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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359777372008-05-10T17:58:56.145-07:00Public Speaking Can Be FunJacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-49893272586202340882008-05-05T09:25:00.000-07:002008-05-10T17:58:56.174-07:00Too Distracting To Listen ToI couldn't wait to hear the next presenter. He had great credentials, great experience, and knowledge that was going to help me advance in my business. But... he paced back and forth. He went to one side of the room stopped and spoke to that side of the audience, then came back to the side I was on and spoke to us. He kept doing this at a pretty quick pace. It was so distracting I couldn't focus on his content! Then came the next presenter. This one spoke so loud that people out in the parking lot could hear him. This public speaker also came with great credentials, great experience, and knowledge that would help me with my business, but... I just couldn't focus on what he was saying because he was just giving me a headache. It was time for the third and final speaker of the evening. But... you guessed it. I didn't learn a thing from her either. She spoke too soft and with no enthusiasm about her presentation. Public Speaking Skills tip: If you want your audience to hear what you have to say, then be aware of your distracting habits and change them. Stand center stage most of the time, if not all the time. Speak at a normal pitch so everyone can listen to you with ease. And be enthusiastic and passionate about your subject. More tips: <a href="http://www.jackirose.com/">http://www.jackirose.com/</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-8885912533723570732008-04-25T04:51:00.001-07:002008-04-25T04:51:49.435-07:00Some of the Best Public Speakers can be found at...If you want to see and hear some of the best speeches, then go to a 12 step program where they feature a speaker. Here you will find some of the greatest speeches ever given, and here's why? 1 - Their audience identifies with what the speaker is saying and can learn from their experience. In other words, the subject applies to them. 2 - The speaker is telling their own personal story. Not their friend's, not their spouse's, not their kid's, etc. Just their own. 3 - The speaker is being sincere. They have no reason to try to be anything other than themselves. They are in a very supportive environment and feel safe to show their true personality. Showing your true personality engages your audience and gets your message across with more impact.Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-58167830261861433932008-04-08T12:31:00.000-07:002008-04-08T12:33:01.919-07:00Public Speaking and the MillennialsHow do you engage your audience of Generation Y – the Millennials? Throw away the PowerPoint, take out your personality, and interact with your audience! Use stories, analogies, and examples and have lots of fun with your presentation. Find out what is current with the Generation Y audience. It’s so easy, just Google generation Y music, generation y books, generation celebrities, etc. Then say something like, “You may not be as popular as Brad Pitt, but if you use these customer service skills, your clients will remember you.” More tips: <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/">www.publicspeakingcoach.org</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-68069529970611493072008-04-06T12:47:00.000-07:002008-04-06T12:48:13.610-07:00Public Speaking - Relax, Loosen Up, Have FunRelax, loosen up, have fun with it” is what Barbara Streisand said to Jeff Bridges in the movie The Mirror with Two Faces.” They both played university professors. Barbara was teaching Jeff ways to energize his class. This is the same thing I tell my clients. Relax, loosen up, and have fun with it. More tips: <a href="http://www.jackirose.com/">www.JackiRose.com</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-86225013143890595472008-03-27T13:18:00.000-07:002008-03-27T13:19:35.036-07:00Energize Your AudienceWho's in control, you or your audience? Hopefully you answered YOU. If not, the next time you present keep in mind that you are in control, not your audience. Have you ever been in front of an audience that was way too serious? Did you allow them to set the mood of the room and your presentation? What most presenters don't realize is that they have the power to energize their audience. You have the power to change the energy in the room, the mood of your audience, and the overall environment of your presentation. When you present, bring your energy to the platform and have some fun. When you are a bore, your audience will be bored. When you are having fun, your audience will have fun. When you are energetic, your audience will be energized. Jacki Rose, Public Speaking Coach, Trainer, Speaker - <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/">www.publicspeakingcoach.org</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-24784194901702844362008-03-16T09:57:00.000-07:002008-03-16T10:00:23.613-07:00Presenters Steve Lawerence and Eydie GormeRemember Steve and Eydie? <a href="http://www.steveandeydie.com/">Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme</a> were a famous husband and wife singing team that entertained people for many years. They performed with Sammy Davis Junior, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Johnny Carson, Bob Hope, and many more. Well… believe it or not… they are still together, still singing and still going strong. I recently saw them perform live on stage and couldn’t get over how talented they both were. They put on a great show. As I watched them I noticed how comfortable they were. They adlibbed, had fun conversations with each other for the benefit of the audience, and were just being themselves. I loved how they were so comfortable on stage. Of course it’s because it’s what they are used to. They have been performing for many years. If you public speak more often you will also become more comfortable. When you are more comfortable you will put on a much better show. Think of your presentations as shows and you will engage your