by Arvee Robinson | Public Speaking Techniques
How can you make your speech hot every single time you speak in public? You must make it SIZZLE! Here’s how: S is for STORY If you want your speech to sizzle, you must include stories. There are four types of stories you can use. You may use one, two, or all...
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, 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...