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A Revolutionary New Way to Absolutely Eliminate Public Speaking Fear Oct 14, 2019

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This is episode 100, A Revolutionary Way to Eliminate Public Speaking Fear. This is our centennial podcast, and for those of you who have been listening for a while, you’ll know that I have been promoting this episode for a while. Today, we are going to reveal our new process that is going to revolutionize the way that people reduce public speaking fear. We have been working on this content for the better part of an entire year. It started with the redesign of the 2-Day Fearless Presentations ® class that we released in February of this year. Next, we spent almost six months redesigning the online version of our training course. For the last few months, we have been working on ways to combine in-person training and coaching with digital training programs to reinforce content and speed up the learning process. By the way, if you listen to the entire podcast today, I’m going to give you a $600 gift at the end, so hang in there, I’m going to reveal a ton a fantastic content to you today.
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Body Language in Public Speaking Oct 07, 2019

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Body language in public speaking is the nonverbal queues that your movements make during communication. Presenters often focus on what they are going to say and their visual aids. However, we often overlook an important part of the speech -- body language. In public speaking, if you look poised and confident, your audience will believe you are poised and confident.
In this session, we'll cover a few simple public speaking ideas that will help you stand and move better. First, we show how important nonverbal communication is during your presentation. Next, I'll give you a few, simple tips to look more confident (even if you're nervous). Finally, I'll share a presentation secret that, once you understand it, will change the way you present.
SHOW NOTES: https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/body-language-in-public-speaking/

Three Simple Ways to Create Better PowerPoint Presentations Sep 30, 2019

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If you deliver presentations at the office, you'll often look for ways to create better PowerPoint presentations. Let's face it. Most meetings are pretty boring. They are also repetitive. So, if you are a speaker, and you deliver PowerPoint slideshows, they can be a challenge. As the speaker, we want to do something a little different. Also, your audience will want you to do things a little different every once in a while. So, below are a few simple ways to create better PowerPoint presentations without a lot of additional effort.I'm embarrassed to say that, just this past week, I delivered a terrible PowerPoint speech to my office. Keep in mind, I've been teaching public speaking skills for over 20 years. I also deliver two to four classes, workshops, or speeches every week. So, if I can fall into this trap, anyone can fall into this trap.
SHOW NOTES: https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/three-simple-ways-to-create-better-powerpoint-presentations

Present a Bid Proposal- Great Sales Presentation Outline Sep 23, 2019

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Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you present a bid proposal. Here is the scenario... You have done your homework. A team at your company painstakingly created the perfect sales proposal. In fact, the potential client was so impressed, that they moved you to their "shortlist." Now, though, they want you to present a bid proposal to the purchasing committee. Your team is one of just six to eight other companies competing for this contract. How do you make sure that the committee picks your team? Well, not to brag, but over the years, groups that I have coached have received over 80% of these contracts. Just follow this simple sales presentation outline, and your team will have a better shot at winning as well.
SHOW NOTES: https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/present-a-bid-proposal-great-sales-presentation-outline/

How to Present a Proposal to Management Sep 16, 2019

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You have identified a problem or opportunity for your company. Now you need to get approval. So, how do you present a proposal to management that will get approved? The process is actually pretty simple. In fact, the method of how to present a proposal to management that we use works about 100% of the time. Just follow the simple steps below, and your project will easily get funded.
SHOW NOTES: https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/how-to-present-a-proposal-to-management/

Continuous Improvement Methodologies Improve Success Sep 09, 2019

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As we approach the 100th podcast episode, I'm amazed at how my company and training program have changed. I'm actually shocked at how important continuous improvement methodologies have been to this process. By the way, if you are looking for a long series of academic continuous improvement methodologies, this isn't it. However, if you can see what happened to me, The Leader's Institute ®, and Fearless Presentations ® over the last year, I hope you can gather some great tips to improve your own success!
SHOW NOTES: https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/continuous-improvement-methodologies-improve-success/

