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- Fred Elliott Miller
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- audio
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- Communication,
- Public Speaking,
- Self-Help
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 also know: Speaking Opportunities are Business Opportunities.
Speaking Opportunities are Career Opportunities.
He shows them how to Develop, Practice and Deliver Knock Your Socks Off Presentations! with - No Sweat!
These podcasts go hand-in-glove with the Book, "No Sweat Public Speaking!" How to Develop, Practice and Deliver 'Knock Your Socks Off!" Presentations with - NO SWEAT!
More at http://www.nosweatpublicspeaking.com
For listening to my Podcasts, I'd like to give you a FREE Gift.
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- USA
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- St. Louis, MO
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- 2020-05-04
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- 314-517-8772
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A presentation is a crucial tool for any speaker to convey their message effectively to the audience.
It is a platform to showcase your ideas, passion, or products to a group of people.
However, the way you start your presentation can make or break the entire event.
A Poor Opening can lead to a loss of interest and quickly lose an audience.
Here are some of the WORST ways to open a presentation:
- Being Late: Starting a presentation late is one of the most unprofessional things a speaker can do. It shows a lack of respect for the audience’s time and creates a negative impression. The audience will disengage themselves from your presentation as they may have already lost faith in your ability to manage time effectively.
- Starting with a Joke or Story that has nothing to do with the topic of the speech. It might be a great story or joke, but if it isn’t relevant to your topic it throws the audience a curve ball from the get-go.
- Reading from Notes: Your audience will quickly become annoyed and lose interest if you just read from a set of notes without any emotion or engagement. This can lead to a lack of energy in the room and an overall lack of attention from them.
- Overusing Jargons: Using too many technical terms or jargons in the beginning of the presentation can confuse and overwhelm the audience. People are not impressed with words and phrases they don’t know. They feel stupid and may lose interest in the presentation if they are unable to follow the content.
- Starting with a Sales Pitch: The audience may feel put off if you start with a sales pitch. This is especially true if the presentation was marketed as informative or educational. An audience wants to be informed and engaged, not sold to.
- Starting with an Overly Complex or Boring Introduction: The audience will quickly become disinterested if the opening of the presentation is overly complex or boring. The opening should be simple, concise, and engaging, providing the audience with a clear understanding of what your talk will be about.
In conclusion, a poor opening can lead to a disastrous presentation. It is essential to start a presentation with a clear and concise introduction that engages the audience. By avoiding the worst ways to open a presentation, a speaker can set the stage for a successful and memorable event.
Don’t use any of the above in your presentation openings and they will be absolutely, positively – NO SWEAT!
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300x172.jpg" alt="Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Presentations." width="300" height="172">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, and Presentation Skills.
They do this because they know: Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
Businesses, Individuals, and Organizations hire him because they want to improve their Networking, Public Speaking, and Presentation 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:
- Keynote Speaker
- Workshop Facilitator
- Breakout Sessions
- Personal and Group Public Speaking and Presentation Coaching
Topics:
- Lessening The Fear of Public Speaking with – NO SWEAT!
-
Crafting Your Elevator Speech, Floor by Floor with – NO SWEAT!
- Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
- We are All Self-Employed!
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, Podcast Channel, and connect with me on LinkedIn and Facebook.
My books can be purchased on amazon.com. “NO SWEAT Public Speaking” “NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!”
Audible offers “NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!” as an audio book.
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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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. A presentation without energy is B-O-R-I-N-G!
Here are some of the most significant benefits:
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Improved communication skills:
- Public speaking involves the art of communicating effectively with others.
- Lessening the fear of public speaking can help improve your overall communication skills, including your ability to articulate ideas, listen actively, and respond appropriately.
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Increased self-confidence:
- Public speaking can be a significant source of anxiety for many people.
- Lessening this fear can boost your self-confidence, allowing you to feel more comfortable and assured in a wide range of situations.
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Expanded professional opportunities:
- My mantra is, “Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Oportunities!” This is because:
- Public speaking skills are highly valued in many professions, from business and marketing to politics and academia.
- By lessening your fear of public speaking, you can open up new professional opportunities and advance your career.
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Improved relationships:
- Effective communication is essential for building and maintaining strong relationships, both personal and professional. By becoming a more confident and skilled speaker, you can improve your ability to connect with others and build lasting relationships.
