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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- 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: 1792(1 vote) - Upgrade Your Business Presentations In Minutes - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhat’s the secret to professional, polished and persuasive presentations? As there are never enough hours in the day, it’s essential to have a specific plan to upgrade your presentation in minutes. Find out how right now. No time to lose? Big sales presentation this afternoon? If you’re under ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - 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: 1256 - 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: 1775 - 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: 1234(1 vote) - ***How to Select a Topic for a Persuasive Presentation - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2011 from Nancy DanielsNothing is more frustrating than finding a topic for a persuasive presentation for your public speaking class or for Toastmasters, especially if you are not one to voice your opinion on subjects that could be controversial. If you are stymied for a topic, do some soul searching and make a list ...
Views: 2278 - ***Don't Just Talk to Your Audience -- Captivate Them! - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThere are so many people with so many great messages but the moment they open their mouth to speak, the sound that emanates from their lips is anything but captivating. All too often, we are so preoccupied with the message and subsequent delivery, that we never take into account the vehicle ...
Views: 1704 - 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: 1788 - Stop Worrying About Stage Fright! - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Phil MéthotAre you so worried about stage fright that you refrain from speaking in public? Is your desire to do public speaking shackled by the idea that you have to overcome your fears first? Consider this. Sir Laurence Olivier, one of the great thespians of his time had terrible stage fright before ...
Views: 1676(2 votes) - Public Speaking - How to Collect that Valuable Information from Your Audience. - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Adele Howell-PryceOne of the things you want when you accept speaking opportunities for free is: The details of the people in the audience. Why? Well these are your potential future clients and if you don’t get their details, you aren’t going to be able to stay in touch. You aren’t going to be able to add ...
Views: 1653 - Public Speaking - How To Create A Great Speech - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Adele Howell-PryceIn this article I want to give you a formula for how to create a speech. We all know that a speech needs to have 3 elements in order to work. An opening. The body of the speech. And a Close. Lets look at each element, however, and break it down a bit further. The Opening: Everyone ...
Views: 1200 - Public Speaking - By Far The Best Way To Sell Your Coaching Services. - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Adele Howell-PryceI have worked as a professional sales rep and I can tell you that selling my own coaching services has been the hardest thing I have ever had to sell. This is for two main reasons: 1. Not everyone needs coaching, so you need to meet just the right people at just the right moment in their ...
Views: 2093 - Using “Glance & Grab” to Perk Up Your PowerPoint - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Stephanie ScottiYouTube videos satirize them. Bestsellers criticize them. And we all dread them. I’m talking about those dense, badly organized, put-you-to-sleep PowerPoint presentations. Why do people keep plodding down the typical tedious PowerPoint path? Here are a few possible reasons: That’s the ...
Views: 1329 - ***5 Steps for Delivering an Excellent Presentation -- Not a Perfect One! - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf there is one thing that cannot happen in public speaking, it is the possibility of delivering a perfect presentation. What skills would you need to make your words or your manner of speaking perfect? Can you answer that honestly? Your presentation may be great; it may be excellent; it may ...
Views: 3119(3 votes) - ***Ladies, Plagued With a Voice That Is Irritating? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWomen often wonder why men don’t listen. There are a number of possibilities, one of which could be that your voice is irritating. If you have a whiny, high-pitched, nasal sound that is reminiscent of a poorly-tuned violin, then the image you are projecting is definitely not one of warmth, ...
Views: 3428(3 votes) - ***Why Nervousness Increases Your Breathlessness in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThere is no doubt that for many novice speakers, breathlessness is an annoying problem. It goes hand-in-hand with a voice that rises in pitch and a speed that goes faster and faster. None of these ‘qualities’ are beneficial in public speaking. Obviously, without air there is no voice. The ...
Views: 2814 - ***What Your Breathing and Your Mind Can Do When Your Body Says NO - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsLast week I was not looking forward to my upcoming 2-day workshop in Chicago. I had gotten a cold/flu the previous Sunday, after attending my high school reunion the night before – and hopefully not infecting everyone who was there. In any event, I so wanted to cancel the workshop because ...
Views: 3197(1 vote) - ***Does Just the Thought of Public Speaking Make You Nauseous? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhile the majority of those who stand to address an audience are nervous, there is a small percentage of people whose nervousness is debilitating. And, their first reaction is often to feel sick to their stomach. If the thought of public speaking makes you want to ‘bring up lunch,’ there are a ...
