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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- Got Dirty Laundry? Three things to consider before major media exposure - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonAs I sip my morning coffee and view last night’s election results, I’m evaluating the power of the media once again; I’m contemplating if a small tweak here and there in the candidates’ media presence could have changed the outcome. I find myself reflecting to a conversation just a few days ago ...
Views: 1207 - Peter Fogel's "How to Effectively Create Humor for Your Presentation!" (Part 2) - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peter FogelHumor and the Size of the Audience Welcome back to part II. In a group of ten or more, there is emotional protection and thus it is easier for someone to laugh. The jokes that work for a large group of people are those with generally accepted interests or concerns. Example: Here’s a ...
Views: 1652(3 votes) - Peter Fogel's "How to Effectively Create Humor for Your Presentation!": (Part 1) - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Peter FogelThere are basic principles of humor that can enliven your talk. Perhaps the most important one is to avoid telling generic "funny stories," Instead, find and build more humor within the context of personal stories. To make your mark as a speaker… to get into the hearts and minds of your ...
Views: 1929(3 votes) - ***Is There a Difference Between Male and Female Audiences? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Nancy DanielsYou bet. Generally speaking, women make better audiences for one specific reason: they laugh more. Male audiences, on the other hand, are more difficult because of ego. And, it does not matter whether you, as the speaker, are male or female. The results are the same either way. Studies done ...
Views: 3184(1 vote) - ***5 Tips for Improving Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to public speaking, it never ceases to amaze me how many people profess a desire to improve their presentation skills, learn how to create their material or script properly, and work on their delivery skills, yet never concern themselves with the sound of their speaking voice. In ...
Views: 3647(2 votes) - ***What Stress Does to Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIf you are plagued by a great deal of stress on a daily basis, do you know what it is doing to your speaking voice? You are probably aware that it is affecting your sleep, your diet, your mental health, your physical health and your overall well-being. But what do you think it is doing to your ...
Views: 2887 - ***4 Tips for Eliminating the Ums and Ahs in Public Speaking, You Know? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most annoying traits among some public speakers, be they professional or novice, is verbal disfluency. According to Wikipedia, verbal disfluencies are, “any of various breaks, irregularities, or utterances that are often not consistent with any specific grammatical construction and ...
Views: 5937 - ***Do You Know the 1 Thing People Never Think to Do in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIt does not seem possible that this one commonality exists among so many people in public speaking. Whether it is for the presentation or the speech, it happens quite frequently and is both visible and audible to an audience. It may only occur in the opening; although, it often continues ...
Views: 2487 - Preparing the Learner to Learn - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Kim ClausenThe opening of your program or presentation may be the most important part of it. Unfortunately, this part is often overlooked, neglected, or downplayed in its importance. Does that surprise you? Believing that it’s important to jump into the enormous amount of content surrounding a topic, ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Finding the Strength to Speak in Public - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Eneida PintoAs a speaker, people usually come up after a presentation to congratulate me on a job well done. Of course, this is good for the ego, but I sometimes wonder where all the awe comes from. After all, the only thing I did was stand in front of a room of hundreds of people and spoke. We speak to ...
Views: 1166(7 votes) - How I Boosted My Confidence Level Through Public Speaking - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Max-Marc FossouoThe following post is a request of a Linkedin friend of mine who will be teaching a class this week at her church in which she will be introducing some church members to the basics of public speaking through a program sponsored by Toastmasters International. She wanted to have my personal ...
Views: 2174 - 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: 1291(2 votes) - Everyone Sells! - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnMost people, when selling comes to mind, think in terms of individuals who spin yarns, stretch reality, and try to take advantage of others. These near-sighted self-centered individuals are not actually sales people; they are misguided parasites killing the very relationships that could have ...
Views: 1636 - ***Breathe Life Into Your Words When You Speak - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Nancy DanielsSomething we never think to do in public speaking is to breathe. We never think about our air supply and yet we find we are constantly running out of it as we struggle to get the words out of our mouth. Without air, you have no voice; and, yet, one of the most common complaints I hear from my ...
Views: 3055 - ***If You Expect to Hear What You Are Saying, They Must Be Able to 'Hear' You Saying It! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Nancy DanielsNothing is more frustrating than not hearing the person who is speaking. The problem for the soft-spoken, however, is that they do no recognize this problem for what it is. If you are soft-spoken, the reason you are being interrupted or talked over is because others tire of straining to hear ...
Views: 2277 - ***Nervousness Is the Charm in Public Speaking - Do You Feel Lucky? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIf you know your material really well, make eye contact with your audience, speak as if in conversation, breathe before and during your delivery, and believe in yourself, then your nervousness is the charm. Trying to eliminate it, stop it, or end that wonderful rush of adrenaline is not the ...