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Enhanced personal growth:
- Lessening your fear of public speaking can be a significant personal accomplishment, helping you to feel more capable and in control of your life.
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It can also lead to increased personal growth and self-discovery as you push yourself outside of your comfort zone.
- We know that when we get out of our comfort zone we make it Larger!
Overall, conquering the fear of public speaking can have a positive impact on many aspects of your life, from your career to your personal relationships and beyond.
Lessen your Fear of Public Speaking and I guarantee your presentations will be absolutely, positively – NO SWEAT!
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300x172.jpg" alt="Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Presentations." width="300" height="172">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, and Presentation Skills.
They do this because they know: Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
Businesses, Individuals, and Organizations hire him because they want to improve their Networking, Public Speaking, and Presentation 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:
- Keynote Speaker
- Workshop Facilitator
- Breakout Sessions
- Personal and Group Public Speaking and Presentation Coaching
Topics:
- Lessening The Fear of Public Speaking with – NO SWEAT!
-
Crafting Your Elevator Speech, Floor by Floor with – NO SWEAT!
- Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
- We are All Self-Employed!
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, Podcast Channel, and connect with me on LinkedIn and Facebook.
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 virtually. For a presenter, our audiences can be all over the world. But it does present some challenges, doesn’t it?
Let me tell you my story.
When Covid broke out, I was in another country and the world I came back to is not the world I left.
I didn’t do anything for a few days. Then I got on Zoom meetings. Oh my gosh!
I’ve looked up more noses than an ear, nose, and throat doctor. I’ve seen things in people’s backgrounds, inappropriate doesn’t begin to tell a story. I’ve seen people eating, drinking, playing games, not even on the meeting.
You’ve been to those meetings, right? You recognize some of those people!
And then the leader of the meeting would get on and say, “Can you see my screen? What are you looking at?”
Well, I want to give you three things to do for yourself if you’re attending a Zoom Meeting.
Number One: You look good, right? Well, have a good light on you so the others can see you. A nice ring light.
Number Two: Good microphone. People will watch bad video – they won’t listen to bad audio.
And Number Three: The camera on your computer may be old. Get a nice webcam.
Here’s what I’m doing now, you may want to do the same. I’m using my phone as my webcam, and there’s an app called Camo, which allows you to do amazing things. You probably already have a great camera on your phone, use it.
Before you start any meeting:
- Update your ZOOM. They’re always doing updates.
- Turn off VPNs and anything else that might interfere with the system, that could allow you to crash.
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The speakers on your computer, or if you have an external one, could provide feedback through your microphone.
- Maybe get a headset. Maybe get some EarPods that have a microphone built into them.
- Adjust the camera so it’s not looking up your nose or at the ring lights. Look straight at that camera.
Check all these things out before the meeting starts.
- Test your audio
- Test your video.
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If you’re the presenter, after people have introduced themselves, have them mute their audio and blank their video.
- Those are all distractions. We cannot multitask! Because I’m looking at Joe or I’m looking at Mary, and I don’t know who that is over there, I’m not paying attention to you, the speaker. Have them do that.
If you want a better presentation, get a Green Screen.
- Have good lighting on it.
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If you’re going to have a artificial background, don’t have it clear like this. Have it blurred.
- If you watch professional broadcasts, the presenter is always crystal clear. The background is blurred so it doesn’t distract.
- Don’t wear a yellow shirt like this guy did in a video. You’ll look like the invisible man.
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Get this application.
It is incredible! mmhm Studio. I want to demonstrate to you how cool this software is:
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Look where I am.
- “Joey, practice, practice, practice! I’ll be right back.” I don’t know.
- Now, this is a great background. I speak about public speaking and I’ve got it blurred. It’s a microphone, but it’s very subtle.
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Now, oh! This is embarrassing.
- This is my garage. I’m sorry. I should have cleaned it up.
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Now I really like this one.
- Black and white. I’ve got black shirt on, but I’m in color. Good contrast.
- And what’s nice about this is that when giving presentations, especially over Zoom. We’ve got the attention span of a gnat, so anything that can break it up to get people’s attention back helps. Something like this does.
- This is a little dark.
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Now if I’m talking about elevator speeches, this is perfect.
- NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!
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Whoa now,!
- Some people have a background like this. Totally distracting! Get dizzy looking at it, right?
