Public Speaking with Peter George

This episode of Public Speaking: Your Competitive Advantage focuses on three techniques that will help your presentations be more impactful, influential, and persuasive. These include the benefit statement, transitions, and question and answer sessions. Add these ideas to your presentations and both you and your audiences will hear and feel the difference.

One of the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to presenting is delivering their talk without rehearsing. They believe, "I know what I'm going to say, so I'm all set." But for those who want to engage, persuade, and inspire others, rehearsing is part of their preparation. And with all things being equal, they wouldn't skip this important step. In this episode: Benefits to your presentation Benefits to you The rehearsal device you already own How to use your rehearsal device When to add slides and props into your rehearsals How to restart when you make a mistake

We're spending more time on zoom than we could have imagined. It's not only a new format for many of us, but it's a whole new animal -- one that's difficult for some to tame. In this episode are seven easy-to-implement tips that will make you as professional in a virtual meeting as you are in a face-to-face meeting.

In this brief episode, you are going to learn how you can quickly differentiate yourself from other speakers, more effectively engage your audience, and have your audience understand the benefit from listening to you. All you need to do is shift your mindset, and therefore your presentation, from being speaker-centric to audience-centric. Once you've accomplished this, you're all set to provide a benefit statement, directly after delivering your attention-grabbing opening statement, question, or other tactic. Show notes: Click here to get your copy of the Benefit Statement template.

Some public speaking myths have been around for years. I have no idea how they continue to be perpetuated. Hopefully, this episode will help bring these myths to an end ... at least for those who listen to it. The 10 myths covered in this episode include: To become an excellent speaker, just get more speaking gigs. If you get nervous when looking people in the eye, looking above their heads is just as effective. Some people are natural-born speakers. To be less nervous, imagine that the people in the audience are in their underwear. To deliver effective presentations, you need just two things: to know what you're talking about and the guts to speak in front of people. It's a good idea to have a drink or two to calm your nerves before presenting. You can effectively evaluate your presentation by looking into a mirror when rehearsing. Winging your presentation makes it appear fresh and authentic. Speaking loudly is obnoxious and overbearing. To be an excellent presenter, you just need to demonstrate your passion for your topic. Listen in and learn why these myths just don't hold water.

Leaving a steady, secure job behind and transitioning to being a full-time speaker can be a nerve-racking undertaking, but it's well worth the effort and stress. That ... from someone who has successfully made the move, Clint Pulver. Known as "The Millennial Speaker," Clint Pulver helps organizations that want to retain, engage and inspire their people. As the president and founder of The Center for Employee Retention, Clint has transformed how corporations like Keller Williams, AT&T and Hewlett Packard create lasting loyalty through his work and research as "The Undercover Millennial." For over a decade, he has been a self-motivated entrepreneur who is well-versed in business start-up, sales management, management training, and growing multi-million dollar accounts. Clint understands first hand that relationships are based on trust, service, support, connection and consistent follow-through. A professional drummer for more than 20 years, he has appeared on America's Got Talent and in several feature films. Being a drummer plays a significant role in his presentations. Clint has dedicated his heart to helping organizations understand the younger generation and helping the younger generation understand themselves through living a life of significance, instead of just a life of success: "It's not about being the best in the world … it's about being the best FOR the world." Join Clint and me as we discuss his journey, how he made the move to being a full-time speaker, and the advice he has for others who want to make the jump. Topics include: what to ask potential clients what you should have so make solid decisions following up with people who took time with you the value of being flexible and offering more than just a keynote what Clint sees as a crash course in speaking working with corporations why you want more than "good job" Resources in this episode: - Clint Pulver

