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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- ***The Secret to Connecting with Your Audience - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the secrets of dynamic presentation skills is the ability to connect with your audience. In that sense, the idea is to make each person think you are talking directly to him/her. How is this possible if you have an audience of 50, 150 or 500 people? There are several things you can do ...
Views: 2273 - STAGE MOVEMENT: THE SPEAKER'S FORENSIC DANCE - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Fred Haley“This speaker has got to learn how do dance,” I thought as I watched him prance from one side of the stage to the other, pausing briefly several times along the way. It was a definite distraction. That was too bad. He had a good, strong voice. While he moved around, he had good eye contact ...
Views: 2273(1 vote) - CNN Anchor Offers Excellent Advice About Speaking - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Bill LamptonRecently CNN posted an online story about nine CNN journalists who were willing to talk about the most embarrassing, highly public mistakes they had made before they climbed the broadcasting ladder to CNN status. The article carried the whimsical title, “Epic Fail: Career Mistakes We Made (and ...
Views: 2272 - 3 Unbreakable Rules for Storytelling In Email Marketing - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHow are you telling your business story? Most often email marketing is a core part of how you are presenting your brand and business to customers and prospects. This week, I got a remarkable email. Sounds funny, right? The reason it was remarkable was this: it was a story that got me to take ...
Views: 2268 - Benefits of Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Dion DalyA lot of people are terrified of the thought of speaking in front of a large crowd, but did you know that you stand to gain a lot just by reaping the benefits of conquering the fear of speaking in public? Glossophobia is the technical term for the fear of public speaking. People who suffer ...
Views: 2258 - Speak with Ease - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Jo Anne WhiteAre you someone who avoids public speaking? Giving a presentation doesn’t have to be stressful and won’t age you. You can learn how to be savvy every time you talk to a crowd or at a business meeting. If you follow a few basic principles, public speaking can be satisfying and upbeat. And the ...
Views: 2258 - STOP and BREATHE - by Take a moment and think about how you coax an excited or emotional child to calm down. You might say, “relax” or “calm down.” The most effective technique is to ask someone to “take a deep breath.” Try to remember how you were advised to calm down and how you currently calm yourself. Do you ...
Views: 2252 - Phobias and Public Speaking - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Delia ThompsonDeath is final, ultimate and inescapable, and because of this, understandably, most people fear it. Yet, although to a lesser and greater degree there is a fear of death instilled in all of us, in some people this fear is surpassed by other things. For some it may be a phobia of Elvis ...
Views: 2251 - Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from matt eventoffFear Public Speaking? No More! Man, I wish it was that easy. I speak publicly often, and I still get nervous prior to every speech or presentation. Every single one. That being said, I’m in pretty good company — it has been noted that Sir Winston Churchill and President Lincoln also got ...
Views: 2248 - How to overcome your fear of Public Speaking As You Read This! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Dominic Knight"According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy." -Jerry Seinfeld This morning I had a ...
Views: 2247(1 vote) - ***When the Pause Becomes Ineffective - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Nancy DanielsThe other day I heard a speaker who was very dynamic in his delivery except in one respect. He paused too often and for too long. Without a doubt, pausing is one of the most important characteristics of good public speaking: pausing that is excessive or predictable is not. The beauty of the ...
Views: 2242 - ARM Yourself and Knockout Stage Fright for Good - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Stephanie ScottiTrembling hands. Dry mouth. Weak legs. Your mind is racing and so is your heart. Sound familiar? Welcome to the very popular “glossophobia” club, more commonly known as stage fright. If you suffer from speaker’s anxiety, you’re in excellent company. Fear of speaking in public still ranks ...
Views: 2241(1 vote) - ***Face 10 - Figure 10 - Voice 3? - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Nancy DanielsYes, we are a people very concerned with the image we project. We exercise on a regular basis; we are more aware of the foods we are eating; we try to get a good night’s sleep. As women, we want to look good; and, as we age, we know it takes more work. Our clothing is of the latest fashion; ...
Views: 2237 - ***Good Voice Training Is the Best Preventative for Vocal Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWhat many people may not understand about vocal abuse is that changing only one aspect of your vocal delivery will stop vocal abuse in its tracks. Done. Over. Finished. It is truly amazing when you realize that, aside from abuse which may be caused by certain prescriptive medications, ...
Views: 2236 - 8 Tips for Authentic Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Daniel KingsleyAs a coach in authentic public speaking, I'm often asked what it means to speak or present authentically in public and how to get started. The essence of authentic speaking is very simple. It's about building a genuine connection with your audience. This means allowing them to see who you ...
Views: 2234 - How not to start your presentation: 10 Roads to Disaster - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from George TorokPreparing a speech can be like sculpting. You keep removing the excess clay until you have your work of art. If you want to start your presentation with a bang instead of a bust avoid these ten mistakes. These tips will show you how not to start your speech. 1. You like me, you really like ...
Views: 2230(2 votes) - ***Your Real Voice Is Deeper in Pitch and More Mature in Sound - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Nancy DanielsIn an article I wrote about the value of diaphragmatic breathing in public speaking, what I did not discuss was how this type of breathing is what you must do in order to find your ‘real’ speaking voice. And that ‘real’ voice is deeper in pitch, warmer in quality and resonant in sound. So ...
