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- What to Do When Things Go Wrong During Your Speech - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Arvee RobinsonMurphy’s Law states—whatever can go wrong, does. This is true even when you speak. The good news is, knowing what might go wrong ahead of time will help you to know how to handle it. If Murphy does show up on the scene, never let your audience see you sweat! Never apologize when something ...
Views: 1001 - The 5 Laws of Public Speaking (PEACE) - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Arvee RobinsonPublic speaking will allow you to attract more clients, generate unlimited leads, grow your business effortlessly, and change the world with your words. You have to be visible to sell, and the best way is to start speaking in public is by using the 5 Laws of Public Speaking or the acronym ...
Views: 1141 - How to Get More Leads and Referrals Every Time You Speak - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Arvee RobinsonPublic speaking is one of the best ways to generate leads and referrals, especially in today’s market. Why? Because you need to be visible to sell. A few years ago, I did very little marketing and still got amazing results. But that’s not how it is now. Today you need to be seen and you need to ...
Views: 750 - How to Add Pizzazz to Your Speech - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Arvee RobinsonHow many times have you heard a mediocre speech or one that was just downright boring? Is that the kind of speech you want to give? No! You want a speech that will set you up for success— a speech that’s got pizzazz. How Do You Add Pizzazz? You don’t need to be a great speaker to add ...
Views: 1016 - 7 Key Ways to Become a Persuasive Speaker - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Arvee RobinsonWould you like to become a more powerful persuader? People need help and you can help them by showing them where they could be, or where their business could be--all through speaking. Here are 7 Keys to overcome your fear of public speaking and bring you success. Number 1: Build rapport with ...
Views: 946 - Speak Up and Step Out of Your Comfort Zone! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Arvee RobinsonYou already have your signature speech down, but sometimes you need to go beyond that. As a public speaker, it’s time to get moving and stretch yourself. It’s time to speak up, stand out and step out of your comfort zone. Step Out of Your Comfort Zone Recently, I received the opportunity ...
Views: 5380(2 votes) - Sell Your Back-of-the-Room Products - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Arvee RobinsonSelling from the front of the room and getting people to run to the back of the room to buy your stuff takes practice. The best closers are the most sought-after speakers because of the amount of revenue they generate. Whether you have an inexpensive product to sell or a high-priced item, it ...
Views: 1316(2 votes) - Lectern Etiquette - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Arvee RobinsonFirst, the square wooden object placed at the center of the room is properly called a lectern, not a podium. The word podium comes from the word podiatry which means: the care of the human foot, the diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders. Therefore, a podium is a stage you stand on not what ...
Views: 1841(4 votes) - Use Body Language to Persuade - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Arvee RobinsonBody Language Tells the Truth Ever listen to someone speaking and realize that something about that person just did not ring true? Something about the way he carried himself conflicted with his words. Maybe, it was his inability to look you in the eye. Perhaps, his hands distracted you. Or ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Top 10 Ways to Butcher Your Presentation and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Arvee Robinson1. Getting there late. Walking frantically into a room full of people who have been waiting for you to arrive can be an embarrassing situation. Unless you are a magician, you might as well turn around and leave. It would take a miracle to get this audience to forget the inconvenience you ...
Views: 1141(1 vote) - Learning to Become a Powerful, Persuasive Speaker is Like Training to Run in a Marathon - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Arvee RobinsonAfter diligently training for over five months to run in the Los Angeles Marathon, I can’t help but notice the similarity between learning how to become a more powerful speaker and how to become a powerful long distance runner. 1. The first similarity is overcoming the fear. Fear comes ...
Views: 948 - The Three-Step Close That Attracts Clients Like Crazy - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Arvee RobinsonNine out of ten business presentations end with either an unimpressive “Thank you” or a feeble “Are there any questions?” Both are ineffective when it comes to persuading your audience to buy your products and services. After many years of making business presentations, I discovered the most ...
Views: 879 - Learn the Dynamic Power of Persuasive Speaking and Watch as Your Sales Skyrocket! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Arvee RobinsonGreat speakers seem to present to an audience effortlessly, without a drop of sweat on their brow, not a flutter in their voice, and no bungled words. They hold us in awe, captivate us, leave us hanging on their every word and easily persuade us to respond to anything they ask of us. If you ...
Views: 1451(2 votes) - Three Explosive Ways to Grab Your Audience’s Attention and Keep it! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Arvee RobinsonSpeakers can open their presentation using one of a host of methods. So why do most non-professional speakers begin their speech with those attention-grabbing words, “Ah, I am so-in-so, ah . . . um”? Beginning your speech with filler words such as “ah” or “um” immediately tells your audience ...
Views: 4040(1 vote) - Eliminate the Fear of Speaking - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Arvee RobinsonWhy Do You Feel So Nervous? Feeling nervous before you speak in front of a room full of people is quite common among the majority of people today. According to surveys, many people would rather die than give a speech. However, remember no one has actually died from stage fright. It may help if ...
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