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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- 3 Lessons to Becoming a Better Speaker - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Stephanie ScottiAuthenticity. You've seen it preached here countless times as a vital component to a home-run presentation. But what if the material you're delivering isn't your own? A colleague recently auditioned to become a certified trainer for a well-known sales guru, delivering customized versions of ...
Views: 1283(3 votes) - Don't Make Yourself Obsolete! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Ellen PatnaudeHow many times have you sat through a seemingly unending presentation that used PowerPoint, wishing you were in the dentist’s chair getting a root canal instead? Many people in the working world where PowerPoint is used seem to have forgotten one of the golden rules of making a good ...
Views: 1283 - 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: 1282 - Public Speaking - Know Your Audience - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Gilda BonannoThe number one rule of successful presentation preparation is to know your audience. Here are some tips to consider when you're thinking about how to connect to your audience, whether it's an audience of 1 or 100: • Know what's playing on station WIIFM. That's the station the people in ...
Views: 1281(3 votes) - Dangerous Distractions: Stop 'em in their tracks - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Stephanie ScottiYou spent hours polishing your presentation, making sure it was clear, well organized and easy to follow. It even included an inspiring call to action. After delivering it, you thought it was a home run — only your audience didn’t hear much of what you said. In fact, it was as if your audience ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Building Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Ian PriceConfidence, nerves, anxiety One of the comments I hear most often is related to confidence and nerves. People tell me they get anxious, terrified, or totally panic struck at the thought of giving a presentation. As the moment arrives for them to rise to their feet the symptoms double in ...
Views: 1277(3 votes) - Step Up Your Game: Four Strategies for Success Presentations - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Stephanie Scotti"As a presenter, how do you make sure you’re ready for the 'big leagues' and poised to make a positive impact in a high-stakes environment?"> This question came from Carolyn, a long-time client, as we were reviewing 100+ speakers at an annual trade show — a marquee event for this leading ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - 7 Ways To Build Client Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Wendi McNeill1. Be Nice - I know it sounds pretty elementary but if you think about this for a minute it will make sense. How many people do you run across in a day that are crabby and in a sour mood? You don't want to interact with them nor be around them and certainly you don't want to do business with ...
Views: 1276 - Find out How to Talk German the Easy Way - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Tasha BainIn order to find out the best way to talk German the easy way, you should find out precisely how to communicate the fundamental German Vocabulary initially. A large number of people drop the essentials, as well as they end up straining by the time they reach the even more challenging to speak ...
Views: 1276 - Public Speaking: Are You a Generalist or Specialist? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Wendi McNeillSome will say Generalist because they “think” they can reach a wider audience hence producing a full schedule and higher income…I disagree. We all have heard the saying you can’t please everyone and such is the case even when you’re a speaker. You have a very unique gift and a solid knowledge ...
Views: 1274(3 votes) - Incorporate Humor in Your Next Speech - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2004 from Stephen BoydSome speakers say, “I could never use humor in my speech; I just don’t feel comfortable with it.” I believe that anyone can use humor and that it is a valuable tool in speaking. Appropriate humor relaxes an audience and makes it feel more comfortable with you as the speaker; humor can bring ...
Views: 1272 - PowerPoint with no 'Power' and little point - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Ian PricePowerPoint and similar programs have become increasingly popular with in-house trainers. The ability to prepare material directly on a computer to project onto a suitable screen has freed us from the acetate nightmare of poor quality overhead projectors, upside down slides, and scruffy ...
Views: 1272(2 votes) - How to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking Phobia - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Denny RandulfPublic speaking ranks above death as the number one fear of things people are afraid of! Most people have an irrational fear of speaking in public, stemming from an intense fear of being appraised by others as stupid, foolish or boring. The fear of public speaking phobia is incredibly ...
Views: 1271 - 10 Ways To Conquer Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Melissa DavisThe art of public speaking is very necessary for everyone, irrespective of age or profession. Whether you work in an organization or you are self-employed, at some point, you will be required to speak in public so as to get certain important tasks accomplished. It therefore means that public ...
Views: 1270 - Public Speaking: How to get Started Speaking. - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Adele Howell-PryceNow that you have decided to get in front of an audience and speak, the first obstacle that comes up is: “How do I choose what to speak about?” If you are like most industry experts – there is simply SO much that you could talk about. How do you narrow it down? How do you make it ...
Views: 1269 - Public Speaking: So, What Gets Me in the Door? Help! - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Wendi McNeillSo, what gets me in the door? Awww the question everyone wants to know! So many ask this question and although there is not one perfect answer but a combination I am going to cover only one I feel is at the top of the list…building relationships. A speaker once asked me, “How do I get my foot ...
Views: 1269 - Can We Talk? Five Steps to Acing Radio Interviews - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Elaine WellmanA few weeks ago, out of the blue, I received an email from a radio producer in Houston, TX, interested in interviewing moi about a recent happiness study. I was thrilled and quickly accepted the invitation to be live on the radio (over the phone) the next morning. I was pleased with the result ...
