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Can Fear of Public Speaking Actually Make You a Better Speaker?
By Larry Tracy
Few elements of modern life can be so detrimental for ones ability for self-improvement and success than Fear of Public Speaking. Surveys indicate, however, that this is the is the number one source of apprehension in the United States. The first survey to point this out appeared in the October 7 1973 issue of the Sunday Times of London. The findings have been verified by countless other surveys and studies in subsequent years. The Times survey found that 41% of the 3000 respondents listed "fear of public speaking" as their number one fear, while 19% listed death. ... [details]
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Internet marketing and Public Speaking: Ten Tips for When the Twain Shall meet
By Larry Tracy
Internet marketing and public speaking? Not quite ham and eggs, is it? Those two phrases are rarely found in the same sentence. After all, many people decide to do their marketing in cyberspace so they’ll never be required to deliver a sales presentation or a speech. If you are one of these people, you are making big mistake by not developing your speaking skills, because you are cutting yourself off from the vast off-line market. Why should internet marketers seek to improve their public speaking? For the simple reason that by so doing, they and their products can become known to people who are are uncomfortable buying on-line. They prefer to know their is a human being at the other end ... [details]
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15 Ways for Speakers to Earn More Profits
By Laurie Kristensen
There is huge potential to create additional profits from your speeches by partnering with a professional transcriptionist to convert your audio recordings into text transcripts. 1) Speakers and consultants often deliver their presentations via teleconference calls and record them for sale later. Once transcribed, the transcript can be provided free to paying attendees as a value-added item or formatted into a special report for an additional product to sell ... [details]
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So You are Going to Make a Speech by Patricia Fripp
Congratulations! You have been chosen (or drafted) to deliver a speech. Do not panic - Fripp is here! What Do I Talk About? Start by asking yourself three questions. 1. Who is my audience? (What do I know about the corporate culture or collective personality of the group?) 2. What do they want or need to know from me? 3. How ... [details]
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Internet Marketing and Public Speaking: Seven Steps to a Successful Murder Board by Larry Tracy
I recently posted an article providing tips on public speaking for internet marketers, and was bombarded with Emails asking me to expand on one tip in particular—how to conduct a Murder Board, a realistic simulated practice. I did so in a follow-up article providing a more detailed explanation of this practice method, which has its origins in the US military ... [details]
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Speakers and Trainers - The Internet is Your Biggest Megaphone by Dr Lynella Grant
As a professional at home on the platform, you’ve spent years polishing a compelling message. The presentations you make are honed to perfection. Your delivery style draws raves and repeat bookings. So why don’t you deliver a taste of your best stuff to the whole world? Easily done! Send articles that provide a ... [details]
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The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Speakers by Sandra Schrift
Successful speakers do not do all the right things all the time. They often take risks and risk bombing. But all top speakers take daily action, to move towards their goals with many adjustments. Here are ten ways to be a highly effective speaker.... [details]
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15 Ways to keep your speaking inspiring and creative by Catherine Franz
When stressed or blocked it is wise to make a change so that we don’t stay in that place. Yet, many times we forget some of the simple things that we can do for ourselves, quickly and easily to bring our inspiration back and increase our creativity ... [details]
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The P's and Q's of Public Speakingby Alan Fairweather
Avoid the pain. Which would you prefer - root canal dental surgery without an anaesthetic or a bit of public speaking? According to the people who research these things, most of us would prefer the former. Public speaking is still one of ... [details]
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10 worst tips to give a speaker by Alan Matthews
Learn the speech by heart or read it from a script. This is meant to be a way of making sure you don’t forget what you’re going to say. Instead, it’s usually a way of making sure you don’t connect with your audience. Most people who use a script ... [details]
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How to use microphones by Graham Jones
Microphones are designed to help your voice, not replace it. No matter how good the microphone, without effective vocal technique, your voice could remain unheard. Proper breathing, plenty of lubrication and vocal exercises are ... [detail]
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Speech writing tips: The 14 speech writing secrets of President Bill Clinton by Thomas Murrell
Speaking in public can be a powerful way to build a business. It can help raise the profile of your business, generate new leads and create greater profits. But speaking in public can be nerve wracking and seriously stressful for first timers. Writing ... [details]
