If you’ve ever failed, please raise your hand!Fail Did you learn more from things you failed at or from things that went well the first...

Increased Knowledge. I learn something every time I write a Post.  Each time I pick a subject, I research it and always find information...

We like to work with EXPERTS – Don’t we? Three Being perceived as an EXPERT grows your: 1. Business 2. Career 3. Leadership Opportunities...

Every Audience Doesn’t Need to See All your Slides.  Master Deck Audiences have different wants and needs. Most presentations have time...

NewsRadio KMOX 1120 The Voice of St. Louis! Host Mark Reardon interviews speaker/author Fred Miller (me!) about my book, “No Sweat...

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...

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...

Readers of my blog know I sometimes post the writings of other speakers.  Gavin Meikle is a friend and fellow speaker from across the...

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...

Guest Post: John Zimmer, Manner of Speaking Slide Presentation Many companies unwittingly hinder the effectiveness of their employees’...

We perceive really good speakers as Experts! Speaking Opportunities Perception is reality, and we like to work with Experts – Correct?...

Publisher Ron Ameln Interviews me at the SBM Business Expo Small Business Monthly runs the St. Louis area’s largest Business Conference ...

Motivational Speech 2 Minutes – 20 Seconds.  124 Words.  1 Big WOW! Watch and Listen! Pay particular attention to the use of cadence...

The Road to Perfection Never Ends! Want to Speak Better? How about playing music?  If you were, or are now, a musician, do you just come...

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

Virtual Presentations Present Challenges Verbal Presentation Challenges These tools have amazing benefits for participants and the...

NonVerbal Communication Trumps Verbal Communication The guy on the right says, “I’m really excited to have the opportunity to speak to...

Learn by Observing and Listening Turn OFF your cell phone. Practice active listening. Give the speaker eye contact. Lean forward in your...

Help the Audience GET IT Educate – Entertain – Explain They may not agree with everything.  They may not agree with anything. Unless...

Interviews are great ways for someone to ask questions other folks, given the opportunity, might have asked. I recently had the privilege...