AH! Little differences make a BIG Difference when it comes to the components, parts, and elements of a presentation. Here are some specifics for doing that! Title The Title of your presentation should be similar to something seen on the marquis of a theatre, the headline of a newspaper, the spine of a book, or the Read More
Presentation Tips
Speakers: “Don’t Leave Home Without . . .
Bringing These Things! Your Presentation is Your Responsibility. Period! It is Your Presentation. Control everything you can and have as many backup plans and devices as makes sense. Your audience doesn't want to hear you can't use your Slide Presentation because the Audio Visual guy didn't have the Read More
Jennifer Blome, KTRS, Interviews ME!
* Jennifer Blome, St. Louis media icon, interviews me about: • The Rule of Three as it applies to Public Speaking and Presentation Skills. • The Fear of Public Speaking. • Why we have it and Nuggets to Lessen it. • The importance of your Introduction. • The Elevator Speech. • Why Speak? • Read More
Dear Audience: Please . . .
This is the second of two Open Letters to upcoming audiences. The first summarized my responsibilities. Dear Audience: Read, Understand, and Follow these Suggestions: The essence of my first Open Letter was: I know you are investing time, perhaps money, and opportunity cost, meaning you could be doing something else, Read More
EXPRESS Elevator Speech:
Start with a Question, then . . .
Your WHY and, another Question. The Ultimate Goal of an Elevator Speech is a Conversation with someone who has a sincere interest in knowing more about your products and/or services, how you work, and what it cost. The Immediate Goal, especially when one-on-one, is to DIS-Qualify! Everyone is a not a prospect. You are Read More
Question:“What do you do?” Answering. . .
Depends on the Audience, Goal, & Time. The Audience could be a Group or Individuals. If a group, it could be large or small. A Group scenario for this question occurs when attending a networking event, social function, or seminar where the individual in charge says; "Before we get started, let's go around the Read More
Speakers: Deliver a Shoutout to . . .
Folks in Your Audience! Everyone loves to be recognized; Especially in front of others! When you, the speaker, gives a shoutout about someone in your audience, it can literally make their day and raise your prestige in the eyes of your attendees. Has a presenter ever mention you during their talk? If so, you know what Read More
Before Speaking: Eat/Don’t Eat These . . .
Foods and Beverages. Foods and beverages consumed, the day before and day of your presentation, can have positive or negative effects on your talk. Have you ever heard this statement? "Before I deliver my presentation, a glass of wine or a cocktail will calm my nerves." Seriously? If you really believe alcohol will Read More
Fear Public Speaking and Failing?
They Go Hand-In-Hand! Both hold many back from reaching their goals. Face those Fears! Failing is a good, but often tough, way to learn. Many of us avoid activities where the odds of "failing" are better than those of succeeding. It's a mistake to do that! Think about this: "If you get it right the first time, you Read More
Clichés: Avoid Them Like . . .
The PLAGUE! Oops! That probably is one! "Perhaps, Clichés are a necessary evil. Some say, 'It is what is is.' I think there is light at the end of the tunnel for ridding presentations of them." "Even against all odds, because they are often in our DNA and we always give 110% and think outside the box," we can do Read More