by Arvee Robinson | Public Speaking Techniques, Speech Tips and Tricks
When you step on stage, there are going to be times when things go awry, and challenge your confidence. You need to be ready. How To Overcome Speech Obstacles I believe that by knowing about potential problems and learning how to handle them, you will be ready in case...
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 | Business of Speaking
Not every speaking engagement opportunity is right for you. Believe or Relate to the Cause Don’t speak for groups that support something you don’t believe in or to groups you can’t relate to, or to groups with too big of an age difference. For example, I would never...
by Arvee Robinson | Business of Speaking, Public Speaking Techniques
Business owners and professionals often think they can speak well on stage, without any training. They usually fail miserably. They don’t know how to build rapport with their audience or package their content in a way the audience will understand and want to know...
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...