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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- Peter Fogel's "Effective Public Speaking: Why Silence Can Indeed Be Golden!" - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Peter FogelIf you want to clearly get your message across in front of an audience, guess what? You can communicate in a very effective fashion with not only your words, but with other methods of communication that do not involve speech at all. Alright, now you're wondering how a speaker can speak to an ...
Views: 1834(4 votes) - Calling All Speakers - Stop Being Boring! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Nancy DrewAs a speaker, I present more than 50 times a year in a variety of venues and to a wide range of audience sizes. Whenever I'm attending events, whether it is an annual conference, sales training event or luncheon group, I'm always excited to hear other speakers. But to be honest, I'm often ...
Views: 1833 - ***Why the Pause Is Invaluable in Public Speaking and When to Do It - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Nancy DanielsI recently worked with a woman who spoke at 100 mph and seldom paused to take a breath – even in normal conversation. Most people, yes, the majority of the population, pause while talking to friends, family, colleagues, acquaintances and even the clerk in the grocery store. Unfortunately, the ...
Views: 1832 - How to Start Your Speaking Career - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Dr. Stephen JonesBecoming an effective speaker is one of the most fascinating experiences you will encounter. It is a process that all starts with self-examination. It’s important to identify your goals and your areas of expertise. Identify the things that you enjoy talking about the most. You’ll notice ...
Views: 1822(6 votes) - Public Speaking: Know Your Audience - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2006 from Lisa BraithwaitePreparation for your presentation is just as important as delivering the presentation itself. One thing you can do to prepare yourself is to learn about your audience and venue in advance. Here are a couple of pointers: Pointer #1: Know how many people will be there and view the layout of the ...
Views: 1821 - ***Forget Perfection in Public Speaking - Seek Excellence! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to public speaking, my most difficult clients are those of the A-type personality who are seeking to deliver a perfect presentation. Let me ask you this. What is perfection in public speaking? Do you have a definition for such a thing? The art of oral communication with an ...
Views: 1815 - Crafting the Perfect Speech - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Public speaking is the art of diluting a two-minute idea with a two-hour vocabulary.” – Evan Esar At some or other point in our lives, we’re likely to be called upon to make a speech, be it for a family wedding or a presentation at work. While maintaining a degree of spontaneity is crucial, ...
Views: 1813(3 votes) - Top Ten Tips: How To Get The Respect You Deserve - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanDo you get respect when giving a business presentation? Or do people pass over what you have to say…so your ideas never see the light of day? Many young managers struggle with how to get respect. More experienced professionals have a tendency to judge younger managers—assuming they lack life ...
Views: 1813 - Peter Fogel's "5 Sure-Fire Ways to Answer Challenging Questions During Your Presentation!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelThere's no getting around it: The moment you bound onto the platform or stage your credibility is at stake. And one way to cement your credibility is to master the art of Q & A (short for Questions and Answers) Look at how Q & A's are done on the political battlefields. Remember the Hillary ...
Views: 1811(6 votes) - The Best Way to "Learn All Those Lines" - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2016 from Sarah Koestner"Spontaneity is being present in the present." Wei Wu Wei In my classes, I ask that my students learn their lines by "rote." This means without emphasis or inflection. It is a mechanical way to learn your lines, where you don't attach any emotions or objectives to the words. This process was ...
Views: 1811 - ***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: 1810(1 vote) - ***Your Speaking Voice and 'What Lies Beneath' - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Nancy DanielsYou have a much more dynamic voice inside of you. You have a voice that is probably deeper in pitch than your habitual voice. You have a voice that is rich, warm and resonant. How can I say these things and be confident in my analysis of your voice without ever having heard you? Because ...
Views: 1809 - Use Enthusiasm to Achieve Great Things with Your Speech - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2006 from Jonathan Steele, RNEnthusiasm is an exceptional excitement, interest, or devotion. In public speaking, excitement about your subject will make a speech come alive. It will enable you to capture the attention of your audience. That not only makes you more persuasive or motivational, it makes you a more ...
Views: 1809 - ***If You Are Soft-Spoken, We Can't Hear You! - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Nancy DanielsYou know others ask you to repeat yourself (a lot) and you know that you lose control of the conversation when people talk over you. You know you have great ideas but those ideas are not being heard because you are often interrupted. You know you are frustrated when you hear, “What did you ...
Views: 1806 - The Awakening Soul of South Africa - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaTHE AWAKENING SOUL OF SOUTH AFRICA ACCEPTANCE SPEECH - AREA GOVERNOR D3, DISTRICT 74 – 2009/2010 PART I: THE VISION Dr Joseph Busby from the Sun Centre School of Esoteric Philosophy in Somerset West, in a channeled transmission in 1985 said: “A great light is radiating here and now ...
Views: 1805 - 4 Easy Steps To High Impact Presenting - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanBack in 7th grade, I learned a secret of high-impact presenting. The power of information layering. While tools and times have changed, the power of layers has stayed true. Here’s how it works. People like to see the big picture first. Simple, really. But, not necessarily commonly used. ...