audience so they will stay <a href="http://www.jackirose.com/uploads/InsightsArticle10.07.pdf">awake, alert, and alive</a> and will be much more likely to do what you need them to do. More tips: <a href="http://www.publicspeakingskills.biz/">http://www.publicspeakingskills.biz/</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-64579521174640775202008-03-04T12:56:00.000-08:002008-03-04T12:58:05.585-08:00Presentation Skills - Pacing - Distracting - AnnoyingThere I was at another Association meeting with another presenter. A presenter who had lots of energy, great enthusiasm, and obviously very knowledgeable, but… it was so hard for me to focus on what he was presenting because all he did was pace back and forth and in such a way that was so distracting it just drove me crazy! If you tend pace when you present, remember that it can be very distracting to your audience members. You have great value to present so present it with total confidence and conviction, which means… do not pace. More free public speaking tips: <a href="http://www.jackirose.com/">http://www.jackirose.com/</a> <a href="http://www.publicspeakingskills.biz/">http://www.publicspeakingskills.biz/</a> <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/">http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-19954181501990720632008-02-13T13:41:00.000-08:002008-02-13T13:43:40.174-08:00Public Speaking and Charlie RoseThere are three things that <a href="http://www.charlierose.com/home">Charlie Rose</a> told me to do. Well, he didn’t really tell me. I recently saw him speak live in Sarasota Florida. He spoke about his experience interviewing famous people and there were three things I took away that I will share with you now so that you can implement these ideas into your presentations and get greater results. 1 – He spoke to the audience as if he was speaking to one guest. It was very conversational, even though he used notes. And using notes are perfectly fine, as long as you stay connected with your audience, as Charlie Rose did. 2 – He said it took him 10 hours to prepare for his interview with President Bill Clinton. He said that he doesn’t just show up to an interview and hope that magic happens. He does research by using the internet, he has a team of people who help him gather information, and then he condenses it to what he needs to know. The take away here is, never wing your presentations. Prepare, prepare, prepare, and you will be much more likely to get the results you want. 3 – This one is my favorite! Charlie Rose said that his best interviews and favorite shows that he did were the ones where his guests surprised him. My guess of what he meant by that is that his guests told him something he didn’t know or did something he wasn’t expecting. If you tell your audience something they don’t know or present in a way that is unexpected, your audience just may say that your presentation was one of the best they ever attended. For more free tips on public speaking skills: www.Publicspeakingskills.biz <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/">www.publicspeakingcoach.org</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-63948877385965835492008-02-12T09:01:00.000-08:002008-02-12T09:03:04.394-08:00Did You Know This About Public Speaking and Your Audience?1 – Your audience wants you to succeed. 2 – Your audience does not expect or want you to be perfect. 3 – Your audience wants you to take command of the platform and present with total confidence. 4 – Your audience wants to hear what you have to say. 5 - Your audience will learn and benefit from your presentation. Present with total confidence, engage your audience, and prepare your presentation to include what you want and need your audience to know the most. Do this and you will get great results from your presentations. Just be clear on what you want your results to be. More tips: <a href="http://www.jackirose.com/">www.jackirose.com</a> <a href="http://www.publicspeakingskills.biz/">www.publicspeakingskills.biz</a> <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/">www.publicspeakingcoach.org</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-56354063784455453132008-02-08T16:29:00.000-08:002008-02-08T16:35:55.181-08:00Stand Out Above The Rest In Public Speaking SkillsLast night I presented at the ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) Association. The title of my presentation was: "3 Ways To Stand Out Above Others" I shared with them a personal story about my very first training job before I became a <a href="http://www.jackirose.com/default.asp">public speaking skills coach.</a> I was hired for a 6 month project along with 10 other trainers. The trainees got more out of my training session than any of the others. The reason? I fully prepared my program and I rehearsed outloud my material. So when it was time to train, I knew my material inside and out. And because I knew it so well, it aloud me to do 3 things that helped me stand out above the rest. I was able to present with Power, Energy, and Passion. 1 - Power 2 - Energy 3 - Passion The more power, energy, and passion you have when you deliver a presentation, the more effective you will be. More tips: <a href="http://www.jackirose.com/">http://www.jackirose.com/</a> <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/">http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-44632958840513255562008-01-23T12:21:00.000-08:002008-01-23T12:25:00.615-08:00Public Speaking and PowerPoint<blockquote>Even if you think your PowerPoint presentation is great, there are always way to make it even more effective. Maybe even much more than you thought was possible. <ul><li>Do your PowerPoint presentations have a lot of text?</li><li>Do your PowerPoint presentations have a lot of information about you and your company?