- Well, there’s another messy garage. I’m sorry.
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I could be talking about the goals in your life.
- A background can enhance your presentation.
- Here we are back at the White House.
- Oh, look, they put me on one of those old television sets.
- Whoa, there’s a storm coming. I love something like this.
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And here I am up in heaven.
- I’m sorry, I don’t see any of your names here.
- Whoa! Looks like I’m amongst friends.
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And here’s just a really nice plain background.
- Got a little highlight to myself.
- This is the one I use a lot of times, you don’t want a background to be distracting. This is perfect!
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Look where I am.
Those are some really cool things that we can do with the background with the right software.
There are also things I can do with the presenter.
For instance, if I had a slide up here over my shoulder and I was in the way, I could get out of the way by going into the corner, coming back or, just disappearing and come back this way.
Here are a few other things I could do.
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I could go in the Witness Protection Program.
- That always gets people’s attention.
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I could be really, really weird.
- That would get the audience’s attention off whatever they were thinking about, wouldn’t it? Whoa!
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And say, I want to get off a call. I can do this.
- “I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’ve got some interference with my connection.”
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I’ll say, “Whoa!”
- I even went to a different room.
- And another one.
- Oh, this thing is messing me all up. Sorry, everyone. See you tomorrow’.
- ‘It’s raining. I’ve got to go inside. See y’all later’.
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I really like this one!
- I’m in an old film.
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I’ve started presentations with this.
- It draws in the audience.
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Now, I know you’re jealous and you want to get software like this, too.
- I have no connection with this company at all. I just love what they have.
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I could go in the Witness Protection Program.
So I’ve shown you a few ways to enhance your presentation with the right software.
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- You want to have a good camera, good lighting, and a green screen.
Do those things and your presentations will be absolutely, positively – NO SWEAT!
Okay, consider this.
Consider doing some pre-recording so you can show a video because you’re not going to show your first video. You’re going to take it over and over and over again. That can be part of your presentation.
That can work really, really well. A lot of hard work, but then it’s as they say, “In the can.”
All right! I’ve got a Zoom Checklist for everyone. All kinds of things to do before you go on Zoom, and if you’re the presenter.
- Email me, Fred@NoSweatPublicSpeaking.com.
- Put ZOOM CHECKLIST in the Subject Line and I’ll send it to you.
I’m always looking for presentations, speaking opportunities.
This is my contact information. Till next time, this is Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking!
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300x172.jpg" alt="Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Presentations." width="300" height="172">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, and Presentation Skills.
They do this because they know: Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
Businesses, Individuals, and Organizations hire him because they want to improve their Networking, Public Speaking, and Presentation 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:
- Keynote Speaker
- Workshop Facilitator
- Breakout Sessions
- Personal and Group Public Speaking and Presentation Coaching
Topics:
- Lessening The Fear of Public Speaking with – NO SWEAT!
-
Crafting Your Elevator Speech, Floor by Floor with – NO SWEAT!
- Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
- We are All Self-Employed!
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, Podcast Channel, and connect with me on LinkedIn and Facebook.
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THIS is One Smart App!
* ChatGPT has been in the news recently – a lot!
This app and others are dramatically changing many things.
Here is the unedited summary it did on my book, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” I think it did a great job!
“NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” is a comprehensive guide to public speaking, designed to help readers overcome their fear of public speaking and become confident and effective speakers. The book is written by Fred E. Miller, a public speaking coach with over 30 years of experience.
The book covers all aspects of public speaking, from developing content to delivering a powerful presentation. It includes practical tips on how to organize your thoughts, engage your audience, use visual aids effectively, and handle nervousness. The book also provides advice on how to handle difficult audience members and how to handle unexpected situations during a presentation.
One of the key messages of the book is that effective public speaking is not just about talent, but also about preparation and practice. Miller emphasizes that anyone can become a great speaker with the right mindset and approach.
The book is filled with real-life examples, personal stories, and quotes from famous speakers, making it an engaging and entertaining read. It also includes exercises and checklists to help readers apply the concepts to their own speaking engagements.
Overall, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to improve their public speaking skills, whether they are a beginner or an experienced speaker looking to take their skills to the next level.
My Thoughts on ChatGPT and other AI apps like this.
We have three choices.
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Ignore them.
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Good Luck with that!
- It’s not going away and that attitude will get you nowhere.