Views: 1266 - 10 Tips To Help Position Yourself In The Speaking Industry - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Wendi McNeillBecoming a professional full time speaker isn’t easy…everyone knows that, it takes a lot of dedication, determination and most important you have to have the passion, if the passion isn’t there then my suggestion would be, don’t even attempt it! I could spend days teaching you how to package ...
Views: 1264 - How to Give an Acceptance Speech: Seven Presentation Secrets Learned from the Academy Awards - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Ed SykesAcademy Awards come and go, but one thing is a constant: bad acceptance speeches. You may never win an Academy Award, but you may be asked to give an acceptance speech for an accomplishment in your business, your career, your community, or your organization. Sometimes your acceptance speech ...
Views: 1264 - Useful Tips To Improve Your Public Speaking Skills - by Submitted on May 13, 2020 from Ben Sen WeeLearning how to be a better public speaker starts with taking responsibility for your own presentation. You have to learn to control your mind and the words that you are using in your presentation. Being prepared will help you with this. To start improving your public speaking skills, begin ...
Views: 1263 - LESSONS FROM HOW I WAS BORN - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Fred HaleyDo you remember how you were born? I do. I learned some important lessons. You should know them. THE BEGINNING I was conceived in the Summer 1998. I had given a presentation at a Board meeting that morning. Later, my boss invited me into his office. He said, “Fred. You need ...
Views: 1262 - Get To The Point, PLEASE! - The Power Of Being Pithy - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Dawn AngierGet to the Point, PLEASE! - The Power of Being Pithy Have you ever tried to listen to someone but found yourself becoming impatient because they were rambling? Ever checked out of a meeting because the speaker was droning on with too much intro, explanation or background? Of ...
Views: 1261(3 votes) - How to Eliminate Your Fear of Speaking - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Dr. Stephen JonesHow to Eliminate Your Fear of Speaking Dr. Stephen Jones Deciding to become a speaker can be one of the most exciting aspects of a professional’s career. It’s amazing how something so enjoyable can ignite fear at the same time. Your fears can come from many different directions. Some ...
Views: 1261 - Value of National Level news channels - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Nikita VermaIndia News channels provide news from all over India and play a high role in making people updated with what every happening around them in the country. Be it North India News or south India news it matters that we go for the national channels and get all the right news in the right times. ...
Views: 1261 - Business Speaking Essential: Dust Off Your Enthusiasm! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Janet HiltsDo you cringe when you hear an infomercial guy yelling with rollercoaster inflections in his voice? I know I do. He’s trying so hard to sound enthusiastic, but he just sounds annoying. All that hype-y up and down in his voice comes across as totally phony, doesn’t it? Enthusiasm Isn't ...
Views: 1259(4 votes) - The Truth About Selling With A Whiteboard - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhiteboard sales conversations are hot. If you’re seeing your peers and competitors jumping onto this trend, there’s a reason why. It works. Find out the 5 truths for effective whiteboard selling skills. Recently, many small business owners, entrepreneurs, Internet marketers and sales ...
Views: 1258 - Creating A Story - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Terry GaultWho doesn’t love a story?! Whether it’s ours or theirs, fiction or non-fiction? Who doesn’t want to be drawn in and captivated? From the days of humans exchanging tales around a flickering cave fire to watching today’s widescreen TV, storytelling as a way of embellishing ...
Views: 1255 - NOW IT IS EXTREMELY EASY TO CHANGE YOUR NAME! - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2017 from Ankita GargPeople change names for one reason or the other and hence post newspaper adverts for the same. It is one of the common news ad categories that you will find in every news journal. Consequently, people often select national dailies, regional papers, vernaculars, etc. to publish such ad posts. ...
Views: 1255 - You Must Use These Three Components if You Want to Persuade Your Audience - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2020 from Steven StasczakThe mission or plan of giving a presentation is to sell your audience. Just as in a sales call, you have a strategy which includes a fact finding (asking questions to provide the right solution) presentation and a close to win your prospect’s business. The same goes for a presentation although ...
Views: 1254 - Enthusiasm is Contagious! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Michael JonesHave you ever seen a speaker who thrilled you down to your toes? How about just the opposite? I’ve seen both and unfortunately, the boring ones far outweigh the exciting ones! Let’s examine two people; Ferris Bueller and his teacher - played by Ben Stein. The teacher just plodded ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - THE TEN PRACTICAL Ps OF PUBLIC SPEAKNG - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Fred HaleySometimes we need clear directions to prepare for our next public speaking engagement. You have seen the "Ten Tips" on other sites. They miss important steps. Here are my Ten Practical "P's" for effective public speaking. Print them. Post them. Carry them everywhere. Practice them to make ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Public Speaking: Know What You're Saying and Why - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Lisa BraithwaiteDoes anyone know what a laundry list is? Me neither. I think I saw one in a museum exhibit last year, but I'm not sure. I believe it's a list of all the possible items that a laundry will take, and you have to check off which items you're leaving to be cleaned. This is one of those ...
Views: 1248(2 votes) - English Gives Access to Wisdom from Across the World - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Michael ReyLiterature makes us knowledgeable about the thinking patterns of various cultures. Literature is an important part of history. It consists of classical writings by many good people, philosophers, administrators, poets, etc. Generally, it is difficult to get access to learned people, but it is ...