Views: 2865(1 vote) - ***When You Speak in a Monotone, You May Be Sending the Wrong Impression - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWhether it is in public speaking, the sales presentation, or just normal conversation, speaking in a monotone does not captivate, enthuse, or even interest your listeners. If you know that you exhibit this trait, then it is important to realize that your delivery is flat, lifeless and dull, all ...
Views: 4373(1 vote) - ***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: 1859 - What Not to Do in an Interview! - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonFour mistakes you should be sure to avoid “We will never have him back again! I’m exhausted!” These are words you never want to have said about you after a radio or TV interview. I am the one who said them. The target of my frustration is unquestionably an expert in his field; he is a ...
Views: 1173 - 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: 1885(6 votes) - ***3 Ways to Be More Expressive in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIf you find that you have difficulty speaking with emotion when addressing an audience, then your nervousness is in control and you are not. When that happens, it is not easy to allow for any expression in public speaking aside from the look of near death because you are allowing for your ...
Views: 6125(2 votes) - ***Color at the Lectern Doesn't Just Refer to What You Are Wearing! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Nancy DanielsHave you been told that you speak in a monotone when delivering a speech or presentation? You may have been surprised to hear that description about yourself because in normal conversation you are quite animated, displaying a lot of emotion. What happens at the lectern, however, is that you ...
Views: 2545 - Importance of Choosing the Right Speaker - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from David SteelWhatever the reason choosing the correct speaker at your function is very important, they have to keep the listeners entertained and engaged for the whole event. You need to go about the selection process in the correct manner, this will ensure that you get the best sales training speaker there ...
Views: 1389 - Peter Fogel's "How to Use a Story to Engage Your Audience!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelPreparing your speech and writing appropriate stories can be a challenge at the best of times, but the real challenge is in using and writing those stories in such a way that they really engage your audience. First, think about how other speakers and presenters manage to grab your ...
Views: 1691(2 votes) - ***3 Possible Reasons Why You Are Asked to Repeat Yourself (a Lot!) - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Nancy DanielsAre you frustrated because others constantly ask you to repeat yourself? Especially because you think they should have heard or understood you the 1st time? If you frequently hear, “What did you say?” then maybe it is time for you to discover exactly why your message is not being ...
Views: 8237(2 votes) - ***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: 1627(1 vote) - ***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: 1905(1 vote) - Overcoming The Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Charles BenderFear of public speaking is stronger than the fear of death for most people in our society. This fear can have a serious negative impact on one’s career and it can fuel feelings of low self-esteem. If you have this fear you probably already know what the symptoms are. They include pounding ...
Views: 1704 - More Effective Story Telling Tips & Tactics That'll Make You a More Persuasive Speaker! (Part II) - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelAs I mentioned in Part I, being specific sells and makes a story more personal. Give your audience a place to envision by telling them the specific location of your joke or story. For instance, say you were in Tommy's Diner in Hoboken, New Jersey -- as opposed to just saying New Jersey. Your ...
Views: 1787(2 votes) - ***Use Your Mind, But Speak From Your Heart at the Lectern - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWhile knowledge of your speech or presentation is invaluable in public speaking, if you are unable to speak from your heart, then all your knowledge is for naught. The best in public speaking are those who are able to excite, captivate, and enthrall their listeners. And, none of those ...
Views: 4901(3 votes) - ***If Your Eyes Are the Window to Your Soul, What Do Yours Reveal in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWhen I work with my clients in color – the life, the emotion, the animation we express in speaking – one of the many exercises we cover is one in which they must say, “She said yes,” in a fearful manner. Many people have difficulty saying those three words as if they were in fear. Of course, I ...
Views: 4947(1 vote) - ***If Your Voice Feels Tight, The Problem May Be Your Jaw - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWhen I show my clients how to find their 'real' voice, the first order of business is to make sure that their jaw is relaxed. This is important because if the jaw is clenched, you will not be able to make the change. Whereas tension in the neck and shoulder regions is much more common in woman - ...
Views: 7805(2 votes) - Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Josh JennerIt’s an often cited fact that when most people are asked what their greatest fear is, they list public speaking more often than anything else. Even though daily business life requires us to give presentations to coworkers, clients, and superiors, most of us will never really overcome our fear of ...
Views: 4884(1 vote) - 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: 1837 - ***Discover Your 'Real' Voice and Listen to What Happens to Your Nasality! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Nancy DanielsNasality, whether it is excessive as in the Brooklyn or Bronx sound, a little more gutteral like Philly talk, twangy as we hear in Texas or only slightly exaggerated as in the speech of Detroit or the Midwest, occurs when voiced sounds travel through the nose. While not all nasality is bad, too ...
