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Reduce the Fear of Public Speaking
I Want to be a Better Presenter,
But I Doubt If . . .
I doubt if you’ll read all of these doubts - especially the last one! I doubt if I'll ever get any better at presenting. I doubt if they’ll be interested in anything I have to say. I doubt if practicing would make a difference. I doubt if reading books and blogs on public speaking would help me improve my 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
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
But, I Don’t Speak in Front of Groups.
So Why Should I Care about Public Speaking?
My response: "Do you ever speak to an Audience of ONE?" I'm sometimes asked a question like this when approaching a group about being a guest speaker. It happened recently when the meeting planner told me, "We have a group of people who are sole proprietors in their businesses. Quite a few work from home. They have Read More
Verbal Communication Element #3 – Inflection
Did you ever hear a presenter speak in Mon-O-Tone? Did I hear some say, "R2D2 of Star Wars fame? If you did, you probably couldn't wait for the talk to end, and it's doubtful you remember anything from the speech. Inflection, or Voice Modulation, is “change in the pitch or tone of the voice.” Varying your tone 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
“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
Props Help the Audience “See” Your Points – Maybe!
Since people learn in different ways, the more senses incorporated into your presentation, the better the meaning of your speech will be conveyed and information retained. However, no prop, sound or scent will ever come close to what your "brain" can see, hear or smell. I once heard the late Gene Siskel and Roger Read More
Speech Content – Part #2
Why Write Your Own Introduction
The Introduction is an integral part of your speech! It should not be taken casually. It’s importance, however, is often overlooked. The introduction sets the stage for your opening and your speech. An Introduction should answer three questions. Why this Subject? Why this Speaker? Why Now? Why this Read More