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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- Using a Microphone Like a Pro - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Gilda BonannoIf you have the option of using a microphone for your next presentation, use it. You will be able to speak at your normal volume while also allowing the audience to hear you without difficulty. Here are five tips on how to use a microphone effectively, without it being distracting: ...
Views: 933(2 votes) - Voice Power in Public Speaking - Speak Loudly and Slowly Enough - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Gilda BonannoA key component of non-verbal communications is your voice. Along with eye contact, gestures, movement and facial expression, your voice can communicate meaning and help your audience focus on your message. Your voice has an incredible range and ability to convey meaning and emotion, yet ...
Views: 3075(2 votes) - White Papers: Interactivity in PowerPoint - Key to Effective Sales Presentations - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Seema ChaudharySome of the well-known key pointers for a successful presentation are: - Understand needs and interests of the audience through meaningful conversation - Gain attention, channel it to build engagement and get the audience actively involved - Render complex information in a simple ...
Views: 938(2 votes) - ***If Your Presentation Skills Are Good, Can the Same Be Said about Your Voice? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Nancy DanielsI am going to assume that your delivery skills are above average. You have addressed an audience on numerous occasions and you enjoy the challenge of public speaking. As strong as your presentation skills are, however, how good is the sound of your speaking voice – the one you hear on your ...
Views: 2840(7 votes) - ***Think Your Nasal Voice Is Sexy? Think Again! - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Nancy DanielsIt never ceases to amaze me the number of people who are so concerned with their visual image, watching their weight, working out, donning the most recent style of clothing, and yet are totally in the dark when it comes to the sound of their speaking voice. If you are plagued with a voice that ...
Views: 6758(7 votes) - ***Preparation Is the Key in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Nancy DanielsI cannot tell you how many of my clients have admitted to me that they do not prepare for their presentations. When I hear that I am always stunned. If you know in advance that you are to speak to a group of people for whatever reason, how can you not prepare in advance? This is a no-brainer ...
Views: 3215(8 votes) - *** 3 Steps to End Breathlessness in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Nancy DanielsA common complaint for those giving presentations or speeches is that they run out of air and can never seem to catch up on their air supply. The biggest problem with breathlessness is that your body is starved for oxygen because you are not allowing yourself the luxury of breathing. Instead, ...
Views: 3321(3 votes) - ***10 Reasons Why Voice Training Should Be Part of Your Professional Development - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhether you are looking for a job, firmly ensconced in one, or in the midst of starting your own business, improving the sound of your voice is something you might consider especially if the sound of your voice on recording equipment leaves much to be desired. Yes, it is unfortunate that we do ...
Views: 3411(3 votes) - ***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) - ***5 Tips for Selecting a Voice & Presentation Skills Workshop - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIn my last article, I discussed what you should be seeking if you are interested in improving your presentation skills. In this article, I have added 5 more tips if you are planning to attend a workshop that covers both voice improvement and public speaking skills. 1. Make sure the company ...
Views: 3066(3 votes) - ***Could Your Speaking Voice Use Some Work? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhen you hear yourself on your voicemail, chances are good that you don’t recognize what you hear. Chances are even better that you not only don’t recognize the sound but that you find it embarrassing, shocking, or revolting. Because you are unable to hear yourself the way everyone does, the ...
Views: 3820(6 votes) - ***Does Your Voice Shake When You're Nervous? 3 Tips for Eliminating the Quiver - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWhen addressing an audience, there is nothing more embarrassing than opening your mouth to speak and the voice that comes out is high in pitch and shaking to boot! The shaking is known as a quiver and it can happen even when you’re not nervous. If your voice is quivering when you’re nervous, ...
Views: 7852(3 votes) - ***If You Are Soft-Spoken, Try These 5 Steps for Being Heard the 1st Time You Say It - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Nancy DanielsDo others ask you to repeat yourself a lot? If so, do you realize how much time and energy you waste saying your message a 2nd or 3rd time? In today’s fast-paced world, being heard the 1st time you say it is vital to your success. If others continually ask you to repeat yourself, eventually ...
Views: 3001(3 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) - ***Painting a Picture with Your Voice - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the best pieces of advice I give to my clients is to paint a picture with your voice, with your facial expression, and with your body language when speaking. Those who read audio books are marvelous in this respect because their job is to depict everything they are saying so that the ...
Views: 3450(3 votes) - ***The 3 Factors That Determine the Quality of Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThrough my many years as a voice coach, 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 do. It didn't start out as a study, rather it is the years I spent listening to my clients ...
Views: 5974(3 votes) - ***The 3 Things You Must Do to Increase Your Volume Without Shouting - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Nancy DanielsRecently, I worked with an NFL player in voice and presentation skills. During his 3rd session, he discovered the techniques for increasing his volume without shouting which I refer to as projection. He was stunned. It did not hurt his throat; it sounded better; and, his voice carried with ...
