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Fred E. Miller
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EXPRESS Elevator Speech: Start with a Question, then . . .
Your WHY and, another Question. The Ultimate Goal of an Elevator Speech is a Conversation with someone who has a sincere interest in...
Oct 16, 20173 min read


Speakers: Deliver a Shoutout to . . .
Folks in Your Audience! Everyone loves to be recognized; Especially in front of others! When you, the speaker, gives a SHOUTOUT about...
Oct 1, 20173 min read


Speakers: Use a “Sidebar” to . . .
Emphasize and Clarify. For writing articles or books, a Sidebar is separate from the main text on a page. It is often a shorter piece of...
Sep 3, 20172 min read


INTRODUCTIONS and AFTER-DUCTIONS can . . .
Add Enormous Value to your Presentations. The Introduction is an integral part of your speech, not your Bio, and your responsibility to...
Aug 28, 20174 min read


Speakers: Open and Close . . .
Strong and STRONGER! The Law of Primacy and Recency says your audience will best remember the first and last things you say and do. This...
Aug 20, 20175 min read


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 17, 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 22, 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 . . .
of your Presentation. It’s human nature to do what we like, do well, and avoid things that make us uncomfortable. This applies to...
Mar 20, 20173 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


DROP “Work With” and “Help” from . . .
Your Elevator Speech! When most are asked, at a networking event, social function, or seminar, “What do you do?” The replies are usually...
Jan 2, 20172 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


Ready with YOUR Elevator Speech?
The Guidelines and Goals! Most of us have experienced the Excitement, or Fear, of being called upon at a networking event, social...
Nov 7, 20163 min read
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