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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- ***Freezing, Forgetting, & Other Foibles In Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Nancy DanielsNo matter what your phobia in addressing an audience, there is a reason that man’s greatest fear is public speaking: we don’t want to make a fool of ourselves. And, no matter how many courses or programs you take, no matter which techniques you use to control, eliminate, or ignore your ...
Views: 1949 - Crafting the Perfect Speech - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Public speaking is the art of diluting a two-minute idea with a two-hour vocabulary.” – Evan Esar At some or other point in our lives, we’re likely to be called upon to make a speech, be it for a family wedding or a presentation at work. While maintaining a degree of spontaneity is crucial, ...
Views: 1949(3 votes) - 7 Steps To Creating A Successful Speaking Career - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Billy Arcement“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” These words from Proverbs 29:18 are powerful and have important meaning to speakers who desire to build a successful speaking career. Some speakers talk on any topic and position themselves as all things to all audiences. The secret to real ...
Views: 1948 - ***Public Speaking Is the Art of Communicating WITH an Audience - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIf you are looking for the best means of delivering a speech or presentation, the first thing you need to understand is that public speaking is a form of oral communication with an audience. Too often, speakers do not recognize that this form of delivery is a 2-way street. They assume that the ...
Views: 1945(1 vote) - Peter Fogel's "5 Sure-Fire Ways to Answer Challenging Questions During Your Presentation!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelThere's no getting around it: The moment you bound onto the platform or stage your credibility is at stake. And one way to cement your credibility is to master the art of Q & A (short for Questions and Answers) Look at how Q & A's are done on the political battlefields. Remember the Hillary ...
Views: 1944(6 votes) - The Awakening Soul of South Africa - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaTHE AWAKENING SOUL OF SOUTH AFRICA ACCEPTANCE SPEECH - AREA GOVERNOR D3, DISTRICT 74 – 2009/2010 PART I: THE VISION Dr Joseph Busby from the Sun Centre School of Esoteric Philosophy in Somerset West, in a channeled transmission in 1985 said: “A great light is radiating here and now ...
Views: 1944 - Lectern Etiquette - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Arvee RobinsonFirst, the square wooden object placed at the center of the room is properly called a lectern, not a podium. The word podium comes from the word podiatry which means: the care of the human foot, the diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders. Therefore, a podium is a stage you stand on not what ...
Views: 1939(4 votes) - Kill the Stutter and Speak Eloquently - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Stuttering is not as uncommon as you might think. Though it affects mostly children, it also occurs among adults. Moreover, the males are more likely to stutter than the females, perhaps because the latter can better organize thoughts and ...
Views: 1938(1 vote) - 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: 1936(1 vote) - Public Speaking: Know Your Audience - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2006 from Lisa BraithwaitePreparation for your presentation is just as important as delivering the presentation itself. One thing you can do to prepare yourself is to learn about your audience and venue in advance. Here are a couple of pointers: Pointer #1: Know how many people will be there and view the layout of the ...
Views: 1936 - ***If You Are Soft-Spoken, We Can't Hear You! - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Nancy DanielsYou know others ask you to repeat yourself (a lot) and you know that you lose control of the conversation when people talk over you. You know you have great ideas but those ideas are not being heard because you are often interrupted. You know you are frustrated when you hear, “What did you ...
Views: 1935 - A Voice Without Expression Is Like a Garden Without Color - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Nancy DanielsFor 5 months of the year, my garden is brown, lifeless, and dull. Were it to remain colorless through the rest of the year, I would have no passion or interest in gardening. That which makes the voice interesting to listen to – by means of your vocal variety, facial expression, and body ...
Views: 1932 - Little Things Do Mean A Lot - by Submitted on May 18, 2003 from Mike MooreWhile I am always on the lookout for ways to market myself as a speaker it is often a time consuming task and one I am not overly fond of. Once in awhile something you do inadvertently turns out to be an effective marketing strategy. Let me explain. Last summer I was driving alone through ...
Views: 1932(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: 1928 - How to Memorize a Speech - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from warren banksThe act of memorizing a speech, for the most part is just the first stage more often than not the speech will need to be recalled and delivered, so not only is it important to be able to memorize the speech, but crucially the ability to recall the speech. Before we can recall the speech we ...
