. This is what I use to develop presentations – FREE Speaker's Template! It's ALL About The STORIES! Nancy Duarte says, "Personal Stories are the emotional glue that connect your audience to your message." We all have Stories and I want to prove that to you with Read More
“Mastering Your Elevator Speech” Interview.
The Ultimate Leadership Podcast with Chris Cebollero Mastering Your Elevator Speech on this episode of: The Ultimate Leadership Podcast. Speaker and coach Fred Miller shares his nuggets of wisdom on how to deliver the most effective elevator speech to take your business to the next level. Please listen to the Read More
Speakers: Open and Close . . .
Strong and STRONGER! The Law of Primacy and Recency says your audience will best remember the first and last things you say and do. This is why Q&A, if you have it in your talk, should be before your Closing. In your Opening, give the Menu of your talk. Letting the audience know when you'll be taking questions: Read More
Speakers: Write a Book Because . . .
It MATTERS! Authoring a book gives you HUGE Credibility. Just as we perceive really good speakers as Experts, people have the same perception of those who have published books. Whether true or not, they are seen as very knowledgeable on their topic. "The Learning is in the Doing!" Every chapter of each book I've written Read More
Your Audience Wants to Know: WHY. . .
YOU? People attending speaking events are "Investing:" Time. Money. Opportunity cost. They could be doing a number of different things rather than attending your talk. Being at your event better have more value than being somewhere else! An event planner or committee chairperson may have chosen and booked Read More
Ready with YOUR Elevator Speech?
The Guidelines and Goals! Most of us have experienced the Excitement, or Fear, of being called upon at a networking event, social function or seminar to, “Stand up, tell us who you are and what you do. Give us your Elevator Speech.” When we hear that request it’s usually YES! or YIKES! We experience the same emotions Read More
Your Elevator Speech: CLARITY is. . .
NOT Optional! We've all been there. You go to a networking event, social function, or seminar and the leader says, "Before we get started, let's go around the room. When it's your turn, stand up, tell us who you are and what you do. Give us your Elevator Speech." Or You're at a gathering or waiting in line somewhere, Read More