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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- Information Overload: How to Fight the Urge to Say Too Much - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Stephanie ScottiA client recently asked, “How do I control my urge to give more information than my audience needs?” Great (and very mindful) question! Consider this answer from authors Dan and Chip Heath in Made to Stick. They say that in an effort to be complete, we often feel obligated to share every ...
Views: 1540(2 votes) - Applying Lean Principles to Presentation Skills: Eliminate Waste - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoLean manufacturing is a management philosophy which has its roots in the Toyota Production System and focuses on creating customer value while eliminating waste (in Japanese, "muda"). Building on the original 7 wastes that Lean identified, here are the 7 wastes that you should eliminate from ...
Views: 1538 - 7 Secrets to Speaking Like A Pro! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Anneesh Elizabeth7 WAYS TO SPEAKING LIKE A PRO! The difference between the ranked beginner and the polished public speaker is what they know, and how they apply what they know. To ensure that you remain ‘in the know’, here are 7 things that you could start doing to boost your public speaking performance. 1. ...
Views: 1537(2 votes) - 2011 Meetings that Motivate - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Theresa BehennaAssociations have to hold meetings. They need to attract new young members while at the same time retaining seasoned members interests. How do you do that? How do you avoid snooze fests at meetings? Hand out Red Bull? The Institute of Real Estate Management in Houston is a group that ...
Views: 1536(2 votes) - Powerful Subliminal Messages for Effective Public Speaking – 4 Steps to Become A Powerful Speaker - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Mesmerize them all and drive your words home each time you take to the podium. Public speaking is a gift not inborn in everyone. Some are just naturals at it, while the greater majority suffers from stage fright. If you think you belong to the ...
Views: 1535 - Public Speaking: How to Handle Audience Q&A - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Lisa BraithwaiteYour speech is polished and your delivery is perfect. The audience laughed in all the right places, and even shed a tear. You're ready to pat yourself on the back for a job well done, but wait . . . there's still the Q&A. Audience members are speaking up, but no one can hear them. Someone asks ...
Views: 1528 - Speakers, Voice Over Artists and All Businesses Alike - 3 Ways to Insure Your Business Isn't Just a Hobby - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Dana Detrick-ClarkIt's easy for speakers, voice artists, studio owners, and really, any entrepreneur who has fun in their work doing creative projects, to start getting a little too lax in how we treat our time and our mindset. Many of us in the speaking or audio fields have left a 'first career' in a less ...
Views: 1527(3 votes) - Is Your Presentation Style Truly Collaborative? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAfter a recent presentation skills training, I had an interesting question from one of our participants. What is a truly collaborative presentation style? I found it fascinating because we can learn so much from people who present in a collaborative manner. I recommend you take a moment right ...
Views: 1525 - If They’re Laughing, They’re Learning - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from Crazy J MentorI guess I need to start somewhere, so I thought I'd start out by referring to something that actually got me started with Stand-up Comedy; "Public Speaking". Now, many of you who know me today don't realize that I used to travel throughout the States and Europe, training various Network ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - 4 Reasons Not to Start Your Presentation With a Joke - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoIn my presentation skills training programs, people often ask me, "Should I start my presentation with a joke?" My immediate response is "No!" Now I'm a fan of humor as much as anyone – and in fact, probably more than most people, since I've been performing onstage with an improv comedy ...
Views: 1521(4 votes) - Presentation Skills: Do You Really Need PowerPoint Slides? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoWhen you are preparing a presentation, an important question to consider is: Do I really need to use slides? The answer, of course, is it depends. It depends on your purpose, your message, the time limit, the audience and the technology available. Consider the question carefully before you ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - The Fear of Public Speaking - The Tempest in a Teacup - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Phil MéthotPublic Speaking! Oh you monstrous demon the sends men and women to their own personal hell; how shall we smote thee! Smokers know that they have a 50/50 chance of dying a horrible death from doing it yet fearlessly light up. Some people drink and drive, knowing yet again that the chances of ...
