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Fred E. Miller
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Your Elevator Speech Should Open Doors – Not Close Them!
Your Elevator Speech Should Open Doors – Not Close Them!
Apr 13, 20252 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 30, 20252 min read
Downsides of NOT Having a Great Elevator Speech
NOT having a great Elevator Speech has downsides, especially in professional and networking settings.
Mar 16, 20252 min read
Why AI Will NOT Replace Personal Presentations
While AI offers numerous benefits, it cannot replicate the human connection and authenticity that personal presentations provide.
Mar 2, 20252 min read
Bill Ellis', "WHAT'S THE POINT?" interviews me about the Power of Public Speaking!
In this episode of What’s the Point?, Bill Ellis sits down with Fred E. Miller, an internationally recognized speaker, best-selling author,
Feb 16, 20253 min read
Feedback Matters: How to Ask for and Use Speaking Critiques
Feedback, from the right people, will provide guidance for improvement.
Feb 2, 20253 min read
Conquering Imposter Syndrome in Public Speaking
Imposter syndrome – the persistent feeling that you don’t belong or aren’t good enough – is one of the biggest barriers to confident public speaking. Even experienced professionals can find themselves doubting their abilities, questioning their knowledge, and fearing that they’ll be “found out” as a fraud.
Jan 18, 20252 min read
Speakers: Take Questions Before Closing Your Talk!
Taking questions before your closing allows you to maintain control over your presentation’s final impression.
Jan 5, 20252 min read
NOT a Presenter? - Read THIS!
Why Presentation Skills Are Life Skills
Dec 22, 20243 min read
Without a great, compelling Elevator Speech . . .
Without a great, compelling Elevator Speech You risk blending into the crowd instead of standing out as someone others want to connect with.
Dec 8, 20243 min read
Speakers: Tips for delivering a POWERFUL OPENING.
The OPENING and the CLOSING are the bookends of a presentation.
Nov 24, 20242 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 Speakers DON'T Need to Be Perfect
Speakers should be Embracing Mistakes
Oct 5, 20243 min read
The Goals of a Great Elevator Speech
A great Elevator Speech has several key goals, each designed to make a strong and lasting impression in a short amount of time.
Sep 22, 20243 min read
What Are Vocal Cues and Why Use Them in Your Presentations
Vocal cues refer to non-verbal elements in speech that convey information beyond the literal meaning of the words spoken.
Sep 8, 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
The Art of a BAD Elevator Speech
Crafting a good Elevator Speech is crucial, but knowing what makes a bad one can help you avoid common pitfalls.
Aug 11, 20242 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
Great Elevator Speech? WHY BOTHER? (Tongue-in-cheek)
Here’s why you should definitely not waste your time crafting a great elevator speech:
Jul 8, 20243 min read
Speakers and Aspiring Speakers: WHY Hire a Presentation Coach?
Here are some compelling reasons
to think about working with a presentation coach:
Jun 16, 20242 min read
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