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...
by Arvee Robinson | Public Speaking Techniques, Selling from the Stage, Speech Tips and Tricks
If you want to conquer the fear of public speaking, you must look at it. We’ve all heard the acronym for FEAR as False Evidence Appearing Real. I believe what fear really is Fatal Expectations Altering Reality. In other words, fear doesn’t have to be our reality. What...
by Arvee Robinson | Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Public Speaking Techniques, Selling from the Stage, Speech Development
There is a unique piece in a presentation that can make a HUGE difference in your success and bottom line as a speaker. I call it the “problem, pain, and suffering” piece. Most speakers don’t know they should have it. However, it is the key to selling. Here’s how it...
by Arvee Robinson | Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Public Speaking Techniques, Selling from the Stage
Let Passion Start You Many people think that being passionate about a topic means they can talk about it. This may be true if you have two additional key elements. Passion is the most powerful element. You can’t convey a message effectively without passion....
