Text and Bullet Points Do Not reinforce the message! X Have you ever sat through a presentation where the speaker read, word for word, the bullet pointed text that was on the screen? Terrible, wasn't it? Why do speakers do this? If they want to use notes for their presentation, those details should be placed in the Read More
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The Formula for Becoming a Great Speaker!
1. Study 2. Practice - Practice - Practice 3. Deliver Presentation Next: Repeat the above activitiesMP3 Sorry, but there is no easy way to become a great presenter. It's hard work, and it never ends. However, there are benefits to those who seek this skill, follow this formula and 'Get There!' No one is born Read More
Fear of Public Speaking? Try These Ideas!
Glossophobia: The Fear of Public Speaking Listen! It's a Word, not a disease. It can be controlled. You are not alone. There is comfort in numbers. 75% of the population have this fear. Don't tell the audience! Do that, and it could become a self-fulfilling prophecy. They want you to be Read More
Speakers: Be Prepared – “STUFF” HAPPENS!
It's a Given - When a Speaker, "STUFF" Happens, and You Best be Prepared! STUFF And the "STUFF" can happen in many ways. Venue: Always try to scope out the room, building, and parking areas where you'll be presenting before the presentation. Going a few days beforehand may not cut it because the arrangement you saw Read More
The Magic Pill that Makes You a Great Presenter!
Not! NOT Sorry, It Doesn't Exist! I wish it did. Maybe it, and the one that gets rid of the Fear of Public Speaking, are in clinical trials somewhere. I haven't found either. If you have them, or know where they can be purchased, please let me know! Until then, there's no easy way to get rid of the Fear of Read More
Fox News interviews Speaker/Author, Fred E. Miller
Fox News interviews Fred Miller John Pertzborn, co-anchor of Fox News AM Show in St. Louis, interviews me. Special thanks to Jim Grandone, www.grandone.com Transcript of Interview Read More
Ten Reasons Why You Should Work on
Your Presentation Skills
Guest Post: Gavin Meikle, Inter-Activ Presenting & Influencing Readers of my blog know I sometimes post the writings of other speakers. Gavin Meikle is a friend and fellow speaker from across the pond. His writing on "Why You Should Present" nails it so well I asked him to share it. You have probably Read More
Delivering a Presentation:
Using Notes Vs. a Mind Map
Notes Vs. Mind Map Text Notes interfere with the emotional connection you want to make with your audience. They are black text on a white background, like you're reading now - Yuk! Certainly you can read text with emotion, but the emotional connection is more immediately recognized when looking at high quality, Read More
Non-Verbal Communication Speaks
Louder than Words
The Non-Verbal Communication you deliver will trump What you say and How you say it - EVERY TIME!Audio For instance, if I say, “I really am enjoying being here at your event,” but continually look at my watch and have an expression on my face that says “I’m bored and wish I were somewhere else,” what is the message I am Read More
Corporate Templates
Can Undermine a Slide Presentation
Guest Post: John Zimmer, Manner of Speaking Slide Presentation Many companies unwittingly hinder the effectiveness of their employees’ presentations because of policies that mandate the use of corporate templates on every PowerPoint or Keynote slide. Without question, a well-designed template can make a slide Read More