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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- Keys to Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from cedric riceThe main thing is to learn to relax. Even the most confident person in the world will have problems the first few times that they speak in public. You must practice speaking in order to get it right. I suggest you start with a very small audience. Use one or two people who will give you an ...
Views: 1790 - ***The 2 Best Ways to Control Your Speed When Speaking - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsOften I find that unclear or poor diction is due to talking at 100 mph. It is certainly not uncommon to hear it in people in which English is not their 1st language; however, it can also occur for speakers in any language whether it is their mother tongue or a 2nd language. Bear in mind that ...
Views: 1789(2 votes) - ***The 2 Best Ways to Control Your Speed When Speaking - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsOften I find that unclear or poor diction is due to talking at 100 mph. It is certainly not uncommon to hear it in people in which English is not their 1st language; however, it can also occur for speakers in any language whether it is their mother tongue or a 2nd language. Bear in mind that ...
Views: 1789(2 votes) - Study Shows Seventy Percent Say Public Speaking Presentations Critical - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Steven StasczakAmericans Agree Public Speaking Presentations Skills Important Seventy percent of employed Americans agree that presentation skills and how to deliver public speaking presentations are critical to their success at work, according to a popular cloud-based presentation platform company. A ...
Views: 1789 - ***Your Voice Is Your Calling Card - Is That Good or Not So Good? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2013 from Nancy DanielsOne of the 1st things you do when you start a new business is to create a business card. While the purpose of the card is to identify you and your business, your goal with that card is to project a positive image of that business. In fact, you should probably hire a creative talent to design ...
Views: 1783 - Solving America Energy Problem | Steve Daines For Congress - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Steve DainesSteve Daines For Montana Congress Elections 2012: With the rising cost of oil Americans are seeing more and more of their savings going to pay for transportation costs. This problem is coming at a time when America is already experiencing a prolonged period of high unemployment which is ...
Views: 1781(3 votes) - GET UP, DUST YOURSELF AND MOVE ON ! - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2016 from Rahul KapoorHuman beings are designed to make mistakes, irrespective of age, qualifications and past achievements we are all prone to go wrong. However, it is so fascinating to learn how people respond after making mistakes. A mistake loses it’s hold as soon as feelings of failure, resentment, anger or ...
Views: 1778 - Public Speaking - How to Collect that Valuable Information from Your Audience. - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Adele Howell-PryceOne of the things you want when you accept speaking opportunities for free is: The details of the people in the audience. Why? Well these are your potential future clients and if you don’t get their details, you aren’t going to be able to stay in touch. You aren’t going to be able to add ...
Views: 1778 - Speak With Confidence Through Visualization - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Janet HiltsVisualization is a great tool to help you boost your confidence in business speaking. And I'm using the term "visualize" very loosely. Some of us are more kinesthetic or auditory than we are visual. That doesn't matter. You can use this tool anyway. More on that in just a minute... First, I ...
Views: 1778 - Interesting Speech Topics: How To Come Up With Interesting Speech Topics - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Michael LeeAre you having a tough time coming up with interesting speech topics? Are you tired of constantly dealing with the same speech ideas over and over again? Well, the truth is, many people are! To come up with interesting speech topics, you have to clear out your mind of those old, nasty cobwebs. ...
Views: 1774 - The Presentation After the Presentation - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2004 from Stephen BoydAllowing the audience to ask questions after your presentation is an excellent way to reinforce your message and to continue to sell your ideas. In addition, because listeners can ask for clarification, audience members are less likely to leave your presentation with misconceptions about the ...
Views: 1774 - Be a Powerful Voice! - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Suzann RyeI believe that anything is possible, that anything you set your heart and mind to achieve, you can. And I believe that we are all born with infinite wisdom. If we don’t get too distracted, if we don’t forget what we know and intuitively feel to be true, we will instinctively understand what to ...
Views: 1772(3 votes) - You can be a Superstar at Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Andrew HortonYou can be a Superstar at Public Speaking Business Speakers To create real sustainable and meaningful success, you need to enhance your ability to sell your ideas. Expand your sphere of influence and connect with people that can make a difference in your life. To become great in all of ...
Views: 1769(1 vote) - Develop Your Leadership Voice - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Cynthia ZhaiAs a leader, do you have the voice that successfully conveys what you want and need to convey without being misunderstood and misinterpreted? Does your voice work for you in engaging, inspiring and influencing your teams? It's not only what you say, but also how you say it. As a leader, you ...
Views: 1768 - Three Years to Seven Figures - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Lisa SasevichThree years to seven figures was my own path, and I've seen the same over and over with my Sassy Mastermind members, some now in their third year with me. So, yes, it really is possible to break a million in three years -- if you follow something like my leveraged progression plan below. I ...
Views: 1768 - How to Introduce Yourself Quickly - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoSometimes you have to introduce yourself in 60 seconds or less. This type of introduction is not your "elevator speech" – it's a brief introduction only long enough to outline the basics. For example, at some networking events, everyone sits around a large table and then each person stands ...
