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- PowerPoint: How to Deliver PowerPoint Presentations Designed by Someone Else - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Doug StaneartNarrating PowerPoint Presentations designed by someone else can be very challenging. In fact, one of the fastest ways to increase public speaking fear and make your PowerPoint presentations sound canned and… well boring, is to try to deliver a PowerPoint slideshow that someone else designed for ...
Views: 10159(1 vote) - Public Speaking Skills: Public Speaking Fear Comes from Perceived Failure - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Doug StaneartPublic speaking skill is just like any other skill in that the more success that you have, the more self-confidence in public speaking that you develop. The more failures, or perceived failures, that you experience, the more public speaking fear that you are going to experience. The ...
Views: 10017(1 vote) - Peter Fogel's "How to Effectively Close Your Speech!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter Fogel"This is the way the world ends, Not with a bang but a whimper!" ~ T.S. Eliot WARNING: When it comes to ending your speech, the last thing you want to do is go out with a whimper! In speaking it's important how you start and especially how you finish. Let's look at this scenario: Let's ...
Views: 8553(11 votes) - ***Does Your Voice Shake When You're Nervous? 3 Tips for Eliminating the Quiver - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWhen addressing an audience, there is nothing more embarrassing than opening your mouth to speak and the voice that comes out is high in pitch and shaking to boot! The shaking is known as a quiver and it can happen even when you’re not nervous. If your voice is quivering when you’re nervous, ...
Views: 7844(3 votes) - How to give a compelling speech and make a lasting impression - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from chima ebeniroSpeaking in front of a group of people or an audience, whether big or small, is both an opportunity and a privilege, so those fortunate enough to be in this situation should best know how to give a compelling speech that will make a positive impact. There are public speakers who fail to ...
Views: 7380 - How to Overcome Phone Call Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KylePhone call anxiety happens to all of us: we need to make an important call. We have the number. We are well aware of the purpose of the call. As our fingers commence dialing, we sense a small cyclone of winged creatures cavorting in our bellies. Our breath shortens and a cold sensation runs ...
Views: 6798 - ***A Pill for Nervousness in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsRecently, I read about a pill you can take to eliminate your nervousness in public speaking. I was floored! Why would you take a pill to get rid of that which is so beneficial when delivering a speech or presentation? The problem for many people is that they are intent on ridding ...
Views: 6261(1 vote) - ***When Nervousness Makes Your Voice Quiver - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsHas this ever happened to you? You stand to give your speech or presentation; and, when you begin speaking what comes out of your mouth is higher in pitch and quivering to boot. So what is to be done? In most cases, nervousness is the cause of the quiver. (There are some voices, however, ...
Views: 5846(2 votes) - ***Public Speaking: The Positive Effects of Nervousness - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Nancy DanielsIt never ceases to amaze me how many people want to get rid of their nervousness in public speaking. In truth, they should embrace that wonderful rush of adrenaline. If you’re not nervous when presenting, then I am because being overly confident is never a good thing in public speaking or any ...
Views: 5234 - Definition: Stage Fright - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Douglas PakWhat is Stage Fright? People who have stagefright and fear of public speaking have the potential to be brilliant business communicators, speakers, actors and singers! That is because they have the feelings. Their feelings are up to the surface where they can be used to make genuine connection ...
Views: 4975 - Public Speaking: What Many Novice Speakers Never Think To Do - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThe one thing that many new speakers don’t think about and never have enough of is something that has a negative impact on their delivery skills. It is actually very simple, basic, and a necessity. Without it, there are no words; thus, no message. It is called breathing. Because of ...
Views: 4755 - Business side of belly dance, getting the gig! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Shetan NoirThe business side of belly dance Tips on how to get the gigs and the art of shameless self-promotion. By Shetan Noir The best marketing tool for getting yourself hire for gigs is your performance resume and promotional package. A performance resume is different then a regular job ...
Views: 4714 - ***Man's Greatest Fear Need Not Be Yours! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever questioned what you are truly afraid of in public speaking? Personally, I am glad that you are nervous; if you’re not, then something is wrong. All the greats – from professional athletes to entertainers are nervous. And, they will tell you so. It is their nervousness, however, ...