Views: 1521 - Peter Fogel's "How to Be a More Effective Public Speaker!" - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Peter FogelHave you ever really sat down or studied what it takes to become and effective speaker? Well, to begin, you should first determine where you are in the speaking world. Do you want to be a professional speaker who makes this your livelihood? Are you a weekend warrior who does this part-time to ...
Views: 1520(2 votes) - Public Speaking - Overcome Your Fear - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Gilda BonannoI recently heard from a small business owner who wrote, "I am one of those people who hate standing in front of an audience… I am finding that my fearfulness is preventing me from marketing my business the way I want to; for example, I avoid going to business association meetings where I have to ...
Views: 1520(3 votes) - Speakers: Let Pros Write Comedy for You for Free! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Mack DrydenEven if your topic is serious and not particularly fertile for comedy, it's always a good strategy to relax the audience with a lighthearted comment in your opening remarks. The very best kind of icebreaker, of course, is a quip that’s crafted specifically your audience. For example, at one ...
Views: 1518 - Getting Rid of Your Public Speaking Fears for Good - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2018 from Steven StasczakIf you could get rid of a fear that has been plaguing you for many years wouldn’t you try to remedy it if you had the opportunity? I always hear people saying oh every time I have to speak in front of an audience I go blank or I get so nervous I cannot concentrate or I freeze up and so on. The ...
Views: 1516 - “Sound bites?” Why do I need to know this? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonYou may already be familiar with the term, “sound bite:” A sound bite is a phrase that can be pulled intact from an original broadcast and re-used in another venue. So what is the value of a good sound bite? Let’s assume that a good sound bite is about 30 seconds long. We know that 30 ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - Examples Of Persuasive Topics For A Speech - How To Choose The Best One - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from Michael LeeSpeeches are the kind of things that fall into the “you-don’t-want-to-mess-this-up” category. However, speeches should always be powerful. That’s how you leave a lasting impression on your audience. The first step in achieving this is by sorting through examples of persuasive topics for a speech ...
Views: 1515 - Pitch Yourself Famous: A Four-Step Formula to Creating a Perfect Pitch - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Sandra Dee RobinsonHave you pictured yourself a go-to guest expert on TV or sharing your expertise to live audiences? Do you watch news segments with interviews on current topics and say, “Heck, I can do that!” Ever sit in an audience at an event and wish you could grab that microphone next? Guest ...
Views: 1515(1 vote) - Presentation Skills Training Tips - 5 Fool-Proof Steps In Overcoming Your Public Speaking Fears - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Ernest ChenUndeniably, speaking in front of an audience can be a daunting task. And the truth is - almost everyone has this fear and the desire to overcome their fear in public speaking. Thus, if you think it is only you, think again! Being fearful of public speaking is actually nothing unusual. Even ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - Creating Executive Presence: Thinking on Your Feet - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Dianna BooherWhether presenting your budget to the executive team or presenting information in a classroom, listeners have come to expect time for Q&A. It is their chance to get you to “meet the press,” so to speak—particularly on controversial points. But in addition to meeting others’ expectations, Q&A ...
Views: 1511 - 3 Easy and Simple Ways to Start... - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from AmondaRose IgoeI am so inspired! One of my neighbors, Bob, started collecting items to bring to the homeless. It started out as something small and is growing by leaps and bounds. He did something really simple. He sent an e-mail to his friends and neighbors asking for their support. Hundreds of dollars ...
Views: 1510 - Things you should know about Magento 2.3 Release - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2019 from Tarun NagarFinally at the end of the year, the wait for Magento 2.3 ends too. Yes Magento lovers! We are talking about the brand new version of Magento- Magento 2.3 being made public recently and with that come a whole new bucket-load of new features and lot of promise. The latest addition in the ...
