by Arvee Robinson | Public Speaking Techniques, Speech Development
As a professional speaker, you’ll run into situations where an event has gone off schedule and your time may be cut. First and foremost, be gracious. Know that the event coordinator wouldn’t cut your time if they didn’t have to. They have a lot to manage, and they...
by Arvee Robinson | Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Speech Development, Speech Tips and Tricks
God said, “Let there be light” and there was light. He made us in his own image. If God made us in his own image, this means our words are just as powerful as His. They create worlds. Our words have created the world we live in today and the world for those around us....
by Arvee Robinson | Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Speech Development, Speech Tips and Tricks
Sometimes an active speaker shares their story so often that they themselves become bored. They begin to share it without feeling, meaning, or connection. As a result, it doesn’t move on the audience. The purpose of your professional story is to build rapport with...
by Arvee Robinson | Public Speaking Techniques, Speech Development
When I was five years old my mom made me bologna sandwiches. She would put one piece of bologna between two pieces of Wonder bread, add a little bit of Miracle Whip, and that would be my lunch. Looking back, I think it’s a wonder that I’m alive after...
by Arvee Robinson | Public Speaking Techniques, Speech Development
There are basically five speeches every business owner needs to have ready to present at any given time to gain visibility in their market, sell products and services, generate leads, and grow their business. 1. The Elevator Speech (10-second soundbite) The first...
by Arvee Robinson | Public Speaking Techniques, Speech Development, Story Telling
Adding stories to your speech is one of the powerful persuasion tools on the planet. Stories originated in 700 BC. We’ve been telling stories ever since. Stories are how history would be passed down from generation to generation. Stories allowed us to captivate...
