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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- 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: 1742 - ***Move on Stage But Don't Pace! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Nancy DanielsThere is a big difference between moving on stage and pacing; and, I am a huge advocate of the former. The latter, however, is something you must stop if you want your audience to pay attention to your words. Moving on Stage Those who move effectively treat their audience as if in ...
Views: 1988 - ***A Dynamic Delivery Involves Not Just Vocal Variety But Body Language As Well - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Nancy DanielsColor refers to the life, the emotion, the animation you express in speaking. Whether it is for the purposes of public speaking, a sales presentation or just in normal conversation, those who speak with color are more dynamic than those who do not. In fact, those who do not are called boring. ...
Views: 2035 - ***How Credible Are You As a Public Speaker? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWithout a doubt, age is a factor in establishing credibility with an audience. I am sure that many people think that if you are older and being paid to address an audience, you must have something valuable to say. But what about novice speakers? How do these individuals, who may still be in ...
Views: 1619(1 vote) - ***Acting and Public Speaking? Worlds Apart - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Nancy DanielsActing and public speaking have only two things in common: both need an audience and both involve words coming out of your mouth. That is where the similarities end however. Actors who teach public speaking often disagree with me on this point because they fail to recognize that public ...
Views: 5502 - ***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: 1786 - Creating Forums-A place to Discuss Various Public related Matters - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Alured poelmanThe word ‘Creating’ means to make something new that is unknown to everyone. The word Forums means that it is a place, situation or a group where people exchange their ideas and even discuss issues especially public issues. Thus combing the two words become Creating Forums. Creating Forums is a ...
Views: 902 - Secrets for Giving a Non-Sleep Inducing Presentation - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Marco GiuntaThe presentation is starting. A few minutes into the presentation, we often find ourselves either thinking of a million other things, or are bored out of our minds. Why don't people realize that it doesn't matter how amazing the information is that they are putting forth, none of it will ...
Views: 1086 - ***Does Your Voice Shake When You're Nervous? 3 Tips for Eliminating the Quiver - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWhen addressing an audience, there is nothing more embarrassing than opening your mouth to speak and the voice that comes out is high in pitch and shaking to boot! The shaking is known as a quiver and it can happen even when you’re not nervous. If your voice is quivering when you’re nervous, ...
Views: 7844(3 votes) - ***Learn to Breathe Correctly: It Will Make Your Voice and Your Presentations Stand Out! - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Nancy DanielsAs a voice coach, the first thing I teach my clients is how to breathe with the support of the diaphragm. The reason is because you cannot discover your ‘real’ voice until you learn this simple technique. When I discuss your ‘real’ voice, I am not talking about using different words or ...
Views: 2469(2 votes) - Public Speaking – Using the Microphone Effectively - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Gilda BonannoMany people who speak in front of groups could be more effective communicators if they used a microphone. If the audience has to struggle to hear you, it will be difficult for you to communicate your message effectively. Many things can make it difficult for the audience to hear you, such ...
Views: 2581(1 vote) - Public Speaking – 5 Tips for Using Your Voice Effectively - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Gilda BonannoIn public speaking, using your voice effectively can help you communicate your message clearly to your audience. Voice is an important component of your non-verbal communications, or body language, and can express a wide range of meaning and emotion. The following five tips will help you use ...
Views: 4236(1 vote) - Asia news of the various continents - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Nikita VermaThe world is divided into various continents which differ in size, habitat, people, and culture a lot but as it is the common rule in the human society that no one can remain isolated without communicating to each other. Each of the continents is divided into many countries and people of ...
Views: 1579 - The important political news of India - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Nikita VermaOver the years, India has gained importance among the various other countries. India news is awaited by many people around the world. Any event happening in India is analyses considering the various aspects of it and there are many countries who take decisions accordingly. The political base of ...
Views: 922 - ***Discover the Best Means of Increasing Your Volume If You Are Soft-Spoken - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you are soft-spoken, there is a right way and a wrong way to increase your volume. Just speaking 'louder' is not the answer. In fact, the difficulty for those who speak softly is that when they do try to increase their volume, they think that they are shouting. As a voice coach, I ...
Views: 2375(1 vote) - ***Are You Aware That Your Soft-Spoken Voice Is a Liability? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIn today’s fast-paced business world, speaking in a soft-spoken voice is definitely not to your advantage: you need to be heard the 1st time you say it. While softer levels of volume may be culturally correct in some countries, here in the States, we tend to talk in a volume that is ...
