Zone 2: Proof Every point you make in a presentation needs to be backed with evidence and illustrations. You must be able to prove that what you are saying is true and worth the time and attention.
Zone 4: Passion The energy that you use during a presentation plays a huge part in success or failure. If you are not excited about the message or purpose of the talk, you can forget the crowd buying into you or the information.
Zone 5: Personal The better person you are the better speaker and presenter you will be. There's no other way around it. Fortunately this zone will not only aid you on the platform, but in every area of life.
Zone 6: Profit Make money with your words. From public seminars to setting your fees this zone will keep you on track in the world of professional speaking.
Zone 8: PowerPoint This remains the most popular of the presentation software available. However, most speaker use it ineffectively. Learn how to put the power back in PowerPoint.
Tip of the Week - July 22 (Jan 5, 2009 at 11:04 PM) -
A few weeks ago my wife and I went to a Shania Twain concert. She did more than sing; she interacted. Shania made the concert an experience. More speakers need to do the same.
For the most part we share verbally, and people listen, but we can do more than that can't we?
Tip of the Week - August 19 (Jan 5, 2009 at 11:04 PM) -
Connect
If you don't recognize the importance of connecting, then your message, no matter how important, will not be remembered. Here are some practical ideas that can immediately make you more effective.
1.
Tip of the Week - July 29 (Jan 5, 2009 at 11:04 PM) -
Critiquing Criticism
Do you worry about making mistakes when you speak? Don't worry about it because someone will be glad to come up afterward and correct you. From the first time speaker to Tony Robbins, someone in the crowd is always there to point out the misstep.
What should you do with the critical listener?
1.
Tip of the Week - August 5 (Jan 5, 2009 at 11:04 PM) -
Real Change
Before saying a word on the platform narrow your objective. What is it that you want to happen as a result of your speech or presentation? In the past week I've consulted with three top level executives, two attorneys, and four mainstream employees.
Tip of the Week - August 11 (Jan 5, 2009 at 11:04 PM) -
Education
How is your continuing speaker's education going? This week alone I discovered two new techniques to immediately add to my arsenal. My public speaking education began as the valedictorian of the sixth grade (couldn't repeat for my senior high years!).
Tip of the Week - August 16 (Jan 5, 2009 at 11:04 PM) - Instant Speaking Success 2nd Quarter Hot Sheet
====================
Your regular issue of ISS will come to you this Thursday as usual. Until then here is your quarterly update of offerings. For those new to the Hot Sheet, this is a quick way of seeing if a solution and need you have can be quickly matched.
========================
Section One: Public Speaking
========================
The Instant Speaking Success Home Study Course.
Tip of the Week - August 26 (Jan 5, 2009 at 11:04 PM) -
They Remember the Last Words You Say
Tom Antion has some helpful words on the subject of closing a presentation:
One of the worst mistakes you can make as a public speaker is talking too long.
Tip of the Week - September 23, 2004 (Jan 5, 2009 at 11:04 PM) - Public Speaking Success
The Instant Speaking Success Tip of the Week
www.instantspeakingsuccess.com
Thursday, September 23, 2004
"Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance"
—Bruce Barton
Speaking Sponsor
Now You Can Quickly And Easily Learn The Skills Of Passionate Public Speaking
Thousands of public speakers are enjoying the power of The Instant Speaking Success.
Tip of the Week - September 2 (Jan 5, 2009 at 11:04 PM) - Paul's Instant Speaking Success Letter
The Instant Speaking Success Tip of the Week
Miller Time
Did you watch any of the Republican National Convention last night? With all the hoopla surrounding Zell Miller I decided to tune in.
As he walked out and looked at the attendees, I thought, "This guy looks mad." Then I found out he was mad.
The Apprentice If you're a fan or viewer of "The Apprentice," then you witnessed in last night's episode what all presenters have experienced - panic and choking.
Angie admitted that she did the worst presentation of her life.