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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- Speakers, Voice Over Artists and All Businesses Alike - 3 Ways to Insure Your Business Isn't Just a Hobby - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Dana Detrick-ClarkIt's easy for speakers, voice artists, studio owners, and really, any entrepreneur who has fun in their work doing creative projects, to start getting a little too lax in how we treat our time and our mindset. Many of us in the speaking or audio fields have left a 'first career' in a less ...
Views: 1514(3 votes) - Stage fright and how to overcome it - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from gita kumariStage fright and how to overcome it Many people would rather die than speak. Even the successful people are often found plagued with fear of performing on the stage in front of large gathering. Research says that as many as 90% in the world people suffer from the stage fright at some point of ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Step Up Your Game: Four Strategies for Success Presentations - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Stephanie Scotti"As a presenter, how do you make sure you’re ready for the 'big leagues' and poised to make a positive impact in a high-stakes environment?"> This question came from Carolyn, a long-time client, as we were reviewing 100+ speakers at an annual trade show — a marquee event for this leading ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - Suggestions for Using PowerPoint Effectively – or Not at All - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Jim McCormickAs a professional presenter for over fourteen years, I’ve seen PowerPoint used well and poorly. Unfortunately, is seems to be used poorly more often that well. Here are some suggestions for making PowerPoint a positive part of your presentation. The secret to using PowerPoint successfully ...
Views: 2491(2 votes) - THE 10 BIGGEST TRAPS TO AVOID WHEN YOU SPEAK: DULL TO DYNAMIC - by Whenever you open your mouth, whether your audience is one person or a thousand, you usually want to get a specific message across. Maybe you want your opinions heard at meetings, or you're giving a formal talk. Or perhaps you're in a position to advise your sales team or CEO on an important ...
Views: 2515(2 votes) - The Top 5 Essential Elements That Make an Incredible and Profitable Speaker Website - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Wendi McNeillWe all want the perfect, amazing and profitable website right? Sure we do. The reason being of course, is because we want to increase our clients, relationships and income. A speakers website has to speak to their audience and it must have all the necessary elements to make it successful and ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - Thinking of Making a Promotional Online Video? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Pamela ZiemannBefore recording and posting a video, consider these seven presentation tips to ensure that your authenticity, expertise and passion shine through. It takes courage to show up. No less, showing up online where thousands of people can rewind, pause, and study if you’re the person they want to ...
Views: 1288(3 votes) - Three Explosive Ways to Grab Your Audience’s Attention and Keep it! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Arvee RobinsonSpeakers can open their presentation using one of a host of methods. So why do most non-professional speakers begin their speech with those attention-grabbing words, “Ah, I am so-in-so, ah . . . um”? Beginning your speech with filler words such as “ah” or “um” immediately tells your audience ...
Views: 4042(1 vote) - Tips On Public Speaking: Preparation Is Key For Effective Public Speaking - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Michael LeeWant to learn some proven tips on public speaking? Your number one task is preparing for your presentation. Preparation is to public speaking as location is to property. You can never prepare enough for your talking engagement and your home’s location can never be good enough. Public speaking ...
Views: 1898(2 votes) - Top 10 Ways to Butcher Your Presentation and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Arvee Robinson1. Getting there late. Walking frantically into a room full of people who have been waiting for you to arrive can be an embarrassing situation. Unless you are a magician, you might as well turn around and leave. It would take a miracle to get this audience to forget the inconvenience you ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Transforming Your Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Loren FogelmanWorry is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained. Arthur Somers Roche "Karen" had a strong desire to overcome her fear of public speaking. She wanted to begin presenting workshops to build her business. She ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - Use Body Language to Persuade - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Arvee RobinsonBody Language Tells the Truth Ever listen to someone speaking and realize that something about that person just did not ring true? Something about the way he carried himself conflicted with his words. Maybe, it was his inability to look you in the eye. Perhaps, his hands distracted you. Or ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - What to Look for in Public Speaking Courses? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Ian PriceGreat speakers are not born but made. You too can become a good orator by taking up the public speaking courses. The art of public speaking must be practiced by everybody who wants to reach great heights in their career. Those who are incapable of speaking infront of the public cannot come up in ...
