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Fred E. Miller
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Speakers: Write a Book Because . . .
It MATTERS! Authoring a book gives you HUGE Credibility. Just as we perceive really good speakers as Experts, people have the same...
Aug 13, 20173 min read


Business Networking Basics: P-I-F
Plan - Implement - Followup Business Networking is meeting people at events, social functions, and seminars. The goal is to develop...
Jul 16, 20173 min read


Best Speaking Tip Ever!
Speak! Speak! Speak! The Learning is in the Doing! You can think about it, watch videos, read books, and attend seminars about public...
Jul 9, 20173 min read


WHY Do People Fear Public Speaking?
Why Not have a Fear of Public Speaking! Is my usual first response. Think about it. Most of our conversations are one-on-one. Many are...
Jun 25, 20172 min read


Great Elevator Speeches . . .
DIS-Qualify Prospects! When you hear Elevator Speeches do you purchase all the products and services being pitched? Of course not, and...
Jun 11, 20173 min read


You Don’t Have a Personal Story?Really?
The Body of Your Speech has a formula:
Make a Point.
Tell a Story that reinforces the point.
Jun 5, 20173 min read


“Be a Sponge!” Follows . . .
“My suggestion is to ‘Be a Sponge!’ Absorb everything. Then, squeeze out what you don’t think fits.
May 30, 20172 min read


“My Way is Not the Only Way,” Adds Credibility . . .
You gain the respect and credibility of your audience when you tell them every single thing you’ll say and do is not gospel.
May 21, 20173 min read


The Fear of Public Speaking is a Different Kind of . . .
Fear of Failure. The Fear of Public Speaking and the Fear of Failure go hand-in-glove. The Fear of Failure keeps many from attempting new...
Apr 22, 20173 min read


When in the Audience, PLEASE . . .
Better Audience = Better Speaker
Mar 27, 20173 min read


Practice the STICKY SPOTS . . .
To practice on, or eliminate, “Sticky Spots” you must first know where they are.
Mar 20, 20174 min read


The IMPOSTER Syndrome and The Fear of Public Speaking
Imagine this "Fear of Public Speaking" example. You’re asked to deliver a presentation to an audience of your subordinates, peers, and...
Mar 5, 20173 min read


Your INTRODUCTION is NOT. . .
Your Introduction is an integral and important part of your presentation and it is your responsibility, as the speaker, to write it.
Dec 4, 20164 min read


Three TIPS to Improve Presentations:
Those Tips are: Observe – Practice – Speak! Observe There are many options to observe speakers, on and off-line. Regularly,...
Oct 24, 20163 min read


THIS a Great Slide Because. . .
Inserting a black slide, pressing the “B” button on your keyboard, or making the screen go dark via a remote control, is necessary if you do
Oct 4, 20162 min read


Your Elevator Speech: CLARITY is. . .
NOT Optional! We’ve all been there. You go to a networking event, social function, or seminar and the leader says, “Before we get...
Sep 26, 20163 min read


The Fear of Public Speaking is an. . .
Equal Opportunity Fear! It doesn’t care about your age, education, or occupation. Young or not, highly educated or not, white collar or...
Aug 1, 20163 min read


OWN Your Audience with This Formula:
OWN YOUR AUDIENCE with Passion + Knowledge + Technique PASSION When delivering a presentation, Passion trumps everything! Your body...
Jun 13, 20163 min read


One of the Greatest Fears of Public Speaking is. . .
“I’ve Got Nothing to Talk About!” “The audience probably knows way more than I do about the topic. If they don’t fall asleep during my...
May 23, 20163 min read


Slide Basics: Dos and. . .
Don’ts! Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” This video is about Slide Basics: Dos and Don’ts! The bottom line with all...
May 9, 20165 min read
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