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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- What do Motivational Speakers Do and Who Are They? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Doug DvorakA motivational speaker could be anybody! A graduate of a university with several MBAs, a world traveler, a celebrity or a navy seal. What truly makes a motivational speaker a motivational speaker is their willingness and ability to motivate and help others. So what do these people do when ...
Views: 1379 - What do Public Speakers and Marathoners have in Common? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from AmondaRose IgoeIt is the dreaded and uninspiring WALL that is ready to take you down! I am speaking from experience. When I used to train for and run in 26.2-mile marathons, I knew when that dreaded wall of total utter fatigue was coming my way. It always showed up when I was pushing myself past some ...
Views: 1318 - What is Fall? Pumpkin Spice Lattes? No, It’s conference season again. Getting the most out of your speaking gigs - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2019 from Peggy MurrahOh, fall, how I do love you! I’m a huge fan of everything pumpkin. But fall isn’t just about cooler nights and pumpkin spice, and it’s the beginning of conference season. No matter what field you’re in, the opportunity to speak at a conference is a huge advantage. Being chosen to speak ...
Views: 920 - What it Takes to Make it at a PR New York firm these Days - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Kevin WaddelEvery day a number of resumes cross my desk from young hopefuls seeking a career in PR, particularly PR New York as this town is deemed to the capital of the trade. What does it take to make it at a PR New York firm? The ability to multitask at the speed of sound and the willingness to take on ...
Views: 555 - What Not to Do in an Interview! - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonFour mistakes you should be sure to avoid “We will never have him back again! I’m exhausted!” These are words you never want to have said about you after a radio or TV interview. I am the one who said them. The target of my frustration is unquestionably an expert in his field; he is a ...
Views: 1095 - What Public Speaking Courses Can Do For You - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from mark baileyGlossophobia the innate fear of speaking in public. Unlike most phobias, this is a fear that can be recovered from. However, if left untreated, one can lose job opportunities, promotions, and his overall quality of life is lessened. A simple solution to the fear of public speaking is through the ...
Views: 819 - WHAT RADIO STATION IS YOUR AUDIENCE LISTENING TO? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Fred HaleyWhat radio station do you listen to? If you are the speaker, frankly it does not matter. However, as the speaker, you must know what your audience is listening to. Everyone in your audience is listening to the same station. They all may be listening to a different program, but all ...
Views: 1197 - What to Do When Things Go Wrong During Your Speech - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Arvee RobinsonMurphy’s Law states—whatever 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 ...
Views: 1005 - What to look for in a conference venue - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from karla hineThe thought of putting together a conference may or may not instil people with the feeling of dread, however it need not be that way. Research is the key fundamental process to nearly all problems in any area of life. And this is no exception. The wonderful world of the internet is full of ...
Views: 1420 - What to Look for When Choosing a Voice Over Coach - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Janet AultA voice over actor needs to be trained continually if he or she wants to maintain a robust career in voice over acting. The “Voice of Choice®”, Janet Ault explains that her dedication to become a better voice talent is an impetus for her to continue taking classes in different aspects of voice ...
Views: 769 - What traits make any motivational speaker different - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Diony EstorYou have an event for employees where you want someone to boost the energy of your employees and workers. At such point, you would need competent motivational and guest speakers who can energize yours employees with unfamiliar spirit and vigor. So before you approach firm deal in motivational ...
Views: 1383 - WHAT You Say and HOW You Say It - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Eliot ShapiroSpeakers of all types need to regularly ask themselves important questions as they prepare for their presentations: Will this message interest my listeners? Am I delivering it in an effective way? Am I successfully connecting with my audience? Notice that these questions address both WHAT ...
Views: 904 - What's the Purpose of Your Presentation? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Lisa BraithwaiteSometimes a speaker gets caught up in the need to give the audience too much information. In preparing a presentation, she starts working on her outline, and quickly realizes that there's no way she can share everything she knows on her topic. For that matter, there's no way to share everything ...
