o Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” Do you want to improve your public speaking? Well, now’s the time to observe the good and the bad. Watch those debates! Watch the interviews with the candidates! Oh my gosh! The reason Trump is “trumping” everyone - the guy is natural, He is not scripted. He Read More
Elevator Speech
The Political Season Is a Great. . .
0Time to Observe Public Speaking and Presentation Skills. Although the election date isn’t until November 8, 2016, campaigning has already begun! The debates have started. Candidate interviews, formal and informal, are taking place multiple times daily. Both parties, special interest groups, and individuals are Read More
Speaker Suggestion: Develop a. . .
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
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