Verbal Communication Element #3 – Inflection
Did I hear some say, “R2D2 of Star Wars fame? If you did, you probably couldn’t wait for the talk to end, and it’s doubtful you remember...
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Fred E. Miller
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- Dec 11, 2009
- 4 min
Non-Verbal Communication Element #1 – <br>Eye Contact
Eyes are the ‘Windows to the Soul’. The eyes are the first things we use for non-verbal communication when we meet someone. The same...
- Dec 5, 2009
- 2 min
The Law of Primacy and Recency
First (Primacy) and Last (Recency) – If you want it to Last! For any presentation, people are more likely to remember the first and last...
- Nov 27, 2009
- 3 min
Make Your Quotes – Quotable!
Quotable Quotes We remember great quotes. Wouldn’t you like to be the person who is ‘quoted’? How cool would it be to have other...
- Nov 20, 2009
- 3 min
Buzz Words
NO Buzz Words! Buzz Words are composed of jargon that is usually specific to a particular industry. Often we think of the tech industry...
- Nov 14, 2009
- 4 min
Toastmasters – A great place to learn!
Join Toastmasters! Toastmasters is an international organization. The latest figures I found show they have a membership approaching...
- Nov 6, 2009
- 2 min
Sometimes the Best Prop is – None!
Props, as I’ve stated before, can be a great addition to a speech. If I were to take a coffee cup, and put it on a lectern, and say, “I’m...
- Oct 16, 2009
- 2 min
WHY Speak?
Why in the world would you want to get up in front of strangers, or for that matter, in front of people you know, and risk embarrassing...
- Oct 9, 2009
- 2 min
When Presenting, We Want Them to GET IT!
The Ultimate Goal of All Communication: Written, Spoken or Visual, is that all audience, as quickly as possible, – "GET IT!" If they...
- Sep 30, 2009
- 2 min
Practicing a Speech
We’ve all heard the expression, It’s not true. Practicing will never make it perfect! Perfect practice makes perfect. However, and I...
- Sep 28, 2009
- 3 min
Speech Content – Part #3 – Speech Opening <br>Make it <i>Powerful!</i>
This is it! The Opening of Your Speech is your first impression to your audience. It literally, ‘sets the stage’ for your presentation....
- Sep 22, 2009
- 2 min
Taking Questions
Usually, this is not the best time to do this because the audience doesn’t leave having the impact of your closing on the their minds. In...
- Sep 21, 2009
- 1 min
Using Props in a Presentation
Since people learn in many ways, the more senses your speech can combine in your presentation, the more likely your audience will “Get”...
- Sep 20, 2009
- 2 min
I Want Them To Remember My Speech!
Proven ways to get your points across and for the audience to remember your message. Primacy and Recency People will better remember the...
- Sep 18, 2009
- 2 min
Props Help the Audience “See”Your Points – Maybe!
Since people learn in different ways, the more senses incorporated into your presentation, the better the meaning of your speech will be...
- Sep 14, 2009
- 2 min
Speech Content – Part #2<br><i>Why</i> Write Your Own Introduction
The Introduction is an integral part of your speech! An Introduction should answer three questions. Why this Subject? Why this Speaker?...
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