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Shake That Brain!® Solutions
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To help you Shake That Brain! and discover solutions for maximum profit. IN THIS ISSUE: IN THIS ISSUE: 1. FROM STAGE FRIGHT TO STAGE MIGHT!(Part II) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Last month, we presented "10 Top Questions (And Their Answers)" to help you go "From Stage Fright to Stage MIGHT!" (In case you missed them, Tips 1-10 can be found at: http://www.shakethatbrain.com/stb-Newslettervol1Issue11.html) That said, here are "8 More Tips for Powerful Presentations". 11. "Should I memorize my speech?" No. Instead of memorizing your speech, create a series of "sign-posts" - points or stories you plan to discuss. That way, your talk will appear more natural - which it will be! - as you spontaneously expand on each point. (It's always smart, however, to memorize your first line or two.) 12. "What about PowerPoint?" Creating slides that outline your talk is a great way keep you on track - and keep you spontaneous. Just don't overdo it. PowerPoint consultant Paul DiModica advises his clients to use as few slides as possible (no more than eight), use fewer bullet points per slide and keep each line to six words or less. "That forces people to be more spontaneous with the audience." 13. "Is there a way to provide visuals WITHOUT using PowerPoint?" Absolutely. Use props, like Joel's electric drill or his exploding
light bulb. 14. "What kinds of stories should I tell?" Stories about you and your family are always a good idea – as long as you don't make fun of your spouse or children. (After all, they won't be there to defend themselves.) Better yet, let your audience know how YOU "screwed up" in the past; but you learned from those mistakes and that's why you're here today - to share your knowledge and help them avoid making the same kind of errors. It reveals your humanity and makes you credible - someone who's telling the TRUTH, warts 'n all. ("Wow, he's telling us the TRUTH!") Also, allow for stories where someone else is the hero. 15. "Is it important to practice?" No, it's essential. Practice your speech in front of someone you trust. See where their eyes light up and where they glaze over. And be alert for sections where you feel awkward or uncomfortable. Meanwhile, listen for memorable phrases that "pop out of your mouth" – and be sure to write them down – like "If you can talk, you can write" (a phrase that "popped" from my mouth one night and, a few years later, became the title of my first book). And let your listener interrupt you with questions now and then – so you can rework your remarks or be prepared should the same questions crop up. 16. "My talk is at nine in the morning. What time should I show up?" Eight. Give yourself plenty of time to set things up, work out any kinks with the microphone and become familiar with the room. Also, give yourself the time to "meet and greet" as many members of the audience as possible. That way, the person who'll be speaking to them won't be a stranger. (And the people to whom you'll be speaking won't be strangers either.) 17. "What's the absolute MOST IMPORTANT thing to remember?" ENTHUSIASM. From Martin Luther King to Bruce Springsteen, passion is the spark that starts the fire, the magnet that draws people in. Share your passion and vision, and few can resist. Remember: Your goal is not to "talk to" people, but to "pull them up." 18. "What if I do everything you recommend but feel I still need your help?" Feel free to contact me by phone or e-mail and I'll be glad to help you out. Or visit my web site at www.shakethatbrain.com/wow for more information, especially the Articles page. (And Yes, I also provide coaching to get you and your people speaking like pros.) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This newsletter has been brought to you by Joel Saltzman. Joel is a speaker, facilitator, consultant, and creator of the "Shake That Brain!®" system for Business Solutions: for building better teams, increasing sales, and improving the health and vitality of your business and personal life. To learn how Joel can help your organization, click on: http://shakethatbrain.com/wow Joel is also the publisher and founder of Shake It! Books: http://www.shakeitbooks.com/ TO SUBSCRIBE: If this newsletter has been forwarded to you and you'd
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