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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- New Pet Watchman App Provides Peace Of Mind - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Colleen SedgwickIf you haven't yet read about our new pet sitting mobile application, Pet Watchman, you won't want to miss this post! The app is the first of its kind in the pet sitting industry. Here's an excerpt from a recent Pet Watchman press release: Pet Nanny, LLC recently developed an exciting new pet ...
Views: 1232 - ***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: 3670 - ***5 Ways to Bring Your Audience into Your Presentation - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWhen I attended James Malinchak’s BootCamp a few months ago, one of many things he did to grab our attention was to ‘cast the net’ during the introduction. Those are his words. His introductory material was designed to bring the audience into the fold and immediately build a rapport with us. ...
Views: 2252 - Giving Voice to Greater Success - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Stephanie ScottiTalent shows are back on U.S. television and bigger than ever. One of the newest is The Voice, where vocalists compete for a recording contract and $100,000. What makes this show unique is its innovative “blind audition,” in which judges select contestants based solely on their voice. How would ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - ***A Whiny, Nasal, or Shrill Voice Is Definitely Not an Asset! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever considered the image that your speaking voice is projecting? By the way, I am not talking about the voice you hear in your head – I am talking about the one you hear on your voicemail or some other form of recording equipment. I am also not talking about the words that come out ...
Views: 3430(1 vote) - ***Are You Giving a Speech or a Presentation? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Nancy DanielsThere is a lot of debate right now at a popular social media site whether there is a difference between the speech and the presentation. In truth, the answer might depend on what country you live in. Here in the States, we look at the speech as something that is probably ‘written’ out. ...
Views: 2890(1 vote) - Make it Matter - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Sandra Dee RobinsonTwo Steps To Focus Your Mind Before You Step Into The Spotlight "Make it matter.” What do I mean by that? First… Think of your big picture. Even if, at this moment you don’t know the “how,” go ahead and picture the impact that you would like to make in the world . Consider too, that if ...
Views: 2997 - Impromptu Speaking for Kids - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Andries SmitKids may be required to deliver an impromptu speech for an elocution contest or on any other occasion in school. Usually this is a frightful experience. Public speech should not be a daunting assignment for the child, and we as parents and teachers need to help them prepare for the events, ...
Views: 6709 - A Way to Improve the Effectiveness of Your Presentations While Using a Smartboard - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Scott CarletonEvery company and education institution has continuously found a challenge in scoring a success during any classroom discussion or company presentation, thus this can be why technology saves the day once more by introducing the cutting-edge smartboards. For sure, the Panasonic ...
Views: 1060 - Tips To Eliminate Fear Of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Gagan ModiMan is a social animal. Every human being has an innate need of appreciation and acceptance. However, not every individual gets what he/she wants. Each one of us is endowed with certain personality traits. Some individuals are extroverts, whereas some are reserved. Individuals who are introverts ...
Views: 1379 - Seamless Telecommunication Services Facilitate Better Connectivity - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Tina HopeHow important it is for a business to have a reliable telecom connection along with fast broadband is something only the business can elaborate on. Without telecommunication services a business is paralyzed. It cannot reach out to clients or contact anyone in person, cannot exchange mails or ...
Views: 1011 - Public Speaking Lessons From TED Talks - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Phil MéthotYesterday I treated myself to a couple of TED talks. For those who do not know what a TED talk is let me briefly explain. TED stands for Technology Entertainment and Design. Essentially TED talks are a series of lectures each of which lasts only 18 minutes, on subjects reflecting the name ...
Views: 2982(1 vote) - Too Nervous Before a Presentation? Do This! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraWhen you are in charge of making a presentation it’s easy to feel nervous. It’s natural to feel pressure when you plan on leading a conference call or playing an important role in a video conferencing presentation, and experiencing some level of nervousness happens to everyone. But when that ...
