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By Arvee RobinsonAug 5, 20101 topic

Speak Up and Step Out of Your Comfort Zone!

You already have your signature speech down, but sometimes you need to go beyond that. As a public speaker, itâs time to get moving and stretch yourself. Itâs time to speak up, stand out and step out of your comfort zone. Step Out of Your Comfort Zone Recently, I received the opportunity to speak on a cruise ship to the Mediterranean for eleven days. I had to create four NEW speeches outside of my normal speaking topic. After reviewing the best-selling books on Amazon, I

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By Arvee RobinsonJul 2, 20091 topic

Three Explosive Ways to Grab Your Audienceâs Attention and Keep it!

Speakers 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, âAh, I am so-in-so, ah . . . umâ? Beginning your speech with filler words such as âahâ or âumâ immediately tells your audience that you are an untrained speaker. In a flash, youâve lost credibility as a speaker, or even worse, as an expert in your field, and your audience has taken a mental exit. Yo

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By Arvee RobinsonSep 16, 20091 topic

Lectern Etiquette

First, 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 you stand behind. Websterâs dictionary definition of a podium is a small platform for the conductor of an orchestra, or for a public speaker. Now you are among only 9% of the speakers

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By Arvee RobinsonOct 7, 20091 topic

Sell Your Back-of-the-Room Products

Selling from the front of the room and getting people to run to the back of the room to buy your stuff takes practice. The best closers are the most sought-after speakers because of the amount of revenue they generate. Whether you have an inexpensive product to sell or a high-priced item, it takes a carefully orchestrated presentation and offer script to motivate people to buy. It is imperative that you practice your offer and perfect it over time. The best closers do not wai

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By Arvee RobinsonJul 14, 20091 topic

Learn the Dynamic Power of Persuasive Speaking and Watch as Your Sales Skyrocket!

Great speakers seem to present to an audience effortlessly, without a drop of sweat on their brow, not a flutter in their voice, and no bungled words. They hold us in awe, captivate us, leave us hanging on their every word and easily persuade us to respond to anything they ask of us. If you are one of these great speakers, youâre one of a tiny percentage of people who are not afraid to speak in public, one of the top four fears Americans acknowledge. The tragedy is that, fo

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By Arvee RobinsonSep 16, 20091 topic

Use Body Language to Persuade

Body 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 maybe it was the facial expressions that just did not quite match what he was saying? No, now you realize it was his stance; focused, truthful people just donât carry themselves that way.

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By Arvee RobinsonMar 24, 20111 topic

The 5 Laws of Public Speaking (PEACE)

Public speaking will allow you to attract more clients, generate unlimited leads, grow your business effortlessly, and change the world with your words. You have to be visible to sell, and the best way is to start speaking in public is by using the 5 Laws of Public Speaking or the acronym P-E-A-C-E. P is for Prepare. Prepare before you speak! This one idea will set you above the rest. Most business presenters bore us all to tears and wonder why they donât get any business.

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By Arvee RobinsonMar 11, 20111 topic

How to Add Pizzazz to Your Speech

How many times have you heard a mediocre speech or one that was just downright boring? Is that the kind of speech you want to give? No! You want a speech that will set you up for successâ a speech thatâs got pizzazz. How Do You Add Pizzazz? You donât need to be a great speaker to add pizzazz; you just need to follow these 7 different techniques. You can use all 7 or pick and choose the ones you are most comfortable with. Itâs more important to be authentic, to be your

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By Arvee RobinsonJun 10, 20111 topic

What to Do When Things Go Wrong During Your Speech

Murphyâs Law statesâwhatever can go wrong, does. This is true even when you speak. The good news is, knowing what might go wrong ahead of time will help you to know how to handle it. If Murphy does show up on the scene, never let your audience see you sweat! Never apologize when something goes wrong, and never make excuses. On a recent episode of Americaâs Got Talent one of the acts was a team of two young children about ten or eleven years old. They started dancing on

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By Arvee RobinsonJun 11, 20091 topic

Eliminate the Fear of Speaking

Why Do You Feel So Nervous?nnFeeling nervous before you speak in front of a room full of people is quite common among the majority of people today. According to surveys, many people would rather die than give a speech. However, remember no one has actually died from stage fright. It may help if you understand why the body goes into a complete fearful state when asked to give a speech. This feeling is actually the bodyâs natural âfight or flightâ response when it encount

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By Arvee RobinsonAug 13, 20101 topic

7 Key Ways to Become a Persuasive Speaker

Would you like to become a more powerful persuader? People need help and you can help them by showing them where they could be, or where their business could be--all through speaking. Here are 7 Keys to overcome your fear of public speaking and bring you success. Number 1: Build rapport with our audience.rnâ¢ Make friends: Arrive early at where ever youâre speaking and start immediately building rapport with everyone you meet. Shake hands. Donât sit for a minute. Put you

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By Arvee RobinsonAug 4, 20091 topic

Learning to Become a Powerful, Persuasive Speaker is Like Training to Run in a Marathon

After diligently training for over five months to run in the Los Angeles Marathon, I canât help but notice the similarity between learning how to become a more powerful speaker and how to become a powerful long distance runner. 1. The first similarity is overcoming the fear. Fear comes from not knowing what to say, what to do, or what may happen in any given situation. Most people would never dream of running a Marathon without training. They have an overwhelming, justifiab

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By Arvee RobinsonJul 16, 20091 topic

The Three-Step Close That Attracts Clients Like Crazy

Nine out of ten business presentations end with either an unimpressive âThank youâ or a feeble âAre there any questions?â Both are ineffective when it comes to persuading your audience to buy your products and services. After many years of making business presentations, I discovered the most effective close consists of three parts: a question and answer session, an invitation (call to action), and the closing statement, respectively. Hereâs how they work: 1. Questio

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By Arvee RobinsonMar 25, 20111 topic

How to Get More Leads and Referrals Every Time You Speak

Public speaking is one of the best ways to generate leads and referrals, especially in todayâs market. Why? Because you need to be visible to sell. A few years ago, I did very little marketing and still got amazing results. But thatâs not how it is now. Today you need to be seen and you need to be speaking in public. When youâre up close and personal, people get to know you through your words, body language and vocal variety, and they know whether or not they want to wo

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