A Blank slide immediately takes the attention off the screen, and puts it on the presenter. The post When the Screen is BLANK, they . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

Usually Missing. You’ve experienced this, haven’t you? Immediately after the speaker closes their presentation, the emcee takes the microphone and says, “Thanks for attending the event today. Drive home safely.” That’s memorable, isn’t it? NOT! Ending a program like that is underwhelming. Unfortunately, this anti-climatic way to a close an event after a great message Read More The post The AFTER-Duction is . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

Having a book and being a speaker makes you an expert. The post Coaching Connector Jim McCraigh Interviews Me About . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

If they're not actively watching and listening they will never GET IT!  The post Eleven Proven Ways to LOSE Your Audience! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

We perceive people who speak well to be experts. We like to work with experts. Experts command more money for their products, services, and expertise. The post LADDERS: Why Job Seekers and Employees Should . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

It’s speaker’s responsibility to write their Introduction and it should cover three things: The post The First Thing the Audience Hears Is . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

A good one-on-one elevator speech will quickly DIS-qualify someone. The post LADDERS: The EXPRESS Elevator Speech: appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

Record Yourself: Video and Audio. The post My BEST Tip for Practicing is. . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

The Immediate Goal of your Elevator Speech should be Clarity and Understanding. The post Elevator Speech: The Immediate Goal . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

If it's one-on-one, one of the added goals is to DIS-Qualify. Everyone is not a prospect for what you offer. You're not going to buy everything offered to you, and don't waste major time, yours or theirs, on minor possibilities. The post The EXPRESS Elevator Speech will . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.