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The “F” Word – Speakers Should. . .
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Embrace It!
I’m going to use the “F” Word today.
I know I’ve already made some of you uncomfortable.
You don’t like that word directed at you.
If you direct it to others, it’s not well received.
The Truth: Failure Gets a Bad Rap!
We learn far more from our failures than things we do correctly the first time. This certainly applies to Public Speaking and Presenting.
One of my mantras is:
“Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.”
No one has everchallenged me on it. Many agree they should take and make as many Speaking Opportunities as possible. If they do, they will grow their businesses, advance their careers, and increase their leadership roles.
Speaking Opportunities are also Learning Opportunities.
Things we learn from public speaking are often not from
presentations going smoothly and without any flaws or snafus. Sometimes, it’s quite the opposite!
Many of the public speaking skills I have came about because I forgot, messed up, or didn’t even know about using them in presentations. Read More→
Need a Speaker? Talk to Me!
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We should have a conversation!
The Fear of Public Speaking holds many back from reaching their potential. 75% of the population, to one degree or another, has this fear.
One of my Presentations addresses:
• Why we have this fear and
• Gives specific nuggets for lessening it.
Another Talk adds:
• The Components, Parts and Elements of a Presentation.
• I Name them, Explain them, and Give Examples.
Bonus Tips:
• Subtle little differences that make all the difference can be added to either presentation.
PowerPoint/Keynote Presentations are widely used today.
• They are usually not done very well.
• Many detract, rather than add, to helping convey the presenter’s message.
• I show how to reverse this!
The Research Shows:
• Speaking Opportunities are Business Opportunities.
• Speaking Opportunities are Career Opportunities.
• Speaking Opportunities are Leadership Opportunities.
That’s why my message is important to many people!
My presentations can be customized to meet your specific needs. Programs can be expanded to include Workshops and/or Individual Executive Coaching.
Fees are individually negotiated.
It all starts with a conversation.
Call 314-517-8772 or Email and let me know what you want to accomplish.
PowerPoint and Keynote Slide Presentations
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Professional PowerPoint and Keynote Slide Presentations.
Because many people are Visual Learners, Professional Slide Presentations can dramatically add to the goal of your audience GETTING IT!
Unfortunately, the majority of slide shows are designed with lots of text, bullet points and the occasional piece of cheap clip art.
Because your presentation is important – talk to me!
Your Master Slide Deck: “Know when to
Show Them and when to Fold Them!
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Every Audience Doesn’t Need to See All your Slides.
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Fred's Master Deck: 9 of 138 Slides
Audiences have different wants and needs. Most presentations have time restraints. Not recognizing either of these can result in a less than stellar performance.
A properly customized presentation connects better with audiences than a one-size-fits-all one. Connecting with an audience increases the odds they’ll GET IT!
A large Master Deck of slides makes this customization easy. Read More→
IfYouDon’tPauseItLooksAndSoundsLikeThis!
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The P-A-U-S-E
A Major Element of Verbal Communication
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Question: What if my entire Post was written like the Title?
How long could you read it and what would you understand?
Answer: Not Long and Not Much!
The same applies to your audience if you Talk, Talk, Talk and don’t PAUSE.
The people watching and listening to your presentation will never GET IT! if you don’t give them the opportunity to ingest and digest your material. We think by associations and our brains need to take in and process what information we’re bringing in and determine what “files” in our brains they belong in. That’s pretty hard to do if you don’t PAUSE every once in a while.
Claude Debussy, the famous French composer, said, “Music is the silence between the notes.” Read More→
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Here’s the audio, and a bit of commentary.
My Keynote Presentation, “No Sweat Public Speaking!”
Here’s a Sample from the Beginning of the Talk:
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This Keynote Presentation covers the:
- Components, Parts and Elements of a presentation.
- Things to do that will lessen the “Fear of Public Speaking.”
- Bonus Tips – Subtle little differences will make all the difference in your presentation.
It’s a bit over 95 minutes in length. You’ll want to play it over and over!
I’m offering it for only $9.95, with my
No BS Guarantee.
If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied, I’ll refund your purchase in full. MP3 file will be sent by the next business day.
Personal Presentation Coaching
Posted by: | CommentsProfessionals Have Coaches – Amateurs Don’t. 
If You’ve Been Asked, or Want to:
- Give a Presentation
- Deliver a Speech
- Present an Award
- Accept an Award
- Facilitate a Meeting
- Give a Toast
- Deliver a Eulogy
I can help You make that Important Presentation – with “No Sweat!”
I’ve worked with everyone from doctors and lawyers to students and auditors.
I know you can be a better presenter and I’ll teach you how!
From Introduction to a Strong Opening to a Powerful Closing – I’ll work with you to be certain the audience GETS IT!
If your important presentation is going to involve PowerPoint, I’ll help develop one that reinforces and doesn’t confuse, your message.
We discuss, and work on:
- Developing a Presentation
- Practicing a Presentation
- 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 (I’m really good at this!)
- 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!
If you’re already a good speaker, I’ll help you become a better presenter.
When is that next presentation? Let’s get started!
Contact me and we’ll get the ball rolling!
Fred E. Miller 314-517-8772
Fred@NoSweatPublicSpeaking.com
Coaching and Consulting Services
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Keynote Presentations and Breakouts
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Interest and Attention of the Entire Audience.
Public Speaking and Delivering Presentations is a skill,
that many people, striving towards success, want to possess.
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.
The Keynote or Breakout is delivered in a manner that educates, entertains and explains the components, parts, and elements of a great presentation.
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!
I present information on:
- Developing a Presentation
- Practicing a Presentation
- 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
PowerPoint / Keynote Presentations
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If I project the slide on the right onto a screen, and at the same time say, “It’s time for you to leave!” – You ‘Get It!’
The slide, showing a door opening with an EXIT Sign above , is clean and simple. My verbiage supplies the text - keeping the slide, and hence the message, clean and simple!
There is no need to have text, stating what I just said; flying, dropping or twisting in from one, two or more angles! This only confuses the audience. It actually lessens the understanding.
YOU are the star of your presentation - Not the slides! Read More→
Contact
Posted by: | CommentsHow can I help You or Your Organization?
- Personal Coaching
- Presenting a Keynote
- Conducting a Workshop,
- Leading a Breakout Session
- Emceeing an Event
- Facilitating a Meeting
Please contact me to schedule a meeting to discuss some of your speaking and presentation challenges (no cost or obligation). Coffee is on me!
I’ll customize a program to meet your specific needs.
