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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- 15 Tips to Improve Your Presentations - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Kathy ThompsonSpeaking in front of a group is feared more than death, illness, or poverty. It is the number one fear for most people. Here are some helpful tips to help you. 1. Listen to your internal dialog. 2. Visualize a positive out come. 3. It's not all your fault. 4. Do you believe in your ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - Personal Growth: The Key to Getting There - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Marc AdamsTraining yourself to be self-disciplined is possible, but it will take a little willpower! Whether you're an athlete, a concert pianist, a business person, or a professional dog trainer, if you are going to be great at what you do, and live the life you've always wanted to live, you must become ...
Views: 1158 - Exceptional Public Speaking - How to Ignite an Audience - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Marc AdamsOne of the most thrilling, challenging (and for many people) frightening opportunities is that of public speaking. Whether your job requires it, or you find yourself in a position where you have to give a public presentation, you may be overcome with nerves at the thought of standing in front of ...
Views: 1099 - ***Discover How to Have a Deeper, Richer Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhen we think of the great speaking voices, those that come to mind are the likes of Vin Diesel, Kathleen Turner, James Earl Jones, Cher, Sean Connery, Morgan Freeman, Demi Moore, Barry White, and John Rhys-Davies. What distinguishes these particular voices from those of many other great ...
Views: 7450 - ***Are You a Whisperer? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Nancy DanielsAre you one who often reverts to whispering or speaks consistently in a soft voice instead of a normal volume of sound? I am not talking about the horse whisperer or the dog whisperer in this particular case, but the individual who speaks in a whisper even when his/her throat is not sore or ...
Views: 2648 - Inspirational Storytelling - Motivational Speech Training - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Doug StevensonDo you want to inspire people? Do you have a burning desire to share your life experiences and tell your stories so that other people can benefit? If so, there are a number of things to consider when writing an inspiring speech. This last summer I was inspired by what I witnessed at the ...
Views: 9740 - ***The 2 Things You Must Do to Eliminate a Nasal Voice - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhen we hear the word nasality, we tend to think of New York City and her 5 boroughs. Excessive nasality is not limited just to New Yorkers though. I have found various forms of nasality common in certain pockets of both the United States and Canada. If you are from Philadelphia, Detroit, or ...
Views: 25624(6 votes) - Hiring Professional Keynote Speakers - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Sarah JoseIn any meeting the keynote address forms the most important part of the agenda. The keynote can definitely add to the overall effect of a meeting. The address should be interesting, entertaining and should cover all the important points that are going to be a part of the whole meting. If it is ...
Views: 1391(2 votes) - ***Engaging the Audience: The Point Where Learning Begins - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOVFor a lecturer, an educator, or even an entire system of education, connecting with the audience is no mere nicety, but a matter of paramount importance. If the message, or learning, is to reach individuals and actually have a positive effect, its content and delivery must be designed with the ...
Views: 1227 - ***Is Your Accent Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Nancy DanielsIn today’s multicultural world, many people are looking to eliminate their accent and I have a better suggestion. Instead of trying to get rid of your dialect or accent, why not clean it up? You may believe that your accent is keeping you from getting the job you want or moving ahead in ...
Views: 3313(1 vote) - ***A Better Voice is Just a Breath Away - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Nancy DanielsThe number of people looking for information, books, CDs, and seminars on self-improvement is staggering. Ever concerned with honing our business skills, improving the image we project, feeling good about ourselves, juggling jobs and family…we are all on the search for bettering ourselves and ...
Views: 3516 - ***Stop Shouting -- Learn the Power of Projection - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Nancy DanielsDoes this sound like you? You spend a few hours at a football game and find you have no voice afterwards. Or perhaps you are coaching your kid’s soccer team and, after an hour of practice, you have a sore throat. Or maybe you have been providing some training sessions and your voice is hoarse ...