Views: 2433(1 vote) - How to get the current Asia news - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Nikita VermaThere is always an event happening on the world. When one part of the world is sleeping the other half is awake and making news. Though there are lots of dissimilarities in the various countries across the world, each part of the world is connected to the other parts. Various communication media ...
Views: 949 - ***If You Don't Believe in Yourself, Why Should Your Audience? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most important skills you need in public speaking is the ability to believe in yourself; otherwise, why should your audience? Many people approach the lectern or the head of the boardroom table, thinking they are going to fail. If that is your approach, then your chances of success ...
Views: 2307 - ***The Secret to Connecting with Your Audience - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the secrets of dynamic presentation skills is the ability to connect with your audience. In that sense, the idea is to make each person think you are talking directly to him/her. How is this possible if you have an audience of 50, 150 or 500 people? There are several things you can do ...
Views: 2131 - WHERE IS YOUR SALES PITCH? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2011 from Fred HaleyMy friend, I enjoyed your last speech. You were poised and confident. Your voice, gestures and eye contact were great. I clearly understood your message. You made good points. They led to a reasonable conclusion. However, as I was listening, I started wondering - so what? Why ...
Views: 2823 - CNN Anchor Offers Excellent Advice About Speaking - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Bill LamptonRecently CNN posted an online story about nine CNN journalists who were willing to talk about the most embarrassing, highly public mistakes they had made before they climbed the broadcasting ladder to CNN status. The article carried the whimsical title, “Epic Fail: Career Mistakes We Made (and ...
Views: 2148 - Public Speaking: What Many Novice Speakers Never Think To Do - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThe one thing that many new speakers don’t think about and never have enough of is something that has a negative impact on their delivery skills. It is actually very simple, basic, and a necessity. Without it, there are no words; thus, no message. It is called breathing. Because of ...
Views: 4755 - ***Storytelling in Public Speaking Is a Vital Part of Your Presentation - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen you give a speech or presentation, do you include stories or anecdotes in your material? If not, you should. Anecdotes and stories are not only interesting for your audience but they also lend credibility to you as a speaker; and, one of your goals as a speaker is to establish this ...
Views: 1935 - What do Public Speakers and Marathoners have in Common? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from AmondaRose IgoeIt is the dreaded and uninspiring WALL that is ready to take you down! I am speaking from experience. When I used to train for and run in 26.2-mile marathons, I knew when that dreaded wall of total utter fatigue was coming my way. It always showed up when I was pushing myself past some ...
Views: 1307 - Writing a Speaker Proposal That Gets Noticed - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Wendi McNeillOh yes, the speaker proposal.... You ask yourself, "Where do I start?", "How do I create a proposal that will get noticed out of hundreds of proposals?" Lost in confusion and frustration, you toss together a simple, plain ol' proposal in hopes it will catch the eye of the hiring party. No, no, ...
Views: 9381 - The Team Approach to High-Impact Presentations - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Stephanie ScottiLeveraging the Power of a Team Presentation. While meeting with a new client last week, one of the partners took me aside and confided that his company had just lost a potential new piece of business. What had gone wrong? The prospect said their pitch wasn’t “buttoned up” enough — the kiss of ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - 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: 1237 - ***Hearing Only Half the Sentence Is Not Quite As Good As Hearing the Whole Thing! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Nancy DanielsFor those of you refuse to interrupt your sentences to breathe, you have a mass of listeners who are frustrated because they do not catch the 2nd half of your sentences. Do you know why this is? I’ll give you a clue. It’s got something to do with oxygen. Without air, there is no voice. ...
Views: 3154(2 votes) - How to Close Sales Now and Stop Playing the Follow-up Game - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Lisa SasevichMany of you are playing the follow-up game. You have people who say, "Oh, I really want to coach with you," but they haven't made the investment yet. Or somebody's been looking at doing a VIP day with you, but they haven't gotten back to you. Or you're having a live training and 20 people ...
Views: 1721 - ***When the Caller Asks to Speak to Your Mother - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from Nancy DanielsI hear it time and time again. Women emailing me or phoning to ask me what they can do about their childlike voice, wondering if it is possible to change that sound. Absolutely. You have a voice inside of you that sounds more mature and can even improve with age no matter how old you are. ...