Views: 1510 - ***Public Speaking: What Is the Bottom Line? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from Nancy DanielsIf you desire to be a public speaker, then you have a goal that needs to be met if you are going to be successful in your career. I am not talking about the wedding toasting, the valedictorian speech, or a travel presentation to a senior citizens group. I am talking specifically about the ...
Views: 1507 - 10 Power Tips for Presentations with Computer Projection - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2004 from George TorokWhen was the last time you sat through a terrible presentation using computer projection? When was the last time you gave one? If you want to avoid disaster and give your career a boost then apply these ten tips the next time you present with the computer projector. And if you want to do a ...
Views: 1507 - ***Conquering Your Fear at the Lectern - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Nancy DanielsIn my last article, I discussed the fact that diaphragmatic breathing is the single most important thing you can do to take control your nervousness in any form of public speaking. I refer to it as the physical component of public speaking. There are 4 other factors, however, that can help ...
Views: 1505 - Let Go My Ego - Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2006 from Paul EvansWhat is the #1 cause of public speaking fear? Perception. People are afraid of how they THINK they will come across to the audience. No one is scared of forgetting. They are scared of how forgetting makes them look. A speaker is not afraid of freezing. He or she is worried about the THOUGHTS ...
Views: 1504 - The Top 5 Essential Elements That Make an Incredible and Profitable Speaker Website - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Wendi McNeillWe all want the perfect, amazing and profitable website right? Sure we do. The reason being of course, is because we want to increase our clients, relationships and income. A speakers website has to speak to their audience and it must have all the necessary elements to make it successful and ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Presidential Election: Winner and Loser, How Gracious Were They? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Stephanie ScottiWatching the presidential election coverage I wondered, how the two candidates felt as the returns streamed in? How would the "loser" prepare himself for his final speech? And how would the "winner" present himself as he delivered that all-important acceptance speech to the American ...
Views: 1499 - History of Advertising & Presentation Folder Role in Business - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Mike LawsonThe strategy of early advertising was to convince the buyer of the superiority of the product. A pleasing design of the product, many descriptions extolling its qualities or testimonials from well-known citizens were usually used. Afterward product claims gave way to elaborate stories of ...
Views: 1496 - Authors: Simple ways to generate multiple streams of revenue from nonfiction books - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Kathleen GageAs an author, it’s likely you not only want to write, you also want to make money from your writing. If you simply want to write and have no interest in generating revenues, this post is likely not for you. However, if you want to make a living from your writing, read on. The first thing to ...
Views: 1495 - Tips To Eliminate Fear Of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Gagan ModiMan is a social animal. Every human being has an innate need of appreciation and acceptance. However, not every individual gets what he/she wants. Each one of us is endowed with certain personality traits. Some individuals are extroverts, whereas some are reserved. Individuals who are introverts ...
Views: 1493 - 10 tips to Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Richard DennyIf you have never spoken in public before you more than likely dread the thought of it, or if you have had a bad experience you may now have a crisis of confidence. Let me assure you these fears and more can be overcome. Here are the most common:- •Fear of drying up •Fear of ...
Views: 1492(2 votes) - Feedback In Dialogue: Receiving Feedback - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Terry GaultFeedback is the primary tool we use to help bring more awareness to our dialogue. As far back as Norbert Wiener’s pioneering work on computation systems in the 1950’s, feedback was a critical topic. It was defined as the ability of a machine to use the results of its own performance ...
Views: 1492 - Big Breath and a Leap of Faith - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from AmondaRose IgoeI meet so many people who haven’t found their niche, passion and/or purpose. They might even feel called to be a Speaker; however they don’t have a clue as to what their message is. They are so afraid of making a mistake that they don’t do anything at all. Often the fear is directly related ...
Views: 1490 - Do I Need to Learn Tips for Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Andrew RondeauIt seems to come as a surprise to many that giving an effective presentation or speech is one of the key ingredients for a successful career – so you may want to learn some tips for public speaking. But for many, Public Speaking is also one of the most terrifying tasks they will have to ...
