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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- 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: 1467(2 votes) - Vital Ways to Develop Speaking Capabilities - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Barbara StackpoleConversing in the English has been a part of every dialogue to Filipinos. The popularity of the usage of English in daily discussions is a reason why a good number of Filipinos are believed among the best English speaking countries in the world. Due to this know-how in the English language, ...
Views: 1467 - 3 Ways Not to Start Your Presentation - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoThe first few minutes of your presentation are some of the most important – when you have the opportunity to make a good first impression and capture the audience’s attention. In those crucial few minutes, the audience will decide whether what you have to say is worth listening to. Here are ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - Paul Evans - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2004 from Paul EvansAs a public speaker you MUST know what you’re talking about. That might seem obvious, but it’s amazing the number of speakers who really don’t have a clue about their subject. How is this possible? Well, someone, somewhere said, “Why don’t you come talk to our group.” “What should I talk ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - ***Speaking from Your Heart Is a Fundamental of Dynamic Public Speaking - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen you address an audience, are your more concerned with speaking from your head or your heart. While knowledge of your material is undeniably important, if it doesn't come from your heart, then you are missing a fundamental of dynamic public speaking. Those who speak from their head often ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - Presentation Success: The First Question You Must Ask - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from George TorokBefore you deliver your next presentation you must ask yourself one critical question. If you ask yourself this question before every presentation you will create a more effective presentation every time - and you will write it faster. You will be better able to adapt the length of your ...
Views: 1461 - Overcome Your Speaking Fear - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Anneesh ElizabethThe fear of speaking ranks higher than the fear of dying. A great many people shudder at the thought of addressing an audience. The primary reason for this reaction is that people are generally afraid of looking foolish under the spotlight. It is this concern about doing or saying ...
Views: 1459(2 votes) - Public Speaking: Choosing What Sort Of Speech You Are Going To Give - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Adele Howell-PryceThe desire to speak in front of an audience to build your business is a really good idea. If you have done any speaking before, or are just starting out, it is important for you to realise that that there is more than one type of speech or presentation to an audience. You need to figure out ...
Views: 1459 - Presentation And Baseball: The Power Of Being Present - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Terry GaultThe Power of the Present and Practice in Baseball and Presentation I recently came across an op-ed article in the New York Times by David Brooks that struck me as significant for the art of presenting. In his piece, Brooks examines “The Mental ABC’s of Pitching” by the ...
Views: 1458 - 9 Tips for Communicating With Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoConfident communicators are not afraid to take up their space at the table and let their voices be heard. They know their subject well and project a strong belief in what they're saying without being conceited or arrogant. And as a result, the audience is more likely to listen to them and ...
Views: 1457(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: 1457(3 votes) - 10 Steps to Becoming A Great Public Speaker - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Phil Méthot10 Steps to Becoming A Great Public Speaker ISBN 978-0-0-986-5572-2-4 Methotology Press, 2011 A Free Multimedia onscreen eBook by Phil L. Méthot So your boss has asked you to prepare a PowerPoint presentation and present it to the sales team, so what do you do? Like most people - ...
Views: 1454 - Bring the Backstory to the Forefront - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2012 from Stephanie ScottiReveal the “Why" Behind These days, almost every company is scouring the balance sheet, looking for savings. The value of business meetings, for example, is seriously scrutinized and presenters are asking themselves: “How can I create a presentation that delivers real bottom-line ...
Views: 1454 - Media Coaching Tips: 5 Mistakes to Avoid - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Susan HarrowI just heard a very skilled interviewee on the radio make several gaffs that made me not want to listen to him. Even though he was clearly lively and entertaining his attitude was a condescending and a bit snooty. Tone is more important than words. If we're turned off by your tone, most likely ...
Views: 1454(3 votes) - Watch Out! Your Audience Does Not Want To Hear Your Data - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanBrring. The alarm is sounding. Wake up. Your audience doesn’t want to hear your data. So, what should you do about it? Scientists, subject matter experts and researchers know this truth. The audience is overloaded with information. They will check out faster than you can say, “Boo!” if you ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - How to Get Introduced When Speaking: 6 Tips for an Informative and Effective Introduction - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Gilda BonannoWhen you have to speak to a crowd, how should you handle getting introduced? 1. Write your own introduction. Think about which of your many credentials or past experience examples will be most relevant to this particular audience. For example, I'm speaking at a Project Management Conference ...
Views: 1442(3 votes) - Effective Tips for Public Speaking - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2014 from Byreddy Balaji ReddyIn the present modern world, everybody needs to learn how to speak effectively by standing before the audience. Irrespective of the job or position, you may be required to make a speech on one day on some particular topic or concept before the audience. So, each one of us must improve our public ...