</li><li>Do your PowerPoint presentations convey passion, conviction, and enthusiasm? </li></ul>Your PowerPoint presentation should be all about your client not about you or your company.Your slides should be engaging enough to keep their interest and get your message across effectively.Your slides should have little or no text at all.More free public speaking tips at <a href="http://www.publicspeakingskills.biz/">http://www.publicspeakingskills.biz/</a> </blockquote>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-14656670819915939782008-01-17T13:00:00.001-08:002008-01-17T13:01:28.058-08:00Public Speaking - Do They Pay AttentionWhy do more people pay attention to the news when the weather is on, than anything else? Because they are affected by the weather. When you give a presentation, remember everything you say must have an impact on your audience. Let them know how it affects them and they will pay a lot more attention to you. More tips: <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcoach.com/">www.publicspeakingcoach.com</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-42263265747330304512008-01-15T13:58:00.001-08:002008-01-15T14:00:43.830-08:00Position Yourself When PresentingThe presenter, at a recent seminar I attended, spoke from the back of the room as everyone looked at the screen/slides. People didn’t know where to look - at the presenter or at the screen. He kept moving around the room, which made it hard to focus on the content and what he was saying. At one point he planted himself right behind me. This was 7:30 am, I was still waking up, and his voice was so loud which made it very irritating. I also felt self conscious because the entire audience was looking right at me since he was standing right behind me. I heard absolutely nothing that came out of his mouth. To get your message across effectively your audience needs to see your facial expressions and body language. Present in front of the room, make eye contact with everyone, and present like a pro. More tips to help you present like a pro: <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcanbefun.com/">http://www.publicspeakingcanbefun.com/</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-73309649380078920092008-01-14T17:15:00.000-08:002008-01-14T17:18:35.982-08:00Openings to Grab Attention When Public SpeakingOver and over again I see the same thing happen with sales presentations. The presenter opens with the background of the company, the founder, and how it all began. Who cares? Knowing about the founder of the company and how it all began is not what is going to get your audience interested in what you have to present. All they want to know is…. “what’s in it for them.” If you want them to be interested in what you have to sell, then you must have an opening that is going to grab their attention and get them engaged immediately. Say something like, “Who here would like to be able to do their work easier, quicker, and even save some money?” or, “Ten years ago I came across a product that changed my life and today I’m going to share with you what that product is and how it can change your life too.” Or, tell a personal story that relates you to the audience. More free tips: <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/">www.publicspeakingcoach.org</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-8844884998453488652008-01-10T13:16:00.000-08:002008-01-10T13:29:39.426-08:00Public Speaking Can Be FunYou can be a more confident, dynamic, and engaging presenter! Whether you already have total confidence, whether you already are dynamic, or whether you already know how to engage your audience, imagine if you were twice as good! Do you have fun with your presentations? Did you know that even if your presentations are of a serious matter, you can still have fun with them? Did you know that when you have fun with your presentations your audience has fun? Did you know that when your audience has fun, they will stay <a href="http://www.jackirose.com/public_speaking_skills_media.asp">awake, alert, and alive</a> during your presentation? And of course they need to be awake, alert, and alive to hear, learn, and understand what you are presenting. Get the results you want be learning how to present effectively. To receive a free tip sheet on The 7 Ways to a Highly Effective Presentation, subscribe to the <a href="http://www.jackirose.com/">PEP Ezine</a> now. More free tips: <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcanbefun.com/">http://www.publicspeakingcanbefun.com/</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-80399553381572858422008-01-08T14:49:00.000-08:002008-01-08T14:57:44.046-08:00Successful Public Speaking EventsIf you offer a public seminar at a hotel and less people register than you expected, ask for a smaller room, which you should have booked to begin with. It's better to book a smaller room rather than a larger room for several reasons: 1 - It will look like you got a good turn out. 2 - The energy in the room will be much higher. 3 - It will be easier to connect with your audience if they are not so spread out. This little tip could mean the difference of your audience members thinking it was a success or a failure even though it's the same amount of people. More free tips at: <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/">http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-9031095373261464742008-01-07T16:23:00.001-08:002008-01-07T16:27:29.019-08:00An Important Part of Public Speaking Is to Know Your AudienceHere are some ways to get to know your audience: For small groups – allow time in the beginning of your presentation for everyone to do a brief intro. Who they are, why they are there, etc. If your audience is to big for everyone to introduce themselves, then call on a few to share who they are and why they are there. If your group is too large to call on a few, ask questions to the entire audience such as: “raise your hand if you are a manger of more than 5 people, raise your hand if you are here to learn how to properly communicate with your staff, raise your hand if you are here to learn how to communicate effectively with your clients, etc.” More free public speaking tips: <a href="http://www.publicspeakingskills.biz/">http://www.publicspeakingskills.biz/</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-21673667574587828182008-01-06T14:18:00.000-08:002008-01-06T14:22:53.758-08:00Nervous Public Speaking and You AudienceYou're not the only one nervous when