Views: 4192 - ***Follow These 2 Steps to Discover Your Deeper, Richer Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWe all have one – a voice that has resonance and depth. It sounds more mature but not old. It is ageless. In fact, it will continue to improve as you age. Unfortunately, 99% of the population is unaware that they have a better voice inside; and, that same percentage is unaware that their ...
Views: 3862 - ***In Public Speaking, Nervousness Is a Stumbling Block Only If You Allow It to Be! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Nancy DanielsThe angst, the agony, the sleepless nights. The overwhelming dread that pervades your life knowing you are scheduled to speak, either for your business or personal life. It could be toasting the groom at your best friend’s wedding or giving the quarterly budget report for your company. It ...
Views: 2364(1 vote) - ***Easy, Effective, Efficient - 5 Steps for Improving Your Presentation Skills - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2010 from Nancy DanielsPublic speaking is only as difficult as you allow it to be. Unfortunately, many people make it more difficult than it is because their fear or their nervousness is in control. If such is the case with you, then you should consider changing your approach so that you have the upper hand over your ...
Views: 3562 - ***3 Steps for Eliminating Valley GirlEse - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIf your speech is symptomatic of the Valley Girl sound, you need to break the habit. Unless you are at a bar, speaking in Valley Girl-Ese gives the wrong impression, especially to prospective employers. They are looking for professionalism. Inflecting the pitch of your voice up at the end of ...
Views: 4580 - ***Valley GirlEse Doesn't Sell -- Professionalism Does - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Nancy DanielsRecently, I had the opportunity of working with a group of young professionals in a corporate workshop on voice and presentation skills. Comprising six women and one man, the group was under 30 years of age except for one woman who was 32. Smart, savvy, outgoing and most able, this group took ...
Views: 3454 - ***The Benefits of Your Adrenaline Rush Far Outweigh Your Nervousness in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIf nervousness is keeping you from making that ‘dreaded’ presentation, might I suggest a different approach to your thought process? Instead of focusing on your nerves or your fear, why not focus on your success? Whether you are scheduled to speak for your boss, for your own business, or for ...
Views: 5738 - ***Let Your Chest Do Your Talking and Your Childlike Sound Will Be Gone - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIt always amazes me when I hear someone on the phone who sounds like a teenage, pre-teen, or younger still, and am later surprised to discover a mature individual who is well over 21. If your voice sounds like that of a child, what image do you think you project, not only over the phone but in ...
Views: 4104 - ***Get Your Voice Out of Your Nose -- It Doesn't Belong There! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Nancy DanielsNothing is more frustrating for me than listening to those who talk through their nose. And, you don’t have to be from New York to speak with excessive nasality. There are various pockets both in the United States and Canada where nasal talk is the norm. If you are plagued by too much nose, ...
Views: 14434(1 vote) - Make Money Knowing How to Strategically Prepare the Body of Your Oral Presentation - 11 Strategies - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Otis Brown, Jr.,In the multi-level-marketing business, speaking can be one of the most important aspects of your business. Whether you are speaking to one person or hundreds of people, the manner in which you make your presentation can mean the very difference between success and failure. First, you will want ...
Views: 1505 - Make Money by Using a Holistic Approach to Overcome Your Fear of Speaking to Customers & Associates - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Otis Brown, Jr.,A holistic approach to public speaking means using every means possible to provide the best result for your mind and body. It is clear that the condition of your body affects the performance of your brain. A well trained and conditioned body can withstand stressful situations. Taking care of ...
Views: 1676 - Peter Fogel's "Branding Your Message into The Hearts and Minds of Your Audience!" - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peter FogelWhether you’re a professional public speaker or someone occasionally called upon to speak at company meetings… or to prospective clients… you want to make sure your audience quickly “gets” your message. The way to do it is to brand yourself. In other words, to sum up your message with a ...
Views: 1817(4 votes) - Convince people with your ideas - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Dia ThabetConvince people with your ideas Do you persuade and convince people easily with your ideas? Do you want to convince people more easily with your point of view? You are probably like everyone else want to learn how to convince people with your ideas, opinions, or point of views. Many people ...
Views: 3519(2 votes) - Platform Presence? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnWhat is Platform Presence? It can be felt but not seen. Some speakers have it, others don’t. How did they get it? There are three major aspects involved with Platform Presence. The most important one is absence of fear. From the instant someone with Platform Presence stands and begins ...
Views: 3602 - ***How Important Is the Image You Project to Others? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIn today’s hectic, competitive world, image is something that you are probably concerned about. Be it your physical appearance or the content of what you say, you know that the person you project to the world matters. However, have you ever considered what the sound of your speaking voice is ...
Views: 5972(1 vote) - ***5 Common Misconceptions about Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIt is fascinating to listen to others explain why they sound the way they do. I am sure that I have heard it all in my many years teaching voice improvement. What I have found, however, is that you have a better voice inside no matter how you hear yourself or how others recognize your ...
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