Views: 1441 - Cut Out Your Sloppy Language When Presenting - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoLanguage is a tool that helps you communicate your message to your audience. Sloppy and imprecise language, however, can interfere with your communication. Here are six tips for eliminating sloppy language: 1. Mind your grammar You don't have to be a grammarian to follow basic grammar ...
Views: 1439(2 votes) - Shattering The 5 Most Dangerous Presentation Myths - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAre you a natural at public speaking? Not every professional starts out with innate talent. But instead of denying yourself the benefits of charismatic speaking…it pays to shatter the 5 most dangerous myths about presenting. Anybody can learn effective presentation skills. The very first ...
Views: 1438 - The End is the Beginning - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2004 from Stephen BoydAllowing the audience to ask questions after your presentation is an excellent way to reinforce your message and to continue to sell your ideas. In addition, because listeners can ask for clarification, audience members are less likely to leave your presentation with misconceptions about the ...
Views: 1437 - The Hidden Benefits of Learning to do Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Phil MéthotJust recently at a Toastmasters Open House, I gave a speech where I talked about the real benefit of learning how to speak in public. Sure, most people say they join Toastmasters in order to learn how to speak in public, to hone existing skills, or to get over shyness doing so. What happens ...
Views: 1437 - 10 Guidelines to Effective Public Presentation - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaIn my 13 year career as a businessman and trainer, I have either attended or presented papers at seminars and I am now accustomed to this subject. I have witnessed how even with the most detailed and exciting content most people usually see their presentation crumble for one reason or the other. ...
Views: 1435 - What to look for in a conference venue - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from karla hineThe thought of putting together a conference may or may not instil people with the feeling of dread, however it need not be that way. Research is the key fundamental process to nearly all problems in any area of life. And this is no exception. The wonderful world of the internet is full of ...
Views: 1435 - 7 Steps to Successful Storytelling in Your Presentations - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoRelevant and engaging stories can be a compelling part of your presentation – whether you are presenting at a board meeting, an industry conference or an awards banquet. Here are 7 steps to follow to make your storytelling successful: 1. Pick a relevant story. Think about the story from ...
Views: 1434(2 votes) - The Answer is in the Question - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Lisa SasevichThere's just nothing better than when a third party--who has nothing to gain--shares from the heart about the benefits they got from your work. Whether it's in written form or live at an event, a testimonial is social proof. It shows people that you have something great to teach. But too ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - From Paralysis to Peak Performance - by Submitted on May 11, 2007 from Dianna BooherTransform fear from a formidable foe into a powerful force that can propel you to excellence. After you’ve been asked to make a presentation at work, you do the necessary thinking, researching, outlining, and rehearsing until you feel sufficiently prepared. But when you get up before the ...
Views: 1433 - How Do I Decide What to Offer When I Speak? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Lisa SasevichPeople are always asking me—how do you decide which level of product or service to offer when you’re speaking from the stage or teleseminar? In other words, when should you offer a free gift OR an entry-level item, such as a $197 product, OR that high-ticket item worth $3,000, $5,000, or ...
Views: 1433 - Public Speaking, Sales Presentations or Group Meetings - Be in the Moment - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2007 from John MehrmannIf you are speaking to a large audience, a small room full of people, or conducting a personal presentation, nothing is as effective and engaging as living in the moment. This is a lesson taken from the stage to the boardroom by Pat Dolan, Fine Arts Chair of St. John's. As the Fine Arts Chair ...
Views: 1433 - Make Money Knowing How to Strategically Prepare the Body of Your Oral Presentation - 11 Strategies - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Otis Brown, Jr.,In the multi-level-marketing business, speaking can be one of the most important aspects of your business. Whether you are speaking to one person or hundreds of people, the manner in which you make your presentation can mean the very difference between success and failure. First, you will want ...
Views: 1432 - Giving Voice to Greater Success - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Stephanie ScottiTalent shows are back on U.S. television and bigger than ever. One of the newest is The Voice, where vocalists compete for a recording contract and $100,000. What makes this show unique is its innovative “blind audition,” in which judges select contestants based solely on their voice. How would ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - Public Speaking Tip #4: Controlling Your Voice - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Terry GaultTremendous subtlety of meaning is conveyed by voice. Not just nuance and emotional context, but basic meaning of words varies according to vocal inflection. The words you choose to speak serve as platforms from which your tone of voice creates meaning. Tone of voice creates meaning. Think of ...
Views: 1427 - 7 Ways to Speak Like a Pro! - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Anneesh ElizabethThe 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. Control your nerves – ...