Views: 3329(1 vote) - ***Your Speaking Voice and the Image It Projects - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThe other day a woman phoned me and her volume was so loud that I had to move the phone away from my ear. My immediate opinion of the caller was that she was overbearing. Her loud volume was making a statement about her that may or may not have been true. Another recent voice was by a ‘man’ ...
Views: 2560(2 votes) - ***Is Your Soft-Spoken Voice Sending the Right Message? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Nancy DanielsFor many people who speak in a normal volume of sound, straining to hear someone who speaks too softly is very frustrating. If you are soft-spoken and refuse to increase your volume to be heard comfortably (notice I didn’t say to speak loudly), then your message is not being heard. What ...
Views: 2565(3 votes) - Calm Your Public Speaking Nerves With Brain Entrainment - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from francesco costabileINTRODUCTION Public speaking has been recently recorded as one of the general population's biggest fears, alongside concerns over sexual performance, and even death! Why do we as human beings harbour this phobia, and how can we calm public speaking nerves? This is what we will soon be ...
Views: 1041 - Get insights of Indian politics news - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Nikita VermaIndia is democratic nation and there are multiple political parties prevail. The most sought after news is political news in India as people want to know that what exactly going on in the politics game. The role of journalists is very important as it conveys the news to the audiences instantly. ...
Views: 1189 - 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: 1425 - ***Public Speaking: Using FORCE on a Word for Emphasis - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhile there are various means of being expressive in speaking, one of the most common components is the use of force. Force refers to expending extra energy or strength on a particular word, phrase, or sentence for emphasis. The majority of the population use force at one time or another in ...
Views: 4632(1 vote) - Ease Stagefright in One, Two, Three - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Sandra Dee RobinsonThe question I am asked most often has to do with fear management; What do I suggest for “stage fright.” Whether you are speaking to a live audience or into a camera, the same trepidation may surface. For each person, the source may be different, so a blanket answer is not a guaranteed ...
Views: 1166 - Traffic Offences in Dubai - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Hassan Elhais1) It is a criminal offence to leave the scene of an accident, however minor. The criminal sanctions for leaving the scene of an accident in which a person was injured are more severe (imprisonment and/or a minimum fine of 25,000 AED). 2) It is a criminal offence to drive a car with any ...
Views: 1317 - Lessons from the Improv - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from AmondaRose IgoeI love to do things that stretch me out of my personal comfort zones. I have been doing that a lot lately. Being a successful entrepreneur and business owner means, you have to step up and step out! You can’t rest in your comfort zones. It is great when you can find something that is FUN ...
Views: 1320 - The Curse of Overthinking - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Stephanie ScottiIs it possible to overthink what could be a career-defining presentation?... In a word, yes. If you’re in the midst of preparing for your next presentation and suspect you might be overthinking it, try this quick test. Are you… • Obsessing rather than progressing? • Feeling as ...
Views: 2290 - ***Voice Training Can Transform a Childlike Voice Faster Than You Think - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most common complaints I hear from women is that they sound like a child; and, they are tired of answering the phone and having the caller ask to speak to their mother. Does that sound familiar? If my first statement resonated with you, there is good news and even better news. ...
Views: 3476(1 vote) - ***Do You Cringe When You Hear Yourself on Your Answering Machine or Voicemail? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThe first time I heard myself on a recording was many years ago when I was in college. I had a small portable Sony tape recorder and I was with my friends when we recorded ourselves. I was horrified when I heard my own speaking voice. What is fascinating about that experience is that ...
Views: 3061(2 votes) - ***Can You Discover Your 'Real' Voice in a 2-Day Workshop? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Nancy DanielsAbsolutely. In fact, given the right approach, you could enter the workshop in the morning with your ‘old’ voice and have lunch with your ‘new’ one. It happens that quickly. Of course, it is not a habit at that point, but it is the beginning of an amazing change in your life, both ...
Views: 3064(3 votes) - ***Vocal Abuse Not Just a Result of Yelling or Shouting - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWe are hearing it more and more each day. We hear it with politicians, ministers, professional speakers, coaches, trainers, singers, aerobics instructors, and even the guy next door. It is called vocal abuse and it results from unnecessary wear and tear on the vocal folds (cords). Notice I ...