Views: 4628(1 vote) - Can You Speak As Well As 10 Year old Dalton Sherman? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Antonia HarrisonAt 10, Dalton Sherman is a speech-making pro. Since winning a big oratory competition in Dallas, he has spoken at numerous churches and events all over Dallas. He was keynote speaker at an educational conference for 20,000 people on 25 August 2008. “He has the ‘it’ factor,” said Dawn ...
Views: 4533(2 votes) - Do You Dread Public Speaking? 3 Steps to Presenting With Confidence - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Ann HalloranDo you dread public speaking? Do you avoid situations where you might have to stand up in front of others? You are not alone. Research once found that people feared public speaking even more than death! If like many people, you are filled with apprehension about presenting to groups, you can ...
Views: 4216(2 votes) - Peter Fogel's "Should a Speaker LAUGH at Their Own Jokes!? (The Answer Might Surprise You!)" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelIt seems the jury is out on this one, with opinion divided on whether or not it is okay for a professional public speaker to laugh at your own jokes. Maybe it's just me (although I doubt it given the number of comedians and humorists who also laugh at their own jokes), but I believe the aim ...
Views: 4162(5 votes) - Peter Fogel's “How to Effectively Add Passion and Feeling to Your Speech or Presentation!” - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelAs a professional speaker, not all of your talks will be designed to be humorous or entertaining in that fashion. Sometimes your talk may be on serious subjects to elicit donations or certain actions from people in positions of influence. In these instances, you still need to wear your ...
Views: 4074(4 votes) - Peter Fogel's "8 Vital Questions to Ask BEFORE Giving a Presentation!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelOne of the skills a marketer knows if he wants a high response from his campaign is to understand the make-up of his audience. He (or she) will dig deep to understand their core desires, needs, and wants. In essence, what “makes them tick!” Well, the same type of expertise is needed to win ...
Views: 4009(7 votes) - How To Speak With Confidence During Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Greg FrostPublic speaking is an art form, when you deliver a presentation or a speech in front of an audience. In a survey, it is the greatest fear of the people who were polled, so you are definitely not alone if the thought of public speaking makes your knees tremble. Whilst public speaking can be ...
Views: 3993 - ***If the Thought of Public Speaking Gives You Heart Palpitations, You Must See The King's Speech - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWithout a doubt, The King’s Speech deserved its Oscars and I would recommend it to all. Yes, I enjoyed the biographical aspects and the acting; but, what is even more insightful is how this man was able to overcome a debilitating vocal ‘handicap’ in order to deliver speeches during his reign as ...
Views: 3946(2 votes) - Peter Fogel's "Three Types of Great Stories to Use That’ll Keep Your Audience Spellbound! (And Where to find Them!)" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelThe beleaguered carpenter ran his hand over the wood the way a horse trainer stokes the back of the thoroughbred that he is about to take out for a run. In happier times this artisan was in high demand. Of course, this was before “the accident” that shocked the town. “No mistakes… not THIS ...
Views: 3946(5 votes) - Athletes and Sports Psychology - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Jack SingerWhen the chips are down, the athlete often cannot share his/her inner fears, anxiety and anger issues with the coach or their parents. Now, the athlete has a critical ally...the professional Sports Psychologist (also referred as the professional Sport Psychologist). The Sports Psychologist, who ...
Views: 3915(3 votes) - ***When Public Speaking, Supplement Your Air Supply BEFORE You Run Out Of It! - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most common complaints I hear from novice public speakers is lack of air while public speaking. It doesn’t matter whether you are delivering a speech, giving a presentation, or introducing the next speaker. It also doesn’t matter how long or how short your talk. Lack of air in ...
Views: 3781 - ***Turning Anxiety into Excitement: A Tip for Stage Fright, Fear of Public Speaking or General Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Sandra ZimmerHuman emotional energy either contracts or expands. When your energy is contracting, you feel negative emotions such as fear and anxiety, anger and sadness. But when your energy is expanding, you feel positive emotions like excitement, joy, love and power. In this article, I’ll focus on ...
Views: 3672 - ***If You're Serious About Public Speaking, You Should Be Serious About Voice Training - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Nancy DanielsI am ever amazed at the number of people in public speaking who never give any consideration to their speaking voice. Concerned about their physical image, their content, and their delivery skills, they have yet to realize that the vehicle for transmitting their message is the voice. And, it ...