Views: 3983(1 vote) - ***One Voice Matters -- Yours! - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to improving your presentation skills, only one voice matters – yours! Have you ever considered what your speaking voice is saying about you? Have you ever listened to a recording of yourself? No, I mean listened, truly listened to how others recognize your voice. Most people ...
Views: 3363 - Enthusiasm, Not Perfection - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Lisa BraithwaiteI went to a book publishing workshop a while back where two speakers were featured. The first speaker was very polished and professional. He had a warm, friendly personality, but I could tell that this presentation had been done many, many times before. He had a certain cadence in his speech ...
Views: 1345 - Speakers: Use Twitter for Real-Time Career Boost - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Shel HorowitzI had the good fortune to follow Dr. Ron Capps, a/k/a “The Niche Prof,” speaking at Willie Crawford’s 50th birthday celebration in Orlando. Ron started his speech by saying, don’t worry about taking notes; I’ll send you my slides. But please feel free to Tweet. I was one of several people ...
Views: 1207 - ***What is Your Most Valuable 'Commodity' in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWith the wealth of information available at our fingertips, it is interesting to note how little is said about our most valuable asset or ‘commodity’ in public speaking. We are so consumed with learning the best means of creating and delivering our material that our focus often ignores our ...
Views: 1632 - ***Voices That Crack, Quiver and Quake - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Nancy DanielsAre you plagued by a voice that cracks, quivers or just isn’t there when you need it? Often occurring at the most inopportune times, all three problems are usually caused by stress on the vocal folds (cords). Because your vocal folds are an organ, it is important to treat them well; and, ...
Views: 2606 - Does Your Presentation Pass the Google Test? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from George TorokLearn from Google. They know something about the presentation of information. They took the chaotic information soup of the Internet and presented the information in the way that people want. Google didn't invent this but they are the number one search engine. Why is Google so popular and how ...
Views: 1146 - MY IDEAS Model: Create a Dynamic & Structured Presentation in 7 Steps - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Marianne KortenListening to a speaker can be very tiring because our minds are distracted quickly due to a low concentration span, it is a format we know and this familiarity keeps us less alert and taking in new information can drain our energy. Therefore to know how to grasp and hold the audience’s attention ...
Views: 957 - Five-Step Cure For This Deadly Public Speaking Affliction: ADD—Authenticity Deficit Disorder - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from Matthew CossolottoMany public speakers, from corporate executives to candidates running for president, suffer from ADD—Authenticity Deficit Disorder. This truly is unfortunate (for speakers and audiences alike) because more than just about anything else, audiences today crave a high degree of authenticity from ...
Views: 1724 - How to Deliver a Speech (And Not Sound Like You Are Reading It!) - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2015 from Nancy DanielsWhile you may be giving presentations in your business or your public speaking career, there are times in which you may be called upon to give an actual speech and not a presentation. One of the differences between the speech and the presentation is that the former should be read and the latter ...
Views: 4565 - Presentations, Profit and Power - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Dee DukehartLet the words begin. To be able to present well is to give water to the thirsty, color to the bland, and grace to the dancer, not to mention profit to the company and power to the message. It’s a gift well worth wrapping in creative, clear, comprehensive and customized packaging. You pitch ...
Views: 1372 - ***How to End Breathlessness in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most common complaints I hear from my clients is that they run out of air in public speaking. And, not surprisingly, breathlessness at the lectern often goes hand in hand with nervousness. Let’s look at the picture in its entirety. Nervousness does not cause breathlessness. It ...
Views: 1857 - ***The 'Conversation' in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Nancy DanielsIn teaching public speaking, I find that many of my clients, as well as my students, stand at the lectern or on the podium and try to be someone or something they are not. The result is a forced delivery that does not sound natural. The best in the business – and not necessarily the most ...
Views: 2062 - Overcoming Speaking Anxiety in Meetings & Presentations - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Lenny LaskowskiDo your knees feel like Gumby's when you have to get up and speak in front of a group? Do you feel like the next words out of your mouth are going to be the dumbest words ever uttered by a human? If you said yes to either of the questions above, be advised, you have a full-blown case of stage ...