Views: 1923(1 vote) - Beat That Monotone (I) - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Cynthia ZhaiAre you monotone? There's nothing wrong with monotone except that it's boring. Studies show monotone is the No. 1 thing that your audience can't stand. Whether you are giving me a presentation, or leading a team, you have to overcome it. A monotone voice shows no enthusiasm and interest in ...
Views: 1922 - Use Enthusiasm to Achieve Great Things with Your Speech - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2006 from Jonathan Steele, RNEnthusiasm is an exceptional excitement, interest, or devotion. In public speaking, excitement about your subject will make a speech come alive. It will enable you to capture the attention of your audience. That not only makes you more persuasive or motivational, it makes you a more ...
Views: 1922 - Top 5 Benefits of Kids Speech Therapy You Need to Know - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Ron SpencerIs your kid having difficulty in speaking? Does your kid have problems in expressing themselves? Do they stutter a lot? Relax, your kid isn’t the only one suffering from this. Sure, as a kid, these things might look cute at first but can be real cause for concern when your kid eventually grows ...
Views: 1918 - 5 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Lawyer - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2017 from Wajahat AliChoosing a lawyer can be a daunting task, especially for those who are not known to handle legal issues. When you buy goods or services, it is important that you first educate yourself about what it is about - Assisting lawyers is no different. Here are five general questions you need to ask ...
Views: 1915 - ***5 Questions You Need to Ask When Invited to Speak - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Nancy DanielsToo often we concern ourselves with The How of public speaking and give much less thought to 5 other questions we should be asking of our host. Yes, your public speaking skills may be top notch, however, there are certain things you need to know before you do anything else. All 5 questions ...
Views: 1913 - ***Forget Perfection in Public Speaking - Seek Excellence! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to public speaking, my most difficult clients are those of the A-type personality who are seeking to deliver a perfect presentation. Let me ask you this. What is perfection in public speaking? Do you have a definition for such a thing? The art of oral communication with an ...
Views: 1910 - ***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: 1909 - The Naked Truth About Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Judith LindenbergerWhen I was in high school, given the choice between giving an oral report and a written one, I always choose the written report. In college, I did the same thing. My reason: fear. I was terrified of public speaking. When I graduated from college, my father gave me some advice. He said, “If ...
Views: 1907 - 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: 1907 - Eleven Secrets From An Experienced Interviewer - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Catherine FranzOne of the unwritten rules of writing a book, an article, or any sort of material that requires the writer to interview experts or people "in the know" is to record the conversation. Whether the recording occurs via phone or in person is irrelevant. This rule is a good one. This leads to the ...
Views: 1905(1 vote) - ***The Best Way to Conquer Nervousness in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Nancy DanielsThere is a lot of information on the internet today about eliminating your nervousness in public speaking. I suggest learning how to control it instead, allowing your nervousness to work for you and not against you which can take your delivery to new heights. What I offer is not a tip or a ...
Views: 1904(1 vote) - 8 Tips for Handling Radio Interviews Like a Pro - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoA presentation skills coaching client recently landed a radio interview. She was excited because it would help her build her business, but also nervous because she had never been interviewed on the radio. After we got done celebrating, here are the 8 tips that I shared that will help her ...
Views: 1903(2 votes) - 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: 1903 - Speaking with Color - You Don't Want Too Much Or Too Little - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Nancy DanielsColor refers to those various effects in speech which give life to your delivery. Another way to describe color is the emotion and the animation heard in your voice and seen in your body language and facial expression when talking. The interesting thing about color is that you don’t want too ...
Views: 1902 - ***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: 1899(1 vote) - How To Become An Excellent Public Speaker - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2014 from DR YOMI GARNETTHow To Become An Excellent Public Speaker By Dr. Yomi Garnett Speaking to an audience can be a nightmare for most of us. However, there is an amazing, yet simple secret to speaking brilliantly on a podium. Here it is! An Amazing Secret! Whether you are speaking publicly for the ...
Views: 1899 - ***Don't Push Your Voice - Empower It! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Nancy DanielsOne of the difficulties people have with their speaking voice is that they have no control over it. They push hard from their throat and vocal cords to speak instead of allowing their sound to be powered by their chest cavity. And the difference between these two practices can be quite ...
