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It has been written that public speaking is the number 1 fear, even above the fear of dying. Yet, speaking about a topic that you truly love can be a great experience. I host and produce my own television program in which I interview many best selling authors, experts and celebrities in the area of health and wellness. Before we are about to go on the air, many of my guests say to me nervously, "What questions are you going to ask me?" Or, "Are You going to ask questions that I sent to you?" Or even this, "Did you read the book?" My response to them is to not worry about anything, just act like we are friends talking in your living room. That usually calms them down and we go on to... |
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How to Find A Group that Needs Speakers |
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How do you find groups that are in need of speakers
(at no charge)? Finding groups that use speakers is not difficult. I find that most organized service groups use speakers for their regular meetings. I am a member of Rotary and have been for nearly fifteen years. In that period of time, the clubs use a speaker almost every week of the year. There are thousands of Rotary clubs all over the world. The most important thing to remember, especially for Rotary, is that the topic must be of interest to the members and that you cannot sell your services to the group. Many a good speakers have not been recommended to other clubs as they tried to sell attendance to their speeches or training... |
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Public Speaking: The WOW! Factor |
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What do you do during your public speaking presentations that cause the audience to say WOW? Dewitt Jones, a former photographer for National Geographic uses slides that literally give you goose pimples. Tom Ogden, an award winning magician from the Magic Castle in Los Angeles uses, what else, magic. Dave Gorden tells a story about Walt Disney. I use a special freeze frame video segment and shoot fire in the air. In fact, there are many things that you can use or do to make your audience say WOW! You may have great voice quality like my friend, author and former radio announcer, Rick Ott. You may use your appearance like professional speaker Larry Winget who wears funny glasses and ties.... |
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Speaking Suggestions to Help You Become a "Great" Speaker
Author:
Chris King
Often we hear the words, “He or she is a good speaker.” When we fill out the evaluation form, we sometimes give the top score, but how many times can we really rate the presenter as “excellent” or truly “great”? In the following, I address two areas with suggestions that will help you become a “great” presenter. Energy/Enthusiasm Great presenters exude energy and enthusiasm, whether on or off the platform. I am not necessarily describing a rah-rah! type of enthusiasm and energy. What I see in many great speakers is almost a quiet, but magnetic, quality that evolves from natural energy and true enthusiasm. All of the great presenters, “Walk their talk.” They are as enthusiastic and energetic off stage as on. They do love to talk about their ideas and beliefs anytime, anywhere and to anyone. Good presenters are far from being dull or boring, but still don’t reach the topmost peak of their energy and enthusiasm. We are impressed by what they say, and often learn good tactics and strategies, but we haven’t been so swept up in their energy and enthusiasm that we can hardly wait to get started on their programs. I don’t feel that energy and enthusiasm can be faked. But, I do feel that many good speakers just aren’t using and/or showing their true feelings – sometimes because they are afraid they will look a little foolish. Suggestion: before you give your next presentation, throw together a cheer (yes, pretend you are a cheerleader for your topic) and practice it. Even though you probably wouldn’t use it in public, make it fun and energetic – go, go, go! You will be amazed by how quickly you will develop more outward enthusiasm and energy. Confidence/Control Great presenters have developed a quiet, but obvious, confidence and have the ability to control every situation – foreseen and unforeseen. How do you deal with unplanned circumstances. The great speakers do this in a quiet and confident way – even when the circumstance appears to be insurmountable. They know that getting upset about handouts that were sent and don’t show up is only counter-productive. They quickly get copies made from the master they always carry, or get a list of attendees who want them sent by mail. They always have a backup plan in case the projector fails or the room is not set up as requested, or some other catastrophe hits – I have witnessed power failures where the whole room is dark, but the great presenter knew exactly what to do. A good presenter does prepare for the obvious problems that occur, but tends to become unfocused and rattled when they happen. This is not easy. The more often we present, the higher our average rises for unsettling circumstances. Suggestion: always have a backup plan and realize that practically anything can happen, and that when it does, it is time to tell yourself to be calm, collected and in control – even while those around you are losing it. Chris King is a professional speaker, storyteller, writer, website creator / designer, free agent, and fitness instructor. Sign up for her eclectic E-newsletter, Portfolio Potpourri, at http://www.PowerfulPresentations.net You will find her information-packed E-book How to Leave Your Audiences Begging for MORE! at http://www.OutrageouslyPowerfulPresenter.com and her business website at http://www.CreativeKeys.biz
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One of the most important tools speakers use is their FEE
SCHEDULE. Here are ten tips to help you increase your
attractiveness and income, while communicating exactly what
you offer and clarify your fees for your programs, products,
and services. 1. Change the title. Previously referred as a FEE SCHEDULE.
These two words have gathered a quiet negative energy over
the years. In order to make your fees more attractive,
change the name. This energizes your attractiveness and
shows how you are different. Here are a few noun
substitutes to spark your brainstorming. Schedule: Menu,
catalog, list. Example Fee Menu, Fee Catalog, Fee List.
Fee: Compensation, cost, rate. Examples: Compensation
Menu, compensation catalog, compensation list, cost menu,
cost catalog, cost list, rate menu, rate catalog, rate list. 2. Include your photo at the top of your schedule 3. At the top also include an expiration line: Example:
"These fees are good for programs booked before _____date
(or expire on ____)." Expire your schedule frequently to
allow for increases. Ninety days is the normal expiration
period. 4. We have found that selling time is the easiest way for
independent professionals to offer their services. People
understand this way of thinking because many jobs pay by the
hour. You don't want to get involved with tracking minutes
and seconds. You can do this by quoting your hourly rate in
this manner: Up to 1 hour $____. Up to 2 hours $____. Up
to 3 hours (or 1/2 day) $____. Up to 6 hours (or full day)
$____. 5. Be sure to list all your time or product packages. List
any additional or possible programs for the same events.
Examples: Managers Meetings, Spouse Program, additional
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