Views: 7232 - ***Speaking Too Softly Does Not Speak Well of You - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsRecently I held a 2-Day Voice & Presentation Skills Workshop in which one of the attendees, named Mohammad, was quite soft-spoken. He came to the seminar not just to work on his presentation skills, but more specifically to learn how to speak in a normal volume of sound. Notice I said ...
Views: 2586 - ***Does Your Posture Speak Confidence Or the Lack of It? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Nancy DanielsI had an interesting experience recently when I had new photos taken. One of the shots showed my shoulders drawn in – not back and straight. Whether I had liked the smile on my face or not was irrelevant, because the position of my shoulders did not speak of confidence which is something I ...
Views: 2837 - ***The 3 Things You Must Do to Increase Your Volume Without Shouting - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Nancy DanielsRecently, I worked with an NFL player in voice and presentation skills. During his 3rd session, he discovered the techniques for increasing his volume without shouting which I refer to as projection. He was stunned. It did not hurt his throat; it sounded better; and, his voice carried with ...
Views: 2940(3 votes) - ***Do You Want a Deeper Voice, a Bigger Voice, or Both? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Nancy DanielsThere is a commercial in which an announcer is looking for a speaker who has a big voice. What is unnerving about this commercial is that the terminology regarding the voice is wrong. As the commercial plays, you hear someone saying the lines in a progressively deeper voice. So what is the ...
Views: 6715 - ***3 Reaons to Know Your Competition If You Plan a Career in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWith all the articles about public speaking, few ever talk about knowing your competition. If you are a novice and planning a career at the lectern, part of your homework is to listen to as many speakers as you can and get to meet them in the process if at all possible. Words cannot say how ...
Views: 2285 - Calling All Speakers - Stop Being Boring! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Nancy DrewAs a speaker, I present more than 50 times a year in a variety of venues and to a wide range of audience sizes. Whenever I'm attending events, whether it is an annual conference, sales training event or luncheon group, I'm always excited to hear other speakers. But to be honest, I'm often ...
Views: 1716 - Fearless and Focused for On-Camera Ease - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Sandra Dee Robinson5 Steps to Get You Feeling Like a Rock Star in Your Video and Media Opportunities What’s the number one reason people hesitate on moving forward in the use of video or other visual media in their business? I’ve found it to be nearly always fear of some form. Ranging from absolute ...
Views: 1269 - It Isn't Always The Message - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Phil MéthotFred Haley a Distinguished Toastmaster wrote an article here on selfgrowth entitled; Toastmasters Doesn't Want You To Be A Great Speaker. The title is surely provocative and clever, and when you read the article you see that Fred is making the point that more than anything else, with ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - ***Public Speaking Will Not Improve Your Voice But Voice Training Will Improve Your Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Nancy DanielsThe search for good public speaking or presentation skills is on the rise. People want to know how to improve or hone their abilities to address an audience. One thing that is often overlooked, however, is training for the speaking voice. When you hear yourself on an answering machine, ...
Views: 2124 - ***3 Steps ffor Normalizing Your Volume Whether You Speak Too Softly or Too Loudly - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWhen I first began teaching voice improvement many years ago, I was unaware that once you began using your chest to power or amplify the voice, your volume would normalize on its own. It was quite an 'ear-opening' discovery for me because so many other voice teachers or coaches were providing ...
Views: 3785 - ***A Simple Exercise to Overcome a Monotone Voice - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Nancy DanielsYou can do it. You can end a vocal delivery that is flat, insipid, and lackluster. But first you will have to give yourself permission to do so. This does seem like a strange suggestion, doesn’t it? If you speak in a monotone, however, you probably keep your emotions bottled up inside of ...
Views: 6551 - 5 Secrets to Persuasive Communications - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Stephanie ScottiLet’s say you’re preparing to speak to your board of directors, present a budget for approval, launch a new initiative or rally the troops in the office. And let’s assume that each of these endeavors requires a persuasive conversation. Like most business people, you approach this task as a ...
