by Arvee Robinson | Speech Development
It is a known fact that speakers have a “signature talk.” A signature talk is the speech they are known for and they give it over and over. They share it so often that if not careful, it could become stale over time. For time to time a speaker needs to look at their...
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 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 | Public Speaking Techniques, Speech Development, Speech Tips and Tricks, Story Telling, Using Humor
Emotional stories do not have to be boohoo stories. They can be funny stories. Funny is a very powerful emotion. Most importantly, funny equals money. In other words, if you can get your audience to laugh and to relax, then they let their guard is down and...
by Arvee Robinson | Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Speech Development, Speech Tips and Tricks, Story Telling
Stories with a lesson are the most powerful stories because we leave the audience with whatever the lesson is or the morale of the story. They move people emotionally and get them to think in a new way. My Camel Story with a Lesson My most popular story with a lesson...
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...
