Story! The body of a presentation consists of facts, and stories supporting those facts. A Story, in this context, is a description designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the audience. Narratives are excellent for clarifying messages because those hearing them go into the hard drive of their brains and find files Read More
Presentation Tips
The Bookends of a Speech Are . . .
The Opening and Closing. The Law of Primacy and Recency says the audience best remembers the first and last things you, the speaker, say and do. This is crucial for the goal of having those attending your presentation GET IT! GETTING IT! is the goal of all communication; verbal, written, or visual. The audience may not Read More
Use THREE Because . . .
It gives COMPLETENESS. Throughout history, the number THREE has been used in a variety of important ways. Three blind mice. Three strikes – you’re out! Ready – Aim – Fire! The third time is the charm. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. I came, I saw, I conquered. Good – Better – Best! Low Read More
MUTE and STOP VIDEO for better . . .
Video Meeting Presentations. Zoom and other video meeting platforms: are fantastic to have in a Covid world where in-person gatherings have been put on hold for many. Being able to see and speak with people over a large geographic area at the same time presents expanded opportunities and - Challenges! I’m a presenter. Read More
ALWAYS Write Your INTRODUCTION!
The speaker's INTRODUCTION, in person or virtually, is important! It is an integral part of a presentation. It is the presenter's responsibility to write it. The emcee should read it as if they wrote it. Too often, that person will grab your bio from the internet and edit it for introducing you. Usually it has nothing Read More
A Sales Presentation is a . . .
Speaking Opportunity! "Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities!" Fred E. Miller Make the Most of It! Include the following in your sales presentation. Have someone INTRODUCE you. Your Introduction tells people why you are giving the sales presentation. It is your Read More
The Ultimate Leadership Podcast Video Edition: Chris Cebollero Interviews Me!
Chris Cebollero, The Ultimate Leadership Podcast, is the consummate interviewer. This time he asks about improving Video Meetings. This is the new norm and will be with us for the foreseeable future. It is much different than gathering in person. Knowing this and making necessary adjustments is paramount to having great Read More
Video Meetings: Three Things . . .
You need to know before you host or jump on one. Transcript: Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking! Everyone's getting on video meetings these days. There are one, two, three things you need to know before you host or jump on one. Number One: The first thing people are going to look at is YOU! Be sure you Read More
Alliteration – Alliteration – Alliteration: Add . .
The "Magic of Three" to help the audience GET IT! In literature, Alliteration is the conspicuous repetition of identical initial consonant sounds in successive or closely associated syllables within a group of words, even those spelled differently. As a method of linking words for effect, alliteration is also called head Read More
Virtual Video Tip: BACKGROUNDS Matter!
Transcript: Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking. Here's a Virtual Video Meeting Tip. We're all doing these virtual meetings these days. The tip is: BACKGROUNDS Matter! The First Thing people look at when you come on to one of these meetings is your face. Second Thing is the BACKGROUND. Look at Read More