Views: 3643 - ***The Fight, Flight, or Freeze Response in Public Speaking -- Which Reaction Describes You? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Nancy DanielsSo, you have been scheduled, invited, or commanded to speak. It could be the quarterly budget report for your firm. Maybe you are a member of Toastmasters. You could be enrolled in a local public speaking course. Perhaps it is your best friend’s wedding. Whatever the reason for your ...
Views: 3641(1 vote) - Peter Fogel's "How ANY Public Speaker Can Create a Deeper Bond With Their Audience!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelThe speakers people like the most, or who have the greatest impact, are said to have “presence.” Something special that leaps out at you. Certain actors have it, and that makes them "stars." Certain models (who by the way are sometime average looking people in real life) somehow "click" with ...
Views: 3625(5 votes) - Peter Fogel's "High Self-Esteem and Public Speaking…Do You Really Need It?" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelAccording to a poll take by MSNBC men and women were asked what personal qualities had the greatest impact on the success of their careers. Naturally, men and women differed when it came to the importance of intelligence, ability and 'looks.' (I know... what a surprise) BUT the one thing they ...
Views: 3581(7 votes) - ***Can You Be Both Composed and Nervous in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Nancy DanielsAbsolutely. While it may not seem possible to be both composed and nervous at the lectern, it is most definitely what happens when you take control of your nervousness and let it work for you and not against you. Therein lies the problem for many novice speakers. When you are nervous, the ...
Views: 3517(1 vote) - ***Podium Power: Finding Composure When Addressing an Audience - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIs it possible to be composed when your heart is racing, your knees are shaking, and your stomach is in knots? Most definitely. When you look at the great speakers like Jack Canfield, Zig Ziglar, and Mark Victor Hansen, do you think they are not nervous? They are, but all you see is ...
Views: 3506 - ***The Value of Diaphragmatic Breathing in Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsThere are several dynamics that make for good public speaking but the one component that far outweighs all others is the need to breathe while speaking. Without air, there is no voice. And yet, many novice speakers never think about that life-giving force when addressing an audience. In fact, ...
Views: 3463(1 vote) - Peter Fogel's "How to Break 'The Fourth Wall' to Connect with Your Audience!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelPersuasive public speaking is all about connecting with your audience. One of the quickest ways to heighten your audience connection is to use a theatre acting technique called 'Breaking the Fourth Wall. One of the reasons you go to the theatre is to be transported to a different time and ...
Views: 3449(6 votes) - Peter Fogel's “The Best Time of the Day to Get Your Audience Laughing!” - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelBiorhythmic differences aside, generally speaking, the majority of people are not at their peak first thing in the morning. What does this mean for you if you want to public speak like a pro? Especially if you're expected to "warm them up" with your witty repartee? Well, it means that ...
Views: 3422(4 votes) - Peter Fogel's “How to Deliver an Effecting Closing to Your Speech or Presentation" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelNew speakers make the mistake of focusing all their creative efforts on the body of their talk, and maybe the opening. But guess what? The 'close' is just as important as the 'opening' of your talk. In fact, your audience may remember you more from your close than from your opening. If ...
Views: 3418(5 votes) - ***Public Speaking Is NOT About You - It Is About Them! - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Nancy DanielsYou’ve been invited to speak or perhaps your boss has ‘requested’ you speak. Whatever your reason for speaking, if you are like most people, nervousness takes over as you begin the process of anxiously awaiting the date. Hopefully, you create your speech or presentation well in advance and ...
Views: 3405(1 vote) - Conquering Stage Fright with Emotional Freedom Technique - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Bernadette HunterPeople who perform in front of audiences can have very special challenges. For some, it’s just a few jitters but for others, stage fright can be debilitating – or at least harrowing. There is plenty to worry about: dry mouth and shaking hands to begin with. And what about that difficult ...
Views: 3390(3 votes) - Batch NSF to PST Conversion: Steps Towards Profit - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from Williym Smithon“It is better to be careful beforehand than to try to solve a problem after it has arisen”. The same criteria should be followed while choosing a right tool for batch NSF to PST conversion. Proper planning should be done before starting of any process rather than regretting later because ...
