Glossophobia 11 Nuggets to Neutralize the Fear of Public Speaking - NOW! is the Fear of Public Speaking. The word comes from the Greek glossa, meaning tongue and phobus, fear or dread. The Bad News This fear can negatively affect your personal and professional life. Passing on opportunities to make presentations Read More
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Make "Subtle Little Differences!" As stated in a previous Post, Chapman’s Ice Cream was famous for their advertising campaign that stated there was a “subtle little difference” in their product that “made all the difference!” Apply that philosophy to your presentations. Here are more “subtle little differences” you Read More
If You BOMB, Take a Lesson from my Grandson!
If You BOMB Pull Yourself Up, and Try, Again! My grandson, Carson, just turned one. He's not quite walking, but he sure is trying. He won't give up, and I expect we'll see videos of those first solo steps very soon. As I watched him, I'm reminded of lessons that apply to learning how to be a great speaker. If Read More
Like Chapman’s Ice Cream, Your Presentation Should Have A Subtle Little Difference
Have a "Subtle Little Difference." Chapman’s Ice Cream was once a St. Louis tradition. They were famous for their advertising campaign that stated there was a “subtle little difference” in Chapman’s Ice Cream that "made all the difference!" This same philosophy can be applied to your presentations. It's the "subtle 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
The 3Es of Presenting Help The Audience GET IT! #3 E – Explain
Help The Audience GET IT Educate - Entertain - Explain The 3 Es of Presenting will help ensure your audience understands your message; i.e. Gets It! They may not agree with everything. They may not agree with anything. Unless they Get It!, there can't be a meaningful discussion going forward. Explain is the Read More
The 3Es of Presenting Help The Audience GET IT! #2 E – Entertain
Help the Audience GET IT Educate - Entertain - Explain The 3 Es of Presenting will help ensure your audience understands your message; i.e. Gets It! They may not agree with everything. They may not agree with anything. Unless they Get It!, there can't be a meaningful discussion going forward. Entertain is the Read More
The 3Es of Presenting Help The Audience GET IT! #1 E – Educate
Help The Audience GET IT! Educate - Entertain - Explain The 3 Es of Presenting will help ensure your audience understands your message; i.e. Gets It! They may not agree with everything. They may not agree with anything. Unless they Get It!, there can't be a meaningful discussion going forward. Education is the Read More
Tiny Business, Mighty Profits Radio, Interviews ME!
Interviews are great ways for someone to ask questions other folks, given the opportunity, might have asked. I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Russ Henneberry, owner of Tiny Business, Mighty Profits, on his Radio Show, Tiny Business, Mighty Profits Radio. Russ is one of the best internet experts around. Read More
Cotton Mouth – Yech!
Cotton Mouth No Fun to have when Speaking! Here are tips to relieve it. Cotton, or dry mouth, can be caused be many things: anxiety, dry air, certain medications, and just plain talking. It's aggravating because it's tough to talk when your mouth is dry. Your softer, often raspier voice, is harder for the audience Read More