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Fred E. Miller
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The Fear of Public Speaking: Practical Tips for Calming Nerves
With the right techniques, you can calm those nerves and transfer it into energizing your presentations.
Sep 213 min read


The Role of Body Language in Effective Public Speaking
Your body language is either reinforcing your words—or fighting against them.
Aug 243 min read


How to Rehearse Effectively Without Sounding Rehearsed
The Goal of Rehearsing
is to rehearse so you know your material so well you can deliver it naturally—like a conversation with your audience.
Aug 103 min read


Five Tips for Delivering Powerful Openings and Closings (Why They Matter More Than You Think)
“Have a strong opening—and a stronger closing.
The last thing you say and do is the first thing the audience will remember.”
Jul 202 min read


Master Your Message: Practice Your Presentation Out of Order
When practicing your presentation, don't always start at the beginning. I know—that sounds odd. But trust me, it’s one of the best things...
Jun 82 min read


The Fastest Way to Lose an Audience: Be Smart and Sound B-o-r-i-n-g!
The Fastest Way to Lose an Audience: Be Smart and Sound B-o-r-i-n-g!
Mar 302 min read


Feedback Matters: How to Ask for and Use Speaking Critiques
Feedback, from the right people, will provide guidance for improvement.
Feb 23 min read


Learn to Lessen the Fear of Public Speaking Because . . .
“Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities!"
Nov 10, 20243 min read


Why BULLET POINTS, Especially When Left On a Screen, Are BAD For a Presentation.
Bullet points , while useful in some contexts, can be problematic in presentations, especially when left on the screen for extended...
Aug 24, 20243 min read


Little Things You Can Do To Overcome The Fear of Public Speaking
First of all, you don’t want to completely eliminate the Fear of Public Speaking.
Jul 28, 20242 min read


Want to Become a Great Speaker? Hire a Coach!
LISTEN! Want to Become Great at Anything? Hire a Coach. In the pursuit of greatness, one common thread among high achievers is their...
Feb 15, 20243 min read


The Art of Presentation Disaster: What NOT to Do
LISTEN! When gearing up for an important presentation, ensuring its success is crucial. Here's a guide on how NOT to prepare, so you can...
Jan 21, 20242 min read


How to Become a Really Good Presenter with Presentation Coaching!
LISTEN! Effective communication is a valuable skill in both our personal and professional lives. Prestentation Coaching helps achieve...
Dec 4, 20233 min read


PAUSING, When Presenting, Can Help Them GET IT!
The correct use of PAUSING in presentations can be extremely powerful. LISTEN! However, it’s one of the toughest things to do for a...
Sep 11, 20233 min read


Story Power Marketing Show with Special Guest Fred Miller
Tom Ruwitch is the ultimate host and consummate interviewer. I always learn from him! Check out his site, Story Power Marketing and...
Aug 6, 202316 min read


I Asked ChatGPT to Summarize my Book, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!”
THIS is One Smart App! * ChatGPT has been in the news recently – a lot! This app and others are dramatically changing many things. Here...
Mar 5, 20233 min read


Common Mistakes Speakers Make
A “Presentation Without Mistakes” is a speaker’s goal.
That rarely happens.
Jan 22, 20232 min read


VOCAL CUES Are Important Because . . .
They can help listeners understand the meaning of words and the intentions behind them. Vocal cues are aspects of speech that convey...
Jan 8, 20233 min read


Stand Out From Others By – SPEAKING!
Because Many Won’t! Picture this: You’re at a meeting, seminar, or event and the leader asks, “Does anyone have something to say?” Yes,...
Dec 11, 20223 min read


Five Slide Presentation Mistakes
Don't Make Them! 1. Lots of Text and Bullet Points No one comes to read your presentation. If they are reading it, they are usually ahead...
Nov 27, 20223 min read
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