Here are tips you can use - NOW to Reduce the Fear of Public Speaking! 'Flip'thru the pages for ideas that really work! Open Publication Read More
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The Screen is BLANK on PURPOSE.
Don’t Forget the ‘B’ Button!
It's BLANK for a Very Good Reason! The ‘B’ Button is one of the most powerful features in PowerPoint / Keynote software. When in presentation mode, pressing the ‘B’ Button makes the screen go blank. Blank, in this case, means completely Black. Use it to enhance your presentation. Blanking the slide immediately Read More
A Speaker’s Template – SEE The BIG PICTURE
Use this Speaker's Template to Develop, Practice and Deliver Your Presentation This Speaker's Template gives you the Big Picture. Your entire speech is on a single page. It's a great visual to 'See' how the Content of a Speech should be constructed and Read More
Handouts – Hand them out Later!
If you 'hand out' Handouts as the audience is getting seated, they'll be looking at your brochure, fact sheet, contact information, etc., while you're giving your presentation. This can be as bad as having the door to a noisy kitchen open or the the lights go out as you're demonstrating something. A speech is always Read More
Speech Content – Part #3 – Speech Opening
Make it Powerful!
We've all heard the expression, "There's only one chance to make a first impression!" This is it! The Opening of Your Speech is your first impression to your audience. It literally, 'sets the stage' for your presentation. Very quickly, the audience is going to be on the edge of their seats, either breathlessly Read More
Using Props in a Presentation
Props can add to the delivery and message of a speech. Since people learn in many ways, the more senses your speech can combine in your presentation, the more likely your audience will "Get" your message. Props add the 'visual element' to a speech. They can take many forms, including: clothing, musical Read More
“Meet and Greet”
To Ease the “Fear of Public Speaking!”
Here's a good tip! You're much more at ease speaking to people you know and friends. Arrive at your speaking event early. Wear a Name Tag - It's important! Meet and greet the people who came to see and hear your talk. If they're wearing a name tag, call them by name. Ask their name if they are not wearing one. Thank Read More