by Arvee Robinson | Jan 6, 2021 | Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Public Speaking Techniques, Selling from the Stage, Speech Tips and Tricks
Closing in the virtual world is different than on a live stage. It is challenging. Below are 5 sample virtual closes. Select the one that fits you, your audience, and the time you have to speak. Close #1: Virtual Raffle This close is similar to a live raffle. On the...
by Arvee Robinson | Dec 30, 2020 | Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Public Speaking Techniques, Speech Tips and Tricks
Should you have a Q and A session? In general, it is an old stale model. When you ask, “Are there any questions?” typically the audience has not been given enough notice and it takes people too much time to come up with questions. Then no one raises their hands, and...
by Arvee Robinson | Dec 23, 2020 | Public Speaking Techniques, Virtual Event
When you deliver a live presentation (in person) that is 30 minutes or less, do not use PowerPoint. In a 30-minute talk it is important to use every minute to connect and build rapport with your audience. When you depend on a PowerPoint presentation, this takes you...
by Arvee Robinson | Dec 16, 2020 | Public Speaking Techniques, Selling from the Stage, Speech Development, Speech Tips and Tricks
Rehearsal and practice are the key to creating a successful presentation. That is, the right rehearsal and practice. Practicing your speech while driving in your car or watching TV is NOT the right kind of practice. Instead, you must speak it out loud. Try walking...
by Arvee Robinson | Nov 25, 2020 | Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Public Speaking Techniques, Speech Tips and Tricks, Story Telling
The second most important story to have in every speech is your success story. Some call this a testimonial. It’s a success story you tell on behalf of one of your clients. To set up the story, you start with where the client was at before they worked with you. For...
by Arvee Robinson | Nov 19, 2020 | Elevator Speeches, Public Speaking Techniques, Selling from the Stage, Speech Development
As mentioned in my previous blog about the 4 stories to master telling from stage, professional stories are the most important story of all 4 of the stories. Think about when you were little and someone read to you. It started, “once upon a time, in a land far, far...