Views: 3017(3 votes) - ***The 4 Best Means of Persuasion in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Nancy DanielsIn the world of public speaking, there are only 2 reasons for giving a speech or presentation (not counting the ‘after-dinner’ speech which is a topic unto itself). You are addressing an audience to either inform or persuade. That being said, if your subject is informative in nature, your job ...
Views: 2897(3 votes) - ***The 4 Characteristics of a Good Introductory Speech - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Nancy DanielsIf you are a member of a business or social organization, such as the Lions, the Rotary, a chamber of commerce, BNI or another type of leads or referral group, there is the possibility that you will be responsible for introducing a speaker at one of your meetings or functions. Known as the ...
Views: 12292(3 votes) - ***The Only Way to Successfully 'Treat' Vocal Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Nancy DanielsI receive emails on a daily basis regarding vocal abuse – not just from those who are experiencing difficulty in talking but from singers as well. The only piece of advice I give them is to take the pressure off of the throat and vocal folds (cords) and allow their chest to become their ...
Views: 3042(3 votes) - ***Want to Sound As Good As You Look...Or Even Better? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 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: 3523(3 votes) - ***What Is Color in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Nancy DanielsColor is the life, the emotion, the animation, and the passion you express in speaking. Whether you are in conversation, holding a conference call, or giving a speech or presentation, not expressing color when you talk is referred to as speaking in monotone. Another way of saying it is ...
Views: 4284(6 votes) - ***Who Is In Control at the Lectern, You or Your Nervousness? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Nancy DanielsNervousness is wonderful. In fact, I will take that one step further and tell you that nervousness is a blessing. How can it be a blessing, you ask? Because that rush of adrenaline can give you an edge. It can take your presentation to an entirely new level if you learn how to control ...
Views: 2490(3 votes) - ***Why You Must Make Eye Contact with Your Audience - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Nancy DanielsImagine watching a speaker who has wonderful words of advice, encouragement, experience and/or success and that speaker never once looks in your direction – in fact, that speaker never acknowledges you or anyone filling those seats to hear his/her wonderful words. Does that happen? More often ...
Views: 3776(3 votes) - 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: 1744(3 votes) - Achieving Effective Powerpoint - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Ian PriceProficient PowerPoint skills have become a relevant advantage for business today. Centered on communication, creating PowerPoint presentations allows business people to deliver a message, a product and a business proposal in different ways and approaches. As one masters the different PowerPoint ...
Views: 1915(3 votes) - Corporate Storytelling for Business - How to Choose What Story to Tell - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Doug StevensonI recently gave the luncheon keynote speech for a state association. In the program that I presented, Emotional Eloquence, I usually tell three stories, which I call: The Oscar Story, The Chicago CEO Story and the Dagger Lady Story. Because I was speaking after lunch, I knew I needed to keep ...
Views: 1821(6 votes) - 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: 1800(3 votes) - Cut Out These Cliches, Overused Expressions & Tired Words - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Gilda BonannoIs your communication full of clichés and tired old expressions? In public speaking, frequently using phrases like "you know" and "see what I mean" can be just as distracting to your listeners as frequently using filler words like "um" and "ah." These tired and overused words and phrases ...
Views: 3861(3 votes) - Dick Baker's Magic Words-My Workplace Miracle - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2003 from Burt DubinThese words change my life. They inspire me with belief in myself. This belief in what I can do sustains me. It sustains me through many crucibles. Through many crucibles in the years that follow. Here's how it happens: At 17 I quit high school. It's not that I want to quit in ...
Views: 1910(3 votes) - Getting Rid of Your Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Dion DalyThe Fear of Public speaking is one of the most widespread fears that people have. Public speaking is all about making a speech before spectators. Even though this undertaking seems to be somewhat clear-cut, there are numerous issues that could come into play, which makes this a real kind of fear ...
Views: 1228(3 votes) - How to Conquer the Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Mark FooCan the very thought of giving a speech cause you to break into sweat? Many people, when asked to stand in front of others, can suffer from anxiety in many forms, even panic attacks. Some studies have concluded that many people are more afraid of public speaking than death! However, it may ...
Views: 978(3 votes) - How to Start Your Speaking Career - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Dr. Stephen JonesBecoming an effective speaker is one of the most fascinating experiences you will encounter. It is a process that all starts with self-examination. It’s important to identify your goals and your areas of expertise. Identify the things that you enjoy talking about the most. You’ll notice ...
Views: 1811(6 votes) - Keeping Your Voice Strong While Presenting - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from Gilda BonannoSometimes when you're presenting, introducing yourself or answering questions in front of a group, your voice trails off at the end of the sentence. Your audience can't understand the last part of your sentence and you may sound nervous and unprepared. Here are four tips for keeping your voice ...
