“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
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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
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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
“Quote Me on These!”
Most of these are my own, or modifications of ones I've read or heard at one time. (At my age, there is a lot of information in my brain, and it's sometimes hard to sort it all out. Bottom line, there is good stuff here I think you'll find helpful! The Goal of All Communication: verbal, written, or visual, is the Read More
If YOU are in the Audience, PLEASE Learn By Observing and Listening
Learn by Observing and Listening A good speaker can become a better one by watching others speak. Follow these suggestions the next time you are in the audience. Turn OFF your cell phone. Practice active listening. Give the speaker eye contact. Lean forward in your seat. Do not cross your arms. Smile at Read More