0Signature Presentation! “Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities!” That is my mantra and no one ever challenges it. Why would they! People perceive really good speakers as Experts. We like to work with Experts. Experts can command more money for their products and Read More
Elevator Speech
Practice Makes. . .
o Perfect! Really? If only that were true! What if the material, and delivery you are practicing, isn’t correct? Practicing that over and over won’t result in you presenting a great talk. How about: “Perfect Practice will lead to a perfect presentation.” Good luck with that, also! The quote on the topic of practicing I Read More
Seventeen Ways to Keep Your Audience Engaged!
0Listen or Read How! Those seated in your audience have a rather short attention span. Keeping them listening and absorbing your presentation is a worthy goal. They’ll never GET IT! if you don’t keep them engaged. There is a reason TED Talks are eighteen minutes. TED curator Chris Anderson explains the organization's Read More
Fear of Public Speaking? Watch. . .
0WHY the Fear of Public Speaking and Nuggets to Lessen It! This presentation was recently delivered at an e4e (Experts for Entrepreneurs) event. The short answer to WHY? the Fear of Public Speaking is - Why Not! Think about it. Most of our conversations are one-on-one. Standing and speaking in front of many Read More
The Ultimate Presentation Tip is. . .
0There is no ‘Magic Pill’ for lessening the fear of public speaking and becoming a better speaker. My best tips for accomplishing these goals have always been: Practice! - Practice! - Practice! Speak! - Speak! - Speak! Many years ago, Ben Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, said, “Tell Read More
The Goal of Your Presentation is. . .
The Same as ALL Communication: Verbal, Written, or Visual. 0You want the audience, as quickly as possible to - GET IT! (GET IT!: Completely understand the meaning of your message.) They may not agree with everything you say. They may not agree with anything. Unless they GET IT!, there can not be a discussion, or Read More
Practice Your Presentation
o Here's How! We’re familiar with the expression, “Practice makes perfect.” It doesn’t! “Perfect practice makes perfect.” That rarely occurs. The best attitude on the topic of Practice is: “The road to perfection is a journey, not a destination.” Steve Jobs, who many consider one of the best presenters ever, would Read More
The AFTER-Duction: Write. . .
o Your Own! Transcript The Emcee’s last words are often Underwhelming. .. “Thanks for coming. Have a safe drive home.” “That can be improved!” AFTER Your Closing Have an AFTER-Duction. The AFTER-Duction Should be an Integral Part of Your Presentation The AFTER-Duction Is delivered by the Emcee. The Read More
Geetesh Bajaj, INDEZINE, interviews me about the Elevator Speech.
Geetesh Bajaj, owner of the popular blog, INDEZINE, interviews me about the Elevator Speech. Geetesh: Elevator speeches are almost always never given in elevators, and as you explain in your course, they are not even all about what we speak! So what exactly does an elevator speech mean in today's world? Fred: Speaking Read More
“Man! I Like That Bow Tie!” Another. . .
o Great Back Story! - It's All about the Back Story! My daughter got married this past summer. The groom made a decision to wear a bow tie, and have his groomsmen do the same. These were “real” bow ties; not clip-ons or the kind that clasp around the neck and under the shirt collar. As the father of the bride, I Read More