NonVerbal Communication Trumps Verbal Communication The guy on the right says, "I'm really excited to have the opportunity to speak to you today." Do you believe him? I imagine your answer is, "No!" A Presentation has two Components: Content Delivery Experts agree: Delivery is far more important than Read More
Speaking/Presenting
The Important Rule of Three for Speakers –
More Examples
The Rule of Three: The Rule of Three In his book, "Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer," Roy Peter Clark provides insights to the magic of the number three: “The mojo of three offers a greater sense of completeness than four or more.” Clark correctly points out, “We use one for power. Use two for Read More
Speaking Opportunities are
Business and Career Opportunities!
“We need a volunteer to speak. . . at the next Annual Meeting, MeetUp, Chamber Event, Club Meeting, Sales Seminar, etc.” Do you jump at the opportunity, or do you pass? Is it Yes or Yikes! If you don’t grab the occasion to speak, why not? If you don’t take the opportunity, you’ve missed an opportunity. The Read More
Fear of Public Speaking?
11 Nuggets to Neutralize that Fear Now!
Glossophobia 11 Nuggets to Neutralize the Fear of Public Speaking - NOW! is the Fear of Public Speaking. The word comes from the Greek glossa, meaning tongue and phobus, fear or dread. The Bad News This fear can negatively affect your personal and professional life. Passing on opportunities to make presentations Read More
ALLTOP is the #1 Site that’s All Over the Top of Public Speaking/Presentations!
If You Want to Improve Your Craft, Bookmark this Site! If you’re a regular reader of my blog, and I hope you are, then you’re interested in information that will help you become a better Speaker/Presenter. There is a great amount of advice and information on the net. One of the places got to regularly to learn more about Read More
The Worst Speech You’ll Ever Give Is Far Better. . .
The Worst Speech You'll Ever Give will be Far Better Than the One You Never Give! One of the greatest fears people have is the “Fear of Public Speaking.” Up to 75% of the population suffer from this malady. There’s even a word for it - glossophobia. Glosso from the Greek language meaning tongue and phobus, meaning Read More
More Scoops of Chapman’s Ice Cream that. . .
Make "Subtle Little Differences!" As stated in a previous Post, Chapman’s Ice Cream was famous for their advertising campaign that stated there was a “subtle little difference” in their product that “made all the difference!” Apply that philosophy to your presentations. Here are more “subtle little differences” you Read More
If You BOMB, Take a Lesson from my Grandson!
If You BOMB Pull Yourself Up, and Try, Again! My grandson, Carson, just turned one. He's not quite walking, but he sure is trying. He won't give up, and I expect we'll see videos of those first solo steps very soon. As I watched him, I'm reminded of lessons that apply to learning how to be a great speaker. If Read More
Like Chapman’s Ice Cream, Your Presentation Should Have A Subtle Little Difference
Have a "Subtle Little Difference." Chapman’s Ice Cream was once a St. Louis tradition. They were famous for their advertising campaign that stated there was a “subtle little difference” in Chapman’s Ice Cream that "made all the difference!" This same philosophy can be applied to your presentations. It's the "subtle Read More
“I’ve Got a Question! How Do I Handle Questions?”
Handling Questions Here Are Answers Tell the audience, in your Opening, how you will be handling questions. Options are: Throughout the presentation. After presenting specific components of the talk. Before your Conclusion. Don't take questions after Closing your presentation. The Closing Read More