Public Speaking with Peter George

Do you want to have more confidence in yourself and your presentations? You can! Listen in to this QuickBites episode (less than 5 minutes) and learn the secret. When you do, you'll be as confident as a bird landing on a branch.

The fear of public speaking is so pervasive that many, if not most, books on public speaking include a chapter on the subject.   But Mike Acker's book, Speak with No Fear, is different. It focuses only on the fear of public speaking and how to move beyond it so you can accomplish what you want in life, even if it's not standing in front of an audience.   Listen in as Mike shares ideas and techniqu...

What do you think about preparation?   Well, I don't know about you, but I wasn't a fan. Why? Oh, let me count the ways …   It's time consuming … I have a lot to do, and preparation for those things takes up precious time. It's not fun … Let's face it. It can be pretty boring. It's not the sexy part of anything, especially public speaking … I want to get to the exciting part of things, and prepara...

You may ask yourself what a former stuntman, fight director, college professor, and motivational speaker can do for you. Ok, you'll probably never ask yourself that question, but you do want to know the answer.   My guest in this episode, John Davis, speaks to companies all over the world, empowering their teams to awaken their "inner action hero" so they can achieve more. He does this using his F...

I can't count how many times I've been asked, "Am I supposed to memorize my presentation?" My standard -- and slightly confusing -- answer is, "No … and yes … but mostly no." Let me explain.    Memorizing your entire presentation is not recommended, nor is it reasonable.   In this episode, you learn: - which elements of a presentation should be memorized and why - what you should do with the body...

If speaking in public is the greatest fear, then speaking on TV must be off the charts.   I have seen many experienced speakers freeze when that little red light comes on. Heck, many years ago, it happened to me. It was my first time on TV. I was a guest on a Miami morning show. I didn't necessarily freeze, but let's just say it wasn't the best public appearance.   If you have this problem, that's...

A key tenet of sales is to make it easy for your prospective customers to buy from you. Making the process too convoluted, it's believed, increases the likelihood that they buyer will become confused or frustrated and ultimately opt out of the buying process.   The same is true when it comes to public speaking. If we, as speakers, confuse or frustrate our listeners, they won't buy what we're selli...

Public speaking may not be the greatest fear in the world, but it certainly scares a great many people. Some get nervous when presenting to large groups, while others break into sweats at the mere thought of speaking to even a small group. But as my guest, Frances Cahill, will share with you, it doesn't have to be this way. You can be more comfortable when speaking in public.   In this episode -  ...

There is no doubt about it, we live in a video world, and that's a scary realization for many.   The thought of seeing themselves on screen — or even worse — others seeing them on screen — makes their hearts pump faster, causes them to sweat, and … well, they react in the same way as someone who is afraid of speaking public.   Thankfully, there are people like Elsewine Rietveld who can help us be...

When it comes to any art or science, there are certain things that establish a foundation … that you absolutely need to know.   In this episode, speaker, coach, and author Tyler Foley shares with you 5 insider tips that you, as a speaker, need to know.   In this episode - Where stage fright come from and how you can get over it - Why storytelling is so powerful and how you can tell compelling stor...

When we think of public speakers, we might not include teachers, but we should. Teachers present more often than those in just about any other profession. They present to their major audience — their students — five days a week for three quarters of the year. On top of this, they often present in meetings — whether it's school related or otherwise.   Tune in as Megan Sweet, a teacher and public sp...

When it rains on someone's wedding day, they tell the bride that it's a sign of a long and happy marriage. I don't know how much brides believe this old wives tale, but perhaps it provides some solace when the weather on their important day isn't exactly what they had hope for.   Likewise, people tell introverts that they have an edge when it comes to public speaking. Maybe this is to bolster thei...

When it comes to speaking at events, there are several ways that public speakers usually get the gigs … They're invited. They're hired through speakers bureaus. They respond to a call for speakers. They make the connection through their own prospecting. But there's another way!   In this episode, Rich Brooks, founder of the Agents of Change Digital Marketing Conference, shares why it might make se...

Having your audience hear your presentation is one thing. Having people digest and process your point, and even more so remember it, requires that you simplify the complex. Listen is as presentation coach Brian Krogh shares how you can simplify complex data and make your presentations more effective and more memorable.   In this episode you'll learn: - how to relieve the pressure of trying to impr...

Everyday work conversations should be clear, concise, and get to the point quickly. The problem is we don't always know how to do this. Because what does it mean to be concise? And how can you summarized a complex topic in just a few lines?   My guest, Chris Fenning, author of The First Minute, has the answers to these and other questions. Listen in, and you'll learn: - why the first minute is mor...

You are a consultant because you want to help others solve problems. But, if you're in the same situation as many consultants, you have a huge problem of your own -- how to attract a steady flow of clients.   In this episode, you learn what is possibly the most effective way to attract enough high-quality, high-paying clients to ensure you run a profitable, rewarding business.

Every presenter — novice and veteran alike — gets nervous when speaking in front of others. The difference from one presenter to another is how well they manage this anxiety. While some do not know why this happens to them, others understand why it is happening and how to turn this nervous energy into positive enthusiasm.   In this episode, you'll learn why you get nervous, that it happens to ever...

Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Richard Branson each point to public speaking as the most valuable business skill for building a career. Going even further, Buffett, the billionaire investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, whose every investment is analyzed and scrutinized, has stated that developing his public speaking skills is arguably his greatest investment.   Why would Buffett give so mu...

The interest in guest podcasting is growing, and opportunities to increase your exposure and credibility abound, but, if you're like many perspective guests, you do not know how to reach podcasts without using an expensive PR agency, insider network, or extensive influence.   In this episode, Case Lane helps entrepreneurs, writers, and professionals deliver value to podcast audiences by recognizin...

When you're developing a presentation, there's no doubt that you give thought to the words you will use to convey your message. But how often do you consider when you'll pause during your talks? My guess is seldom, if ever. Hopefully, that will change and you can transform what would otherwise be a rambling monologue into an engaging and interactive presentation. In this episode, discover 7 ways t...

Whether you're presenting in meetings, in court, in sales situations, or on stage, it takes your audience just a few seconds to assess your level of confidence. How would they rate yours?   In this episode of Public Speaking: Your Competitive Advantage, you learn several easy-to-implement tips that help you build confidence in yourself and your presentations.   These tips include: verbal communica...

Storytelling adds magic to presentations ... yes, even business presentations. Learn how you can use stories to make your presentations more engaging and memorable.   In this episode, you learn: The value of adding stories to your presentations How to develop simple, yet effective stories Several other tips that will make your stories even more memorable

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 presentat...

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.