Views: 1446(3 votes) - Learn To Use Voice Inflection on Stage To Be A Better Speaker - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Alex CoulsonTo be a speaker that generates money from the stage (platform speaking) you will need a commanding voice that varies up and down, deep and soft, fast and slow … If you fail to vary your voice you will lose your audience quick-smart. This is not theory this is a fact. Monotone speakers can’t ...
Views: 1885(3 votes) - Marketing Strategies: 7 Tips to Make Public Speaking Easier - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Maya BaileyA survey was recently taken showing that the top fear is public speaking. The fear of death was later on down the list. Do you know what that means? It means most people would rather die that speak in public! How about you ? How do you feel about public speaking? Having coached thousands ...
Views: 1057(3 votes) - Media Coaching Tips: 5 Mistakes to Avoid - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Susan HarrowI just heard a very skilled interviewee on the radio make several gaffs that made me not want to listen to him. Even though he was clearly lively and entertaining his attitude was a condescending and a bit snooty. Tone is more important than words. If we're turned off by your tone, most likely ...
Views: 1442(3 votes) - Public Speaking - Dress Rehearsal for Your Presentation - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Gilda BonannoA few days before a play or musical opens, the entire cast and crew conduct a dress rehearsal. They do a complete run-through of the script on stage, dressed in their costumes, with the full scenery and lighting in place and the pit orchestra playing. The purpose of the dress rehearsal is to ...
Views: 2711(3 votes) - Public Speaking: Are You a Generalist or Specialist? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Wendi McNeillSome will say Generalist because they “think” they can reach a wider audience hence producing a full schedule and higher income…I disagree. We all have heard the saying you can’t please everyone and such is the case even when you’re a speaker. You have a very unique gift and a solid knowledge ...
Views: 1258(3 votes) - Twelve Steps to Great Speaking and Communicating. Step Two - Body Language Is Organized Behavior. - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Eric StoneContext and Premise: Without intending to turn public speakers into actors or performers, the validity and power of acting skills can be demonstrated time and time again within my coaching and directing experience. A good speaker is a good performer no question about it! Performance skills, ...
Views: 1060(3 votes) - Who Says You’re a Poor Public Speaker? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Michelle GabbePresentation skills – the very term suggests that we’re not naturally capable of communicating our ideas well. So, are some of us born lacking these skills? Or do they become blocked by traumatic childhood spelling bees and dictatorial supervisors? Whatever the case might be for you, I hope ...
Views: 735(3 votes) - ***If You Are Suffering from Vocal Abuse, Voice Training Is the Only Answer - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Nancy DanielsI hear it on a daily basis. People complaining to me that they are constantly hoarse, have a persistent sore throat, or lose their voice by the end of the day. The one I just read about is a young man who wants to speak louder in the clubs without hurting his throat. Unfortunately, vocal ...
Views: 2270(4 votes) - ***Plain Speaking is the Best Approach in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Nov 12, 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: 2948(4 votes) - How To Speak Well - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2003 from Amrit HallanDo you get tongue-tied while speaking to strangers or office-colleagues? Or, the thought of giving a presentation/speech to a group of people sends a rattle snake up your spine? Your voice turns viscous, your knees go weak, and your spirit leaves you to stroll on another planet? Don’t worry; ...
Views: 12702(4 votes) - How to, Um, You Know, Like Spoil a Conversation - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Tracey BennettLast week I was listening to this, you know, podcast. The topic interested me: it was, you know, how to set goals. And one of the two speakers sprinkled, like, empty words as frequently as I am, you know, doing right now. Listening for the goal-getting gems was, you know, like panning for ...
Views: 2303(4 votes) - THE WORDS WE USE - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from (Sir) Charles CaryOur words are beautiful, because they describe our feelings emotions and our thoughts (the way we communicate). God knew exactly what he was doing when he gave us the freedom to choose and create. Our words can also be the difference between night and day, right and wrong, or pleasure and ...
Views: 6055(4 votes) - ***Plain Speaking is the Best Approach in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Nov 12, 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: 1414(5 votes) - Peter Fogel's "The 5 Commandments of Effectively Using Humor in Any Presentation!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelI couldn’t believe I was going to open my presentation with that joke. Me, of all people! Yet, there I was. With my heart pounding in anticipation… I was about to bound onto the platform and speak in front of over 250 people… Not only that, I was going to open my presentation with a bit I ...
Views: 3185(8 votes) - Peter Fogel's "The 3 T's Speaking Formula!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelIn the direct marketing world, of which I am a part of, there is a formula that sales writers adhere to. And it’s one that speakers can use as well. It is called The 3 T's Speaking Formula! It is old advice, and yet, it's an excellent use of your talents and time and is quite effective in ...
Views: 10009(9 votes) - *** If You Are Not Nervous in Public Speaking, Then I Am! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Nancy DanielsMany years ago when I first started my business, one of my clients, a woman billing herself as a professional speaker, was quite adamant in her disagreement with me about nervousness. She said that she was never nervous making a presentation and did not think nervousness was good. Had I been ...
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