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Good Luck with that!
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Fight them.
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Really?
- The odds of you winning are slim, very slim.
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Really?
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Embrace this amazing technology and use it for the many benefits it offers.
- Your time can be allocated to other interests and make you more productive!
Number 3 is my choice and this post is an example.
Thank you, Lois Creamer, Book more business, for influencing me to ask ChatGPT for this book summary.
* ChatGPT is a natural language processing tool driven by AI technology that allows a person to have human-like conversations and much more with a chatbot. The language model can answer questions, and assist with tasks such as composing emails, essays, and code.
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300x172.jpg" alt="Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Presentations." width="300" height="172">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, and Presentation Skills.
They do this because they know: Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
Businesses, Individuals, and Organizations hire him because they want to improve their Networking, Public Speaking, and Presentation 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:
- Keynote Speaker
- Workshop Facilitator
- Breakout Sessions
- Personal and Group Public Speaking and Presentation Coaching
Topics:
- Lessening The Fear of Public Speaking with – NO SWEAT!
-
Crafting Your Elevator Speech, Floor by Floor with – NO SWEAT!
- Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
- We are All Self-Employed!
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, Podcast Channel, and connect with me on LinkedIn and Facebook.
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SPEAKING!
We perceive really good speakers as EXPERTS! We like to work with EXPERTS. EXPERTS command more money for their products and services.
Stand out from your peers by being an EXCELLENT presenter.
Most people have a fear of public speaking and are poor presenters. This often puts a cap on their business, career, and leadership opportunities.
Many of the coaching calls I receive go something like this:
“I’m sick and tired of people who don’t work as hard as I do and don’t contribute as much to the company getting recognition, bonuses, and sometimes promotions. They’re receiving these benefits because they are speaking. However, most are not very good at it. But, they’re doing it and I’m not. Can you help me?”
Good News!:
It’s a skill you can learn! No one is born a Public Speaker. You also weren’t born with the skills to drive a bicycle, use a computer, or bake a cake. You learned them! Presentation Skills can be acquired by studying, practicing, and being trained by EXPERTS. Just like a recipe for a great cake: speeches have components, parts, and elements that when combined in the correct amounts at the right time produce an exceptional product.
HIRE A COACH! CLICK
BONUS for being a great speaker:
Even if you never speak in front of a group, the ability to do so will improve your one-on-one communication. Everyone does that!
Put in the time and effort to become an accomplished presenter and rewards will be Exceptional!
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300x172.jpg" alt="Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Presentations." width="300" height="172">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, and Presentation Skills.
They do this because they know: Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
Businesses, Individuals, and Organizations hire him because they want to improve their Networking, Public Speaking, and Presentation 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:
- Keynote Speaker
- Workshop Facilitator
- Breakout Sessions
- Personal and Group Public Speaking and Presentation Coaching
Topics:
- Lessening The Fear of Public Speaking with – NO SWEAT!
-
Crafting Your Elevator Speech, Floor by Floor with – NO SWEAT!
- Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
- We are All Self-Employed!
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, Podcast Channel, and connect with me on LinkedIn and Facebook.
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Are you tired of feeling nervous before giving a presentation?
Are you worn out from spending hours preparing and practicing only to feel like your performance falls short? Well, have no fear!
Contrary to what you might think, there are many benefits to not overcoming your fear of public speaking. Let’s look at some.
First and foremost: You’ll never have to actually give a presentation.
That means you’ll never have to experience the terror of standing in front of a room full of people, trying to make sure your voice doesn’t shake and that you don’t pass out from nerves.
Additionally, Not overcoming your fear of public speaking means you’ll never have to put in the substantial time and effort to prepare a great presentation.
No more researching and creating slides, no more practicing your delivery, and no more worrying about whether or not you’re coming across as confident and competent.
Another perk of not overcoming your fear of public speaking is that: You’ll never have to deal with the pressure of being the center of attention. Who wants that!
No more feeling like everyone in the room is judging you or that you’re being scrutinized.
You can happily blend into the background and avoid any uncomfortable spotlight.
Finally: Not overcoming your fear of public speaking means you’ll never have to worry about the possibility of failure.
If you never try, you can’t fail!
In conclusion: If you’re looking for a way to avoid the stress and effort of public speaking, then don’t overcome your fear.
