DON'T Use It! I love the phrase “HIRE ME,” and use it in my Elevator Speech like this: “Businesses, Individuals, and Organizations HIRE ME because they want to improve their networking, public speaking, and presentation skills.” “HIRE ME,” says: “I'm good at what I do. I’m proud of it. And, if you want to do business Read More
Speaking/Presenting
Great Elevator Speeches . . .
DIS-Qualify Prospects! When you hear Elevator Speeches do you purchase all the products and services being pitched? Of course not, and don't expect everyone hearing your Elevator Speech, either in front of a group (Elevator Speech Template and Worksheet), or One-On-One (EXPRESS Elevator Speech Template), to be a potential Read More
You Don’t Have a Personal Story?
Really?
Try This! The Body of Your Speech has a formula: Make a Point. Tell a Story that reinforces the point. (Speaker's Template HERE.) There should be three to five points, supported by a story or two reinforcing each point. Make them personal stories. Personal stories because no one else, unless given Read More
“Be a Sponge!” Follows . . .
"My Way is Not the Only Way." In a previous post, I proposed telling your audience, early in your presentation, you are NOT the only authority on your topic. Inform them you are going to deliver great information, but others have points of view to be considered, also. Immediately that 'admission' gives you credibility. Read More
“My Way is Not the Only Way,”
Adds Credibility . . .
To Your Presentation. Early in your presentation, telling your audience you are NOT the only, ultimate, know-it-all authority on your topic, immediately gets them to pay attention to your message with an open mind. It's unusual for them to hear a statement like that and it gives you, the speaker, increased Read More
Diane Hamilton Interviews Fred Miller
Dr. Diane Hamilton is a professor, author, and expert in the field of management, marketing, personality, leadership, and motivation. Her Take the Lead Radio With Dr. Diane Hamilton Podcasts feature a variety of business leaders and experts. She draws on her decades of work experience in software, computers, corporate Read More
“Speaking Opportunity!” What Will You. . .
Talk About? One Consideration: WHERE did the "Speaking Opportunity" come from? If it's job-related, the topic may be chosen by a manager or program director and the decision about what to talk about has already been made. If that's the case, have a conversation with them and, together, list bullet points you Read More
A MULTI-TASKING Audience is . . .
Going to MISS a LOT! When watching a cable news story or interview you’ll invariably see a “ticker tape” of information streaming right to left on the bottom of your television. Read that information and you miss the story on the main screen. It is extremely annoying, isn’t it! It’s important to note that distraction Read More
The Fear of Public Speaking is a Different Kind of . . .
Fear of Failure. The Fear of Public Speaking and the Fear of Failure go hand-in-glove. The Fear of Failure keeps many from attempting new things, especially if we believe others will become aware we failed. If they do, they might think less of us as a person, Correct? Probably not, but that "head trash" often holds Read More
Elevator Speech: “HIRE ME Because . . .”
Is a POWER PHRASE to use in Your Elevator Speech. Most, when asked, "What do you do?" respond with verbiage like: "I help people . . . " "I work with companies . . ." Those answers sound a bit wimpy to me! They also convey the message the individual may not expect to be compensated for what they do. Perhaps Read More