Views: 2496(1 vote) - ***Getting Rid of the Um's and Ah's Is Easier Than You Think - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhile the phrase ‘you know’ has not yet replaced the verbal tics ‘um’ and ‘ah,’ it is gaining momentum both in the delivery of presentations and in normal conversation. If you are aware that you use one of more of these fillers, it really is not difficult to eliminate them if you willing to ...
Views: 2456 - ***Would You Consider Your Speaking Voice An Asset or a Liability? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Nancy DanielsI recently listened to a webinar in which the speaker’s voice was so nasal, it gave me a headache. And I use Bose speakers on my computer! Is this man’s voice an asset? No. In his case, it is most definitely a liability. The problem with his overly nasal voice is that he does not sound ...
Views: 3525(2 votes) - Peter Fogel's "Should a Speaker or Comic Laugh at His Own Jokes?!" - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Peter FogelOK If I Laugh Now? It seems the jury is out on this one, with opinion divided on whether or not it is okay to laugh at your own jokes. Maybe it's just me (although I doubt it given the number of comedians and humorous speakers who also laugh at their own jokes. But I believe the aim of a ...
Views: 3272(1 vote) - ***Do You Know the Difference Between Your Throat Voice and Your Chest Voice? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen most people speak, they power their voice by means of their voice box and throat. To a lesser extent, the mouth and nasal cavities are also acting as resonators, aiding in the production of voiced sound. And, of course, you probably think this is normal. It may be normal for you but, in ...
Views: 11542(2 votes) - Creating Awe-inspiring Presentations like Steve Jobs - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Jane CranstonWe all have attended presentations. I’m sure you will agree most were terrible – boring, redundant, and/or visually offensive. I am guilty of giving a few myself. You too? To improve my knowledge base and skills, I started studying the product launches of Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, Inc. I then ...
Views: 1926(1 vote) - Is Your Speaking Style Explosive or Magnetic? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Lisa SasevichA few years ago, I was telling my colleague, Dianne Legro that I was going to be the only female speaker at an upcoming multi-speaker event, and that the male speakers I knew would be jumping up on chairs in the middle of their presentation, throwing things at the audience and pounding walls. I ...
Views: 1703 - 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: 1412 - ***I Can't Believe He Said the D-Word! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Nancy DanielsRecently I had the opportunity to hear an international speaker address a large group of women. The women’s ages ranged from their 20’s to their 60’s. While the speaker used the F-word once, the silence in the large ballroom was much more palpable when he then used a 4-letter word that begins ...
Views: 1641 - ***Are Pacing and Speed the Same in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThat is an interesting question. While I often use those two words interchangeably, there is a difference. I liken pacing to your overall speed. Do you generally speak slowly, quickly or at a moderate rate of speed? In North America, a good pacing is moderate. If you speak too fast, you will ...
Views: 2232 - 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: 1453 - 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: 1387 - 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: 1232 - WHAT RADIO STATION IS YOUR AUDIENCE LISTENING TO? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Fred HaleyWhat radio station do you listen to? If you are the speaker, frankly it does not matter. However, as the speaker, you must know what your audience is listening to. Everyone in your audience is listening to the same station. They all may be listening to a different program, but all ...
Views: 1187 - 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: 1424(1 vote) - Avoid These Crucial Trigger Words - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from AmondaRose IgoeAre you wondering why a limited number of people are registering for your program and/or services? Are you open to learning something that may have a positive impact on your results forever? Let’s talk about presentation languaging. These are words that every presenter needs to avoid ...
Views: 2004(1 vote) - 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: 1793 - Escape To Freedom…Solve Presentation Worries…Enjoy Your Weekend - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanLast minute presentation…about to wreck your weekend? If your boss just called you in and told you about a Monday morning urgent pitch, you know the sinking feeling. What can you do? Friday afternoon. You should be heading home for a relaxing weekend with your honey. Dream on. Instead of ...
Views: 1956 - TOASTMASTERS DOES NOT WANT YOU TO BE A GREAT SPEAKER! - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Fred HaleyToastmasters does not want you to be a great speaker. That’s right. Toastmasters does not want you to be a great speaker. I know what you are screaming. “That’s ludicrous,” you say. “Doesn’t Toastmasters have a ‘World Champion of Public Speaking’ every year?” Yes. It is ...
Views: 3929(2 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: 1507 - Costly Presentation Errors—Easy To Avoid - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanBig client presentation coming up? Set your compass on winning. To win, watch out for these costly presentation errors. These 5 common pitfalls are easy to avoid—if you start now. Many presenters rely on old slides. They dust them out, combine them with each other, and head off to win the ...
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