Views: 1765(2 votes) - ***How Voice Training Improves Your Diction - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2013 from Nancy DanielsWhen I first started my voice business, my husband remarked that he did not understand what my clients were saying in their ‘before’ recording. He was, however, able to understand everyone in their ‘after’ clips. Why were my clients speaking more clearly in their ‘after’ recording? While I ...
Views: 1762(1 vote) - Inspirational Storytelling Power - A Leadership Development Tool - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonAs the waiters cleared the dessert plates from the banquet tables, Joanne, the VP of Sales, stepped to the podium and began the annual meeting. The CEO, Jeff Carlson, could feel the heat building under his collar. He wiped his sweaty palms on the linen napkin and took another sip of water to wet ...
Views: 1762 - How to End Your Presentation so the Audience Knows You're Done - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoWhen you give a presentation, how does the audience know you're done? If you're half-heartedly saying, "any questions?" as a means to signal that you're done speaking, then you're missing the opportunity to finish strong. Here are techniques for ending your presentation strongly so the ...
Views: 1760(2 votes) - How to Go Global in 30 Days - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Kris GilbertsonWhy Podcasting is a Fantastic Lead Generation Tool - Part 2 Podcasting, The Buzz Word for Media Today Podcasting is a very unique and powerful tool for business owners. The real power in having a podcast is that listeners Volunteer to listen to you. There are no email opt-ins, no having ...
Views: 1759 - How to Go Global in 30 Days - Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Kris GilbertsonWhat is a Podcast? The term podcasting was coined in early 2004, derived from the words “broadcast” and “pod” from the massive success of iPods as multimedia portable players. Simply put a podcast is an audio or video file that is automatically downloaded on your multi-media player of choice ...
Views: 1758 - Tell Stories - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneWe live in a world with information overload. We are flooded with data, facts, statistics and information in all forms. Definitive answers to specific questions are immediately available from search engines on the internet. But people want more than facts. They want understanding. They want ...
Views: 1757 - The Seven Secrets of a Successful Business Pitch - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Paul BorossPaul Boross' new book, The Pitching Bible has recently been released, and he has kindly given us a taster of his Seven Secrets of a Successful Business Pitch. Secret 1: It’s All About Them Apparently, a fear of public speaking is one of the most common problems in the world of business. ...
Views: 1757 - ***Persistent Sore Throats More Than Just a 'Pain in the Neck' - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2008 from Nancy DanielsSome people can yell or talk non-stop all day and never experience hoarseness or sore throats; others cannot. Your voice is as individual to you as are your fingerprints: no two are alike. They may be similar but not exact. In that sense, your vocal apparatus is also unique. For 60 years, ...
Views: 1756 - ***Is There Such a Thing As a Performance Voice in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsAbsolutely Not! I recently read a quip from a man on a public speaking social media website who is working with a voice coach. He said that “her normal talking voice in a one on one situation is massively different to her ‘performance’ speaking voice.” When I coach my clients, I explain ...
Views: 1754 - ***Is a Voice Improvement Workshop Something You Should Consider? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Nancy DanielsToday there are numerous ways you can improve the sound of your speaking voice. There are books, CDs, DVDs, webinars, private sessions, group sessions and even Skype. I find that one of the most effective means of discovering your ‘real’ voice is the 2-day workshop. While voice training ...
Views: 1751 - Presentation Skills - Beat the Fear and Enjoy Presenting - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from David windlePresentation Skills – beat the fear and enjoy presenting! Presentation skills aren’t something that you’re born with. They are something that you can learn. After all, Barak Obama wasn’t born making speeches and Churchill started life with a voice impediment. Presenting can be something ...
Views: 1751 - Presentation Skills: What Should You Include in Your Slides? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoIf you’ve decided to use slides in your presentation because you believe they will help your presentation, it’s crucial to think about what to include in your slides. Resist the temptation to write your script out in the slides. Not only is that boring for the audience to see slides full of ...
Views: 1750 - ***Attention Mumblers: Speaking Clearly Is Much Easier Than You May Think - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsOne of the biggest frustrations when trying to communicate with those who mumble is the fact that we, the listeners, cannot understand their diction. What generally results is that we will ask that oft-repeated question, "What did you say?" Recently, a young man called me and wanted to ...
Views: 1748(1 vote) - ***Nasality: Too Much Nose Can Ruin a Great Speaking Voice - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsIf your voice is plagued with too much nose, then what is hiding inside could be a truly amazing instrument. And since the majority of the population is not aware of and thereby not using their ‘real’ voice, the majority of the population does not know just how great their speaking voice may ...
Views: 1748(2 votes) - 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: 1748 - ***I Can't Believe He Said the D-Word! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Nancy DanielsRecently I had the opportunity to hear an international speaker address a large group of women. The women’s ages ranged from their 20’s to their 60’s. While the speaker used the F-word once, the silence in the large ballroom was much more palpable when he then used a 4-letter word that begins ...
