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...
by Arvee Robinson | Elevator Speeches, Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Speech Tips and Tricks
Your core message is the essence of what it is you do in your business. Furthermore, every other message you use in your business or on the stage comes from your core message. This includes your elevator speech, self-introduction, your bio, and your signature talk....
by Arvee Robinson | Public Speaking Techniques
As a speaker, the best gift you can give your audience is yourself. I’ll share five easy ways to do this using the acronym GIFTS. Let’s start from the bottom and go up by starting with the S in GIFTS. S stands for your STORY. Your professional story. Your...