Views: 3059(1 vote) - ***Learn From the Greats in Public Speaking But Don't Try to Imitate Them! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWithout a doubt, you can learn much from Zig Ziglar, Anthony Robbins, and Brian Tracy and so you should. What you shouldn't do, however, is try to copy them. The best public speakers are themselves, first and foremost. They are not trying to be or to sound like someone else. One of the ways ...
Views: 2285(2 votes) - What Country Music Taught Me About Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Ty BennettWhen I was 16 years old, I had a girlfriend who slowly but surely converted me to country music. It started with Garth Brooks’ Standing Outside The Fire. Then it was Tim McGraw, Toby Keith and pretty soon I was hooked. Country music songs are great because they have much more of a story to ...
Views: 2568 - 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: 1443 - Public Speaking: How To Build Your Tribe And Get Social. - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Adele Howell-PryceThe introduction of social networking has opened up a whole new frontier for speakers. They give you the ability to build your own tribe – people who enjoy the information you provide and want to follow you and get more hints, tips and value from being connected. From a speakers point of ...
Views: 1289 - Public Speaking: What To Do About Those Butterflies. - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Adele Howell-PryceMost public speakers will tell you that they suffer from being nervous and having butterflies in their stomach before they are due to deliver a speech. So if you were thinking that you were alone in this ……. Don’t worry …… you aren’t. Good speakers will tell you that having butterflies is a ...
Views: 1339 - 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: 1256 - Everyone needs a good friend - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Sabrina JensenNo matter who you are, you do need a friend. There is lot of people around the world, who don’t have a good friend, as he/her can trust 100% on. You see young people around on the streets that look for friends at the wrong places. They try desperate to find someone who will just be together ...
Views: 7649 - ***Is Breathlessness a Problem For You in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most common complaints I hear from my students and clients is lack of air in public speaking. This is indeed a problem because without air, there is no voice. And, without voice, there is no speech or presentation. Breathlessness can be easily ‘cured’ by supplementing your air ...
Views: 2762(2 votes) - ***If Your Nose Vibrates When You Speak, You've Got Nasality! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWould you like to test yourself for nasality? Gently place a finger on each side of your nose and say the word ‘greet.’ Did you feel any vibrations in your nose? Now say the word ‘great.’ Again, did you vibrate? If your answer is yes, then you have nasal issues. Those two sounds, the long ...
Views: 8003(2 votes) - ***Be Nervous in Public Speaking -- Just Don't Let Them 'Hear' You Sweat - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Nancy DanielsA big problem for many in public speaking is a voice that quivers due to nervousness. First of all, I would hope that you would be nervous in public speaking. I don’t care how many times you’ve given a presentation, whether it is your fifth time or your five hundredth. Nervousness is that ...
Views: 2712(2 votes) - Speaking for Clients - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Kathy Jo Slusher-HaasSpeaking is one of the best ways to gain clients for service professionals. It quickly establishes a relationship, gives the audience a real-life taste of you and your services, and it allows them to feel as though they know you. Yet even though this is such a powerful way to gain clients, so ...
Views: 1120 - Public Speaking: Throwing out the rule book on public speaking? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Sally BonkrudeI think most of us know the rules on public speaking. First, remember to not use filler words such as “ums”, “You know”, or “uh”. Second, show confidence and have your presentation well rehearsed. Use vocal inflection, and engage your audience. Now, I do believe that these rules can be used ...
Views: 1073 - 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: 1246 - 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: 1231 - 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: 1759 - Virtual Savvy Presenter: Finding Your Sweet Spot - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAre your virtual presentations matching your audience? Here’s a 12-point checklist that makes virtual presenting a breeze. If you are marketing and selling to a remote audience, your comfort, confidence and use of technology makes a world of difference. I talk with clients from all ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - 5 Tips To Savor Summer To The Max - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIt’s bright sunshine, hot days, and the sound of the ice cream truck down the street. If you’re stuck in an office, here are 5 cool tips to bring some summer pleasures into your presentation skills training. Find out how to have your best summer ever—with fast fixes for dull presentations. ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - Is Your Presentation Falling Flat? 5 Top Tips Of Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAre you getting ready for a critical presentation? Are you struggling to calm down, while your heart races and your face gets hot? Learn 5 top tips to answer these persistent problems. If you’ve ever faced a presentation with increasing nervousness and stage fright, there is hope. ...
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