How many times have you heard someone say, "I hated that speaker, but boy, was that a good presentation!" Exactly... Never. Why is that? Why do they have to like you? Isn’t your job just to present the information at hand? I mean, c’mon... do … [Read more...]
How To Fast Track Your Business With Demos That Win
I’m so excited about this specific, yet powerful type of presentation known as “THE DEMO”… …that I sought after and interviewed three of the top ”Demo-ers”. I’m not kidding, this is powerful stuff. When we looked carefully at demos vs. presentations … [Read more...]
[Case Study] #1 Reason Why People BOMB With Public Speaking
This is Part 1 of a 3-part series on becoming a better public speaker by being more authentic. Part 1 – [You Are Here] [Case Study] #1 Reason Why People BOMB With Public Speaking Part 2 – How To Be A More Authentic Speaker Part 3 – Stop Trying To Be … [Read more...]
Shake the Fake Listeners
How can you tell if you’ve hit a plateau with your public speaking skills? The answer; expect it and plan for it. That’s how real change happens. And, be warned, you just can't go on your impression of how well your audience is … [Read more...]
Try This When Your Audience Stops Listening to You
I don’t know what could possibly be worse than when your audience stops listening to you in the middle of a presentation! The #1 question Jason gets asked is: What to do when the audience stops listening? When they don’t participate? When they doze … [Read more...]
Public Speaking Vocal Exercises… Trust Me You’ll Want to Try This!
If you’re like most, the last thing on your mind right before speaking in front of a large audience is Public Speaking Vocal Exercises. Seriously…. At this point, you’re probably trying to cram all the information you can from your presentation into your … [Read more...]
I wasn’t always the presenter I am today…
First off I’m not going to stand here and tell you that I am one of the best presenters out there. That would be a straight up lie, but I have bettered myself at least by tenfold. Hi! My name is Daniel and I am one of the writers here at Rule the Room and … [Read more...]
Ever Wonder…How do I get my audience involved and get them to ask questions?
Questions are a sign people are interested and provide an opportunity for interaction that makes your presentation livelier. I know many people who have asked this question... Presenters often tell me they have a hard time getting responses when they … [Read more...]
Confident Presenter: When Is It Too Much of a Good Thing
Ah, confidence! The one thing many of us strive to have more of, especially if you’re talking about being a public speaker. Confidence can be a tricky thing, too little of it and you may not reach your true potential, too much of it and you may end up … [Read more...]
How To Get The Audiences Attention Every Time You Speak
Want to Learn How to get the Audiences Attention Every Time Your Speak? Do you value solid communication with your staff? More importantly, do you sense a disconnect at times with them? As a leader you want to spend time wisely, keep focus, work … [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 … [Read more...]
Get your free 30 day Webinar Checklist!
Setting up a webinar can be a bit stressful...especially if it is your first time. That's why we decided we'd come up with this neat 30-day checklist for your webinar success! Click on the image below and download your free PDF! For those of you … [Read more...]
Big Presentation: Should You Hire a Public Speaking Coach?
What's a public speaking coach ? A public speaking coach is someone who comes alongside you during your presentation creation and delivery preparation. They provide you with continuous support as you prepare for your event. Rule the Room Public Speaking … [Read more...]
Top 10 Memorable Voices of Hollywood…Is Your Favorite on the List?
There’s a lot Hollywood stars are ranked on, most beautiful, most wealthy, most likely to land in jail, just to name a few. One thing you hardly hear being discussed about these actors are their voices which I find odd considering that an actors/actresses … [Read more...]
Compel Your Audience to Interact During Your Presentation
Learning how to compel your audience to interact during your presentation can be a bit tricky for some. An audience is interacting with you when they are DOING THINGS YOU ASK THEM TO DO. This means that they could respond by either an internal or … [Read more...]
Make Public Speaking as Easy as Brushing Your Teeth
This is Part 3 of a 3-part video series on how to conquer your fear of public speaking. Part 1 – Top 10 Fears of Public Speaking Part 2 – Face Your Fear of Public Speaking Part 3 – [You Are Here] Make Public Speaking as Easy as Brushing Your … [Read more...]
Must-Haves! Public Speaking Tools You’ve Never Even Thought of
We all know the basics to mentally preparing yourself before a big presentation but what about all those little things that make all the difference in the world when you’re up on that stage? These are my 5 essentials every time I take the stage. I don't … [Read more...]
Which Webinar Platform Type is Right for You?
At Rule the Room we touch on the topic of webinars quite a bit in our PS LAB. For the most part we focus on how to give an effective webinar through the use of successful techniques we have utilized in the past. This blog post will not be touching on any … [Read more...]
Live Audience Polling Software: Bring Your Audience in on the Action
One of the main complaints people have about presentations is the fact that it is more or less one-sided. Here you have someone on stage shooting off information left and right and a room full of people just taking it in. Yes, there may be some Q&A and … [Read more...]
Why is everyone talking about On-Demand Learning?
There for you 24-7—Own your learning timeline- On-demand learning is dynamic. It meets the demands of busy schedules or work from home quarantines. Because like Netflix or Prime, your studies are with you and can take place anytime and anyplace. … [Read more...]