Effective Public Speaking Tips

by Graham Jones

Professional Speaker Tool Kit

 In the old days, having a great assistant and professionally produced speaker demo video was all you need to make it as a keynote professional speaker. Not so any longer. The speaking industry is much more competitive today and professional speakers often sacrifice their principles just to get a gig which tarnishes the image of the industry as a whole.

Running a professional speaking business today requires several tools in order to “make it” on the speaking circuit. Successful keynote professional speakers keep this tool kit available to them at all times.

The tool kit is not easy when the aspiring speaker begins their journey but with the right attitude and perseverance the professional speaker tool kit will come together.

The first tool in the kit is a powerful message. Professional speaker and client of Primeau Productions Connie Podesta always had a powerful message and constantly use that message in her branding and Internet marketing. Today her message is “Stand out from the Crowd” which is also the title of her latest book is a Gold Medal winner in the 2011 Independent Publisher Book Awards!

The second tool in the tool kit to help you make it as a keynote professional speaker is charisma which means compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others; a divinely conferred power or talent! Some professional speakers make it in the business without charisma because their message is powerful. The professional speakers that make it into the top 20 best speakers on the circuit have charisma.

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The third tool in the professional speaker tool kit is an excellent marketing campaign. This campaign consists of several ingredients: • A professional produced speaker demo video • Professional looking and easy to navigate website • Word of mouth referrals • Social media strategy using all social media accounts • A content rich blog • A fair speaking fee and travel expenses • Good relationship with speaker bureaus.

The third tool in the kit is appearance. In order to command the type of fee a great keynote professional speaker earns, you have to look great on the platform. If you do not have the ability to choose clothing that compliments your appearance then find someone than can help. The rest of your appearance almost goes without saying. Your smile, demeanor, hair, nails and casual conversation off the platform all contribute to your appearance. Your appearance is your perceived value. This appearance must also come across in your professional speaker demo video.

The fourth tool is a pleasant personality. I have worked with some professional speakers that have a speech that is so much different than their casual conversation it’s scary! All of the great professional speakers can carry on a great dinner conversation. They have the ability to carry on a engaging conversation with a pleasant personality before and after their presentation. This personality always shows even in difficult situations. One of the great professional speakers of all time Floyd Wickman has an amazing ability to use words to his advantage in any situation. Not only is Floyd amazing on the platform, he is fun and captivating to talk to before and after the presentation.

I would like to hear your comments on what you believe are tools that professional speakers should use in their professional speaker tool kit. You can post a comment below, This business of speaking professionally has been through a major reinvention and there are many tools available for you to make it to the top!

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by Graham Jones

Question by Whig Party: Why aren’t more Republicans speaking out against professional victin Sarah Palin?
Just sayin’, the woman is clearly not cut out to be president. I am not trying to direct any hatred towards her but realistically, she is a victin by profession.

That isn’t the type of person that should be a Tea Party icon or a GOP one. She really shouldn’t be anyone’s icon with her attitude.

Best answer:

Answer by Think Outside the Ballot Box
Most conservatives I talk to don’t care for her all that much
but have taken her side simply because they need to “protect their own.”
She pisses off liberals, so they back her.

What do you think? Answer below!

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It is a training company. We will provide life skills to people. For example, how to make presentations, how to groom, public speaking, Interviewing techniques etc.Our target audience is school children and professionals wanting to upgrade their skills. Any ideas?

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How about just what you said – “Life Skills” – or just “Skills”. It sort of says it all.

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Motivational Speakers in Atlanta

 Are you looking for a Motivational Speaker in Atlanta, Darrel Chaney, local to the Atlanta Area holds a wealth of Motivational Speeches. Read here how Darrel can help Motivate your audience.

 Darrel has been a motivational and inspirational speaker since 1969 and is available to speak on a wide range of topics. Darrel makes appearances in a wide range of corporate and community events. From church groups to corporate meetings, to national conventions and appearances, he also plays in corporate golf outings and is a talented auctioneer for live auctions.

 So what is a motivational speaker ?

 A motivational speaker is a professional speaker who makes speeches intended to motivate an audience. In a business context, they are employed to communicate company strategy with clarity and help employees to see the future in a positive light and inspire workers to pull together.

 
 The motivational speaking profession requires no formal training or certification, however skills in public speaking and psychology are in many cases vital when addressing large audiences.  Motivational speakers engage the audience and share best practices, experiences and life lessons while at the same time entertaining their audiences.

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 Darrel has been a motivational and inspirational speaker since 1969 and is available to speak on a wide range of topics. Darrel makes appearances in a wide range of corporate and community events. From church groups to corporate meetings, to national conventions and appearances, he also plays in corporate golf outings and is a talented auctioneer for live auctions.

 Long ago, Darrel heard a future member of baseball’s Hall of Fame say “Always tell the truth and you will never have to remember what you said.”  Darrel recommends telling the truth as well as always being honest and having integrity in the workplace and in your personal lives, 24/7.

 His role model was Ernie Banks, the Hall of Fame member who influenced Darrel’s life,  he was one of the earlier African Americans to play in the Major Leagues. Darrel was a gifted switch-hitting baseball player and had the opportunity to meet his hero at a banquet when he was 12 in Hammond, Indiana. Banks had heard about Darrel’s talent and said, almost jokingly, as he shook his hand,  “See you in the Big Leagues, kid.”

 Ernie Banks Who knew that 9 years later after being drafted #2  by the Cincinnati Reds –   Darrel faced Ernie Banks in one of his first Pro games against the Chicago Cubs. Banks was his usual supportive, warm self when he welcomed Darrel onto the field as he took first base. “Welcome to the Big Leagues, kid. I knew you would make it.”

 Darrel chose Banks as his role model because Ernie always saw the positive in his own situation, or virtually in any situation. He saw only the good.

Everywhere.  He was a reverent man, a kind man and a funny guy.

 And Ernie ALWAYS told the truth.

 In Darrel’s speeches there are many moving references to the astounding influence the African-American pioneer had on the young Darrel Chaney. Ernie showed Darrel what a significant part he played on the Reds team, even when he wasn’t in the starting lineup.

 Darrel combines his experience in sports and business with the honesty, integrity and ethics needed in today’s work place.  He will show you how a sense of humor can help you succeed. His messages are clear and to the point.

 Darrel Chaney will inspire and motivate your audience to recognize their own significance. On a variety of presentation titles and topics, dependant upon the needs of your audience.

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