oMake Points and Support Them with Stories. Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” The formula for the body of your speech is: make several points, tell stories to reinforce those points. Personal stories if possible. One of the fears people have of Public Speaking is, “I've got nothing to talk. What Read More
Elevator Speech
No Buzzwords!
oHere's a Great Tip: Don't Use Buzzwords! Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” Here's a great tip: Don't use buzzwords! Every industry, and I’ll bet yours, has buzzwords, acronyms, techno-speak. Don't use that! You don't impress people with words they don't know. You make them feel stupid! If they Read More
Slides: Instead of Text, use. . .
oImages! Transcript Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking! If you’re going to use slides in your presentation, and it’s a great idea, don't use bullet points! Bullet Points Kill! - Kill the Bullet Points! Nobody comes to a presentation to read your speech! Here's the solution: Use high quality, universally Read More
Speakers: THREE is MAGIC!
oTHREE gives Completeness! Transcript: Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” Speakers, there is something MAGIC about THREE! One for Emphasis: Video is a great way to practice a presentation. Two for Comparison: Black - white. Three: Completeness. I'm going to give you some examples in a moment. Four or more Read More
SMART BIZ SHOW: Jim and Jeff Interview Me!
oThe Consummate Business Interviewers: Listen. . . Jim Wright and Jeff Arthur, co-hosts of the nationally syndicated Smart Biz Show, ask the right questions and contribute their own experiences and expertise on the important business topic: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills. Topics discussed include: • Read More
FOUR Reasons to Hire a Public Speaking / Presentation Coach and. . .
o SIX Reasons It’s a Great Investment! Athletes have coaches. Actors have directors. Business people have mentors. Bottom line: no matter what skill you want to improve, you can get it to a higher level quicker by hiring a professional coach. This definitely applies to improving your public speaking and presentation Read More
Six Rules for Q&A
0 Not done correctly, the Q&A Session of your presentation can destroy an otherwise excellent talk. Don't let that happen! Done correctly, the Q&A Session can add value to your presentation. It's an opportunity to connect directly with the audience, demonstrate you know your topic in depth, and are skillful at Read More
Business Innovators Interviews Fred Miller!
0 Stewart Andrew Alexander recently interviewed me about my mantra, "Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities!" Stewart is an excellent interviewer and the consummate host! Stewart Andrew Alexander is a Digital Media Strategist, Contributing Writer for Small Business Trendsetters, and Read More
Five Nuggets to Lessen the Fear of Public Speaking
0Consistently, the Fear of Public Speaking is listed as one of the most common fears people have. Many are held back from reaching their potential by this fear. Lessen the Fear of Public Speaking Assume the ‘SUPER HERO’ stance. Think Superman / Wonder Woman Stand erect with legs slightly apart. Place your Read More
Seven Reasons WHY People Have a Fear of Public Speaking
0The Fear of Public Speaking is consistently listed as one of the most common fears people have. It holds many back from reaching their potential. Let’s look at WHY so many have this fear. 1. Why Not! Think about it. Most of our conversations are one-on-one. Many are done on our phones where we don’t see the person we are Read More