It's a Given - When a Speaker, "STUFF" Happens, and You Best be Prepared! STUFF And the "STUFF" can happen in many ways. Venue: Always try to scope out the room, building, and parking areas where you'll be presenting before the presentation. Going a few days beforehand may not cut it because the arrangement you saw Read More
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The Magic Pill that Makes You a Great Presenter!
Not! NOT Sorry, It Doesn't Exist! I wish it did. Maybe it, and the one that gets rid of the Fear of Public Speaking, are in clinical trials somewhere. I haven't found either. If you have them, or know where they can be purchased, please let me know! Until then, there's no easy way to get rid of the Fear of Read More
Fox News interviews Speaker/Author, Fred E. Miller
Fox News interviews Fred Miller John Pertzborn, co-anchor of Fox News AM Show in St. Louis, interviews me. Special thanks to Jim Grandone, www.grandone.com Transcript of Interview Read More
Ten Reasons Why You Should Work on
Your Presentation Skills
Guest Post: Gavin Meikle, Inter-Activ Presenting & Influencing Readers of my blog know I sometimes post the writings of other speakers. Gavin Meikle is a friend and fellow speaker from across the pond. His writing on "Why You Should Present" nails it so well I asked him to share it. You have probably Read More
Non-Verbal Communication Speaks
Louder than Words
The Non-Verbal Communication you deliver will trump What you say and How you say it - EVERY TIME!Audio For instance, if I say, “I really am enjoying being here at your event,” but continually look at my watch and have an expression on my face that says “I’m bored and wish I were somewhere else,” what is the message I am Read More
Corporate Templates
Can Undermine a Slide Presentation
Guest Post: John Zimmer, Manner of Speaking Slide Presentation Many companies unwittingly hinder the effectiveness of their employees’ presentations because of policies that mandate the use of corporate templates on every PowerPoint or Keynote slide. Without question, a well-designed template can make a slide Read More
“Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities!
We perceive really good speakers as Experts! Speaking Opportunities Perception is reality, and we like to work with Experts - Correct? That's a problem. Here's why: People who have a "Fear of Public Speaking" don't take, or make those opportunities. Consequently, they often lose potential business and Read More
IfYouDon’tPauseItLooksAndSoundsLikeThis!
The P-A-U-S-E A Major Element of Verbal CommunicationThe Pause Question: What if my entire Post was written like the Title? How long could you read it and what would you understand? Answer: Not Long and Not Much! The same applies to your audience if you Talk, Talk, Talk and don't PA-- -- USE. The people Read More
I’m Interviewed by Small Business Monthly
Publisher Ron Ameln Interviews me at the SBM Business Expo Small Business Monthly runs the St. Louis area's largest Business Conference and Expo twice a year. Ron was kind enough to buttonhole me and tape Read More
Great Motivational Speech Example – “Miracle”
Motivational Speech 2 Minutes - 20 Seconds. 124 Words. 1 Big WOW! Watch and Listen! Pay particular attention to the use of cadence and inflection in this famous speech from the movie, "Miracle." Coach Herb Brooks: Address to 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Before USSR Match Great moments are born from great Read More