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
Personal Branding
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
Here’s a FREE EXPRESS Elevator Speech. . .
oTemplate and Example. Transcript: Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” Picture this: You go to the event and you arrive early because the goal is to Network! You have your Elevator Speech. The goal of the Elevator Speech for the one-on-one is the same as it is if you’re giving that Elevator Speech in front of a Read More
VELCRO Networking is NOT. . .
0Networking! I know you've never done this, but I plead Guilty! You go to a social function, seminar, or networking event and arrive early with the intent of meeting a bunch of new people. Hopefully, some will be prospects for your products and services. As soon as you enter the venue, you see a friend you haven't Read More
Speakers: You Only Have One Chance. . .
oTo Make a First Impression. Make It an Outstanding One Before You Take the Stage! The Title of your talk. It's got to grab the attention of potential attendees, or they won't be in the audience. Consider, when working on that title: People will do more to avoid pain than seek pleasure. Example. I could Read More
Speakers: Authenticity Connects. . .
0You to Your Audience! WE'RE IN THE ELECTION SEASON! Candidates are debating and delivering speeches. Speakers can learn from comments like these: • "He's Authentic." • "She's scripted, and not Authentic." • "That candidate is connecting with me." • "I have no confidence in them." • "I trust them." • "They Read More
The EXPRESS Elevator Speech Can. . .
0Start With a QUESTION! FREE EXPRESS Elevator Speech Template HERE! Transcript Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking! This video is about how to craft a great Elevator Speech. Specifically, the One-on-One Elevator Speech. These occur when you go to event and the suggestion was to. “Arrive early and network.” The Read More
Watch the Candidates!
o Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” Do you want to improve your public speaking? Well, now’s the time to observe the good and the bad. Watch those debates! Watch the interviews with the candidates! Oh my gosh! The reason Trump is “trumping” everyone - the guy is natural, He is not scripted. He 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