Archive for 'Speaking'
How Do You Explain Something No One Has Ever Thought About Before?
October 13th, 2008. Published under Speaking. No Comments.
Just do it.
–Nike advertisement
Many times we are asked to express ideas that no one has thought about before. What’s a good way to do this?
Story tellers rely on letting people use their imagination. To do that, they often start with phrases like “Once upon a time . . .” that empower us to sit back […]
Watch Your Listeners to See If the Message Is Sinking In
October 13th, 2008. Published under Speaking. No Comments.
No man would listen to you talk
if he didn’t know it was his turn next.
–Edgar Watson Howe
Speaking is an art. But when we think like the audience, it becomes a conversation. Let me share an example to show what I mean.
I was about to announce the beginning of a 20 year project to find ways […]
Dead In The Water — What Does It Mean
October 10th, 2008. Published under Speaking. No Comments.
If you are like most people you would like to make all your problems go dead in the water. This means that you would like to make all your bills or anything else that is giving you a headache to just go away.
People will do almost anything to make money to get rid of […]
Right Communication Skills, Persuasion Techniques For Persuasive Speech
June 3rd, 2008. Published under Speaking. No Comments.
The art of influencing skills is best conveyed by delivering a persuasive speech. Though, it is not easy, doing this effectively will bring lots of benefits in return. That is why, when you are to speak before your listeners, it is practically important that you understand the essence of effective communication skills and persuasion techniques.
Delivering […]
Influencing Skills For Effective Speech Delivery
June 2nd, 2008. Published under Speaking. No Comments.
There are a number of persuasion techniques that you will want to utilize when it comes to delivering a persuasive speech. There are many tools that you will want to use to help you to deliver the speech. You will need to enhance your communication skills and, of course, your influencing skills, in order to […]
Public Speaking and Selling From the Stage - 5 Tips for a Great Introduction for Your Presentation
May 25th, 2008. Published under Speaking. No Comments.
In public speaking the aim is to sell from the stage. You may be selling a product, a service, an idea or your point of view but, make no mistake, you are selling.
Many think that the sales pitch comes at the end of their presentation. The truth is that, in public speaking, you’re […]
The Definitive Keys to Seminar Success
May 24th, 2008. Published under Speaking. No Comments.
Successful seminars are generally based upon the concept of giving you the power to believe you can. The speakers usually speak from insights and expertise gained from their own life experiences. Self-improvement seminars give the attendees the tools - and the motivation - to succeed. Thus, a well-organized and well-presented seminar that […]