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
Elevator Speech
Power Public Speaking Interview!
Barry Coziahr recently interviewed me about the Power of Public Speaking. He is an excellent interviewer and the consummate host! Listen - Learn - Speak! https://soundcloud.com/barry_coziahr/16-power-public-speaking-feat-fred-miller-1#t=3.45 The interview starts at 3:55. This interview explores many aspects of Read More
The Fears of Public Speaking and Failure go. . .
It’s All About the. . .
BACK STORY! David Zamudio, Zamudio's Studio, is a gifted illustrator. I'm proud he did the illustrations in my first book, "NO SWEAT Public Speaking!" One of his most famous black charcoal on white stock drawings is The Lion of Judah. Not only is it a beautiful illustration, but it has a wonderful Back Story. The Read More
The Fear of Public Speaking and the Fear of. . .
0FAILURE! FAILING is a Great Way to Learn! Seriously? Why? Because, If you get something correct the first time, you probably don’t give it a second thought. It’s a Great Way to learn New Things! Some Failing is Easy! A Tutorial is done alone. Fail, Fail, Fail. No one knows but, You! A Puzzle Read More
Speakers and Wannabes: Time to Plan. . .
Those 2015 New Year Resolutions! If you’re reading this blog you probably have an interest in Public Speaking and Presentation Skills. Good! My mantra, as regular readers know, is: “Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.” No one ever challenges that statement. Why would they! You’re Read More
Presentation Slides: Text vs. Images
0Presentation Slides can ADD or DETRACT from your message. Which to use? Text vs. Images Presentation Slides: Tex vs. Images from NO SWEAT Public Speaking! The Goal of All Communication; Visual, Written, or Spoken, is the same. We want the recipient(s), as quickly as possible to: GET IT! They may not agree with Read More
SPEAKERS: Questions about Questions. HOW. . ?
0HOW Best to GET and ANSWER Them? Questions about Questions - HOW? from NO SWEAT Public Speaking! Q&A Can be an Important Part of Your Presentation. HOW Best To GET and ANSWER Them? In Your Opening, Tell the audience WHEN you'll handle questions. (See previous Post for WHEN.) At the appropriate Time, Read More
SPEAKERS: Questions about Questions. WHEN. . ?
0WHEN to Take Them? Questions about Questions - WHEN? from NO SWEAT Public Speaking! Q&A can be an important part of your presentation. But, WHEN is best? In your OPENING, tell the audience WHEN You'll Handle Questions. Four Choices #1 THROUGHOUT your presentation. OK if doing a Read More
Part II: Be Seen as an EXPERT! Build a. . .
0Three-Legged EXPERT Stool! (This post is a continuation of the previous post. The Audio is the combination of both posts.) Leg #2 - Writing The perception of someone who writes articles and books is they are an EXPERT! Just as a good Speaker's Talk must be Heard, and preferably seen, to be perceived as an EXPERT!, a Read More