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Fred E. Miller
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Speakers: Open and Close . . .
Strong and STRONGER! The Law of Primacy and Recency says your audience will best remember the first and last things you say and do. This...
Aug 20, 20175 min read
Your Audience Wants to Know: WHY YOU?
People attending speaking events are “Investing:” Time. Money. Opportunity cost. They could be doing a number of different things rather...
Jul 30, 20173 min read
Best Speaking Tip Ever!
Speak! Speak! Speak! The Learning is in the Doing! You can think about it, watch videos, read books, and attend seminars about public...
Jul 9, 20173 min read
Great Elevator Speeches . . .
DIS-Qualify Prospects! When you hear Elevator Speeches do you purchase all the products and services being pitched? Of course not, and...
Jun 11, 20173 min read
“Be a Sponge!” Follows . . .
“My suggestion is to ‘Be a Sponge!’ Absorb everything. Then, squeeze out what you don’t think fits.
May 30, 20172 min read
“My Way is Not the Only Way,” Adds Credibility . . .
You gain the respect and credibility of your audience when you tell them every single thing you’ll say and do is not gospel.
May 21, 20173 min read
Diane Hamilton Interviews Fred Miller
https://nosweatpublicspeaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Diane-Hamilton-Interview.mp3 She is the consummate interviewer and it was an...
May 17, 20172 min read
“Speaking Opportunity!” What Will You. . .
Talk About? One Consideration: WHERE did the “Speaking Opportunity” come from? If it’s job-related, the topic may be chosen by a manager...
May 6, 20172 min read
A MULTI-TASKING Audience is . . .
Going to MISS a LOT! When watching a cable news story or interview you’ll invariably see a “ticker tape” of information streaming right...
Apr 29, 20173 min read
The Fear of Public Speaking is a Different Kind of . . .
Fear of Failure. The Fear of Public Speaking and the Fear of Failure go hand-in-glove. The Fear of Failure keeps many from attempting new...
Apr 22, 20173 min read
“GOOGLE Me!” Says . . .
Don’t just take my word. Check Me Out! That two word phrase, especially when delivered with a little “Attitude” (Good Attitude!)...
Apr 10, 20173 min read
CBS / KMOX Interview with Fred Miller
C-Speak: The Language Of Executives In this CBS/KMOX C-Speak Podcast, Mark Reardon, KMOX, and Michael Scully, regional president of PNC...
Apr 2, 20171 min read
Practice the STICKY SPOTS . . .
To practice on, or eliminate, “Sticky Spots” you must first know where they are.
Mar 20, 20174 min read
I’m Reposting SLIDE BASICS Because . . .
Too Many Slide Presentations STINK! Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” This video is about Slide Basics: Dos and Don’ts!...
Mar 12, 20175 min read
The IMPOSTER Syndrome and The Fear of Public Speaking
Imagine this "Fear of Public Speaking" example. You’re asked to deliver a presentation to an audience of your subordinates, peers, and...
Mar 5, 20173 min read
WHY Your Opening and Closing are . . .
IMPORTANT! As I regularly review my Google Analytics, two topics, more than all others, the Opening and Closing of a presentation, stand...
Feb 27, 20172 min read
Handling Questions: Dos and . . .
Don’ts! DO tell the audience, in your Opening, when and how you will be handling questions. Taking them throughout the presentation can...
Feb 5, 20173 min read
YOU Don’t Do Public Speaking.
Really? When asked, “Do YOU ever do any public speaking or deliver presentations?” the answer is often, “No.” Sometimes it’s...
Jan 29, 20172 min read
“Tell Your Audience Stories!”
Personal stories reinforce points you make in the body of your presentation. You want your audience to GET IT! Stories are one of the...
Jan 22, 20172 min read
LESS is MORE for . . .
https://nosweatpublicspeaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Less-is-More.mp3 Presentations and Elevator Speeches. The Goal of All...
Jan 15, 20173 min read
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