Views: 3362 - ***Does Just the Thought of Public Speaking Make You Nauseous? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhile the majority of those who stand to address an audience are nervous, there is a small percentage of people whose nervousness is debilitating. And, their first reaction is often to feel sick to their stomach. If the thought of public speaking makes you want to ‘bring up lunch,’ there are a ...
Views: 3319(1 vote) - ***How to Combat Those Nervous Jitters in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhile public speaking may seem like a war in which you are doing battle, it really isn’t. In truth, it is not that different from standing at your desk among a group of people and explaining to them how you successfully won a long sought-after account. It is not unlike sharing a story about a ...
Views: 3309(1 vote) - ***The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhile I believe there are 5 things you must do to gain control of your nervousness and actually put it to good use, the most important of those 5 is something many people do not do and never think to do. To make matters worse, the only time many speakers are aware of it is when they have ...
Views: 3300(2 votes) - ***3 Reasons Why Breathlessness Is Such a Problem in Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsOne of the reasons people contact me is because of lack of air at the podium, in the webinar, or in a sales presentation. So I have a question for you. Do you ever experience breathlessness when in conversation with family, friends or colleagues? More than likely, your answer is No unless ...
Views: 3293 - Peter Fogel's "Should a Speaker or Comic Laugh at His Own Jokes?!" - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Peter FogelOK If I Laugh Now? It seems the jury is out on this one, with opinion divided on whether or not it is okay to laugh at your own jokes. Maybe it's just me (although I doubt it given the number of comedians and humorous speakers who also laugh at their own jokes. But I believe the aim of a ...
Views: 3272(1 vote) - ***The 3 Causes of Breathlessness in Public Speaking & How to Cure It - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most common complaints I hear from clients is that they run out of air at the lectern. If this is a problem for you, let me ask you a question. Do you experience breathlessness in normal conversation? Your answer is probably No. If you do not run out of air when you are speaking ...
Views: 3242(1 vote) - ***What Your Breathing and Your Mind Can Do When Your Body Says NO - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsLast week I was not looking forward to my upcoming 2-day workshop in Chicago. I had gotten a cold/flu the previous Sunday, after attending my high school reunion the night before – and hopefully not infecting everyone who was there. In any event, I so wanted to cancel the workshop because ...
Views: 3189(1 vote) - Peter Fogel's "The 5 Commandments of Effectively Using Humor in Any Presentation!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelI couldn’t believe I was going to open my presentation with that joke. Me, of all people! Yet, there I was. With my heart pounding in anticipation… I was about to bound onto the platform and speak in front of over 250 people… Not only that, I was going to open my presentation with a bit I ...
Views: 3176(8 votes) - ***Approaching the Lectern With Grace and Composure - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Nancy DanielsThe first time I had to introduce myself professionally was one of the most nerve-wracking experiences of my life. I remember sitting, waiting for my turn to stand and walk to the lectern amidst 150 members of the London, Canada Chamber of Commerce. At first I was relaxed until it dawned on me ...
Views: 3047 - ***Color in Public Speaking Does Not Refer to What You Are Wearing! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the requirements for dynamic speaking, whether it is at the lectern or just in normal conversation, is to be expressive when you talk. This is known as color and refers to your vocal variety, facial expression, and body language. All three elements work hand-in-hand to make your ...
Views: 3047(1 vote) - Living in the Sweet Spot: Principles of Relaxation for the Layman and Performer - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Lese DuntonNovember 17 is acting teacher Lee Strasberg's birthday and each year on this day I reflect on the period of time when I taught at his school. I remember being quite the anarchist, suggesting to my students that it really didn't matter whether they used the "Strasberg" technique or a "rival" ...
Views: 3002 - ***Want To Be More Attractive? Exude Charisma? Express Yourself! - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Sandra ZimmerOne of the healthiest things you can do for yourself is self-expression. People who express themselves fully are healthier, happier, more confident and energetic, and much more attractive. That’s because expression of your inner thoughts and feelings releases negativity from your body and ...
Views: 3001 - Peter Fogel's "The Worst Time to Test HUMOR on An Audience!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelVictor Borge, the late, great, Danish comedian once said, "Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." Well, it can also be the longest yard in trying to make an audience laugh, as I tell you what happened to me when I once performed on a cruise ship. Remember: when it comes to ...
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