Views: 2249(2 votes) - Write a Book, Jump Start Your Speaking Career - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Debra EngleIf you’re serious about becoming a successful speaker, you have to get serious about writing a book. A book gives you instant credibility and multiplies your income through back-of-the-room sales. It also forces you to get focused about your message and your unique selling proposition (USP), ...
Views: 1729(1 vote) - You Can Get Better at Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Gilda BonannoAs a presentation skills coach and trainer, I have had the opportunity to observe presentations by many people from all backgrounds and walks of life. It is my firm belief - and experience has not contradicted me - that while some people are more naturally comfortable with public speaking, ...
Views: 1095(2 votes) - ***3 Things You Must Do to Improve the Sound of Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIf you are looking for answers when it comes to improving the sound of your speaking voice, there are 3 things you should seek in your training because there are sseveral different approaches. You will find articles, books, CDs, and DVDs all promising to improve your voice. Which approach is ...
Views: 4798(8 votes) - ***What is Your Greatest Fear in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWith all the articles written on nervousness in public speaking, I thought I would approach this topic from a different perspective. Everyone gets nervous in public speaking (or should). There is a reason why it is man’s greatest fear. The question I would like to ask you is what is the one ...
Views: 4136(7 votes) - ***Are You Losing Your Voice BEFORE the End of the Sermon? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Nancy DanielsA frequent problem that is coming to my attention is the number of ministers, rabbis, those in the clergy, who get in touch with me because of voice loss. For many of these people, they are sometimes losing their voice before the end of the sermon. Unfortunately, microphones are not the answer ...
Views: 3029(6 votes) - ***The 3 Benefits of Nervousness in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWhile you may not think that nervousness is beneficial in public speaking or for that matter in any other type of live performance, be it in the performing arts or in professional sports, the truth is that there are wonderful bonuses of the dreaded adrenaline rush. Many people, however, are ...
Views: 5211(6 votes) - "The Eyes Have It": Using Eye Contact - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Gilda BonannoWhether you're speaking to an audience of one or many, it's important to make eye contact in order to connect. Eye contact demonstrates your willingness to connect to the audience on a personal level. It also shows that you are confident and proves that the information resides in your head, ...
Views: 2194(5 votes) - ***Can You Be Good at Public Speaking If You Are Shy? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Nancy DanielsAbsolutely. I have worked with many, many people who were not outgoing or extroverted but were able to 'bite' the bullet, so to speak, and address an audience with great success. The question is, how do you 'face' the crowd the first time and conquer your fear, your inhibitions, your ...
Views: 3479(5 votes) - ***Take Your Nervousness For a Ride During Your Next Presentation! - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Nancy DanielsInstead of trying to eliminate or put an end to your nervousness, would you be interested in one simple remedy that will allow you to grab on to your nervousness and take it for a ride? That is the feeling you get when you are in control of those nervous jitters and not the other way around. ...
Views: 2487(5 votes) - ***Telling Someone They Need Voice Improvement Is Like Handing Them a Bottle of Scope! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most frequent questions I hear is how do I tell my spouse, my friend, or a colleague that they need to improve their speaking voice? This really is a tough issue because if you approach someone advising them that their speaking voice needs some work, they are probably going to be ...
Views: 3340(5 votes) - ***When “Um’s” & “Ah’s” Are Part of Your Vocabulary -- You Know? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most annoying traits in speaking is the use of verbal tics. We have all heard them at one time or another. If you are aware that your speech is plagued with these filler words, it would be a good idea to work on eliminating them because they take away from your message: your ...
Views: 3079(5 votes) - Elevator Speech: Does Yours Take You To The Top? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Janet HiltsYou know the drill. You're supposed to follow your mentor's formula for writing your "elevator speech" or 30-second intro. And then deliver it with enthusiasm to everyone who will stop long enough to listen. Right? OK. You're following instructions. You've rewritten the thing at least 17 ...