Views: 1373 - What’s Love Got to Do With Success? Lessons from Media Darlings - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Sandra Dee RobinsonWhile Valentine’s Day focuses primarily on romantic love, I would like to invite you to escape the frenzy of your local greeting card store, which at this time is probably looking as chaotic as the once-yearly shoe sale at Barneys, and widen the lens through which we see “love” this month. ...
Views: 1153 - When There's No Time To Prepare: Tips For Speaking Off The Cuff - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Lisa BraithwaiteIt's inevitable: You're at a luncheon to honor a colleague and someone asks you to "say a few words." Or your boss tosses an assignment into your lap that requires a presentation to your team with a turnaround time of one hour. These can be the most nerve-wracking of presentations; after all, ...
Views: 1100 - When You Have Something Important To Say - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from George TorokHow to emphasize the key points of your presentation so that your audience hears, digests and remembers your message. When you are delivering a presentation to your management, a proposal to the committee or changes to your staff they are not hanging on your every word. When you get to the key ...
Views: 1221 - WHERE IS YOUR SALES PITCH? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2011 from Fred HaleyMy friend, I enjoyed your last speech. You were poised and confident. Your voice, gestures and eye contact were great. I clearly understood your message. You made good points. They led to a reasonable conclusion. However, as I was listening, I started wondering - so what? Why ...
Views: 2831 - Why I avoid white boards during presentations - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2018 from Bennie NaudeTHE TREND White boards are popular among presenters, especially for corporate presentations. Here’s why I prefer to avoid them and use a flip-chart instead (also read here why I avoid PowerPoint: ...
Views: 1677 - Why is Rest Part of Self-Growth? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2021 from Hassan AwanSelf-growth is essential for our well-being. It helps us live our best lives. Part of our well-being is discovering new hobbies and talents, changing bad habits, and finding physical wellness and emotional balance. Self-growth is basically improving every aspect of our lives. When you look ...
Views: 674 - Why it is Very Important for Managers to be Good at Public Presentation - by Submitted on May 20, 2018 from Steven StasczakSome portion of the principle errand of a director is to pass data to his/her staff, bosses, business accomplices, investors or general society. Data is control and for an association has an effect regarding disappointment and achievement. One can't prevail as an administrator or manager in the ...
Views: 1375 - Why It’s Worth Fighting Your Dragons And Start Public Speaking! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Roger BourneWhy It’s Worth Fighting Your Dragons And Start Public Speaking! Everyone hears about being nervous when speaking, and when you overcome it, you become confident and very successful. What you don’t hear from successful speakers is about the journey itself. For example, when I started in the ...
Views: 977 - Why Speaking Louder Is Not the Answer If You Are Soft-Spoken - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2014 from Nancy DanielsAs a voice coach, I hate the word loud when it is used in conjunction with the speaking voice. Loud hurts your listeners’ ears; and, over time, loud can hurt your throat. I don’t want you to speak louder – I want you to speak with more power, with an increase in your volume which is not ...
Views: 5125 - Why the Pause Is Both a Luxury and a Necessity in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Nancy DanielsToo often, novice speakers do not appreciate or make use of the pause because they are too intent on getting their speech or presentation over with as quickly as possible. The result for the audience is a barrage of constant verbiage which is exhausting for both the listeners and the speaker. ...
Views: 2017 - Why You Should Never Go Overtime With Your Speech or Presentation - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2020 from Steven StasczakWe all have internal clocks in our heads and when your clock says “times up” your brain will disconnect from the input it is receiving. I attend Church on regular basis and of course there is a sermon midway through the mass. Our Monsignor would broadcast from the pulpit for about 15 minutes at ...
Views: 1148 - Why You Will Not Benefit Greatly if You Do Not Invest in Public Speaking Training - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2020 from Steven StasczakI have not only been involved as a contract speaker persuading audiences to buy into my ideas but a certified presentation of public peaking trainer. I have helped many people get rid their public speaking fears and become more confident and effective speakers. When they leave the Public ...