Whether you are beginning your speaking career or are a veteran, writing a book on your subject may be one of the most advantageous tings you can do to showcase your expertise. In this episode, John Jantsch and I discuss how writing a book could affect your speaking career. As you'll discover, it's a daunting undertaking, but can be well worth your time and effort. John is a veteran marketing speaker and workshop leader with over 200 successful events under his belt. Event organizers and attendees frequently comment on the nature of the practical, actionable "takeaway" value of his presentations. He is also the bestselling author of "Duct Tape Marketing" and other books, including his soon-to-be-released "The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur." Topics include: how a book helps establish you as an expert in your field know your objective for your book understand how you are going to leverage your book how speaking and writing are entirely different disciplines meeting organizers often look first to those who have written a book how writing a book can increase both your speaking fee and the number of gigs you get each year the need for professionalism, including design and editing Resources in this episode John Jantsch Bird By Bird Daily Drucker

Public speaking is a craft -- a craft that no one really masters. It is a constant work in process, and for those who work at their craft, it is also a work in progress. Award-winning speaker and best-selling author Joey Coleman shares how he has shaped his craft and how it has shaped him. And we can all learn from his experience and perspective. In this episode, you'll discover: Which of the three kinds of speakers you want to be The benefits of looking at speaking as a craft and knowing your purpose The existence of the energetic wave Why you need to address the needs and desires of the audience members Why it's essential to present in alignment with who you are The essence of the human condition Your opportunity to shape the listener's experience When to build rapport with your audience The three audiences you need to address in your presentations Joey Coleman helps companies keep their customers. An award-winning speaker, he works with organizations around the world ranging from small startups to major brands such as Deloitte, Hyatt Hotels, Zappos, and Whirlpool. His First 100 Days® methodology fuels the remarkable experiences his clients deliver and dramatically improves their profits. His Wall Street Journal #2 best selling book, Never Lose a Customer Again, offers strategies and tactics for turning one-time purchasers into lifelong customers. When not speaking to audiences around the globe, Joey enjoys spending time with his amazing wife and two young sons in the mountains of Colorado. Resources for this episode: - Joey Coleman

Sima Dahl is a branding visionary who revolutionizes the way audiences think about generating demand. Her early career as an award-winning marketer paved the way for Sway Factor™, her groundbreaking model of modern influence that explores personal branding and its impact on traditional business and employer brands. Sima has traveled from Boston to Budapest showing sales, marketing, and HR leaders how to drive sales, attract top talent, and increase retention by leveraging this unorthodox branding trifecta. Sima is a Certified Speaking Professional, a Distinguished Toastmaster, and a self-proclaimed live music junkie. Known for her bold candor, unfiltered honesty, and charismatic style. In this episode, you'll discover: proper practice and preparation the value of effective communication skills for non-professional speakers how confidence is key to connecting with others what to ask your client (or meeting planner) before developing your presentation how the message can be the same but the presentation must change when speaking to different groups how to get more speaking gigs how personal brand and business brand are closer than ever Resources for this episode Sima Dahl National Speakers Association Toastmasters International

We all know how beneficial word-of-mouth marketing is, yet only 1% of businesses have a word-of-mouth strategy. This is because many of us believe that being competent in our professions inspires people to talk about us and our businesses. Oh, if only this were true. Jay Baer, Hall of Fame speaker and author of the best-selling "Talk Triggers," explains how you can use talk triggers and other tactics to grow your speaking business. In this episode, you'll discover: The benefits of making an unconventional choice. How you build word-of-mouth by making a decision to do something different consistently. That competency does not create conversations. Ideas that will help any business, including your speaking business. How to differentiate yourself so meeting planners notice. How speaking benefits your consulting career and vice versa. The 3 things Jay would have done sooner. Jay's biggest suggestion that will help you grow your speaking business. Jay is one of fewer than 200 living members of the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame and has also been inducted into the Word of Mouth Marketing Hall of Fame. As a speaker, he has given hundreds of insightful, humorous presentations worldwide. Jay founded and runs Convince & Convert, a digital strategy consulting firm, and has been an advisor to more than 700 companies, including 34 of the FORTUNE 500. He is the host of the popular Social Pros podcast, as well as the weekly Talk Triggers Show. On top of all of this — and a lot more — Jay is a New York Times best-selling author of six books, including his latest, "Talk Triggers," which he wrote with Daniel Lemin.