Because people learn in a variety of ways, these sight & sound props Rock! The right prop, used at the right time in the right manor helps the audience GET IT! Here are some ideas you can use. Large Black Leather Portfolio Case This one was like artists and architects us. The speaker, whose name I can’t Read More
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Props can help the audience GET IT!
The List!
Distractions and Potential Problems
Expecting the unexpected is the first step. 'Stuff' Happens! And when it happens during your presentation, the effect could be the audience won't GET IT!. Having your audience GET IT! is the goal of all communication; written, spoken or visual. First: Have a list: 'What to Double-Check and What Could Go Read More
Tips to Reduce The Fear of Public Speaking
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
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
When You Speak,
Don’t Jingle or Deliver Other Distractions!
When You Speak "Did you ever spend a lot of time on a ship?" That was the question I asked the speaker I was evaluating at a Toastmaster Meeting. The reason I asked, was that Michael, the person I was critiquing, possessed the habit of rocking from side to side during his speech. He wasn't aware of it, but it was so Read More
BLOG!
It will make you a Better Speaker!
Blogging (Writing) and Speaking Go Hand-in-Glove. They are both communication skills a speaker needs to continually sharpen and will make you a Better Speaker! Writing is a great way to develop, and make better, the content of your presentations. The analogy is: "If you really want to learn about a subject - Teach Read More
Be ‘The Man in the Arena’!
TR’s Famous Speech – A Great Lesson!
Be In the Arena - Not in the Crowd! So you give your speech and stumble - BIG DEAL! Remember what TR said . . . It’s been a bit over 100 years since President Teddy Roosevelt gave his ‘Arena Speech’, but the message rings as true today as it did then. The essence of that quote, from the longer talk Roosevelt Read More
Connect with Your Audience,Emotionally,
and You’ve Got Them!
"I'm a Failure!" is a great example. Read on! My good friend and internet mentor, Russ Henneberry, is an internet expert. He develops, and helps others develop: web sites, blogs, email marketing campaigns, social media campaigns, and many other things related to internet marketing. He really knows his stuff! Russ Read More
Time to Hit the Refresh Button?
Your Introduction, Opening, Speech, Closing - Is it time to Update Them? One of the only things in life that's certain is - Change. And if you're not continually updating and changing your Introduction, Opening, The Body of your Speech and Closing on a regular basis, they will get stale and lose the impact it Read More
You’re Scheduled to Speak at 10:00
Arrive Early!
Seriously, there are Lots of reasons to arrive that early! We all know that 'Stuff' happens. Arriving early, some may say very early, is not an option for the speaker who is on top of his/her game. It's your presentation, and your responsibility to yourself and those who will be attending, to do the best you can to Read More