Views: 1746 - How to Give a Winning Presentation – 6 Great Tips - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Diane CraigBiina Feldman joined our team this year and we are thrilled to be working with her. Bina just wrote a fabulous article on How To Give Presentations which I am certain you will find great golden nuggets in. Enjoy and thank you Bina! Children in grade school are giving presentations. High ...
Views: 1746(2 votes) - Overcome your Fears of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Sherwin TngI used to shudder at the instant I knew I have to speak in class. After knowing Public Speaking is feared more than death after a survey result has at least given me some consolation. However, some fears have to be confronted. Good public speaking skills is an essential skill to master since my ...
Views: 1745 - Peter Fogel's "The Secret to Inspiring Your Audience While Public Speaking! " - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from Peter FogelNew speakers (as well as audience members) occasionally approach me after one of my keynote presentations and ask me how I knew I wanted to be a speaker. Well, that is certainly a good question that has many answers. However, the one resounding theme that percolates inside my head as to why I ...
Views: 1742(3 votes) - Self Help Speech Therapy – Stop Your Stuttering with Subliminal Therapy and Other Effective Self Help Techniques - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Speech therapy usually becomes necessary when a person suffers from severe speech problems characterized by stuttering and stammering. This can be a pretty frustrating problem to have as it can keep you from verbally expressing your thoughts ...
Views: 1742 - ***How Important Is Your Walk to the Lectern? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Nancy DanielsThis past April when Susan Boyle walked onto the stage and approached the microphone on Britian’s Got Talent, the Irish singer was judged entirely on her appearance. Her audience assumed that her performance would be a disaster and responded to her entrance most negatively and with laughter. ...
Views: 1737(1 vote) - Peter Fogel's "How to Enhance Your Storytelling Prowess!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelFrom an audience perspective, there is nothing more boring than listening to somebody drone on and on, using correct but unexciting language and ruining what might otherwise have been an interesting subject. And there is nothing more mind numbing than having to listen to somebody drone on ...
Views: 1736(6 votes) - 10 Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoHere are 10 tips to improve your public speaking skills, whether you are presenting at work, giving a toast at a wedding or receiving an award. 1. Have a Message What is the one thing that you want the audience to remember from your presentation? Put it into one sentence and you have your ...
Views: 1732(2 votes) - Do You Feel Anxiety When Speaking? - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Andrew RondeauOvercome That Anxiety And Keep Your Audience Listening There are hundreds and hundreds of articles around the Internet helping you to overcome the fear of Public Speaking. You may have seen some. And the vast majority help you overcome the fear of getting onto the platform, standing up and ...
Views: 1732(1 vote) - ***How Credible Are You As a Public Speaker? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWithout a doubt, age is a factor in establishing credibility with an audience. I am sure that many people think that if you are older and being paid to address an audience, you must have something valuable to say. But what about novice speakers? How do these individuals, who may still be in ...
Views: 1731(1 vote) - 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: 1731(2 votes) - Find Your Voice Resonance - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Cynthia ZhaiWhat does a voice with resonance sound like? A speaker with a resonant voice exudes confidence, credibility and conviction. It draws you in and keeps you sitting on the edge of your seat. A leader with a resonant voice radiates passion, authority and humanity. It leaves you impact and ...
Views: 1727 - Leaders Must Speak with Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Jef Menguin“There are three things to aim at in public speaking: first, to get into your subject, then to get your subject into yourself, and lastly, to get your subject into the heart of your audience”- Alexander Gregg The ability to speak well does not ensure that you will become a great leader. It ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - Spoken English Tips - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Piyush BhatiaEnglish is a language which is updated at a regular interval. We need to update ourselves at regular intervals to enhance our spoken English. Tips to improve Spoken English Observe the mouth movements of those who speak English While watching television, observe the mouth ...
Views: 1726 - Public Speaking - Incorporating a PowerPoint Presentation Smoothly Into Your Speech - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoRecently, I attended a presentation by a smart, experienced professional whose goal was to provide an informative overview of his area of expertise to his colleagues. Unfortunately, he did not succeed in communicating his message effectively to the audience. How he prepared and delivered his ...
Views: 1725(2 votes) - Bozo or a Pro? 10 Ways Speakers Bureaus Know - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Mack DrydenYou think you have what it takes to become a professional speaker. After doing a little web surfing, you call a speakers bureau, introduce yourself and say, "I'm a terrific speaker. I'd like to talk to you about getting on the speaking circuit." "I see," the person says. "What do you speak ...
Views: 1724 - How To Write A Best Man Wedding Speech Toast - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2011 from Robert RenoBest Man Wedding Speech Trust me, many calm and collected people who are great at public speaking, get nervous when they are asked to speak at their friends wedding. As the spokes person for the guests of honor, there are many expectations placed on you. So, how do you write a best man ...
Views: 1721(2 votes) - ***All Great Speaking Voices Have One Thing in Common - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsThere is one word I use to describe the resonance I am looking for in each every ‘real’ voice I discover. While all voices that have had training exhibit a greater depth and breadth of sound – a fuller, rounder quality – some voices will be deeper in pitch, some brighter in tone, others may be ...
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