Views: 1350 - Speaking - From Free to Fee - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Lenny LaskowskiMany people often ask me what it takes to get people to "pay" you to speak. Before an organization is willing to pay a speaker they need to feel there is value in what the speaker has to say. Keep in mind speaking for free does NOT mean that you do not offer something of value. The goal of ...
Views: 1392 - ***The Type A Personality and Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to public speaking, those who have the most difficulty permitting themselves to deliver a dynamic presentation are those of the Type A personality. Characterized by an intense drive for perfection, the Type A individual does not allow for mistakes. And, that is the crux of the ...
Views: 2871 - Talkitout: How to Become a Powerful Speaker Fast! - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhen Jane came to see me, she was terrified. She was a living example of that old saying “I’d rather die than speak in public.” For a minute I wondered if she really would die before she gave her speech. She could not look me in the eyes. She turned bright red. There was sweat on her brow. She ...
Views: 2441 - Speak More, Earn More - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Anthony HernandezIt is said that the fear of public speaking outweighs the fear of death. Seems some people would rather be the one in the box than the one giving the eulogy. I happen to believe just the opposite and I hope you do too because public speaking can be one of your most enjoyable and profitable ways ...
Views: 1034 - Delivering Complicated or Technical Material - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Eliot ShapiroAre you preparing to give a presentation on a complicated topic? Is your job to deliver information that may be too complex or detailed for everyone in your audience? Many speakers struggle with finding the right mix of words, terminology, and style, but for people invited to speak on ...
Views: 1092 - How to Present an Effective Speech - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from Andrew RondeauPublic speaking is a challenge in itself, let alone being effective at it. However, if you are going to make a speech you should strive to make it an effective one. In London's Hyde Park you can just get up and speak about any subject you wish! Public speaking is both an art and a science. ...
Views: 3013(1 vote) - Keeping Your Voice Strong While Presenting - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from Gilda BonannoSometimes when you're presenting, introducing yourself or answering questions in front of a group, your voice trails off at the end of the sentence. Your audience can't understand the last part of your sentence and you may sound nervous and unprepared. Here are four tips for keeping your voice ...
Views: 1445(3 votes) - ***Talk TO Your Audience, NOT AT Them - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2009 from Nancy DanielsOne of the secrets for becoming a dynamic public speaker is to make eye contact with your audience. While there are some courses on presentation skills or public speaking that teach you to stare at an object on the wall in order to eliminate your nervousness, I couldn’t disagree more. Forget ...
Views: 2446 - Memorizing Your Talk vs. Connecting with Others - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Pamela ZiemannIf you've been practicing a script in your head trying to get the words perfect, it might be time to redefine practice. When I first started giving presentations, I was so nervous I had to memorize every single line. It was a lot of work. Even with all that preparation, there was a good chance ...
Views: 1343(3 votes) - 9 Things a Home Shopping Show Can Teach You About Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Lisa BraithwaiteDo you want to see a real public speaking pro at work? Watch a few minutes of a home shopping channel. In the five minutes that I watched QVC, I saw the host do just about everything we're taught to do as speakers. First of all, don't kid yourself that you're not selling something. We're all ...
Views: 1556 - Public Speaking: Increase Your Chances for Career Advancement - by With the world wide release of the Step Up and Speak public speaking system a few days away, Dale Mercer sat down to a 30 minute tell all interview. Dale candidly talked about the tips and techniques used by Great Public Speakers around the world such as Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar and Brian Tracy. ...
Views: 1580 - Inner Speaking Secrets That Work Like Magic - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Jim CassaThis is for people who want their inner public speaking skills to develop and want to achieve a powerful public speaking speech outcome. Apply what is in here you will achieve successful outcomes in your public speaking and presentation skills. As effective as these techniques are it is ...
Views: 1356 - How to Use Support to Develop Powerful Presentation Skills - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Larina KaseIn helping clients build confidence with sales presentations and overcoming performance anxiety, I have noticed that many of them relate to getting and effectively using support to improve your presentations. We often feel as though we need to tackle everything on our own, and we neglect to take ...
