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Why Public Speaking Is the Ultimate Career Shortcut


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Why Public Speaking Is the Ultimate Career Shortcut

Public speaking is consistently ranked as one of the top human fears— right up there with snakes, spiders, and awkward small talk at networking events.


But the research shows: Speaking is one of the fastest ways to stand out in your career.


In fact, "Speaking opportunities are business, career, and leadership opportunities." I say this all the time, and no one ever disagrees with me - because it’s true!


Every time you stand up and say something clearly, confidently, and with purpose, you do three things:

  1. You position yourself as a leader — even if your title doesn’t say so.

  2. You build trust. People follow people they understand.

  3. You multiply your impact. One message to many people. That’s leverage.


So yes, fear is real. But so is the opportunity.

And here’s a little secret: the people you admire — the confident ones on stage — they feel the nerves too. The difference? They’ve learned to take that nervous energy and put it into their presentations. A presentation without energy is b-o-r-i-n-g. They’ve also practiced, and they’ve bombed. And they’ve kept going.

Speaking is a skill, not a personality trait. You don’t have to be born with it. You just have to want the upside more than you fear the spotlight. When you embrace the fear and do it anyway you’ll see how powerful speaking can be. When you’ve accomplished this you’ll take and make as many "Speaking Opportunities" as you can.

So next time a chance comes up to speak — at a meeting, a networking event, or even just introducing yourself at a social function — go first. Raise your hand and speak up. Yes, your heart will race. That’s normal. Do it anyway.


Because the person who grabs the mic is the person we remember.


Follow this advice and your presentations, and career growth, will be absolutely, positively - NO SWEAT! ——————————————————————————————————————————————————

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About the Author    

Fred E. Miller is a speaker, an international coach, and the author of the books, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” and “NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!”


Businesses, Individuals, and Organizations hire him because they want to improve their Networking, Public Speaking, andPresentation Skills.


They do this because they know:"Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities."


They also know:We perceive really great speakers to be Experts. We like to work with Experts.

He shows them how to: Develop, Practice, and Deliver Fantastic Presentations! with – NO SWEAT!


Services:

  1. Keynote Speaker

  2. Workshop Facilitator

  3. Breakout Sessions

  4. Personal and Group Public Speaking and Presentation Coaching

  1. Lessening The Fear of Public Speaking with – NO SWEAT!

  2. Crafting Your Elevator Speech, Floor by Floor with – NO SWEAT!

  3. Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.

  4. We are All Self-Employed!


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If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions about this post or other posts please contact me: Fred@NoSweatPublicSpeaking.com.


Thank  you for your continued support. It is greatly appreciated!



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