Just sit back, relax, and watch as others take the stage, while you enjoy your newfound freedom from the pressure of presentation-giving.
Those individuals are creating business, career, and leadership opportunities that, like public speaking, have challenges. You won’t have to deal with those either!
Really think about this “Tongue-in-Cheek” post, Do The Opposite, and make your next presentation absolutely, positively – NO SWEAT!
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300x172.jpg" alt="Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Presentations." width="300" height="172">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, and Presentation Skills.
They do this because they know: Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
Businesses, Individuals, and Organizations hire him because they want to improve their Networking, Public Speaking, and Presentation 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:
- Keynote Speaker
- Workshop Facilitator
- Breakout Sessions
- Personal and Group Public Speaking and Presentation Coaching
Topics:
- Lessening The Fear of Public Speaking with – NO SWEAT!
-
Crafting Your Elevator Speech, Floor by Floor with – NO SWEAT!
- Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
- We are All Self-Employed!
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, Podcast Channel, and connect with me on LinkedIn and Facebook.
My books can be purchased on amazon.com. “NO SWEAT Public Speaking” “NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!”
Audible offers “NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!” as an audio book.
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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A “Presentation Without Mistakes” is a speaker’s goal. That rarely happens.
No speaker is perfect and even the most seasoned ones, who regularly stand before audiences, will make mistakes in their presentations.
Being aware of what to avoid helps. Some of the most common ones are:
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Not preparing enough:
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Failing to prepare adequately can lead to a lack of structure that makes it hard for the audience to follow.
- Their verbal and non-verbal communication expressing confusion can lead to a lack of confidence.
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Failing to prepare adequately can lead to a lack of structure that makes it hard for the audience to follow.
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Talking too quickly:
- Speaking fast because of nerves, lack of practice, or both, can make it difficult for listeners to follow along and understand what is being said.
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Not speaking clearly:
- Mumbling, talking too softly, or using unclear pronunciation can make understanding the message arduous.
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Using filler words:
- Words such as “um,” “ah,” and “like” can distract from the message and make the speaker seem unprepared. (Toastmaster meetings have a designated “Ah” counter to help members rid their talks of these.)
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Failing to engage the audience:
- Not making eye contact or including the the entire audience in the presentation can make the attendees lose interest.
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On the other hand, being too formal:
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Using overly formal language or delivery can make the speaker seem distant and unapproachable.
- The audience might feel like they’re back in school and being lectured.
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Using overly formal language or delivery can make the speaker seem distant and unapproachable.
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Being too casual:
- Using overly casual language or delivery can make the speaker seem unprofessional or unprepared.
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Using jargon, buzz words, and techno-speak:
- Including technical terms or industry-specific language the audience may not understand can be off-putting and confusing.
- An audience is not impressed hearing words they don’t understand. They feel stupid and will tune out the speaker.
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Failing to use visual aids effectively:
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Visual aids can be a useful tool to help illustrate a point, but they can also be a distraction if poorly designed or used excessively.
- Many slides with bullet points and hard to read spread sheets should definitely be avoided.
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Visual aids can be a useful tool to help illustrate a point, but they can also be a distraction if poorly designed or used excessively.
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Reading from a script:
- Reading directly from a script can be monotonous and can make the speaker seem disconnected from the audience.
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Relying too much on notes:
- While it can be helpful to have notes as a reference, relying too heavily on them can make the speaker seem unprepared or unable to engage with the audience without prompts.
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Failing to practice:
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Not practicing the presentation beforehand can lead to mistakes, gaps in the content, or a lack of confidence.
- TED Talk speakers I coach are encouraged to practice “One hour for every minute of presentation.”
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Not practicing the presentation beforehand can lead to mistakes, gaps in the content, or a lack of confidence.
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Neglecting to tailor the message to the audience:
- Failing to consider the audience’s knowledge level, interests, or needs can result in a presentation that is not engaging or relevant.
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Not allowing time for questions:
- Failing to allow time for questions or not adequately addressing questions can make the audience feel like their concerns are not being heard.
Knowing and trying to avoid these common mistakes will help make your presentations absolutely, positively – NO SWEAT!
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300x172.jpg" alt="Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Presentations." width="300" height="172">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, and Presentation Skills.
