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
Delivering a Presentation:
Using Notes Vs. a Mind Map
Notes Vs. Mind Map Text Notes interfere with the emotional connection you want to make with your audience. They are black text on a white background, like you're reading now - Yuk! Certainly you can read text with emotion, but the emotional connection is more immediately recognized when looking at high quality, 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
“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
Your Elevator Speech is a Mini-Presentation
Here's mine. What's yours? Your Elevator Speech is a Mini-Presentation CLICK to ENLARGE - Read from Bottom > Top If you attend Networking Events, you've been asked to deliver an Elevator Speech - Correct? You should also have one in your hip pocket for those times when people ask, "What do you Read More
Nonverbal Communication Trumps. . .
NonVerbal Communication Trumps Verbal Communication The guy on the right says, "I'm really excited to have the opportunity to speak to you today." Do you believe him? I imagine your answer is, "No!" A Presentation has two Components: Content Delivery Experts agree: Delivery is far more important than Read More
The Important Rule of Three for Speakers –
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The Rule of Three: The Rule of Three In his book, "Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer," Roy Peter Clark provides insights to the magic of the number three: “The mojo of three offers a greater sense of completeness than four or more.” Clark correctly points out, “We use one for power. Use two for Read More
If YOU are in the Audience, PLEASE Learn By Observing and Listening
Learn by Observing and Listening A good speaker can become a better one by watching others speak. Follow these suggestions the next time you are in the audience. Turn OFF your cell phone. Practice active listening. Give the speaker eye contact. Lean forward in your seat. Do not cross your arms. Smile at Read More