Views: 2055 - ***What Your Chronic Hoarseness May Be Telling You - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Nancy DanielsI did damage to my own speaking voice some years ago when I was coaching my son’s soccer team. I will pay for that mistake for the rest of my life because I will never sing again. Considering my voice is my business, I am blessed that it did not do the same damage to my speaking voice. What ...
Views: 2999(2 votes) - ***How Voice Training Can Improve Your Life As Well As Your Voice - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWhen I first started my business, I had no idea the number of benefits that would result just by finding your ‘real’ voice. In fact, I never tire of hearing each and every new experience my clients tell me about. How can this type of training improve your life? For one very basic and ...
Views: 2561(1 vote) - ***Why Your Use of Color and Language Is So Invaluable in the Commemorative Speech - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Nancy DanielsOf all the various types of speeches and presentations we hear, that which stirs the most emotion, that which expresses the most passion, is the commemorative speech. For the sole purpose of paying tribute, the commemorative speech is dedicated to people, places, institutions, or ideas. ...
Views: 1899 - ***What Differentiates the After-Dinner Speech from All Others? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWhile the after-dinner speech is as old as mankind, this type of oratory became most popular in England in the early 1900’s. Although its purpose was originally intended to be a light-hearted speech after the evening meal, the after-dinner speech today is often given after a business lunch or ...
Views: 3264 - Bollywood news for movie buffs - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Nikita VermaBollywood news is always considered to be Indian cinema’s heart. The name has got its derivation from Hollywood. A great role is played by Hindi movies in the creation of a long term attraction in the minds of various people. India is such a nation where many movies are produced every year for ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - ***Voice Training Can Do Wonders for Your Public Speaking Career - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Nancy DanielsIt fascinates me how many people are seeking help in public speaking and presentation skills yet how few realize that their speaking voice is the vehicle for their message. Voice training is not just for actors and politicians. It is something you should strongly consider if you are looking to ...
Views: 1987 - ***Speaking for Great Lengths of Time Is Taxing Your Throat -- Especially As You Age - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Nancy DanielsGosh, that sounds depressing, doesn’t it? It needn’t be however. Yes, your voice ages just like the rest of your body does. The good news for the voice, however, is that you can not only eliminate the discomfort or hoarseness you are experiencing but you can also find your voice improving ...
Views: 2528(1 vote) - ***Do Your Homework BEFORE Opening Your Mouth to Speak! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWe tend to think that the creation of our speech or presentation and its delivery are the two most important considerations in public speaking. In truth, what you do before you even set pen to paper can have a tremendous effect on the outcome of your material. Imagine that someone has gotten ...
Views: 2566 - ***Why Nervousness Is Your Best Friend in Public Speaking and Even the Job Interview - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Nancy DanielsI love all the articles and advice on the internet today which deal with quelling nervousness, combating nervousness, eliminating nervousness and ending those nervous jitters. Unfortunately, most of them do not discuss the benefits of nervousness in public speaking or in the job interview and ...
Views: 3179(6 votes) - Corporate Storytelling - Brain Science & The Story Theater Method - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonWhy do you think Malcolm Gladwell is so successful? All three of his books, The Tipping Point, Blink and most recently Outliers – The Story of Success, are best sellers. The answer lies in the subtitle of his most recent book, The Story of Success. Malcolm is a synthesizer, a pattern ...
Views: 2296 - How to Close Your Speech - Corporate Storytelling Training - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonWhat’s the point? I ask that question of every private coaching client. The response is usually three or four sentences long. The answer to the question, “What’s the point?” needs to be concise and simple, not a lengthy explanation. Can you state the point of your story in five or six ...
Views: 1612 - Corporate Storytelling in Business - Third Party Storytelling Tips - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonHow to Make a Third Person Story Personal I always advise my coaching clients to use personal stories whenever possible. Personal stories establish credibility by letting your listener know that your wisdom comes from your life experience, rather than from reading the latest book. Personal ...
