NO SWEAT Public Speaking Blog

To Know! When people come to see and hear a speaker, they are investing: Time Money – Their own, or someone else’s. Opportunity Cost – They could be doing something else with their time rather than attending the event. It is imperative the audience knows WHY: This speaker was chosen to make a presentation on this topic. The Speaker’s Bio, if there is one in a promotional piece or announcement, usually does a poor job informing the audience why the speaker was chosen. Unfortu

Presented Before Each Presentation! The question sometimes arises, “Why is this person making a presentation? What is their expertise? What education and experience gives them the right to talk on this topic?” They want to know your Credentials! Many people know a little bit about a lot of topics, but have in-depth knowledge and expertise in only a few subjects. Would you prefer to listen to a presentation on flight from ‘The Miracle on the Hudson’ airline captain, “Sully” Su

When was Your Presentation last update d? You If it’s been awhile – Keep reading! Doing a Presentation Makeover makes sense if: The ...

Publisher Ron Ameln Interviews me at the SBM Business Expo Small Business Monthly runs the St. Louis area’s largest Business Conference and Expo twice a year. Ron was kind enough to buttonhole me and tape this interview about the publication of my book, “No Sweat Public Speaking!” Their publication is the premier business publication in the greater St. Louis area targeting the majority of today’s businesses. Here’s the Transcript Ron: Hi, I’m Ron Ameln from the St. Louis

Glossophobia 11 Nuggets to Neutralize the Fear of Public Speaking – NOW! is the Fear of Public Speaking. The word comes from the Greek glossa, meaning tongue and phobus, fear or dread. The Bad News This fear can negatively affect your personal and professional life. Passing on opportunities to make presentations puts you behind others who accept that challenge. We perceive really great speakers to be Experts. Perception is reality, and we prefer to work with Experts. You d