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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- ***Stop Shouting -- Learn the Power of Projection - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Nancy DanielsDoes this sound like you? You spend a few hours at a football game and find you have no voice afterwards. Or perhaps you are coaching your kid’s soccer team and, after an hour of practice, you have a sore throat. Or maybe you have been providing some training sessions and your voice is hoarse ...
Views: 3987(1 vote) - ***The 3 Factors That Influence the Sound of Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Nancy DanielsThrough my many years in the voice business, I have learned more from my clients than any book or theory on voice. What has been extremely fascinating is what I have discovered as to why we sound the way we sound. It didn't start out as study, rather it is the years I spent listening to my ...
Views: 10905(3 votes) - ***The Value of Diaphragmatic Breathing in Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsThere are several dynamics that make for good public speaking but the one component that far outweighs all others is the need to breathe while speaking. Without air, there is no voice. And yet, many novice speakers never think about that life-giving force when addressing an audience. In fact, ...
Views: 3474(1 vote) - ***The Value of Public Speaking Today - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThey say that man’s greatest fear is public speaking; his second greatest fear is dying. Imagine that – most people would rather be dead than stand and give a speech! But did you know that man’s 3rd greatest fear is dying while public speaking? No one has yet died on the podium to my ...
Views: 6833(2 votes) - ***Think Your Mumbling Doesn't Matter? Think Again! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you are a mumbler, the chances are you a man. I know; I know. While generalizing may not be politically correct, from my vast experience and background, I have found that mumbling is more common among men – especially tall men; whereas, women tend to get lockjaw. The problem for those ...
Views: 4222(1 vote) - ***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: 3060(1 vote) - ***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: 3478(1 vote) - ***Voice Training Is the Only Answer for Vocal Abuse - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Nancy DanielsI just received an email from a nurse telling me that she has been suffering from hoarseness for a long time, unable to sing high notes any more, shouting at her deaf patients to be heard and always clearing her dry throat. Do any of these symptoms sound familiar? Possibly not the shouting ...
Views: 2844(1 vote) - ***Voice Training: Hate Hearing Yourself on Your Voicemail? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Nancy DanielsThere is no doubt about it. Most people not only dislike hearing themselves on recording equipment, but they also don’t want to believe what they hear. The unfortunate truth about what you hear on your voicemail, camcorder, or some other form of recording is that that sound is exactly how ...
Views: 1738(1 vote) - ***When Nervousness Makes Your Voice Quiver - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsHas this ever happened to you? You stand to give your speech or presentation; and, when you begin speaking what comes out of your mouth is higher in pitch and quivering to boot. So what is to be done? In most cases, nervousness is the cause of the quiver. (There are some voices, however, ...
Views: 5859(2 votes) - ***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: 2508(1 vote) - 15 Tips to Improve Your Presentations - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Kathy ThompsonSpeaking in front of a group is feared more than death, illness, or poverty. It is the number one fear for most people. Here are some helpful tips to help you. 1. Listen to your internal dialog. 2. Visualize a positive out come. 3. It's not all your fault. 4. Do you believe in your ...
Views: 1311(2 votes) - 7 Secrets to Sensational Speeches For Coaches - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Kathy Jo Slusher-HaasSpeaking is one of the most powerful ways for coaches to get clients. It puts you directly in front of the people you are looking for. It creates trust - you wouldn't be up there if you didn't know what you were doing. It also gives your target audience a chance to know you and your ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - 7 Steps To Stop Losing Money and Start Presenting Like a Pro - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHigh Impact Every Time Looking for a simple and easy way to stop losing money? Kick your presentation skills up a notch so you have a dramatic impact - every time. While a professional webinar training promises to give you answers, sadly, many of them just give you more technology. Let's ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - Baby Steps! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Michael JonesThink back to a time in your life when you had to learn a new skill. Were you able to perform that skill to complete perfection the very first time you tried it? My guess is no. Chances are you made a mistake. Maybe even a lot of mistakes. But, if you stuck with it, you gradually ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - 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: 1934(1 vote) - Do You Have a High "SQ"? Take This Quiz and Find Out… - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Susan BerkelyYour "SQ" is your “Speaker's Quotient.” It's a measure of your ability to communicate your ideas in an effective and memorable manner. ANSWER YES OR NO When you give a presentation, do you: 1) Feel as if the audience is scrutinizing you and judging your performance? 2) Compare yourself to ...