Views: 1683(5 votes) - How to Start Becoming a Better Public Speaker - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Peter NichollsYou're asked to make a presentation to a meeting or seminar. No matter how brilliant the material you plan to present, it can all fall apart in the telling. Here are some simple but powerfully effective check points to help you make winning presentations. Research your audience as much as ...
Views: 1185(5 votes) - Questions to Ask When You're Presenting - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Gilda BonannoLately, I've been hearing from a lot of people who have been asked to present at a meeting for a different department or group. Essentially, they're told (by phone or email), "be there at 1 pm to talk for a few minutes about your project." That's not enough information. If you're asked ...
Views: 1074(5 votes) - How to Listen & Not Interrupt - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Gilda BonannoA reader emailed me with a question: "You give points on being a good listener. I try, but I find myself at times interrupting because I'm so afraid I'm going to forget what I have to say. I've been told to keep a pen and paper handy to jot down what I want to say once the speaker has finished. ...
Views: 11248(14 votes) - ***Don't Make Public Speaking More Difficult Than It Is! - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhile public speaking may be man’s greatest fear, often those who are scheduled to speak waste too much energy worrying about their talk and not enough energy in the planning, creating and delivery of their material. Whether you have been scheduled to speak at your next presentation skills ...
Views: 2552(4 votes) - ***Had Enough of Chronic Hoarseness or Persistent Sore Throats? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Nancy DanielsAre you experiencing chronic hoarseness or a persistent sore throat and you are not sick? If so, it is called vocal abuse and it will not go away on its own. In fact, it will more than likely get worse. There are some who suffer with these symptoms to the point that they even lose their voice ...
Views: 2656(4 votes) - ***Humility in Public Speaking Triumphs Over Bravado - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhile nervousness or fear of the speech or presentation is researched frequently on the internet, some of the finer points of one’s personality and delivery are often excluded. Once you are able to control your nervousness, it is important to recognize some of these finer points, the most ...
Views: 3428(4 votes) - ***Life, Emotion, Animation – Just How Colorful Are You in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Nancy DanielsYou can have the greatest voice in the world but if your delivery is not colorful then you are boring. There is no other way to say it. Speaking in a monotone does not sell, no matter what your business is. From all my years of experience, I have found that there are primarily three types ...
Views: 2999(4 votes) - ***Stop 'Screaming at the Top of Your Lungs' -- Start Projecting! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Nancy DanielsSeveral years ago I made one of the greatest mistakes of my life. In coaching and rooting for my son’s soccer team, I felt my voice rip. I cannot explain the sensation, but, from that day on, I was unable to sing again. As one who teaches voice improvement, I did something which I know not to ...
Views: 4450(4 votes) - ***Stop Worrying About the WHAT IF’s in Public Speaking and Start Focusing on the WHY NOT’s! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Nancy DanielsSo much time is wasted worrying about what could go wrong in public speaking that the tremendous opportunities provided by speaking to an audience are often overlooked. No matter what your reason for speaking – be it a requirement of your job; be it the chance to introduce your new business, ...
Views: 2517(4 votes) - ***When You Answer the Phone, Does the Caller Ask to Speak to Your Mother or Father? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Nancy DanielsNothing is more humiliating then answering the phone and having the caller ask to speak to your mom or your dad and you are 20 or 40 or 60-years-old! While this problem is generally more common among women than men, it is demoralizing to have others think you are a child over the phone. ...
Views: 4003(4 votes) - 5 Elements of Great Public Speaking - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2004 from Paul EvansThe difference in a powerful and pitiful presentation is usually a few essential basics. The following seven reminders must be part of every speech. 1. Audience Awareness. The better you know the people in the seat, the better your presentation will be. Too many speakers are self-centered. ...
Views: 19838(4 votes) - Business Speaking Essential: Dust Off Your Enthusiasm! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Janet HiltsDo you cringe when you hear an infomercial guy yelling with rollercoaster inflections in his voice? I know I do. He’s trying so hard to sound enthusiastic, but he just sounds annoying. All that hype-y up and down in his voice comes across as totally phony, doesn’t it? Enthusiasm Isn't ...
