Public Speaking with Peter George

What do you think about preparation? Well, I don't know about you, but I wasn't a fan. Why? Oh, let me count the ways … It's time consuming … I have a lot to do, and preparation for those things takes up precious time. It's not fun … Let's face it. It can be pretty boring. It's not the sexy part of anything, especially public speaking … I want to get to the exciting part of things, and preparation just isn't it! In this QuickBites episode (under 5 minutes), learn to embrace preparation and how it provides a greater opportunity for your presentation to resonate with your audiences.

You may ask yourself what a former stuntman, fight director, college professor, and motivational speaker can do for you. Ok, you'll probably never ask yourself that question, but you do want to know the answer. My guest in this episode, John Davis, speaks to companies all over the world, empowering their teams to awaken their "inner action hero" so they can achieve more. He does this using his Five-F approach, which hacks the fight or flight response. In this episode Learn the difference between a topic speaker and an Action Hero speaker How to muster the courage to raise your speaking fee Determine the value of slides (powerpoint etc.) in your presentation Understand if comedy an important element of public speaking? Learn how to overcome limiting beliefs Use the Five Fs of Achievement to achieve more personal and professionally Resources John Davis' website Get the Five Fs of Achievement

I can't count how many times I've been asked, "Am I supposed to memorize my presentation?" My standard -- and slightly confusing -- answer is, "No … and yes … but mostly no." Let me explain. Memorizing your entire presentation is not recommended, nor is it reasonable. In this episode, you learn: - which elements of a presentation should be memorized and why - what you should do with the body of a presentation - the two most important parts of a talk - what to do if you are going to include a long quote or other passage - what propels you from being a speaker who speaks to one who connects with their audience and serves them well

If speaking in public is the greatest fear, then speaking on TV must be off the charts. I have seen many experienced speakers freeze when that little red light comes on. Heck, many years ago, it happened to me. It was my first time on TV. I was a guest on a Miami morning show. I didn't necessarily freeze, but let's just say it wasn't the best public appearance. If you have this problem, that's okay. My guest, Stephen Brooks, is here to help bridge the gap between speaking on stage and speaking on TV. In this episode The difference in preparing for TV, as opposed to being on stage The biggest differences between live audiences and virtual ones Rehearsing to speak on stage and on TV The greatest piece of advice for a speaker Resources Stephen's Linkedin

A key tenet of sales is to make it easy for your prospective customers to buy from you. Making the process too convoluted, it's believed, increases the likelihood that they buyer will become confused or frustrated and ultimately opt out of the buying process. The same is true when it comes to public speaking. If we, as speakers, confuse or frustrate our listeners, they won't buy what we're selling – be it a product, service, or message. However, many of us unknowingly make it difficult for our listeners to, well, listen. One of the ways we do this is not speaking clearly, instead we garble words and syllables. Not enunciating can happen for a variety of reasons including habit, aging, and not giving it much thought. But now you should be giving it thought because it matters. In this QuickBites (under 5 minutes) episode, learn various exercises that help you enunciate and speak more clearly so you can engage and resonate with your audiences.

Public speaking may not be the greatest fear in the world, but it certainly scares a great many people. Some get nervous when presenting to large groups, while others break into sweats at the mere thought of speaking to even a small group. But as my guest, Frances Cahill, will share with you, it doesn't have to be this way. You can be more comfortable when speaking in public. In this episode - What exactly is glossophobia? - Why public speaking is the safest activity in the world - The cause of the fear of public speaking some people experience - Is it public speaking that you really fear? - When the fear response usually starts - If the fear of public speaking is always going to happen when you get up to speak - How to deal with the fear of public speaking Resources - Frances Cahill website - Speaking Easy Facebook Group

There is no doubt about it, we live in a video world, and that's a scary realization for many. The thought of seeing themselves on screen — or even worse — others seeing them on screen — makes their hearts pump faster, causes them to sweat, and … well, they react in the same way as someone who is afraid of speaking public. Thankfully, there are people like Elsewine Rietveld who can help us be more confident and more comfortable on camera. In this episode - The importance of using video in marketing your business - The common struggles people have when it comes to making video and how to resolve them - The first steps to take if you're feeling camera-shy? - Things not to do or to avoid - What to do if you forget what you were going to say - How to get Elsewine's new book "Get Comfortable on Camera" Resources - Elsewine.com - Buy "Get Comfortable on Camera" - "Get Comfortable on Camera" website

When it comes to any art or science, there are certain things that establish a foundation … that you absolutely need to know. In this episode, speaker, coach, and author Tyler Foley shares with you 5 insider tips that you, as a speaker, need to know. In this episode - Where stage fright come from and how you can get over it - Why storytelling is so powerful and how you can tell compelling stories - How to discover your audience and determine your client avatar - How you can give better, more engaging presentations - How you can be a better networker and why it's important Resources SeanTylerFoley.com The Power to Speak Naked

When we think of public speakers, we might not include teachers, but we should. Teachers present more often than those in just about any other profession. They present to their major audience — their students — five days a week for three quarters of the year. On top of this, they often present in meetings — whether it's school related or otherwise. Tune in as Megan Sweet, a teacher and public speaker, shares what she learned from experience and what you can learn, too. In this episode: The value of speaking naturally They're not food guards Preparing for the unexpected Staying calm Finding your voice Resource for this episode: Your 3 Eyes

When it rains on someone's wedding day, they tell the bride that it's a sign of a long and happy marriage. I don't know how much brides believe this old wives tale, but perhaps it provides some solace when the weather on their important day isn't exactly what they had hope for. Likewise, people tell introverts that they have an edge when it comes to public speaking. Maybe this is to bolster their confidence; maybe there's some truth to it. But in my case, anyway, as a proud, card-carrying introvert, I've found a great deal of comfort, if not relief, in this adage. If you're an introvert, listen to this episode because my guest, Matthew Pollard, best-selling author of "The Introvert's Edge" series, is going to share how you can out-speak, out-sell, and out-network anyone. And if you happen to be an extrovert, you want to tune in because there are plenty of ideas that you can use, too. In this episode you learn: - Why so many introverts struggle with networking. - The number one networking mistake introverts make. - What introverts can do differently. - Why such a large percentage of excellent speakers are introverts. - The first action step an introverted can take to become a more effective speaker. Resources: MatthewPollard.com The Introvert's Edge The Introvert's Edge to Networking Rapid Growth Formula