Fred E. Miller is a speaker, an author and a coach. Businesses and individuals hire him because they want to improve their Public Speaking and Presentation Skills. They do this because we perceive really great speakers to be Experts. Perception is reality and people like to work with Experts. They a…
Becoming a really good speaker is a goal many aspire to achieve, and it can be developed over time with practice and dedication. The post How to Become a Really Good Presenter! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!. The post How to Become a Really Good Presenter! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
In today's professional landscape, speaking opportunities are more than just a chance to speak. They are business, career, and leadership opportunities. The post WHY Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!. The post WHY Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
For presenters, the magic often lies in the connection between the speaker and the audience. The post The Importance of Audience Engagement and How to Achieve It appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!. The post The Importance of Audience Engagement and How to Achieve It appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Here are some valuable tips to accomplish these important presentation skills. Know your audience: Understand the demographics, interests, and knowledge level of people attending your talk and tailor your message … The post SPEAKERS: Engage, Inform, and Connect with Your Audience appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!. The post SPEAKERS: Engage, Inform, and Connect with Your Audience appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Pausing during presentations holds significant value for several reasons: The post P-A-U-S-I-N-G, When Presenting, Can Help Them GET IT! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!. The post P-A-U-S-I-N-G, When Presenting, Can Help Them GET IT! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Having a great elevator speech is incredibly important for a variety of reasons, both personally and professionally. An elevator speech is a brief, compelling introduction that can be delivered in … The post Should Everyone Have a Great Elevator Speech? appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!. The post Should Everyone Have a Great Elevator Speech? appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Tom Ruwitch, Story Power Marketing, interviews me for his famous podcast! The post Story Power Marketing Show with Special Guest Fred Miller appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!. The post Story Power Marketing Show with Special Guest Fred Miller appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Recipes for Disaster Presentations are an essential part of communication in many business and academic settings. Whether pitching an idea, giving a lecture, or delivering a business proposal. . . Read More The post The WORST WAYS to Open a Presentation appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
You want your audience to remember your message! Here's how make that happen: The post Have them REMEMBER Your Speech! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
An Effective Elevator Speech should be: The post An EFFECTIVE ELEVATOR SPEECH Should Be . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
THREE Things to do in your OPENING that will make a HUGE Difference! The post Three Things to Do In Your OPENING. appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
The formula for the Body of a Presentation is: Make a Point – Tell a STORY! (Preferably, a personal one.) Here are some reasons WHY to use Stories in your Read More The post Use STORIES in Your Presentations Because . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
A great presenter goes beyond just being good and possesses exceptional qualities that can captivate and inspire their audience. The post Eleven Qualities of a GREAT PRESENTER! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
The way you start your presentation can make or break the entire event. The post The WORST Ways to Open Your Presentation! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Can have numerous benefits, both personal and professional. Actually, you don’t want to eliminate that fear. The goal is to take that nervous energy and put it into your presentations. Read More The post Lessening the Fear of Public Speaking . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
ZOOM TIPS that Make a Difference – A BIG Difference! Transcript Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking. This video’s about ZOOM. What an amazing application! We can meet with anyone Read More The post ZOOM To New Heights! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
This popular Artificial Intelligence App is is Super Smart! Why would I argue with it's review of my book, "NO SWEAT Public Speaking!"? The post I Asked ChatGPT to Summarize my Book, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Stand out from your peers by being an excellent presenter. Most people have a fear of public speaking and are poor presenters. The post Score Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities by . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Perhaps contrary to what your think, there are actually many benefits to not overcoming your fear of public speaking. Let's look at some. The post The Benefits of NOT Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking. appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
No speaker is perfect and even the most seasoned speakers, who regularly stand before audiences, will make mistakes in their presentations. The post Common Mistakes Speakers Make appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
VOCAL CUES are important because they can help listeners understand the meaning of words and the intentions behind them. They can make a HUGE difference. The post VOCAL CUES Are Important Because . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
No matter how good your material and how well you delivered it, there will be some in the audience who will give your talk a failing grade. The post Everyone is NOT Going to Like Your Presentation! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Because Many Won’t! Picture this: You're at a meeting, seminar, or event and the leader asks, “Does anyone have something to say?” Yes, you do have something important to communicate. Read More The post Stand Out From Others By – SPEAKING! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
