In a virtual video event, the BACKGROUND is the second thing we see when entering one of these meetings. The first thing we look at is faces. We want to see who else is attending. Assuming the person isn’t wearing a shirt with a wild pattern or a crazy hat, the next thing to catch our eyes is the BACKGROUND of the Read More
Presentation Tips
Virtual Video Meeting Tip: SOUND!
Can We Hear Each Other? Recently, you’ve probably attended more virtual video meetings than ever imagined. The quality and value received have likely ranged from Fabulous to Forget-About-It! One of the biggest factors for successful meetings like these is SOUND! SOUND, as it pertains to virtual video events means: Read More
Virtual Video Meeting Tip: YOU!
Recently, if you’re like me, you’ve attended a Virtual Video Meeting. Maybe, a lot of them. This is the way gatherings, conferences, and events are going to be for the foreseeable future. It might be a one-on-one job interview, a prospect call, a small group meeting, a networking event, or a large conference. As a Read More
With Virtual Video Meetings:
Everyone is in the Front Row!
Accept It. - Understand It. Make It Work! It will be a while, perhaps a long while, before audiences gather in large auditoriums to see and hear a speaker. Now, we meet "virtually." A different mindset and new skills are needed for attending, participating in, or leading one of these events. In a conventional Read More
Three Things NOT to Do with Eye Contact!
Transcript Fred Miller, "NO SWEAT Public Speaking!" Here are three things NOT to do with eye contact. Number One: Don't stare. No one likes to be stared at. It makes them feel very uneasy. Number Two: Don't be a searchlight - going like this. Do not do that. What you want to do is: • Looks at someone, finish a Read More
Speakers: Don’t Make These Three Mistakes
Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” Speakers: Don't make these three mistakes. Number One: Don't read your speech, especially in monotone. • It's very boring. Not the way to do it. Number Two: Don't use lots of bullet points and text. • No one comes to read your presentation. • And if they'll Read More
The WORST SPEECH You’ll Ever Give . . .
Will Be Far Better Than The One You Never Give! Transcript Fred Miller, "NO SWEAT Public Speaking!" I guarantee . . . "The worst speech you'll ever give will be far better than the one you never give!" You can think about it. Read books. Go to seminars. Watch videos. Take classes. But the Read More
THREE Things NOT To Do With Your Hands When Speaking!
Transcript Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking. Here are three things NOT to do with your hands when you're speaking. Number One: Do not point with your index finger. No one likes to be pointed at. Instead, gesture with your knuckle. Number Two: Be sure all the finger gestures you use are universally Read More
Three Things NOT To Do When Answering Questions
Transcript Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking. Here are three things you should NOT do when taking questions. Number One: If you don't know the answer, do not throw it out to the audience. You lose control and you don't know if the answers given are the right ones. Number Two: If you don't know the answer to a Read More
Great Tip: Use Alliteration!
Transcript Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking. Here's a great presentation tip. Use Alliteration. Alliteration is the occurrence of the same sound with adjacent or closely connected words. It can really enhance your presentation. Here are some examples. "Elevator speeches should be clear, concise, and Read More