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Fred E. Miller
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Great Presentations Aren't Created by Adding More. They're Created by Having the Courage to Remove What Isn't Essential.
The best presentations are often the simplest.
Sep 202 min read


Speaking Opportunities Don't Just Happen at the Podium
When you hear the words "public speaking," what comes to mind? A keynote presentation? A business meeting? A room full of people? Those certainly are speaking opportunities. But they're far from the only ones. The truth is... Speaking Opportunities don't just happen during formal, planned presentations. They happen every day. Perhaps you're attending a meeting and want to express your opinion. Maybe you're at the wedding reception of dear friends and would like to offer a toa
Aug 302 min read


How to Rehearse Effectively Without Sounding Rehearsed
Most speakers sound stiff because they rehearsed the wrong way—or didn’t practice enough.
Jul 152 min read


7 Signs of Speaker Malpractice (You’ve Probably Done #3)
Some speaker's presentations aren’t just boring… they’re malpractice.
Apr 122 min read


When the Speaker Cancels: Be the One Who’s Ready!
Speakers" “Always Have a Talk in Your Pocket”
Feb 12 min read


Stop Making Audiences Multitask!
Most people can’t listen, read slides, and take notes all at once. Sure, a few can pull it off—but for the majority, it’s cognitive overload.
Oct 26, 20253 min read


Networking as a Speaker: How to Build Connections Through Your Presentations
Public speaking is one of the most powerful networking tools you’ll ever have.
Sep 7, 20253 min read


SPEAKERS: Engage, Inform, and Connect with Your Audience
SPEAKERS: Engage, Inform, and Connect with Your Audience
Oct 23, 20233 min read


The WORST WAYS to Open a Presentation
The Way You OPEN YOUR PRESENTATION
sets the tone for the entire experience.
Jul 24, 20233 min read


Have them REMEMBER Your Speech!
You want your audience to remember the message of your speech!
Jul 9, 20233 min read


Three Things to Do In Your OPENING.
The Law of Primacy and Recency. Your audience best remembers the first and last things you say and do.
This is why you want a Strong Opening and a STRONGER Closing.
Jun 4, 20233 min read


The WORST Ways to Open Your Presentation!
However, the way you start your presentation can make or break the entire event.
Apr 23, 20233 min read


Use The Law of Primacy and Recency
The Law of Primacy and Recency says the audience best remembers the first and last things you say and do.
Feb 25, 20182 min read
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