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From
"Good" to "Great" - What Makes the Difference?
by
Chris King |
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 This
past weekend, I attended two excellent workshops – the
first was given by storyteller, Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo, and the
second by fitness professional, Jeannie Patton. The extraordinary
feature of both sessions was that the presenters were not just
“Good” – they were “Great” (note
that it takes a lot for me to give that rating).
Often
we hear the words, “He or she is a good speaker.
He or she did a good job. I learned and enjoyed it.” When
we fill out the evaluation form, we sometimes give the top score,
but how many times can we really rate the presenter as “excellent”
or truly “exceeded my expectations?
If you have been presenting on a regular basis, and are known
as a “Good” speaker, what would make the difference
so people would recognize you as a “Great” speaker?
In this article, I am going to highlight what I feel makes that
difference.
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| Ten
Steps to Becoming a Professional Speaker: Part II
by
Chris King |
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 So
you want to be a "Pro!" In Part I
of this topic we covered the first five steps to take: get good,
join the National
Speakers Association, make decisions and develop a strategic
game plan, develop a salable speech, and develop as a speaker.
In the next five steps, we will get into the nitty-gritty of
becoming a profitable professional speaker.
Market,
market and market!
The key to your success as a speaker depends upon how effectively
you market yourself. In the beginning of any new business at
least 80% of your time needs to be spent on marketing so your
target market discovers you.
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| Ten
Steps to Becoming a Professional Speaker: Part I
by
Chris King |
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 So
you want to be a “Pro.” You’ve been giving
presentations for some time now, and you are one of those fortunate
people who enjoy speaking to groups. You’ve had good feedback,
and many compliments, so you are thinking about becoming a professional
speaker. You’ve heard also that they make lots of money
and get to travel the world. So what steps should you take?
Get
good! Even though you have been speaking for awhile and receiving
compliments, you should try to speak three times a week —
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| How
to Give an Effective and Powerful Short Presentation
by
Chris King |
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 You've
been asked to speak for five to ten minutes on your specialty
and/or passion. You may be part of a panel with each panel member
given a specified time limit. Or, you may be one of several
presenters at a specialized conference and each of you will
share part of a keynote address. Or, you may have been asked
to open a conference session with a few words on the major topic.
Or, you have taken my advice and have joined a Toastmasters
Club to perfect your presentation skills.
Your
first speech will be a four to six minute presentation with
a timer keeping track of every second. And, following
that first speech, every other presentation - mostly short in
length - will be timed. Personally, I feel that giving a short,
five to ten minute, presentation is one of the most demanding
and difficult assignments. In this article, I will share tips
of how to deal with and ways I have dealt with this challenge.
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101
Secrets of
Highly
Effective
Speakers
In
101
Secrets of Highly Effective Speakers, Caryl Rae Krannich
Ph.D offers hands on, reader-friendly, practical ideas that
will help develop the skills and confidence necessary for
a successful presentation.
 Speaker's
Sourcebook
II: Quotes,
Stories, &
Anecdotes
for Every
Occasion The
Speaker's Sourcebook II remains a favorite source of reference,
inspiration and information. The author pours a lot of himself
in the messages following the anecdotes and stories. This
is like a large Chicken Soup book with ideas for speakers.
 Say
It with
Presentations
Presentation
techniques from
the bestselling
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presentation is equal parts information and entertainment.
Say It With Presentations helps managers create the
perfect mix for business presentations.
Secrets of
Successful
Speakers:
Motivate,
Captivate,
and Persuade How
do highly paid
professional speakers put magic and motivation into every
talk? Lilly Walters reveals their secrets and strategies in
this practical, conversational guide. Mark Twain reputedly
said it took him three weeks to prepare an impromptu speech
 In
The
SpotLight:
Overcome
Your Fear
In The
SpotLight is a
real gift to people experiencing any degree of fear or discomfort
in speaking or performing in front of others, either in formal
or informal settings. Janet Esposito demonstrates sensitivity
and wisdom.
 Inspire
Any
Audience:
Proven
Secrets ...
Zig Ziglar calls
this "the
ultimate presenter's handbook"--and it's easy to see why!
"Inspire Any Audience" is every speaker's find-it-fast toolkit
of immediately usable tips and techniques.
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Openers,
Closers, and
Energizers
Here's
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awake, alert, and involved. This fun-filled collection
of can't-miss activities contains the openers, closers,
and energizers you can use to kick off each presentation.
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