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CBS Radio Interviews Speaker/Author Fred Miller
NewsRadio KMOX 1120 The Voice of St. Louis! Host Mark Reardon interviews speaker/author Fred Miller (me!) about my book, “No Sweat...
Jul 13, 20115 min read


Slides: — USE TEXT – as little as possible! PLEASE!
Text and Bullet Points Do Not reinforce the message! Have you ever sat through a presentation where the speaker read, word for word, the...
Jul 6, 20113 min read


Fear of Public Speaking? Try These Ideas!
It’s a Word, not a disease. It can be controlled. You are not alone. There is comfort in numbers. 75% of the population have this fear....
Jun 22, 20112 min read


Speakers: Be Prepared – “STUFF” HAPPENS!
And the “STUFF” can happen in many ways. Venue: Always try to scope out the room, building, and parking areas where you’ll be presenting...
Jun 15, 20113 min read


The Magic Pill that Makes You a Great Presenter!
Sorry, It Doesn’t Exist! I wish it did. Maybe it, and the one that gets rid of the Fear of Public Speaking, are in clinical trials...
Jun 8, 20113 min read


Fox News interviews Speaker/Author, Fred E. Miller
Fox News interviews Fred Miller John Pertzborn, co-anchor of Fox News AM Show in St. Louis, interviews me. Special thanks to Jim...
Jun 2, 20114 min read


Delivering a Presentation:<br>Using Notes Vs. a Mind Map
Notes Vs. Mind Map CLICK to Enlarge! Text Notes interfere with the emotional connection you want to make with your audience. They are...
May 26, 20113 min read


Non-Verbal Communication Speaks <br>Louder than Words
For instance, if I say, “I really am enjoying being here at your event,” but continually look at my watch and have an expression on my...
May 19, 20112 min read


Corporate Templates <br>Can Undermine a Slide Presentation
Guest Post: John Zimmer, Manner of Speaking Slide Presentation Many companies unwittingly hinder the effectiveness of their employees’...
May 12, 20113 min read


“Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities!
We perceive really good speakers as Experts! Speaking Opportunities Perception is reality, and we like to work with Experts – Correct?...
May 5, 20112 min read


Written Post + Audio Post = <br>BETTER POST and BETTER SPEAKING!
I have done it more times than I’ll admit. However, I’m writing this Post to give a solution for catching those errors and greatly...
Apr 28, 20113 min read


Ask Fred Questions
FAQ with Me Ask Me Question: If you had one piece of advice to give to improve my speaking, what would it be? Answer: SPEAK! – SPEAK! –...
Apr 21, 20114 min read


NPR Member Station, KWMU, Book Interview. . .
NPR Member Station Book Interview. I’m a Guest on KWMU’s “St. Louis on the Air” St. Louis on the Air Interview NPR Member Station Book...
Apr 14, 20111 min read


PAUSE IfYouDon’tPauseItLooksAndSoundsLikeThis!
The P-A-U-S-E: A Major Element of Verbal Communication The Pause Question: What if my entire Post was written like the Title? How long...
Apr 7, 20113 min read


Your Elevator Speech is a Mini-Presentation
Here’s mine. What’s yours? Your Elevator Speech is a Mini-Presentation CLICK to ENLARGE – Read from Bottom > Top If you attend...
Mar 10, 20115 min read


What is Your <i>Verbal</i> Image?
Virtual Presentations Present Challenges Verbal Presentation Challenges These tools have amazing benefits for participants and the...
Mar 3, 20113 min read


Nonverbal Communication Trumps. . .
NonVerbal Communication Trumps Verbal Communication The guy on the right says, “I’m really excited to have the opportunity to speak to...
Feb 24, 20112 min read


Examples of "The Magic of Three" for Speakers
Using the Magic of Three will make your presentations more
Effective
Powerful
Memorable
Feb 17, 20112 min read


<i>Speaking</i> Opportunities are<br> <i>Business</i> and <i>Career</i> Opportunities!
Speaking Opportunities are Business and Career Opportunities. “We need a volunteer to speak. . . at the next Annual Meeting, MeetUp,...
Feb 10, 20113 min read


Fear of Public Speaking? <br>11 Nuggets to Neutralize that Fear Now!
Glossophobia 11 Nuggets to Neutralize the Fear of Public Speaking – NOW! is the Fear of Public Speaking. The word comes from the Greek...
Feb 3, 20115 min read
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