Views: 1804(1 vote) - Beat That Monotone (I) - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Cynthia ZhaiAre you monotone? There's nothing wrong with monotone except that it's boring. Studies show monotone is the No. 1 thing that your audience can't stand. Whether you are giving me a presentation, or leading a team, you have to overcome it. A monotone voice shows no enthusiasm and interest in ...
Views: 1802 - Tips for Public speaking - Self-help - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Ande VensHow to prepare a good presentation? A combination of factors contributes: we must first begin early to collect the information content that the listener needs, having taken steps to learn more. Remember that the issue is not so much to know what to say, but how to tell him to make sure they ...
Views: 1802 - Little Things Do Mean A Lot - by Submitted on May 18, 2003 from Mike MooreWhile I am always on the lookout for ways to market myself as a speaker it is often a time consuming task and one I am not overly fond of. Once in awhile something you do inadvertently turns out to be an effective marketing strategy. Let me explain. Last summer I was driving alone through ...
Views: 1801(1 vote) - ***The Best Way to Lose Credibility with Your Audience - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Nancy DanielsI recently heard a 'public speaker' who was marketing himself as one who had made a lot of money from a book he had written. I caught this on video on the internet and counted my blessings that I hadn't been in the audience, especially in the front row! This man spoke for at least 20 minutes ...
Views: 1798 - Tips for Public speaking With Self Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Emmanuel SeguiPublic speaking can be a rewarding experience that allows individuals to showcase their skills or knowledge in a public forum. Public speaking opportunities can allow an individual to help enrich the lives of anyone in the audience by impressing experiences or information that can have life ...
Views: 1795 - A Voice Without Expression Is Like a Garden Without Color - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Nancy DanielsFor 5 months of the year, my garden is brown, lifeless, and dull. Were it to remain colorless through the rest of the year, I would have no passion or interest in gardening. That which makes the voice interesting to listen to – by means of your vocal variety, facial expression, and body ...
Views: 1793 - How To Design An Effective PowerPoint Sales Presentation - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAre you and your teams giving effective PowerPoint sales presentations? Or are you guilty of putting audiences to sleep? While sales professionals have the best intentions, poor sales presentations often stems from poor planning. It’s not that you are intentionally abusing your audience. But ...
Views: 1791 - 5 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Lawyer - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2017 from Wajahat AliChoosing a lawyer can be a daunting task, especially for those who are not known to handle legal issues. When you buy goods or services, it is important that you first educate yourself about what it is about - Assisting lawyers is no different. Here are five general questions you need to ask ...
Views: 1786 - How to Memorize a Speech - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from warren banksThe act of memorizing a speech, for the most part is just the first stage more often than not the speech will need to be recalled and delivered, so not only is it important to be able to memorize the speech, but crucially the ability to recall the speech. Before we can recall the speech we ...
Views: 1783(1 vote) - Top 5 Benefits of Kids Speech Therapy You Need to Know - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Ron SpencerIs your kid having difficulty in speaking? Does your kid have problems in expressing themselves? Do they stutter a lot? Relax, your kid isn’t the only one suffering from this. Sure, as a kid, these things might look cute at first but can be real cause for concern when your kid eventually grows ...
Views: 1783 - ***The 5 Most Important Reasons to Make Eye Contact With Your Audience - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most important things you can do in public speaking is to make eye contact with your audience. Watching a clock on the wall, gazing above the heads of the audience, keeping your focus on your notes or a powerpoint presentation, or staring at just one person in the crowd is not making ...
Views: 1779 - 5 Ways to improve your Presentation Skills - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Shiera O'BrienHow can I improve my presentation skills in a short space of time? This is a question on the minds of many executives that are giving presentation to their clients and peers every day. When you think about giving a presentation, are you delighted at the prospect of sharing your knowledge or ...
Views: 1779 - A Short Guide to Effective Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2004 from Stephen BoydDelivering an effective presentation to 20 or to 200 people is difficult. Because listeners have better access to information since the internet became commonplace, audiences expect more content from speakers today. In addition, because of the entertainment slant of most media today, audiences ...
Views: 1778 - An exercise to improve public speaking nerves - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Lawrence MichaelsTo talk or perform in front of people is something most of us will do at some point in our lives and some of us do it far more often than that, usually in our work environments. What’s common to almost everyone is some form of nervousness or even excitement, whether that feeling might start just ...
Views: 1778 - 8 Tips for Handling Radio Interviews Like a Pro - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoA presentation skills coaching client recently landed a radio interview. She was excited because it would help her build her business, but also nervous because she had never been interviewed on the radio. After we got done celebrating, here are the 8 tips that I shared that will help her ...
Views: 1775(2 votes) - The Top 5 Slide-Free Challenges You Face - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanYou may have been ecstatic to hear you have an opportunity to present to your boss, senior leadership team, or an important client. But what are the 5 top challenges you should know about? Find out now. Even if your presentation skills are top notch, you’ll struggle to win over your team to ...