They do this because they know: Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
Businesses, Individuals, and Organizations hire him because they want to improve their Networking, Public Speaking, and Presentation 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:
- Keynote Speaker
- Workshop Facilitator
- Breakout Sessions
- Personal and Group Public Speaking and Presentation Coaching
Topics:
- Lessening The Fear of Public Speaking with – NO SWEAT!
-
Crafting Your Elevator Speech, Floor by Floor with – NO SWEAT!
- Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
- We are All Self-Employed!
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, Podcast Channel, and connect with me on LinkedIn and Facebook.
My books can be purchased on amazon.com. “NO SWEAT Public Speaking” “NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!”
Audible offers “NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!” as an audio book.
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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They can help listeners understand the meaning of words and the intentions behind them.
Vocal cues are aspects of speech that convey meaning or convey information about a speaker’s attitudes, emotions, or intentions.
These can include things like tone of voice, pronunciation, enunciation, pausing, volume, pitch, and pace of speaking. They can be very important in communication, as they can help listeners understand the meaning of words and the intentions behind them.
A speaker’s tone of voice may convey sarcasm, anger, or excitement, even if the words themselves do not convey this information. Additionally, vocal cues can help speakers convey emotions and attitudes, and can be used to influence or persuade listeners.
Some examples of vocal cues include:
- Tone of voice: The tone of voice refers to the overall quality of a speaker’s voice, which can convey emotions, attitudes, and intentions. For example, a speaker may use a flat, monotone voice to convey boredom or disinterest, or may use a high-pitched, excited voice to convey enthusiasm.
- Pronunciation: The extent to which we articulate words clearly and distinctly. Example: It’s “Pronunciation” not “Pronounciation.”
- Enunciation: It’s the way we say words and it’s based upon our upbringing and the part of the country we live in. It might be a Southern accent or maybe a Boston accent.
- Pausing: It’s being silent and it’s tough for many speakers. I’m the speaker! Shouldn’t I be speaking? But pausing can be super, super powerful!
- Volume: The volume of a speaker’s voice refers to the loudness or softness of their speech. Speakers may use volume to convey emotion or to emphasize certain words or points. For example, a speaker may raise their voice to convey anger or excitement, or may speak more quietly to convey intimacy or confidentiality.
- Pitch: The pitch of a speaker’s voice refers to the highness or lowness of their voice. Speakers may use pitch to convey emotion or to emphasize certain words or points. For example, a speaker may raise the pitch of their voice to convey excitement or enthusiasm, or may lower the pitch of their voice to convey seriousness or authority.
- Pace: The pace of a speaker’s voice refers to the speed at which they speak. Speakers may use a faster pace to convey excitement or enthusiasm, or may use a slower pace to convey seriousness or contemplation. Often, because of nerves, many speakers speak too quickly.
Vocal cues plus facial expressions, gestures and changes in posture can combine to make specific points to an audience.
Overall, vocal cues are an important aspect of communication and can help convey meaning, emotions, and intentions in speech.
Know and use Vocal Cues in your presentations and I guarantee they will be absolutely, positively – NO SWEAT!
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300x172.jpg" alt="Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Presentations." width="300" height="172">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, and Presentation Skills.
They do this because they know: Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
Businesses, Individuals, and Organizations hire him because they want to improve their Networking, Public Speaking, and Presentation 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:
- Keynote Speaker
- Workshop Facilitator
- Breakout Sessions
- Personal and Group Public Speaking and Presentation Coaching
Topics:
- Lessening The Fear of Public Speaking with – NO SWEAT!
-
Crafting Your Elevator Speech, Floor by Floor with – NO SWEAT!
- Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
- We are All Self-Employed!
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, Podcast Channel, and connect with me on LinkedIn and Facebook.
My books can be purchased on amazon.com. “NO SWEAT Public Speaking” “NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!”
Audible offers “NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!” as an audio book.
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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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.
IF . . .
- You researched your topic well and know it enough to have “Confidence in your Competence.”
- You practiced multiple times. (My Ultimate Practice Tip is HERE.)
IF you’ve done those two things: GET OVER IT because . . .
“All you can do is all you can do but all you can do is enough.” A.L. Williams.
Use This Self-Talk when negative comments come your way: “I’VE GOT THIS!”
However, and this is important, listen to and read those negative comments. We can always improve our presentations. If someone has taken time to comment, their remarks should be reviewed. It’s little things that can make a BIG difference, and this is an opportunity to improve.