Business Presentation Coaching, Should You Get a Presentation Coach? Sep 02, 2019

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Do you need a business presentation coach? Well... It depends... Last week, I gave a number of different reasons why presentation skills are important to business success. Great presentation skills can create opportunities for advancement and increase income. How exactly do you improve your presentation skills, though? In this post, we are going to cover the pros and cons of hiring a business presentation coach. In addition, we'll cover how to choose a good coach.
SHOW NOTES: https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/business-presentation-coaching-should-you-get-a-presentation-coach/

The Importance of Presentation Skills in the Workplace Aug 26, 2019

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I was reminded this week about the importance of presentation skills in the workplace. Three participants in my presentation skills class in Detroit taught job placement skills. I noticed a couple of interesting things as the class went on. First, these participants offered tips in their class presentations similar to what I teach. These three class members also developed their presentation skills very quickly. Basically, they had well-developed communication skills that helped them be more successful in business. They developed presentation skills quickly because they already had great communication skills. The opposite is true as well. Presentation skills help you communicate better in the business world. (That is the importance of presentation skills in the workplace!)
SHOW NOTES: https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/the-importance-of-presentation-skills-in-the-workplace/

Remember Stories from Your Life for Presentations Aug 19, 2019

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Okay, so we know that stories are fantastic pieces of evidence during the formal presentation. In addition, stories are as fantastic as answers to tough questions during question and answer sessions. But when we are under a deadline or currently in front of a tough audience, why are stories hard to remember? Three challenges occur when we are asked a tough question from the audience or we are otherwise put on the spot. First, panic sets in. When we panic, it is very difficult to think clearly. Second, negative self-talk can make us feel even more uncomfortable when already feeling anxious. Finally, and most devastating, we second-guess ourselves constantly during the process.
SHOW NOTES: https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/remember-stories-from-your-life-to-insert-into-presentations/

The 5 Steps of Storytelling - How to Tell a Great Story Aug 12, 2019

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Great speakers know how to tell a great story. This podcast will give you the five key steps of storytelling that these great speakers know. This is a continuation of the podcast on how inserting stories into your presentations reduces public speaking fear. In that podcast, I mentioned a recent class member who told me that he just wasn't good at storytelling. If you feel the same way, then these steps of storytelling can be very helpful for you. Just between you and me, though... Whether you follow these steps exactly or not, just the fact that you are inserting stories into your speeches is a big advantage. Most presenters in the business world give very BORING speeches. A well-placed story makes your message much more interesting and entertaining.
Want to Know How to Tell a Great Story, the Steps of Storytelling Are Not as Important as the Story Itself.
Storytelling in our personal lives is very normal. When we get together with friends or family, we build rapport by sharing stories about ourselves. I went to my High School reunion a few years ago. I was visiting with friends that I haven't seen for decades. What was funny, though, was that I expected that it would be a bunch of old people reminiscing about stories from our teenage years. However, the opposite occurred. It was really interesting to hear about what my friends had done since High School. We spent hours catching up. And the way that we caught up was by telling great stories to each other about our experiences. Many of my friends had accomplished some pretty impressive things. However, none of them sounded like they were bragging.
The biggest public speaking secret that I know is that you can do the exact same thing in your speeches. When you share stories of your successes, your audience lives vicariously through your stories. I remember growing up hearing the phrase, "Experience is the best teacher." After being a business owner for 20 plus years now, I realize how dumb that statement is. Experience is NOT the best teacher. Someone else's experience is the best teacher. When I hear a story about how someone else accomplished a goal that I want to accomplish, I can learn from it. I don't have to experience all the turmoil that he or she went through.
So, follow the steps of storytelling below. However, just realize that the steps, in and of themselves, are not as important as the actual stories. Pick a good story to tell, the steps don't matter.
SHOW NOTES: https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/the-5-steps-of-storytelling-how-to-tell-a-great-story/

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