If you have any kind of fear surrounding public speaking, we’ve found they get even worse when you only have FIVE or less minutes up there to speak. If you’re like me, you can end up with a real physiological reaction to public speaking that actually causes … [Read more...]
Close Your Presentation to Applause Every Time
I was at a national health care conference a few years ago. One of the presenters finished, signed off with sincerity and warmth, and promised to stick around. The handclapping had been spirited. What a great way to close your presentation I … [Read more...]
I’ll Take Death Over Public Speaking
It’s no secret that people have a fear of public speaking. If you’re reading this article chances are you’re one of them. But is the fear of public speaking really stronger than the fear of death? We’ll get back to this one in a moment…. There’s nothing … [Read more...]
My 2020 Prediction…a New Stage
Merry Christmas From Rule the Room Public Speaking
During this Christmas season, we here at Rule the Room Public Speaking are taking some time to reflect upon the good things we have… …one of them being our partnership with you, and the entire Rule the Room Public Speaking community. We appreciate the … [Read more...]
3 Affordable Ways to Improve Your Public Speaking
We get this question quite a few times a year and I want to make one thing clear to everyone that is reading this blog post…sometimes in order to better ourselves we need to invest in ourselves, both money and time. This isn’t a sales pitch here, I am being … [Read more...]
Get Them to Say, “That was an Amazing Presentation!”
Even though every audience is different... There are some techniques that are UNIVERSALLY effective in creating engagement & excitement between you and your audience and giving an amazing presentation. Giving EXAMPLES is one of these. Giving … [Read more...]
5 Fool Proof Ways to Psych Yourself Up Before Your Next Big Presentation!
Would you go out on a ball court as a professional basketball player during the NBA finals and not mentally prepare yourself? Or better yet would you hit a battle field without at the very least doing a group war cry? Chances are your answer is no! Then why … [Read more...]
5 Tips for an Amazing Sales Presentation
If you’re looking for tips for an amazing sales presentation…then you’ve come to the right place! I’d like to ask you an important question. Are you the type of presenter that clients feel connected to and want to buy from? Just what is it that makes an … [Read more...]
How to Be a More Authentic Speaker
This is Part 2 of a 3-part series on becoming a better public speaker by being more authentic. Part 1 – [Case Study] #1 Reason Why People BOMB With Public Speaking Part 2 – [You Are Here] How To Be A More Authentic Speaker Part 3 – Stop Trying To … [Read more...]
To Those Who Have Served…Thank You Veterans
I'm not here to pick sides on wars or conflicts of the world but with Veterans day just around the corner, I thought I'd take a minute and step away from all we do here at Rule the Room and tip my hat to our Veterans. It takes a special type of individual to … [Read more...]
Great Public Speakers: Are They Born or Made?
Have you ever watched a speaker completely captivate everyone in the audience and wondered to yourself..."How do they do it?” If you’re like most people you probably assume that these speakers are just born with the ability to control and entertain a room … [Read more...]
Become an Expert Speaker: Avoid Saying “I Don’t Know” When giving a Presentation!
Whenever you admit to your audience you "Do Not Know" the answer to a question, you diminish trust, credibility and ultimately your integrity as a presenter or instructor. In this blog post you will learn how to avoid saying I don’t know when giving a … [Read more...]
[TED TALKS VIDEO] Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe
I have seen some great TED talks in the past but this presentation by Simon Sinek was incredible. I love the way Simon incorporates everyday examples to really drive his message home. When we think of leadership we usually go to an analytical place, one in … [Read more...]
Dogs for Public Speaking: What Can’t They Do!
I don’t know if news sources were short that day at CBS but I sure am glad they did this piece. It’s always nice to see the lighter side of the news. Turns out the people over at American University in Washington D.C., at the the Kogod School of Business have … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Fight Against Speech Anxiety
Every time you think about the upcoming need to speak in front of an audience, what comes to your mind? As for me, I used to hear this line in my head: “He opens his mouth, but the words won't come out...”. Does it sound familiar to you? Believe it or not, … [Read more...]
Little Known Ways Webinars Win Business
Last year I attended 318 webinars, and guess what? I hate to say it, but for the most part they were really...really boring… …and even sadder to say is that the people who attended them didn't get much value, unless you count zzzz's. Where are we going … [Read more...]
3 Types of Speeches Every Person Needs to be Familiar with for Success!
When it comes down to it, all presentations fall into one of 3 different categories. If you want to be a successful public speaker, you need to do understand how they differ and when is the right time to use each. Let's start with the big picture and then we … [Read more...]
Learning the Art of Pacing Your Presentations
Do you have trouble pacing your presentations? Does it always seem to take longer than you anticipated or do you find you finish early and have nothing left to say? What about your audience? Do THEY feel like you are going too fast or too slow? How do you … [Read more...]
Face Your Fear of Public Speaking
This is part 2 of a three part blog series on the fear of public speaking. Part 1 – Top 10 Fears of Public Speaking Part 2 – [You Are Here]Face Your Fear of Public Speaking Part 3 – Make Public Speaking as Easy as Brushing Your Teeth This picture … [Read more...]
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