Actually, those, “Love your talk!” comments feel good, but don’t offer the perspective negative ones do. “The road to perfection never ends.”
In Toastmasters, many consider the most important part of a meeting to be the evaluations of the speakers. If an evaluator fails to give any suggestions for improvement it is called a “white wash.’” This offers no help to the speaker who knows they can always do better and are looking for suggestions.
206x300.jpeg" alt="Ic" width="179" height="261">Know the “Iceberg Effect” is always there.
Just like the largest part of an iceberg is below the surface and can’t be seen, the majority of your audience never comments on whether they enjoyed or didn’t like your presentation.
If you’ve done the work and individuals thank you for your talk, I guarantee there are many more who leave the venue saying nothing.
By the same token, if several diss your presentation, others feel the same way and, perhaps they were being polite, and didn’t say anything.
IF you’ve haven’t done those two things: Own It!
Then promise yourself before your next presentation you will:
- Know your topic well.
- Review the negative comments and adjust your presentation where appropriate.
- Practice – Practice – Practice
Prepare – Prepare – Prepare and I guarantee your next presentation will be absolutely, positively – NO SWEAT!
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300x172.jpg" alt="Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Presentations." width="300" height="172">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, and Presentation Skills.
They do this because they know: Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
Businesses, Individuals, and Organizations hire him because they want to improve their Networking, Public Speaking, and Presentation 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:
- Keynote Speaker
- Workshop Facilitator
- Breakout Sessions
- Personal and Group Public Speaking and Presentation Coaching
Topics:
- Lessening The Fear of Public Speaking with – NO SWEAT!
-
Crafting Your Elevator Speech, Floor by Floor with – NO SWEAT!
- Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
- We are All Self-Employed!
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, Podcast Channel, and connect with me on LinkedIn and Facebook.
My books can be purchased on amazon.com. “NO SWEAT Public Speaking” “NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!”
Audible offers “NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!” as an audio book.
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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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. You practiced in your mind’s eye, out loud, and maybe even recorded yourself.
You start to raise your hand, but . . . You don’t.
That has happened to me, more than once, and I’ll bet you’ve had similar experiences.
More often than not, it’s the “Fear of Public Speaking!” that’s held you back from delivering your message. That’s a problem for many. However, it can be overcome by:
- Knowing your topic well.
- Having that knowledge will give you “Confidence in your Competence” and dramatically help your delivery.
- Knowing the structure of a great talk.
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Practice – Practice – Practice
- Practicing is not optional!
Here’s My Personal Story My wife and I recently completed a group tour of Ireland. Our tour director was incredible. I decided when the time was correct, I wanted to recognize his many skills in front of everyone.
There was a dinner the last night of the tour. After the director made a few remarks and said, “The servers will go around the tables and get your orders, “I knew the time was NOW!
As I “dinged” the guests to attention with a spoon striking a glass, I rose to my feet and proclaimed, “Before we get started, I want to propose a toast to our tour director, Sean Collins!” The audience immediately applauded.
I continued, “Sean, this is the fifth tour my wife, Beverly, and I have been on with your company. We’ve also traveled with several other firms. Without a doubt, YOU, are the best tour director we have ever had.
Your knowledge, presentation of that knowledge, personal generosity, great sense of humor, and captivating singing made a good tour – SPECTACULAR!”
The ensuing applause from my fellow travelers and ear-to-ear smile on Sean’s face affirmed I had hit a home run with my toast. Priceless!
What do you want to SPEAK about?
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300x172.jpg" alt="Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Presentations." width="300" height="172">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, and Presentation Skills.
They do this because they know: Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
Businesses, Individuals, and Organizations hire him because they want to improve their Networking, Public Speaking, and Presentation 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:
- Keynote Speaker
- Workshop Facilitator
- Breakout Sessions
- Personal and Group Public Speaking and Presentation Coaching
Topics:
- Lessening The Fear of Public Speaking with – NO SWEAT!
-
Crafting Your Elevator Speech, Floor by Floor with – NO SWEAT!
- Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, and Leadership Opportunities.
- We are All Self-Employed!
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, Podcast Channel, and connect with me on LinkedIn and Facebook.
My books can be purchased on amazon.com. “NO SWEAT Public Speaking” “NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!”
Audible offers “NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!” as an audio book.
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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