Views: 3901 - Corporate Storytelling Strategy - Fill In the Gaps - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonMoby Dick When I was in high school, in the sixties, a company called Cliffs Notes (aka Cliff Notes) published book summaries. (Remember the yellow and black striped covers?) These little books enabled you to read passages from the book in a summarized form so you wouldn’t have to read the ...
Views: 1627 - Reach Out & Touch Someone: Communicating with Emotion - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Stephanie ScottiIn 1979, AT&T debuted its iconic “Reach Out and Touch Someone” ads on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. Almost quaint by today’s standards, the emotion-driven campaign highlighted the power of picking up a phone and connecting with someone across the street or across the world. Though the tools ...
Views: 1604 - ***Public Speaking - Use Your Head But Speak from Your Heart - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWhile you can’t go very far in public speaking if you do not know your material well – and that means inside and out – what will capture your audience is your delivery. A colorful, dynamic delivery determines whether your audience will pay attention to you or not. That is not to say that your ...
Views: 2720 - ***Do You Know the Difference Between the Informative and the Persuasive Presentation? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWhatever your reason for standing in front of an audience, it is important to identify your objective before you even outline your material. What is your primary goal? Are you being requested by your boss to give a report on your latest sales presentation? Are you taking a course in public ...
Views: 3819 - Understanding Audience Behaviour for Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Anurag AggarwalCan you recall to have listened to a presentation in which you had no difficulty paying attention? How often your mind got distracted? Was it because of the topic of the presentation or because of the way the public speaker presented it? Audience plays a vital role in public ...
Views: 1504 - ***Do These 3 Things and You Can Sound As Good As You Look! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Nancy DanielsAre you concerned with the image you project? If you are like most people, your answer is probably ‘Yes.’ When you hear yourself on your voicemail, answering machine, or some other type of recording equipment, can you appreciate that that sound is part of the image you are projecting? ...
Views: 2795(4 votes) - ***Increasing Your Volume Correctly Is Called Projection -- Anything Else is Shouting - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Nancy DanielsIt never ceases to amaze me how many people yell or shout doing great damage to their throats and vocal folds. In addition, a voice produced by yelling hurts your listeners’ ears. There is a technique, however, which saves both your throat and everyone else’s ears. It is called ...
Views: 4669(2 votes) - Top 3 Joint Venture Insider Tips - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from AmondaRose IgoeAre you feeling the great energy of 2012? It can be an absolutely awesome year, especially when you align with individuals who have the same commitment, dedication and integrity that you do. Over the last couple of years, I have been approached by many individuals to create Joint Venture ...
Views: 1847(1 vote) - 7 Self-Defense Tactics of Political Speakers - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Bill LamptonWorld wide, we constantly see and hear prominent politicians in action—in speeches, debates, press conferences, and interviews. Yes, we get tired of their repetitive appearances, dominating radio, television, and even the Internet. However, the communication strategies they use to get votes and ...
Views: 1923 - Guided effective imagery - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Laura SilvaHave you ever thought about the power of your mind? You are not even 15 percent sure about it as you are not very well aware of the great powers in your mind. One of the most superb powers of your mind is the power of imagination. This particular power will show you such aspects of life which ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - Powerful Presentations: 4 Easy Steps to Making Interesting Presentations - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanWhy is it that some speakers captivate an audience from the very start of their presentation while other speakers don’t? Great presenters have structure to their presentations and a consistent format they use to ensure fabulous presentations every time they speak to a group. Great presenters ...
Views: 1652 - ***Move on Stage But Don't Pace! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Nancy DanielsThere is a big difference between moving on stage and pacing; and, I am a huge advocate of the former. The latter, however, is something you must stop if you want your audience to pay attention to your words. Moving on Stage Those who move effectively treat their audience as if in ...
Views: 1921 - ***A Dynamic Delivery Involves Not Just Vocal Variety But Body Language As Well - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Nancy DanielsColor refers to the life, the emotion, the animation you express in speaking. Whether it is for the purposes of public speaking, a sales presentation or just in normal conversation, those who speak with color are more dynamic than those who do not. In fact, those who do not are called boring. ...
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