Views: 1121 - Win the Voice Search Game today! - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2020 from Anjana ShamballaThe whole concept of digitization has changed and is still changing the way we surf, understand and get discovered to things, trends, information and knowledge. With the trending differences, what comes handy is the convenience. The way people search has changed too and has increasingly added to ...
Views: 795 - WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS OVERCOME FEAR OF SPEAKING - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2007 from Gail Sussman MillerGain confidence, comfort and concrete techniques to reach your target audience through public speaking with this 8-week telephone class for women. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS -- February 26, 2007 -- Did you know that most women entrepreneurs fear public speaking worse than death? Is that true for you? ...
Views: 981 - Worried About The Economy? Get Out And Speak! - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Lisa BraithwaiteHere's an understatement: the uncertainty of our current economy is making people tense. As an entrepreneur, you might be a little more anxious than those who are getting a regular paycheck. You're independent, self-reliant and self-motivated, but the feeling of not having control in times like ...
Views: 1378 - Write a Powerful Speech or Presentation - by (c) 2001 all rights in all media reserved
You've been asked to speak in public about yourself, your community, the national debt, world hunger. Terrific! You envision success resulting in more speaking gigs, but you experience panic resulting in a loss of words and ideas. Suddenly you're ...
Views: 1360 - Writing a Speaker Proposal That Gets Noticed - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Wendi McNeillOh yes, the speaker proposal.... You ask yourself, "Where do I start?", "How do I create a proposal that will get noticed out of hundreds of proposals?" Lost in confusion and frustration, you toss together a simple, plain ol' proposal in hopes it will catch the eye of the hiring party. No, no, ...
Views: 9392 - 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: 2022 - You Are On Stage Before, During, and After Your Presentation - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from Bill LamptonRecently I heard a speaker I had heard before. My inner question: Could he be as captivating as when I listened to him previously? To my amazement, yes he was. Highlights: --Spoke without notes --Used subtle, tasteful humor occasionally --Seemed to carry on a conversation with the ...
Views: 1555 - You Can Get On The Oprah Show Before 2011 - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2004 from Dr. Letitia Wright, D.CCopyright 2004 Oprah has extended her contract until 2011, that means you can still get on her show. You have to know how to get on the show. You also need to know how to make the most of it while you are there! Being on the show can mean millions of dollars worth of free publicity. Many ...
Views: 2769 - You Can Learn to Become an Efficient Public Speaker - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2021 from Leon EdwardThe fear of public speaking is very real for a lot of people. It actually ranks so high on the list that it has been shown that the fear of death actually takes a back seat to it. At some point in your life, you have probably had the occasion to speak to a large audience. Of course large is ...
Views: 673 - You Can't Sell Your Audience Unless You Do This One Thing - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2018 from Steven StasczakMost people think that just because they are speaking to a larger group of people when they are “on stage” both literally and figuratively that the audience will be sold when they are finished giving their presentation or speech. This type of thinking will definitely prove to be the fallacy that ...
Views: 1663 - You Must Use These Three Components if You Want to Persuade Your Audience - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2020 from Steven StasczakThe mission or plan of giving a presentation is to sell your audience. Just as in a sales call, you have a strategy which includes a fact finding (asking questions to provide the right solution) presentation and a close to win your prospect’s business. The same goes for a presentation although ...
Views: 1236 - Your Expertise is Boring! - by Submitted on May 19, 2006 from David AvrinI see your lips moving, but all I hear is “Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.” I know it’s not what you want to hear, but quite simply, if you are a speaker, author, consultant or other "expert" I see being interviewed by the news media, your expertise just isn’t very interesting. Information is a ...
Views: 1125 - Your Media Moment: Give a Successful Interview - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Lisa BraithwaiteThe phone rings. It's a journalist who wants to ask you a few questions for a story she's writing. You, flattered, take the call and flub your way through the interview, because off the top of your head, you can't remember your elevator pitch or a single talking point about your business or ...
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