Views: 1897 - A Short Guide to Effective Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2004 from Stephen BoydDelivering an effective presentation to 20 or to 200 people is difficult. Because listeners have better access to information since the internet became commonplace, audiences expect more content from speakers today. In addition, because of the entertainment slant of most media today, audiences ...
Views: 1897 - 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: 1897 - Tips for Public speaking With Self Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Emmanuel SeguiPublic speaking can be a rewarding experience that allows individuals to showcase their skills or knowledge in a public forum. Public speaking opportunities can allow an individual to help enrich the lives of anyone in the audience by impressing experiences or information that can have life ...
Views: 1896 - An exercise to improve public speaking nerves - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Lawrence MichaelsTo talk or perform in front of people is something most of us will do at some point in our lives and some of us do it far more often than that, usually in our work environments. What’s common to almost everyone is some form of nervousness or even excitement, whether that feeling might start just ...
Views: 1893 - The Explosive Power of C4 Public Speaking - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2003 from Paul EvansCONTENT Have you ever heard a speaker and thought, "What in the world is he talking about?" Content prevents that being said about you! Without content - you've got nothin'! Let's say you're one of the few who is not afraid of public speaking or presenting. Does it matter if you walk away ...
Views: 1892(1 vote) - Book Review: Six Figure Speaker By Cathleen Fillmore - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Richard BlakeA Proven Blueprint for Success as a Speaker Cathleen Fillmore has an amazing depth and range of expertise in the field of the speaking industry. “The Six Figure Speaker” provides the reader with a formula for success through interviews, advice, coaching, and business models from top-earning ...
Views: 1890 - 5 Ways to improve your Presentation Skills - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Shiera O'BrienHow can I improve my presentation skills in a short space of time? This is a question on the minds of many executives that are giving presentation to their clients and peers every day. When you think about giving a presentation, are you delighted at the prospect of sharing your knowledge or ...
Views: 1889 - 10 great tips for better communication - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Richard DennyProbably the most important skill anybody needs today in private enterprise is the one rarely taught in our education system - how to communicate? This is the skill that gets people their first job, helps them get promoted, creates respect and trust from meetings, develops confidence in others, ...
Views: 1888(3 votes) - ***Your Speaking Voice and 'What Lies Beneath' - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Nancy DanielsYou have a much more dynamic voice inside of you. You have a voice that is probably deeper in pitch than your habitual voice. You have a voice that is rich, warm and resonant. How can I say these things and be confident in my analysis of your voice without ever having heard you? Because ...
Views: 1887 - Setting Goals for Self Improvement Will Bring Success - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2017 from Steven StasczakIt is often easy to forget exactly how important setting goals is to self improvement. We can have lofty ambitions for changing or improving who we are, but if we don’t begin the journey with one step as Confucius once said and then break it down into smaller plans, the journey might begin to ...
Views: 1887 - Corporate Storytelling Strategy - Fill In the Gaps - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonMoby Dick When I was in high school, in the sixties, a company called Cliffs Notes (aka Cliff Notes) published book summaries. (Remember the yellow and black striped covers?) These little books enabled you to read passages from the book in a summarized form so you wouldn’t have to read the ...
Views: 1885 - Five Tips for Keeping Your Voice Healthy - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoYour voice is a key part of your presentation delivery. And having a tired, hoarse voice can negatively impact your presentation. I’ve conducted many training programs where I’ve had to present for five or six hours a day for five days in a row. And I’ve also sung in choirs and as a ...
Views: 1883 - Just How Good Is Your Diction? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2014 from Nancy DanielsWhile it is true that most people do not like to hear themselves on recording equipment because they do not like or recognize the sound of their speaking voice, there is another group of people who are also surprised by their lack of clear diction. And it does not just happen to those in which ...
Views: 1882 - 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: 1882 - 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: 1879 - ***Vocal Abuse: Unless You Change How You Place Your Voice, It Will Never Go Away - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Nancy DanielsI recently received an email from a man who runs a museum in Australia inquiring whether he could include my blog posts in his newsletters for his museum guides. Why would a museum guide need information on the voice? Because his employees often speak non-stop throughout their day. Anyone ...
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