WOW! When a public presentation goes bad… Samsung hired producer/director Michael Bay. And here's what happened... CES is the Consumer Electronics Show, and as the name implies, it's the annual trade shows where the major players in the electronic … [Read more...]
Looking for some inspiration?
Writers block can be a killer when writing a speech especially when you are working with a deadline. That's why I like to go for some inspiration before I settle down and write my speech. The internet is full of useful videos and pdfs of speeches but I … [Read more...]
Ever wonder how we do it?
There are no secrets here at Rule The Room Public Speaking. By now, hopefully, you’ve taken one of our courses or at the very least taken us up on one of our free offers. If you have, you’ve probably noticed that we are very fond of videos here at Rule The … [Read more...]
Looking to Raise Your Value by 50%? See what Billionaire Warren Buffett has to say!
If you were to go to any college campus today and ask students what they thought was the 1 skill that would raise their overall professional value by 50 percent I am sure that you will get one of the following answers…. Monetary Management Business and … [Read more...]
The Importance of hooking your audience
Here’s the scenario…you have 5 minutes to give a speech and only 15 seconds to reel in your audience. What do you do? Hooking your audience is no easy feat, especially if you are on a short timeline but it is a vital piece of the puzzle if you want … [Read more...]
Breathing App to the Rescue!
I’m not going to go so far as to say that a breathing app is the answers to all of your public speaking fears. That would just be ridiculous. The fear of public speaking can stem from a wide variety of reasons so it would be plain silly of me to say that … [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 … [Read more...]
Formula + Public Speaking = Business Growth!
Business growth! Speak to any business owner and they’ll tell you, business growth is in their cross hairs. People tend to try everything to reach business growth...Digital Marketing, B2B Marketing, promotional deals, cold calling, you name it…it’s been … [Read more...]
Discover Your Presentation Personality Are you a Fascinator, Inspirer, Performer or Energizer?
These days you hear a lot about authenticity. Why? Because knowing your style is the quickest way to build trust and connect with anyone, including audiences great or small …click here to take our Presentation Personality quiz and find out if you are … [Read more...]
Why your audience needs to like you
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...]
[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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]