Archive for Closing a Speech
Like Chapman’s Ice Cream, Your Presentation Should. . .
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Have a “Subtle Little Difference.”
Chapman’s Ice Cream was once a St. Louis tradition. They were famous for their advertising campaign that stated there was a “subtle little difference” in Chapman’s Ice Cream that “made all the difference!”
This same philosophy can be applied to your presentations. It’s the “subtle little differences” you put into your planning, then your talk, that will “make all the difference” in how the audience perceives you, your message and how well they GET IT! There are many areas where these differences can be applied.
Let’s look at some “subtle little differences” you can start using now! Read More→
Tiny Business, Mighty Profits Radio Interviews ME!
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I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Russ Henneberry, owner of Tiny Business, Mighty Profits, on his Radio Show, Tiny Business, Mighty Profits Radio. Russ is one of the best internet experts around. I have personally learned a lot from him.
We discussed growing your business thru Public Speaking. Russ exemplifies this thru his own marketing practices. He holds a monthly MeetUp where he teaches his audiences about internet marketing. These classes are always filled with people on his waiting list.
Russ says this about the value of Public Speaking:
“This is how I have grown my business: I write and distribute tons of free content. Writing and distributing content leads to more public speaking opportunities. Public speaking opportunities lead to more clients. If you want to start speaking more, but you don’t know how to get started, you need to start listening to Fred.”
Listen to this interview. Take the ideas, and incorporate them into your business!
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Thank You, Russ!
The perception of someone who speaks is that they are an expert. Perception is reality. All things being equal, we’d rather work with experts - Correct?
11 BONUS Public Speaking & Presentation Tips!
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This has the COOL FACTOR! (And 11 Great Tips!)
In-House and Customized, Presentation Programs
Posted by: | CommentsDo the people at your company need to
improve their Presentation Skills?
Probably so!
Presentations, internal and external, are a very important part of today’s business activities.
Often, it’s a one-on-one, peer-to-peer, mini presentation. Sometimes it’s an important full blown product introduction, ‘gotta win this one’ presentation.
If they are not done well, the audience doesn’t GET IT!
With business as tough and competitive as it is - Not Getting It! is - Not Acceptable!
A ‘No Sweat’ Public Speaking! Presentation, followed by customized workshops can boost those skills dramatically.
The results are often:
We can take the very specific goals your company has for presentations and develop a team that wil get the results you want.
From Introduction to Closing to PowerPoint Presentations that help the audience GET IT!, a workshop can be tailored for your goals!
We discuss, and work on:
- Developing a Presentation
- Practicing a Presentation
- Delivering a Presentation
- The Presentation Workshop gets into the specifics of Delivering a Presentation
- Verbal Communication
- Vocal Enunciation and Pronunciation
- Voice Projection
- Voice Inflection
- Vocal Cadence
- Pausing, as an element of Verbal Communication
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Eye Contact
- Facial Expressions
- Gestures
- Posture
- Body Movement
- Verbal Communication
- The Fear of Public Speaking
- Why most people have it
- Techniques to lessen it
- Speaking and Presentation Tips
- How to handle a Q&A Session
- PowerPoint / Keynote Slide Presentations
- Taking the ‘Temperature’ of the audience
- Handing Handouts
- Humor
- Props
- Techniques for getting the audience to remember your message
- Mind Mapping
- A visual, non-linear technique that makes developing, practicing and delivering a presentation much easier.
- What to avoid in a good presentation
- And much more!
Individual coaching can, and often is, a part of this program. Group learning is good, but sometimes one-on-one is wanted, and needed, to get to that proverbial ‘next level’.
Contact me to discuss and we’ll get the ball rolling!
Fred E. Miller
314-517-8772
Fred@NoSweatPublicSpeaking.com
Public Speaking / Presentation Workshops
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‘Mouths On’!
Just like a great meal comes from following an old family recipe, a great speech comes from following a proven formula.
The speech must have the right ingredients, in the right quantities, and be put together in a very specific order.
The ability to stand in front of an audience is a great confidence builder. Even if a person rarely speaks to groups, the ability to do so will greatly improve their one-on-one communications.