Views: 1773 - The Explosive Power of C4 Public Speaking - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2003 from Paul EvansCONTENT Have you ever heard a speaker and thought, "What in the world is he talking about?" Content prevents that being said about you! Without content - you've got nothin'! Let's say you're one of the few who is not afraid of public speaking or presenting. Does it matter if you walk away ...
Views: 1772(1 vote) - Eleven Secrets From An Experienced Interviewer - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Catherine FranzOne of the unwritten rules of writing a book, an article, or any sort of material that requires the writer to interview experts or people "in the know" is to record the conversation. Whether the recording occurs via phone or in person is irrelevant. This rule is a good one. This leads to the ...
Views: 1769(1 vote) - ***Don't Push Your Voice - Empower It! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Nancy DanielsOne of the difficulties people have with their speaking voice is that they have no control over it. They push hard from their throat and vocal cords to speak instead of allowing their sound to be powered by their chest cavity. And the difference between these two practices can be quite ...
Views: 1768 - Book Review: Six Figure Speaker By Cathleen Fillmore - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Richard BlakeA Proven Blueprint for Success as a Speaker Cathleen Fillmore has an amazing depth and range of expertise in the field of the speaking industry. “The Six Figure Speaker” provides the reader with a formula for success through interviews, advice, coaching, and business models from top-earning ...
Views: 1768 - ***Believing In Yourself At The Lectern - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Nancy DanielsOne of the characteristics of dynamic public speakers is that they believe in themselves. We all know that public speaking is man’s greatest fear; however, if you approach the lectern doubting yourself, how successful do you think you will be? Believing you cannot do it is a recipe for ...
Views: 1765 - How To Become An Excellent Public Speaker - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2014 from DR YOMI GARNETTHow To Become An Excellent Public Speaker By Dr. Yomi Garnett Speaking to an audience can be a nightmare for most of us. However, there is an amazing, yet simple secret to speaking brilliantly on a podium. Here it is! An Amazing Secret! Whether you are speaking publicly for the ...
Views: 1764 - Powerful Presentations: 4 Easy Steps to Making Interesting Presentations - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanWhy is it that some speakers captivate an audience from the very start of their presentation while other speakers don’t? Great presenters have structure to their presentations and a consistent format they use to ensure fabulous presentations every time they speak to a group. Great presenters ...
Views: 1764 - Speaking with Color - You Don't Want Too Much Or Too Little - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Nancy DanielsColor refers to those various effects in speech which give life to your delivery. Another way to describe color is the emotion and the animation heard in your voice and seen in your body language and facial expression when talking. The interesting thing about color is that you don’t want too ...
Views: 1763 - The Naked Truth About Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Judith LindenbergerWhen I was in high school, given the choice between giving an oral report and a written one, I always choose the written report. In college, I did the same thing. My reason: fear. I was terrified of public speaking. When I graduated from college, my father gave me some advice. He said, “If ...
Views: 1762 - ***5 Questions You Need to Ask When Invited to Speak - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Nancy DanielsToo often we concern ourselves with The How of public speaking and give much less thought to 5 other questions we should be asking of our host. Yes, your public speaking skills may be top notch, however, there are certain things you need to know before you do anything else. All 5 questions ...
Views: 1761 - ***Accents Are Not a Problem As Long As Your Speech Is Understandable - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsA lot of people contact me because they want to speak more clearly, more distinctly. What I explain to my clients and customers is that my goal for them is not to eliminate their accent – merely to have them be understood the 1st time they say it. I like accents. An accent or even a dialect ...
Views: 1761 - 10 great tips for better communication - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Richard DennyProbably the most important skill anybody needs today in private enterprise is the one rarely taught in our education system - how to communicate? This is the skill that gets people their first job, helps them get promoted, creates respect and trust from meetings, develops confidence in others, ...
Views: 1759(3 votes) - Setting Goals for Self Improvement Will Bring Success - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2017 from Steven StasczakIt is often easy to forget exactly how important setting goals is to self improvement. We can have lofty ambitions for changing or improving who we are, but if we don’t begin the journey with one step as Confucius once said and then break it down into smaller plans, the journey might begin to ...
Views: 1758 - ***Voice Training: Hate Hearing Yourself on Your Voicemail? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Nancy DanielsThere is no doubt about it. Most people not only dislike hearing themselves on recording equipment, but they also don’t want to believe what they hear. The unfortunate truth about what you hear on your voicemail, camcorder, or some other form of recording is that that sound is exactly how ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - Five Tips for Keeping Your Voice Healthy - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoYour voice is a key part of your presentation delivery. And having a tired, hoarse voice can negatively impact your presentation. I’ve conducted many training programs where I’ve had to present for five or six hours a day for five days in a row. And I’ve also sung in choirs and as a ...
Views: 1754 - Corporate Storytelling Strategy - Fill In the Gaps - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonMoby Dick When I was in high school, in the sixties, a company called Cliffs Notes (aka Cliff Notes) published book summaries. (Remember the yellow and black striped covers?) These little books enabled you to read passages from the book in a summarized form so you wouldn’t have to read the ...
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