Views: 1244(4 votes) - Business Speaking: Why You Resist Getting Better And What To Do About It - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Janet HiltsResistance usually comes from fear in some form (anxiety, worry, caution, or outright panic). But sometimes fear is a false alarm. It's just our "reptilian brain" telling us to watch out. That's how we're wired - and have been since cave people days. Consider the possibility that YOUR ...
Views: 1231(4 votes) - How to Overcome Public Speaking Fears by Changing Your Thinking - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Andrew HunterMost people report that a fear of public speaking is more frightening than even dying. So then what can a person do to get started getting over public speaking fear if they feel anxious about delivering a presentation in front of a crowd? Effective speaking and presentation skills are very ...
Views: 910(4 votes) - 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: 1845(4 votes) - 4 Tips to Take the Terror Out of Giving Presentations - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Roger SeipWhat’s scarier to most Americans than spiders, heights, or even death? There hasn’t been a horror movie made about it yet, but more than 75% of Americans surveyed report that they suffer from “glossophobia,” a debilitating fear of public speaking. Statistically, far more of us claim that we ...
Views: 2632(7 votes) - *** Get Your Voice Out of Your Throat and Let Your Chest Do Your Talking - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Nancy DanielsThrough the years, I have been amazed at how many people are totally unaware that they have a richer, warmer, resonant, and even sexier speaking voice inside. Most people believe that the voice they are using out of habit is something they cannot change. Nothing could be further from the ...
Views: 6393(6 votes) - ***5 Rules for Reading a Speech and Not Sound Like You Are Reading It - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Nancy DanielsTorture is sitting through a long-winded speech in which the presenter is staring at his/her notes on the lectern, focused entirely on reading to the audience. My feeling is that if you are going to read something to me – and I’m not attending a reading at the library or Barnes and Noble – then ...
Views: 9004(6 votes) - ***Discover The Best Way to Cure Mumbling Now! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Nancy DanielsTired of repeating yourself? Not sure if mumbling is the problem? If you are asked to repeat yourself a lot, you may be soft-spoken, you may be speaking unclearly because of an accent, you may be talking too fast, or you may be a mumbler. It is also possible that some or all of the above ...
Views: 6023(3 votes) - ***Plain Speaking is the Best Speaking in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Nancy DanielsIf you are scheduled to give a speech or presentation, plain speaking should be your choice so as not to appear affected, superior, or on exhibit. Plain speaking, simply put, is the ability to speak and be easily understood by all in attendance. And, it goes hand-in-hand with the theory of ...
Views: 2574(3 votes) - ***Want to Sound As Good As You Look? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to image, everyone is concerned about how they look, how they project themselves, what they say and what they wear. Yet few are aware that the sound of their speaking voice accounts for a large part of that image. So, my question to you is, do you like hearing your voice on your ...
Views: 3207(3 votes) - ***Why Your Vocal Abuse Will Not Go Away on Its Own - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Nancy DanielsAs much as you may wish you did not have chronic hoarseness or a persistent sore throat, wishing it away will not solve the problem. The unfortunate truth about vocal abuse is that it will only get worse in time unless you stop what is causing it. There are no drugs you can take to end the ...
Views: 2826(3 votes) - 3 Lessons to Becoming a Better Speaker - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Stephanie ScottiAuthenticity. You've seen it preached here countless times as a vital component to a home-run presentation. But what if the material you're delivering isn't your own? A colleague recently auditioned to become a certified trainer for a well-known sales guru, delivering customized versions of ...
Views: 1269(3 votes) - 5 Powerful Public Speaking Techniques - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Carma SpenceImagine if public speakers were super-heroes. What wold their powers be? If I were to describe the powers of Public Speaking Woman or Orator Man, this is how I would do it: The Power of Eye Contact Sincerity is a great element in public speaking. No other part of the body can show it better ...
Views: 1829(3 votes) - 5 Surefire Signs You’re In Denial About Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“It's not denial. I'm just selective about the reality I accept.” - Bill Watterson I think I’m having another Wake Up Alice/Alex moment. It’s time to come out of Wonderland people. How many of you are playing the role of King or Queen of Denial? You know, that’s when you think that if you ...
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