Views: 1425 - ***Plain Speaking is the Best Approach in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Nancy DanielsIf you are scheduled to give a speech or presentation, plain speaking should be your choice so as not to appear affected, superior, or on exhibit. Plain speaking, simply put, is the ability to speak and be easily understood by all in attendance. And, it goes hand-in-hand with the theory of ...
Views: 1420(5 votes) - Overcoming Public Speaking Phobia, Step By Step - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Ewen ChiaToday I would like to share with you about the topic of overcoming public speaking phobia. Now I know that it is common for people to be afraid to speak in public. Are you one of them? I hope that by the end of this article you will be able to overcome that fear and confidently speak in front of ...
Views: 1420 - Speaking with confidence - 3 tips to help you in case my neighbor's son can speak better than YOU! - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Ming Jie TeeEveryone probably have the mentality that you will excel on the stage, giving an excellent speech to everybody below. But when it’s time to go on stage, you get nervous and start having stage fright and that affects your performance. For once, you want to look for a perfect solution to overcome ...
Views: 1419(2 votes) - Public speaking course - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from gita kumari“Words have incredible power. They can make people's hearts soar, or they can make people's hearts sore”. – Dr Mardy Groth In current scenario millions of people worldwide suffer from social phobia or shyness. Many people are so much petrified of speaking in public that they would rather die ...
Views: 1412 - Let Go My Ego - Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2006 from Paul EvansPart 1 - "What is the #1 cause of public speaking fear? Perception." You can read last week's tip here: http://instantspeakingsuccess.com/articles.php?a=read&aid=378 1. What is the "perception" you fear? 2. What could you put in place or present that would influence that perception? For ...
Views: 1411 - Ways to Make Objections Disappear - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Lisa SasevichWhat’s the number one thing that stops people from making an on-the-spot decision? Generally, they have a question, concern or objection that you don’t know about. If you don’t address those concerns proactively, the on-the-spot sale probably won’t happen. The person will leave with their ...
Views: 1411 - 1st Presidential Debate: Obama lacked-the-luster of a commander in chief - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Stephanie ScottiThe first Presidential debate I asked . . . what will win over the American voter, substance, style or possibly both? And the answer is BOTH — at least for Romney. First, let me state that I observed the presidential debate from a non-partisan point of view. As a speaker coach, I was ...
Views: 1409 - 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: 1407(2 votes) - How to Do the Thing that Most People Fear More than Death! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Debbie CarrSpeaking in public is feared by most more than death. As an owner of a Speakers Bureau here is my advice on making a great impression!! Speaking in public, or even just in front of your work colleagues, can for some, cause severe distress. It need not be this way and here are my tips for making ...
Views: 1406 - Public Speaking - Six Tips for Handling Questions with Ease - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Gilda BonannoOften once you're finished delivering a presentation, the audience will ask questions. This question-and-answer time is still part of your presentation and you can prepare for it in the same way that you prepared for the rest of the presentation. Handled appropriately, questions give you a ...
Views: 1405(2 votes) - Guided effective imagery - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Laura SilvaHave you ever thought about the power of your mind? You are not even 15 percent sure about it as you are not very well aware of the great powers in your mind. One of the most superb powers of your mind is the power of imagination. This particular power will show you such aspects of life which ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - 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: 1404 - Peter Fogel's "How to NOT to Compete With Food While Delivering a Speech or Presentation!" - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Peter FogelThis truly could be the bane of any speaker's existence. Just think: You have to WOW your audience (who might never have seen you before)…. you have to deal with the set of the room (location of chairs and tables near platform) and NOW, you have the nightmare of having to deal with food that is ...
Views: 1397(2 votes) - A Brief About Working of SEO Company - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Deepali RastogiThere is a regular rise in the number of people creating their own commercial website or online business because of good expected return from online customers. These have also brought about new and a myriad of different services that help businesses achieve their desire. It is a young industry ...
Views: 1394 - What do Motivational Speakers Do and Who Are They? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Doug DvorakA motivational speaker could be anybody! A graduate of a university with several MBAs, a world traveler, a celebrity or a navy seal. What truly makes a motivational speaker a motivational speaker is their willingness and ability to motivate and help others. So what do these people do when ...
Views: 1394 - What traits make any motivational speaker different - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Diony EstorYou have an event for employees where you want someone to boost the energy of your employees and workers. At such point, you would need competent motivational and guest speakers who can energize yours employees with unfamiliar spirit and vigor. So before you approach firm deal in motivational ...
Views: 1393 - Worried About The Economy? Get Out And Speak! - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Lisa BraithwaiteHere's an understatement: the uncertainty of our current economy is making people tense. As an entrepreneur, you might be a little more anxious than those who are getting a regular paycheck. You're independent, self-reliant and self-motivated, but the feeling of not having control in times like ...
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