People know their careers can benefit if they are able to stand in front of a group and give a presentation.
Those who speak are perceived as experts. Since perception is reality, those who speak get promoted and, if entrepreneurs, grow their businesses.
This Workshop is delivered in a manner that educates, entertains and explains the components, parts, and elements of a great presentation. And because it is a Workshop, attendees will participate!
The ‘No Sweat Public Speaking!’ Formula is presented with explanations and examples that leave the audience with the knowledge that they can lean this skill!
Attendees will learn presentations skills.
We discuss, and work on:
- Developing a Presentation
- Practicing a Presentation
- Delivering a Presentation
- The Presentation Workshop gets into the specifics of Delivering a Presentation
- Verbal Communication
- Vocal Enunciation and Pronunciation
- Voice Projection
- Voice Inflection
- Vocal Cadence
- Pausing, as an element of Verbal Communication
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Eye Contact
- Facial Expressions
- Gestures
- Posture
- Body Movement
- Verbal Communication
- The Fear of Public Speaking
- Why most people have it
- Techniques to lessen it
- Speaking and Presentation Tips
- How to handle a Q&A Session
- PowerPoint / Keynote Slide Presentations
- Taking the ‘Temperature’ of the audience
- Handing Handouts
- Humor
- Props
- Techniques for getting the audience to remember your message
- Mind Mapping
- A visual, non-linear technique that makes developing, practicing and delivering a presentation much easier.
- What to avoid in a good presentation
- And much more!
Contact me to discuss and we’ll get the ball rolling!
Fred E. Miller
314-517-8772
Fred@NoSweatPublicSpeaking.com
Brand Yourself: One Way -
Have a Signature Closing!
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I have a ‘Challenge – and a Prediction’ for You!
If you’re a fan of Zig Ziglar, the famous motivational speaker from Yazoo City, Mississippi (he mentioned it often, and sadly, the location of a recent deadly tornado) you’re familiar with his signature close. It was always, “And I will see You At the Top!”
This was the title of Zig’s first book, and something he was always able to tie in with his speeches. Because they were motivational and self-help in nature, this Signature Close made sense to his audiences.
It was always the final statement in a great speech, and left the attendees feeling that, yes, they too, can ‘Make it to the Top!’
Bottom line, if you hear the phrase, “See you at the Top!”, you think of Zig Ziglar. Great job of branding!
When I was in Toastmasters, and after delivering many speeches, I developed the signature close that Read More→
Speech Content – Part #5.5
Closing Your Speech
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Your LAST WORDS
Will probably be the FIRST WORDS Your Audience will Remember!
Before closing, tell the audience that you are about to close the speech. This is important.
It’s OK if your closing has a surprise in it, but not if your closing is the surprise!
Here’s an analogy. You’re on a trip and have been leisurely driving down the road for a while. There’s a large, wide bend in the road and as you drive it and the road starts to straighten out, suddenly, and with no signs to warn you, there’s a dead end!
Don’t do that to your audience. Give them that ‘sign’ that it’s time to close the speech.
Here are some ways to tell them: Read More→
Site Map
Posted by: | CommentsNSPS Formula
Posted by: | CommentsHere’s the ‘No Sweat Public Speaking!’ Formula.
Use it as a Template
to Develop, Practice and Deliver Your next Presentation!
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The “No Sweat Public Speaking!” Formula is Mind Mapped above. Just like a great meal comes from following an old family recipe, a great speech comes from following a proven formula. The speech must have the right ingredients, in the right quantities, and put together in a very specific order. In its simplest form, a speech has two components, Content and Delivery.
- Content is the message.
- Delivery is the process that conveys the Content (message) to the audience.
- Title
- Introduction
- Opening
- Body
- Conclusion
- Eye Contact
- Facial Expressions
- Gestures
- Posture
- Body Movement
- Pronunciation and Enunciation
- Projection
- Inflection
- Cadence
- Pause
Here is a look at the NSPS Formula in the perspective of a Speaker’s Template.
CLICK to Enlarge!
Contact me for further information.
Fred E. Miller
314-517-8772
Fred@NoSweatPublicSpeaking.com
