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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
