Clichés are words and phrases, once interesting, which have lost their original effect from overuse. Delete them from your presentations! The post Clichés: Avoid Them Like . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

For Presentations, a Sidebar can be a pattern interrupt that grabs your audience's attention, then emphasizes or clarifies something you just delivered. The post Speakers: Use a “Sidebar” to . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

Great Intro and After-Ductions can add enormous value to your presentations! The post INTRO and AFTER-DUCTIONS can . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

Your LAST WORDS  Will probably be the FIRST WORDS Your Audience will Remember! The post Speakers: Open and Close . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

Just as we perceive really good speakers as Experts, people have the same perception of those who have published books. Whether true or not, they are seen as very knowledgeable on their topic. The post Speakers: Write a Book Because . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

YOU? People attending speaking events are “Investing:” Time. Money. Opportunity cost. They could be doing a number of different things rather than attending your talk. Being at your event better have more value than being somewhere else! An event planner or committee chairperson may have chosen and booked you, but it is ultimately your responsibility to make Read More The post Your Audience Wants to Know: WHY. . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

Business Networking doesn't work unless you Plan - Implement - Followup. The post Business Networking Basics: P-I-F appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

Speaking in Front of Audiences is NOT your only "Speaking Opportunity." The post Best Speaking Tip Ever! appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

It's reasonable to assume standing in front of people and giving a speech takes many out of their comfort zones. Good! Getting out of our comfort zones makes them larger! The post WHY Do People Fear Public Speaking? appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.

“Businesses, Individuals, and Organizations HIRE ME because they want to improve their networking, public speaking, and presentation skills.” The post If You Don’t Like the Phrase, “HIRE ME,” . . . appeared first on NO SWEAT Public Speaking!.