it comes to Public Speaking. Did you know that your audience is nervous too? If you make them more comfortable they will be more likely to... 1 – open up and share more 2 – answer your questions 3 – be open to what you are presenting More free tips: <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/">www.publicspeakingcoach.org</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-71281559939481016362008-01-04T14:20:00.000-08:002008-01-04T14:45:54.645-08:00Public Speaking Skills That Assault Your AudiencePublic Speaking could contain verbal assault. Are you assaulting your audience with your words? Are you torturing them with information overload? You may be assaulting them unintentionally and without even knowing it. Less is more especially when it comes to public speaking. Look at your next presentation, read it over, and highlight the most crucial elements of the presentation your audience must know. Then figure out how you can tell them in less words. More free public speaking tips: <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/">http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-22340399031793840172008-01-03T11:43:00.000-08:002008-01-03T11:46:35.644-08:00Presentation Skills - Presenting Familiar InformationYou are very familiar with your material that you present. It’s important to recognize that your audience is seeing and hearing your presentation for the very first time. They do not see it the way you see it. So you need to present at a reasonable pace, only give them enough information so they are not overwhelmed, and have fun with it! More free tips at <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/">www.publicspeakingcoach.org</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-61542591661400669612008-01-02T05:38:00.000-08:002008-01-02T05:42:57.890-08:00Professional Speakers and Public SpeakersThe best and fastest way to grow your professional speaking business is at the association for speakers. Learn from others, find out creative ways to make more money, sell more books, get more speaking engagements, and live the life you really desire. If you are a professional speaker or want to be a professional speaker, the best place for you to be is at the National Speakers Association. If you live in New England, be sure to attend their <a href="http://www.nsanewengland.org/">fabulous programs</a>. <a href="http://www.nsaspeaker.org/">National Speakers Association</a> <a href="http://www.nsanewengland.org/">NSA New England</a> More great tips on public speaking skills at <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/">www.publicspeakingcoach.org</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-64048831474709081252007-12-31T12:56:00.001-08:002007-12-31T13:00:27.560-08:00How Many Parts to a Speech?There are 7 parts to a presentation, but too often I see people only present 1 part. That's right, just one part. At the very least you should be presenting 3 parts, which many refer to as the Beginning, Middle, and End. Others may refer to it as the Opening, Body, Close. I refer to them as: Grab their attention, Keep it, and Send them away with impact! To learn what all 7 parts are, check back later or send us an email @ <a href="mailto:jacki@jackirose.com">jacki@jackirose.com</a> More tips at: <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/">http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-70519003083725506552007-12-30T13:57:00.000-08:002007-12-30T14:02:21.758-08:00How do you compare to other speakers?Don't do it, don't do it, don't do it! Do not compare yourself to other public speakers. But, do compare yourself to your last presentation. My goal for every presentation is to be the best one I have ever given. No matter how great of a speaker you may be, you have the ability to be better and the better you are the better the results will be from your presentations. More free tips at <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/">http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-59996061680231461982007-12-29T13:50:00.000-08:002007-12-29T13:53:15.890-08:00Perfectionism and Public Speaking SkillsPerfectionism is a waste of time. A big waste of time! When I got my first training job, I was on a project with several other presenters. We had about 3 weeks to prepare our individual sections of what we were going to be training. I spent a couple of days on my content and the rest rehearsing my material. The other trainers never even rehearsed. They were focused on their computer, their PowerPoint slides, etc. They wanted those slides to be perfect. When over 500 trainees came through, I received compliment after compliment, “You are the most dynamic trainer here!” The only reason I appeared to be the most dynamic presenter, is because I am not a perfectionist. I didn’t care about it being perfect, but I did care about it being excellent. Excellence is achievable, perfection is not. Since I didn’t spend time perfecting it, I was free to spend my time rehearsing the delivery of my great content, and that’s why I was the most dynamic trainer there. Stop perfecting your slides, your content, etc. and start rehearsing. If you do, you will be much more dynamic than you were last time you spoke. More tips at: <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/">www.publicspeakingcoach.org</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35977737.post-7775953521413234122007-12-28T16:34:00.000-08:002007-12-28T16:36:36.660-08:00Incomplete Sentences with Public SpeakingA good strategy to keep your audience engaged is to start a sentence and let them finish it. For example, “When I say black you say__________,” (audience will say white) “Hilary Clinton is married to past President, ___________” (audience will say Bill Clinton) “SNL stands for__________________” (audience will say Saturday Night Live) You can use these statements to review what you have already told them. More free tips at <a href="http://www.publicspeakingcoach.org/">www.publicspeakingcoach.org</a>Jacki Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482968888689527396noreply@blogger.com

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