Views: 1489(5 votes) - Handling Questions with Authority - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2005 from George TorokAt some point in your presentation you will be expected to answer questions from your audience. They might have some burning questions that need to be answered before they buy into your message. Handling their questions with authority can make the difference for you between a successful ...
Views: 1487 - Book Review: The Exceptional Presenter - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Public Speaking. Public Speaking is speaking to a group of people in a structured manner with the intention to inform, influence, or entertain the audience. A good orator should be able to invoke emotion in their listeners, not just ...
Views: 1482 - Public Speaking is Like Exercising - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda Bonannoexercising and public speaking have a lot in common. Both become easier over time when you practice them regularly using the correct techniques. Everyone is capable of exercising and public speaking, although initially they may be a cause of pain for some people. The results of exercising and ...
Views: 1482(2 votes) - ***The Problem May Not Be Your English, It Might Be Your Diction - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsMany of my clients speak English as a second language, initially contacting me because they are not being understood when they speak. Of course, they question if their English skills are lacking. In 99% of the cases, I have found that their English is good; it is their diction that is the ...
Views: 1481(2 votes) - Top 5 Misconceptions About Voice - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Cynthia Zhai1. My voice can not be changed. In a way, it is correct. Your voice is who you are and reflects you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It is like your fingerprint and uniquely yours. Your voice can't be changed; neither can you sound like others. It sounds sad. However, ...
Views: 1479 - 4 Things You Should Know Before You Give Your Next Presentation - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2007 from Donna DoyonA great presentation requires you do more than just memorize or read your speech. A great presentation is one that delivers the right message to the right audience. Whether you are giving your next presentation in your workplace, community or as a means to promote your business, here are four ...
Views: 1478 - ***Did You Know That Your Speaking Voice Could Be a Fantastic Tool for Your Business? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from Nancy DanielsThe first time I heard those specific words was from one of my clients many, many years ago. She had found her ‘real’ voice and told me that her she couldn’t believe what a fantastic tool her voice was for her business. Let me ask you a simple question. Would you rather listen to a ...
Views: 1478 - Using NLP & Hypnosis for Public Speaking - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Matthew FergusonNLP and hypnosis are truly remarkable skills to understand when it comes to behavioural change and the development of new patterns and states of mind. One difficulty many people have is nervousness around public speaking. This can manifests itself in many ways; some people are so shy they ...
Views: 1478 - How to Ensure a Powerful Intro Before You Speak - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Lisa SasevichThere are two types of introductions—the one where you introduce yourself toward the beginning of your talk and the one that your promoter reads to introduce you to the audience before you get up on stage. Now, that second introduction may seem like a minor concern, but it’s not; it plays a huge ...
Views: 1476 - Public Speaking - Don't Speak Too Little - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Gilda BonannoOne of the most common mistakes that speakers make is to go over their time limit. However, sometimes a speaker makes the opposite mistake, by not speaking long enough. A colleague recently sent me the following email describing her experience with a speaker who spoke too little. "Hi, ...
Views: 1476(2 votes) - Significance Of English In Career Growth - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2018 from Kashmira KarandeFor what reason do youthful experts, be it a graduate or a post graduate (B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA and so on) take up courses to clean their relational abilities in English? For what reason are associations nowadays occupied with preparing understudies and representatives on powerful relational ...
Views: 1476 - As a Public Speaker, Can You Hold Your Audience’s Attention ? - by Submitted on May 20, 2018 from Steven StasczakEven if you consider yourself a confident public speaker, one that has no problem speaking in front of an audience or group the question is can you truly reach them? Many public speakers or presenters can get up in front of an audience and blaze right through their prepared speech or ...
Views: 1471 - Toastmasters - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Janet Perez Eckles“I read your book two times. I love, love it. It changed my life.” Comments like this one from my readers dance in my heart with gratitude. Writing books is a delight for me. But public speaking? That idea made my stomach cramp. I inhaled deep and took the plunge. I joined a local ...
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