Views: 904(1 vote) - Effective to overcome your fear of public speaking - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from gita kumariMany people think that their speech will bore the crowd, which adds to their anxiety. But if you engage the audience with interesting questions, and encourage them to come up with answers, as well as vote for certain debatable topics, you will notice them much more energized. In the following ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - 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: 1239(1 vote) - Great Introductions - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottIn business we are often faced with occasions where we are called upon to make introductions. These introductions can vary from a small group setting involving as few as three individuals up to a large group at a corporate function. Never underestimate your ability to positively influence the ...
Views: 3249(3 votes) - How to Cure the Verbal Virus - A Five Step Treatment Plan - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Susan BerkelyWarning! You may be infected with a virus that could be lethal to your sales, your public relations and even your social life. I call it a "Verbal Virus. " Verbal viruses are meaningless fillers that speckle our speech, distract from our message, drain our impact and annoy listeners. I call ...
Views: 860(1 vote) - How To Platform Sell and How To Create A Killer Offer - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Alex CoulsonSo the time has come for you to use your existing knowledge, skills and expertise and create a product or system using those skills, and then to sell that from the stage to generate massive passive profits? Am I in the ball park here? The first step is realize that the first product won’t be ...
Views: 733(1 vote) - How to Rivet the Attention of Any Audience - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Susan BerkelyA boring speaker isn't just tedious for the audience. It's embarrassing for the speaker. If you've ever suspected you might be putting people to sleep, fear not. You don't need an elaborate bag of gimmicks to liven up your talks. All you need is a little more liveliness in your voice. While ...
Views: 872(1 vote) - How to Train to Become an Efficient Motivational Speaker - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Sarah JoseYou cannot become an excellent motivational speaker as fast as you would like. Becoming an excellent reputed motivational speaker may take at least two to ten years or even more. The following tips enable you to become a motivational speaker: Get a good tutor or guide - Get the guidance from a ...
Views: 1601(1 vote) - In the Strictest of Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottAre you entrusted with proprietary information? It’s very easy to innocently divulge confidential information just in passing. Years ago while calling on a small construction company the owner’s wife (let’s call her Joan) told me a story that emphasizes the significance of what you share ...
Views: 2974(1 vote) - Is Fear of Public Speaking Keeping You Up at Night? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHelp Is A Click Away With new online presentation skills learning, conquering fear of public speaking is closer than you think. Just think: no more sleepless nights. When you become confident speaking in public, you'll have the skills you need to get to the highest level in your field. ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - Networking with Other Speakers - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Alex CoulsonIf you really want to be a professional speaker one of the areas you must learn is networking with other speakers. Why network? Simply put, this critical step will save you time, money, and build up your speaking business faster and more easily than by working alone. Let’s look at a scenario ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - Organizing a Seminar on a Budget - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Alex CoulsonThe cost of a seminar is more expensive than ever. It can cost $100 per person or more to hold a seminar when you consider how much you’re going to spend on advertising, brochures, mailing announcements, and seminar rooms. With the current economic crisis, professional speakers from around the ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Platform Selling Technique #4 Building Trust - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Alex CoulsonI’ll like to reveal to you how to gain immediate trust with your audience within the first few minutes of your presentation and how to use this trust to generate income. People like people who are like them. And people believe and trust people they like. People buy from people that like ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - Presentations that S.U.C.K! - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Michael JonesDo your presentations S.U.C.K.? If they don’t then you are not being as successful as you could be! “That is the most insane thing I have ever heard, please explain!” No, No, I don’t mean that your presentations should literally suck! S.U.C.K. is an incredibly simple to remember ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - Public Speaking 101: Owning the Stage - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Marc AdamsNo public speaker should ever forget this important fact! “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” You have most likely heard that quote before, and it is true. If you are a speaker who wants to be a dynamic and exceptional communicator, then you need to start ...
Views: 3003(1 vote) - Selling From The Stage & How To Close - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Alex CoulsonWhat Happens If they DON’T Invest In Your System? Tell them! If the audience don’t act on your offer or invest in your system have you considered creating fear about the other alternatives. Don’t lie or make up facts to instill fear this is where you need to keep your integrity and ...
Views: 747(1 vote) - STAGE MOVEMENT: THE SPEAKER'S FORENSIC DANCE - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Fred Haley“This speaker has got to learn how do dance,” I thought as I watched him prance from one side of the stage to the other, pausing briefly several times along the way. It was a definite distraction. That was too bad. He had a good, strong voice. While he moved around, he had good eye contact ...
