by Arvee Robinson | Public Speaking Techniques, Selling from the Stage
The 7th non-negotiable rule of public speaking is the call to action. I refer to the call to action as the invitation. Even if you are not selling, you want to have an invitation at the end of your speech. As a speaker it is your duty to invite people to get more of...
by Arvee Robinson | Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Public Speaking Techniques, Story Telling, Using Humor
The 6th non-negotiable rule of public speaking is telling stories effectively. We have talked about the 4 stories you must have in your presentation. This is a non-negotiable rule because you must select the right stories for the right amount of time you have to...
by Arvee Robinson | Public Speaking Techniques, Selling from the Stage, Speech Development
Non-Negotiable Rule #3 Build Rapport with The Audience The 3rd non-negotiable rule of public speaking is to build rapid rapport with our audience. Building rapid rapport should happen within the first 5 minutes. It is not about getting your speech going and then...
by Arvee Robinson | Public Speaking Techniques, Selling from the Stage, Speech Tips and Tricks, Story Telling
Over the next couple of blog posts I am going to share with you the 7 on-negotiable rules of public speaking. These are rules you NEVER break. They are truly non-negotiable if you want to be a successful speaker. Non-Negotiable Rule #1: Become the Script The 1st...
by Arvee Robinson | Public Speaking Techniques
To be a successful speaker, you must start with your speaker vision. When you think of yourself as a public speaker where do you see yourself speaking? Are you in front of a large audience or a small group? Are you speaking on the virtual stage, hosting podcasts,...
by Arvee Robinson | 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...