Views: 1247 - Business Speaking: Why You Resist Getting Better And What To Do About It - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Janet HiltsResistance usually comes from fear in some form (anxiety, worry, caution, or outright panic). But sometimes fear is a false alarm. It's just our "reptilian brain" telling us to watch out. That's how we're wired - and have been since cave people days. Consider the possibility that YOUR ...
Views: 1245(4 votes) - 6 Presentation Secrets To Gain Competitive Advantage - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanMaybe you’re at the top of your team, and wondering why you aren’t getting promoted. Or maybe you’re a young manager who wants to win respect and gain trust. Or perhaps you’re a budding entrepreneur who wants to win attention for your hot new business. No matter where you are, you are ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - Definition: Delivering a Speech - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteDelivering a Speech In public speaking, as in any form of communication, there are five basic elements, often expressed as "who is saying what to whom using what medium with what effects?" The purpose of public speaking can range from simply transmitting information, to motivating people to ...
Views: 1242 - ***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: 1241 - Getting Rid of Your Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Dion DalyThe Fear of Public speaking is one of the most widespread fears that people have. Public speaking is all about making a speech before spectators. Even though this undertaking seems to be somewhat clear-cut, there are numerous issues that could come into play, which makes this a real kind of fear ...
Views: 1241(3 votes) - Eliminate That Nasality - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Cynthia ZhaiNasality is the result of too much sound coming through your nose. You've heard the voice that sound extremely whiny or twangy. Listening to them can give you the feeling as fingernails scratching on a chalkboard. You just want to cover your ears. You may not have that excessive nasality. ...
Views: 1240 - One Easy Way to Present Better: Get Organized! - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoOne of the easiest ways to be a better presenter is by organizing your content clearly and logically. It sounds so simple, yet many presenters don't organize their material; instead, they just throw everything at the audience, all jumbled together with no clear indication of how things relate ...
Views: 1240(2 votes) - Present Your Way To The Top: Selling At The Whiteboard - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhat if sales presentations were easier, faster and better without slides? What if you could engage your clients, create meaningful conversations and collaborate together—from the start? Find out the 3 secrets to unlock unstoppable results. Selling at the whiteboard revolutionizes what you ...
Views: 1240 - Free From Hoarseness - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Cynthia ZhaiSome of my clients talk very softly and they told me it's because they don't want to use their voice too much, with the concern of damaging their throat and experiencing hoarseness. Do you have the same concern? If you are a trainer, speaker, teacher, or other professionals that need to ...
Views: 1239 - Public Speaking: Tough Topics, Tough Audiences - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Lisa BraithwaiteEvery speaker has to deal with a difficult audience at one time or another. Some speakers, however, because of a topic that is inherently uncomfortable or considered controversial, will face these audiences more frequently. It may be difficult to get a hostile audience on your side, but if they ...
Views: 1236 - Speakers, Voice Over Artists and All Businesses Alike - 3 Key Steps to Staying on the Bleeding Edge - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Dana Detrick-ClarkIn building the latest version of my company's website, I've had the opportunity to revisit a lot of old audio projects and samples we've done over the years. I remember taking that leap into professional voice work around 2003, and how capable I really felt when I landed that first voice ...
Views: 1235(5 votes) - When You Have Something Important To Say - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from George TorokHow to emphasize the key points of your presentation so that your audience hears, digests and remembers your message. When you are delivering a presentation to your management, a proposal to the committee or changes to your staff they are not hanging on your every word. When you get to the key ...
Views: 1234 - Top 7 Questions About Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Cynthia Zhai1. Can I change my voice? No. Your voice can't be changed, but it could be improved when you breathe properly and use your whole body instead of just your mouth and throat to speak. 2. Does a good voice mean a deeper voice? Absolutely not. To develop a good voice is not about going ...
Views: 1232 - Make Your Self at Home! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonPack up those limiting beliefs and move into your comfort zone What a great feeling it is to toss that last moving box into the driveway, walk back into your new place, and realize that you have created “Home.” This is where you come after a long day, where your routines are established, ...
Views: 1230(2 votes) - Content Meets Delivery - The Art of Capturing Attention - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Karel MurrayDesigning a new presentation always begins with a blank page - that insidious gleaming sheet of purity just waiting for those pearls of wisdom. Sometimes, if I stare hard enough, I can almost feel the screen staring back as it fluctuates in lighting intensity. Almost as if the computer is… ...
Views: 1229 - Setting Fees by Professional Speakers-What is the Process - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from John BirkIn the event you set a worth too prime, you may also fail to notice the booking;setting it low may not supply enough repayment.Those are the commonest issues in setting up your prices. If you need others to pay so that you can talk then you definitely must consider that you can deliver what ...
Views: 1228 - Fear and Public Speaking - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Wayne KehlEveryone on earth, except perhaps those who have completely taken leave of their senses, have fears of one kind or another. Fear is as much a part of the human emotional system as joy, anger and love. Many times, our fears add value to our lives because they prevent us from doing dangerous ...
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