Views: 2152(1 vote) - Stop Presentation Stress - Once and For All - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanCope with Nerves Stressed out about business presentations? Would you rather stay in bed, hide in the bathroom or find an excuse to leave work early than get up in front of a group? For anyone looking for strategies to reduce fear of public speaking, a new webinar training series will help ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - The Most Critical Element for Selling from the Stage - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Alex CoulsonThink about it. The audience already knows that you have a product and that you’re selling it. They know that you’re going to tell them everything they need to know about the product or service. What they are aching to know, the critical element for them, is whether or not you are a person ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - The Power of the A-Z Presentation - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from John Di LemmeOver the last seven years of coaching home-based networkers, when someone asks me, “John, what is the #1 reason why people fail in their own network marketing business?” I say with 110% con?dence it is because they customize their presentations assuming what each individual prospect will ?nd ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - The Soft-Spoken Voice: Is It a Strength or a Weakness? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2015 from Nancy DanielsMany years ago when I first started my business, I had a most eye-opening experience that I will never forget. It happened on a consecutive Monday and Tuesday. On Monday, I had been working with a group from Nortel in voice and presentation skills. One of the men from the group told me that, ...
Views: 8464(2 votes) - 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: 1569(1 vote) - The Truth About Learning Public Speaking Online - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanYour best career move ever. Presenting with confidence and authority is the key that unlocks it all. Power. Prestige. Recognition. Rewards. But. There's a hitch. One that a lot of experts won't talk about. Effective public speaking is easier to learn online. Especially when your ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - Three Simple Steps to Building Trust with the Audience - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Alex CoulsonGetting the trust of an audience is one of the first mechanisms in public speaking that need to be built. If the audience doesn’t trust you, they won’t listen to anything you’re saying; they also won’t buy anything you have to sell. So how do you build trust? It’s really pretty simple. The ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Top Ten Perfectly Poised Pointers for PowerPoint Presentations - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Lianne MarshA perfectly poised and polished speaker or a panic-stricken prattler - it's your choice! Effective PowerPoint presentation skills elevates a good speech to a phenomenal and remarkable keynote address. Take note of our "Top Ten Perfectly Poised Pointers" and make a concerted effort to avoid the ...
Views: 2617(1 vote) - Why should our business have a Responsive Website Design? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2019 from kathy mitchellIn this technology-prone era, having a responsive website is the most important thing, which helps in connecting your brand with the potential buyers on the web. However, overstating the importance of an optimized website will surely put you into troubles, and gradually, you will lose everything ...
Views: 1933(1 vote) - ***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: 8004(2 votes) - 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: 3939(2 votes) - ***Do You Know the 5 Most Important Benefits of Voice Training? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhile you may think that voice training is just for politicians and actors, today, people in business are becoming much more aware of its value. Courses are offered by means of books, CDs, and even video, as well as workshops and private consultations. Originally, recording the speaking ...
Views: 2602(1 vote) - ***How Voice Training Improves Your Diction - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2013 from Nancy DanielsWhen I first started my voice business, my husband remarked that he did not understand what my clients were saying in their ‘before’ recording. He was, however, able to understand everyone in their ‘after’ clips. Why were my clients speaking more clearly in their ‘after’ recording? While I ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - ***Ladies, If Image Matters, Don't Ignore Your Voice - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsI have spent the last few months questioning why my customers, as well as the subscribers to my newsletters, consist of 75% men and only 25% women. If you look at the picture objectively, we women often sound like ill-tuned violins. (And, it is certainly possible that this is one of the ...
Views: 2717(1 vote) - ***Man's Greatest Fear Need Not Be Yours! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever questioned what you are truly afraid of in public speaking? Personally, I am glad that you are nervous; if you’re not, then something is wrong. All the greats – from professional athletes to entertainers are nervous. And, they will tell you so. It is their nervousness, however, ...
Views: 4640(1 vote) - 7 Fool proof ways to rid yourself of public speaking anxiety - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Maurice DeCastroThe very fact that many people rank the fear of speaking in public as one of their greatest sources of anxiety could be hurting their professional and personal life. It’s far more common than you may ever imagine; perhaps you’ve even experienced it yourself. Sweaty palms, feeling nervous, ...
Views: 2322(1 vote) - How presentation skills can sky rocket your success at work - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2016 from Maurice DeCastroHaving spent many years in senior executive roles experience tells me that when it comes to succeeding at work it isn’t necessarily about how much experience you have, how many qualifications you hold or even how knowledgeable you are. It’s about how you speak! It’s clear to me that the ...
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