DON’T Make Them! 1. Lots of Text and Bullet Points No one comes to read your presentation. If they are reading it, they are usually ahead of the bullet point Read More The post Five Slide Presentation Mistakes appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Questions & Answers: LOTS of Opportunities for MISTAKES 1. WHEN In your Opening, tell your audience when and how you’ll be handling questions. Two Possibilities: 1. Take a few questions Read More The post FAQ for Handling Questions! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
The Goals of an Elevator Speech are to be hired and referred. That won't happen if people aren't 100% certain about Who you are and What you do. The post So They GET Your Elevator Speech, . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
That which is of smaller quantity could be of higher quality. That which is less complicated is often better understood and more appreciated than what is more complicated. The post Less is often MORE! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
One of the challenges a speaker has is keeping the attention of the audience. The post Keep Your Audience's Attention by . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
You'll be seen as an EXPERT. This is important because: People like to work with EXPERTS. EXPERTS command more money for their products and services. The post BLOGGING: How to increase the reach of your posts! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Eye Contact, like all elements of non-verbal communication, is extremely important when delivering a presentation. When done correctly, there is a better connection with those watching and listening. When Eye Read More The post EYE CONTACT: Dos and Don'ts! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Use those three simple ways to improve your presentations, and I guarantee the next one will be absolutely, positively - NO SWEAT! The post Here are Three Simple Ways to . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
A Pattern Interrupt is something unexpected that grabs the attention of people were probably expecting something much different. The post “Pattern Interrupt” Elevator Speeches . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
If that act is a good one, the audience will be "primed and ready" for the speaker and will "jump start" the presentation. The post A “WARM-UP ACT!” will . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
As one gets more proficient in delivering their expertise, a large crowd, or certainly more than a handful of people, presents advantages. The post I was WRONG! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Have a conversation with someone who has a real desire to possibly purchase your product or service. The post The ULTIMATE GOAL of your ELEVATOR SPEECH appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
The bottom line: That Elevator Speech must clearly articulate what you do in a very concise manner and have an impact. The post Elevator Speech Guidelines! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Deb Gaut interviews Fred Miller, a compelling speaker, writer, and international coach. Read the Introduction and Listen as Deb conducts the interview. The post Deb Gaut, Tiny Sparks Big Flames, Interviews ME! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
The Ultimate Elevator Speech is a tool, though, because what you can do with it is start on one floor and go down. You don't want to take everyone to the top floor with you. The post My ULTIMATE Elevator Speech Template! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
A Pattern Interrupt is something not expected and out of the ordinary that abruptly grabs people's attention. The post Use PATTERN INTERRUPTS to . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” Here's a great way to hold your audience's attention throughout your presentation. Start with a DISCLAIMER. Here's one of mine: “We're going to talk about Read More The post Use a DISCLAIMER to increase Audience Attention. appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Better SOUND, Better YOU, with a better camera, and Better BACKGROUND will make your videos better! The post BETTER VIDEO: Three Things To Do! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Google Me!” Don't you love that verbiage? I do! What you're saying is, “Don't just take my word for how good I am at what I do. Check me out! - Google Me!” The post MY BACKSTORY: “Google Me!” appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
A GREAT Elevator Speech will help your audience GET IT! The post A GREAT Elevator Speech: Your Audience will . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
“Hire me,” says: I'm really good at this. I'm proud of it. I don't do it for free! The post My BACKSTORY “NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!” appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
First and foremost! We cannot Multitask! Multi-Tasking is a myth. We cannot do more than one thing at a time. The post BACKSTORY: Much Better Zoom Presenter appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
If You've Written or Ever Plan to Write a Book READ THIS ARTICLE! One of the things I stress in my coaching, speaking, and writing is the importance of STORIES! Read More The post My BACKSTORY: Finding An EDITOR appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
VOCAL CUES are all aspects of words including silence. The post VOCAL CUES are . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
We should be concentrating on the messenger, the person speaking. Everything else is a distraction. The post BACKGROUNDS are Important! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Watch, listen, and learn from the presentations of others. The post Critiquing Speakers: A Great Way To . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
Pre-recorded videos I put out is my "Best Stuff." They consist of multiple takes and many edits. The post ON-DEMAND, Pre-Recorded Videos Are: appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.
To take advantage of every "Speaking Opportunity," have a Signature Presentation on an interesting topic in your hip pocket! The post Question: WHAT Topic To Speak About? appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.