Posts Tagged ‘Speaking’
Elevator Speech Part 4: Delivery
So in my last three posts, I’ve written about a simple one-minute business description that every business owner should know, which I’m calling “the elevator speech” because that’s what they call it in a formal way for grad-level business plan competitions. I say every business owner should be able to do a simple elevator speech.…
Read MoreHow to Get People to Pay Attention to Finance Presentations
You know that effective financial management is one of the most essential ingredients for business success, and that communicating this information to key people within your organization is important for achieving company objectives. So it can be frustrating when your audience simply doesn’t listen to your message or take it on board. But blame can’t…
Read More5 Uncommon Personal Branding Tips for Success
Given the fast-paced digital world that we live in today, it is absolutely essential to have a personal brand. However, just having a personal brand won’t do, you need to have a great personal brand. Having a powerful brand will spell success for you, your career, and your company. Furthermore, if you notice, most accomplished…
Read MoreTried and True Techniques of Public Speaking
Almost every day you will see someone giving a speech on TV, or you may even attend a conference and witness some of these great speakers first hand. The one thing they all appear to have in common is that they can speak to large audiences effortlessly and are usually mesmerizing. However, if you talk…
Read MoreHow to Craft an Inspirational Speech
Inspirational speakers can be the spark that ignites the passion and devotion of employees. Poorly implemented speeches could leave your employees questioning your ability to lead. Due to the fruits that rousing speeches can inspire, business owners should ensure that their public speaking skills are up to par. Now is not the time to bumble…
Read MoreFirst Time Speaker: Tips to Build Your Speaking Platform
So now that we’ve discussed four tools needed to help you season your speaking skills, where do you start if you’ve never done a speaking event before? Well my recommendation is to start grass roots. In order to get some great experience, I recommend starting small. If you aren’t a seasoned speaker you don’t want to…
Read MoreFirst Time Speaker: 4 Tips to Build Your Speaking Career
If you’ve wanted to build your speaking career, but aren’t sure where to start, you’re not alone. Most entrepreneurs and authors I work with who aren’t doing speaking engagements are not always sure where to start, either. Do you start by pitching yourself to a speaker’s bureau? Do you put a speaker page on your…
Read MoreHow Speaking in Public Made Me a Better Entrepreneur
5 Tips for Getting Over Stage Fright
Don’t Overestimate the Knowledge of Your Audience