Views: 1007 - Tips On Delivering Toasts And Speeches - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2009 from Nariman TaweelSome lucky individuals have a natural gift when it comes to public speaking. They feel little, if any, nervousness of the prospect of facing a large audience. Public speaking is an unusual experience for most of us. We see the situation as threatening and fear embarrassing ourselves. Breathing ...
Views: 974 - Power Presentations Tip 01: It's not about you - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2009 from George TorokYour presentation is not about you. It's about your audience. How can you create a presentation that is about your audience? Know your audience First, you need to understand their mindset, concerns, comprehension, interest, bias and motivation. I suggest that you list those six factors, then ...
Views: 983 - Tips on Delivering that Prepared Text - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Eliot ShapiroOK, so now we’ll assume that you will soon deliver a presentation that’s been written—word-for-word—on paper or teleprompter. You may feel more comfortable, or less nervous, with your speech written out—we’ll support you on that decision if you think ...
Views: 953 - WHAT You Say and HOW You Say It - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Eliot ShapiroSpeakers of all types need to regularly ask themselves important questions as they prepare for their presentations: Will this message interest my listeners? Am I delivering it in an effective way? Am I successfully connecting with my audience? Notice that these questions address both WHAT ...
Views: 900 - Confidence Through Words and Actions - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Eliot ShapiroImagine this: an audience of employees and stockholders gathers to hear what inspiring words their esteemed CEO has for them. On cue, the CEO strides to the microphone, puts his hands on the lectern, squints into the teleprompter and launches into a monotone presentation: “It’s ...
Views: 2992 - Peter Fogel's "How to Effectively Source Your Material for a Speech!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelSpeakers and writers share one thing in common – they’re both susceptible to mind blocks. This is where your mind goes blank and you can’t think of anything new to write and speak about. You feel like you’re facing a blank wall; your creativity has left you. ...
Views: 2720(5 votes) - Peter Fogel's "How to Effectively Close Your Speech!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter Fogel"This is the way the world ends, Not with a bang but a whimper!" ~ T.S. Eliot WARNING: When it comes to ending your speech, the last thing you want to do is go out with a whimper! In speaking it's important how you start and especially how you finish. Let's look at this scenario: Let's ...
Views: 8557(11 votes) - Peter Fogel's "How to Boost Your Back of Room Sales!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelFor many people, selling is still a dirty word, conjuring up images of deceitful used car salespeople selling shonky vehicles or struggling door-to-door salespeople selling encyclopedias and getting doors slammed in their faces. Know this: You do not need to be embarrassed about selling your ...
Views: 5269(14 votes) - Peter Fogel's "How to Enhance Your Storytelling Prowess!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelFrom an audience perspective, there is nothing more boring than listening to somebody drone on and on, using correct but unexciting language and ruining what might otherwise have been an interesting subject. And there is nothing more mind numbing than having to listen to somebody drone on ...
Views: 1608(6 votes) - ***The Best Way to Conquer Nervousness in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Nancy DanielsThere is a lot of information on the internet today about eliminating your nervousness in public speaking. I suggest learning how to control it instead, allowing your nervousness to work for you and not against you which can take your delivery to new heights. What I offer is not a tip or a ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - Speech Writer- Where You Can Find Some Great Content - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Jim CassaIf you would like to give a fantastic speech you will find careful speech writing a great way to add content that your listeners will love to hear. But where do you get your ideas? I'm glad you asked! Here are some suggestions. Use quotes. A quote is gem of wisdom contained in words. Quotes ...
Views: 1267 - ***Stop the 'Um's and 'Ah's and Get Your Message Across - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2009 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever listened to a speaker who used so many ahs or ums that you started counting them? When that happens, you then lose the ability to concentrate on what the speaker is saying. Suffice it to say that the ums or ahs become the message. Um, ah, uh and you know are verbal tics ...
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