Inserting a black slide, pressing the “B” button on your keyboard, or making the screen go dark via a remote control, is necessary if you do

0For THAT! Over five years ago, I wrote a post, “There’s NO App for That!” Things change. NOW, there ARE apps for THAT and MORE. . . For...

oJade Harrell is the charismatic creator and executive producer of RareGem Productions, a positive media production, promotion and...

LOW! Very Low! Amazing as it seems, it doesn’t take much to stand head and shoulders above your competition. This applies to most things...

0All Those Great Athletes Have COACHES! They are the Best of the Best because they had great COACHING. Many were born with a lot of...

OWN YOUR AUDIENCE with Passion + Knowledge + Technique PASSION When delivering a presentation, Passion trumps everything! Your body...

OLeaning In! That non-verbal communication means they are watching and listening to your presentation! That’s what you want! The Goal of...

“I’ve Got Nothing to Talk About!” “The audience probably knows way more than I do about the topic. If they don’t fall asleep during my...

If you want to become a better speaker, these are my two best tips: 1. Practice – Practice – Practice. 2. Speak – Speak – Speak.

Don’ts! Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” This video is about Slide Basics: Dos and Don’ts! The bottom line with all...

If you’re a speaker there are certain things you should do, and should STOP doing.

oTo Make a First Impression. Make It an Outstanding One Before You Take the Stage! The Title of your talk. It’s got to grab the...

0You to Your Audience! WE’RE IN THE ELECTION SEASON! Candidates are debating and delivering speeches. Speakers can learn from comments...

HUGE Distractions to Your Presentation. Uh, Like, You Know, Um, OK? Those and other “Filler Words” do not add value to a presentation....

0Not Necessary! If you’re in a marching band, you better be in step with your fellow band members. If you are in a play, chorus, or...

These Things! STOP Them! STOP Using Buzz Words, Acronyms, or Techno-Speak. You don’t impress people with words  they don’t know. You’ll...

0Why should you consider using Slides in your presentations? Slides are a prop. People attending your talk will look and listen to you...

We can’t multitask, i.e. do two things at once.

o You’ve made a New Year’s resolution to Improve your Public Speaking and Presentation Skills. Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public...

0It’s That Time of the Year! Here are My 2016 Resolutions. What are Yours? #1.  Prepare and Practice for each Presentation even if I’ve...