Views: 2226 - ***If Your Voice Is a Monotone, Think Energy - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Nancy DanielsRecently I was working with one of my clients, describing how to add more color to her voice. Color is the emotion, the life, the animation one expresses in speaking. Her response to me was, “You want me to speak with more energy.” While I certainly want speakers to have an energetic ...
Views: 2225 - 5 Tips for Dressing for Success While Presenting - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda Bonanno"What should I wear when I present?" One of my coaching clients asked me this question recently. While it might sound more like a question for a style consultant, it's also an appropriate question for a presentation skills coach like me. In addition to your presentation content and delivery, ...
Views: 2223(1 vote) - Peter Fogel's "Speaking on the Ocean: Work and Play!" - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peter FogelHave you ever thought about speaking on cruise ships? Now, I’m not talking about chit chat at your assigned dinner table here. I am talking about standing in front of five hundred to a thousand people in a gorgeous show room (or smaller lounge) and sharing your passion and expertise on ...
Views: 2223(4 votes) - ***Voice Training Can Do Wonders for Your Public Speaking Career - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Nancy DanielsIt fascinates me how many people are seeking help in public speaking and presentation skills yet how few realize that their speaking voice is the vehicle for their message. Voice training is not just for actors and politicians. It is something you should strongly consider if you are looking to ...
Views: 2217 - The Vanishing Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonMy presentation was so good in the bathroom…what happened? It’s an old actor’s comment after flubbing an audition, “I was so good in the bathroom at home…” Has that happened to you? You felt prepared, your research was done, your key points were solid in your brain, and you did your ...
Views: 2217(1 vote) - 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: 2216 - Public Speaking - By Far The Best Way To Sell Your Coaching Services. - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Adele Howell-PryceI have worked as a professional sales rep and I can tell you that selling my own coaching services has been the hardest thing I have ever had to sell. This is for two main reasons: 1. Not everyone needs coaching, so you need to meet just the right people at just the right moment in their ...
Views: 2215 - ***3 Steps for Overcoming a Voice That Is Monotone - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsIf you have been told that you speak in a monotone or if you have heard yourself on a recording and find your voice lacking in expression, it is time to do something about it. This is important for reasons both personal and professional. Boring doesn't sell; boring isn't interesting; and boring ...
Views: 2214(4 votes) - How to Get Radio Interviews to Promote your Speaking Business - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2005 from Mike MooreOf all the marketing methods I employ to get the word out about my speaking service and my information products the method I enjoy most involves being interviewed on radio stations throughout North America. The reason they are so enjoyable? They can be done from home over the phone while ...
Views: 2212(1 vote) - How far are you willing to go for your speaking success? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2016 from Kathleen GageThe dream of becoming a professional speaker took hold many years ago. I was working for a small radio station in Santa Rosa, California. My primary job was to sell airtime. Yup! I sold air. Because the station was so small, it was easy to wear many hats. Within a very short period of time I ...
Views: 2207 - Corporate Storytelling - Engagement - How To Make Facts and Data Compelling - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Doug StevensonI once had a cat named Hermione. She got sick. So I went to the vet and he gave me some pills and told me to give them to her. That sounded pretty simple until I tried to do it. Hermione did not want to take her pills. She gagged and wiggled and scratched my hand, but she would not take her ...
Views: 2205(2 votes) - Flip the Switch: Let the Light You Shine Dispel Your Fears - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonWe have heard the phrase, “God doesn’t make junk,” but do we realize how divinely equipped we each are? Do we wake up in the morning and see a reflection of God’s best work in our mirror, or do we focus on the negative? Do we see only the things that we would like to improve in our lives ...
Views: 2205 - ***Dynamic Public Speakers Grab Their Audience with Their Opening and Never Let Go! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Nancy DanielsI recently watched a brief video of a woman who was entering a public speaking content and was looking for feedback from other speakers. Her ‘performance’ looked rehearsed, static and flat, lacking in enthusiasm and passion. And, my remarks were just that. What this woman failed to ...
Views: 2195(1 vote) - ***The 2 Best Audiences for Public Speaking - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWhat I have found with the various groups I have addressed through the years, whether it is a business versus an organization or a club, is that the there are two groups of people who are very good at listening. Their job or the purpose of their organization almost guarantees that they have ...
Views: 2193 - How You Sound Is Who You Are - True or False? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2015 from Nancy DanielsThe answer is maybe. As an example, let's say that you are soft-spoken. If you are asked to repeat yourself a lot, others may think you lack confidence. This is just one description which comes to mind when I hear someone who doesn't speak at a normal volume level in conversation. However, I ...
Views: 2190 - Applying Lean Principles to Presentation Skills: Respect People - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoLean manufacturing is a management philosophy which has its roots in the Toyota Production System and focuses on creating customer value while eliminating waste. These principles have been applied to many industries and services. And as a presentation skills coach with work experience as a ...
Views: 2182(2 votes) - ***How Fast Is Too Fast in Speaking - Be It in Conversation or at the Lectern? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Nancy DanielsSpeaking too quickly is a problem not just for those of us who hail from one of the Mid-Atlantic States, it is a problem as well for many whose 1st language is not English. One of the fastest talkers I’ve encountered in the thousands with whom I have worked was a man from Portugal. But India ...
Views: 2182 - ***Speaking in Living Color - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThey say that variety is the spice of life and the same holds true for the voice which has color, those various and vivid effects in speech which give life to the voice. Good pacing, pause, force, duration, inflection, variety of pitch and your attitude characterize a truly dynamic speaking ...
Views: 2181 - Interview With The World Champion Of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Naveen ThalankiFrom my blog at http://naveen-lifelessons.blogspot.com/ How often does one get a chance to meet and converse with a world champion and for free at that. Public speaking is a passion with me. I am a member of Toastmaster's International. In 2007 the world championship of public speaking was ...
Views: 2177 - Yes, it is Easier Speaking in Front of an Audience that you Think! - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2018 from Steven StasczakRegardless of whether you're speaking in front of an audience of people of businessmen or your cohorts, the impact is the same. The greater part of your arrangement flies out the window, your knees thump together and you should drive yourself to make that big appearance. Open talking is a ...
Views: 2177 - How to Write an Effective Speech - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Dr. Stephen JonesOnce you’ve received the official notice that you are the keynote speaker it’s time to prepare for your speech. One of the biggest challenges is deciding how to get started. Too many presenters wait until the last minute to put their speech on paper. Even seasoned speakers can fall into this ...
Views: 2175(3 votes) - ***Why Public Speaking Is NOT Acting - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2008 from Nancy DanielsHaving read Jane Andrew’s article entitled Public Speaking is Acting, I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you why the best public speakers are not acting: they are communicating. Acting requires memorization of a script that has been marked by the actor; i.e., pause here, smile ...
Views: 2171(1 vote) - ***Keep Your Accent - Just Learn to Speak More Clearly - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2014 from Nancy DanielsWith the world becoming a huge melting pot, we are hearing accents wherever we go and whatever we listen to. This article is not about getting rid of your accent. Accents are part of what makes you, you. I would never advocate trying to eliminate it. The only problem with an accent or even ...
Views: 2167 - ***3 Steps for a More Mature-Sounding Voice - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Nancy DanielsThe number of adult voices I hear which sound like teenagers, preteens, or younger still is astounding. Add the familiar Valley Girl sound to the picture and you have an image which does not project maturity. I am not talking about sounding old. I am talking about a voice which you would call ...
Views: 2164 - Myths of Volume and Pitch - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Cynthia ZhaiWhat's the difference between volume and pitch? In many presentation training or public speaking training courses, it's never explained clearly. Most of my clients are confused with volume and pitch. When being asked to increase their volume, they ended up raising their pitch. Volume ...
Views: 2164 - The Most Powerful Presentation Tip You Won’t Learn At Work - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2016 from Maurice DeCastroAt each of our presentation and public speaking skills workshops we ask our delegates one very important question. We ask them to cast their mind back to the most recent business presentation they attended and to tell us what they remember from it that either: - Made and impact on them they ...
Views: 2157 - Public Speakers Beware - How to ID Fake Invitations Before it is Too Late - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Marnie SwedbergScammers tend to work a similar pattern: They find a speaker site, copy and paste their invitation into as many emails as they can, click send and hope for some takers. The following tips should save you some unnecessary pain. A few of the current speaker scams are being promoted as coming ...
Views: 2155(1 vote) - Public Speaking Tips: Master Your Public Speaking Skills By Knowing Your Audience - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Michael LeeOne of the most critical public speaking tips is to understand your audience. Do your homework by asking the organizers of the events for a breakdown of the audience in terms of gender, age, interest and knowledge levels. Even if you have spoken at similar events before, do not take a chance ...
Views: 2154(2 votes) - 5 Essential Physical Warm-ups - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Sarah KoestnerAs performers we want to be present and "in the moment." That phrase is thrown around a lot, but what I mean by "in the moment" is taking in the information that is currently happening. One way we can encourage this is by opening up our bodies before we get on stage. All performers should do a ...
Views: 2153 - ***The 'Conversation' in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Nancy DanielsIn teaching public speaking, I find that many of my clients, as well as my students, stand at the lectern or on the podium and try to be someone or something they are not. The result is a forced delivery that does not sound natural. The best in the business – and not necessarily the most ...
Views: 2151 - Fear of Public Speaking, Pt II - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from matt eventoffFear of Public Speaking, Pt. II – Breathing Techniques In Pt. I of this series I went over a number of tips and tactics to deal with the fear of public speaking. One of the tactics was breathing, which sounds so simple, and is often anything but the night before, or the hour before, you are to ...
Views: 2150 - Public speaking: How to captivate your audience? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from gita kumariA good or influential public speaker not just speaks but he performs on stage. The aim of public speaking is to leave your audience charmed by your perform ace, whether this is on a big dais in front of hundreds or thousands of people, in a small room or anywhere. Preparation is the key to which ...
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