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Instant Public Speaker Presents Speaking Secrets

Instant Public Speaker is based on Ter Scott's years of experience as a public speaker and trainer. Anyone can be an "Instant Public Speaker" when they know a few of the basics seasoned with a few "secrets" by this professional. "As a public speaker and trainer I share ideas, tips and "secrets" that can help anyone speak on any level "instantly" or almost instantly". Ter Scott teaches Oral Communication at Duluth Business University in Duluth Minnesota and has shared his Instant Public Speaker materials internationally and around the USA. This blog will be based primarily on Questions and Answers by me and the students/participants in my classes, workshops and seminars. Contact Ter Scott at terscottpromotes@yahoo.com for booking and private training consultation.

TEN KNOWS TO EXTINGUISH FEAR

Nothing has changed since sometime around 420 BC when the world’s most influential philosopher, Plato stated: “Know thyself”. This is good advice to remember when asked to give a presentation and battling something known as “performance anxiety” in the wonderful world of public speaking. Usually in my seminars, I get attendees up and speaking immediately before they even consider being “scared”. They first take a very small step such as stating their name and something they like to do. Then, as our time together progresses through a 3-hour seminar or an ongoing 12-week online course, I continue slowly building their confidence. Tom Hopkins, known worldwide as a best selling author and sales trainer states: “Do what you fear most, and you control fear”. Whether public speaking to you is something that you “fear most” or you just need a few pointers to keep your anxiety level to a minimum, my ten “knows” of public speaking may be invaluable for your next presentation: KNOW YOUR STUFF. M

Public Speaking Skills, Important or Essential?

Public Speaking Skills, Important or Essential? Are we skillful in getting our point across? Do we relate well with others? Are speaking skills important or essential? Some may think that good communication skills are not essential because they don’t speak in public, or are not currently in a job that requires speaking “publicly”. First, let’s address this. Have you spoken with anyone today? You probably have and unless you only talk to yourself in the bathroom or any other secluded place, you are indeed a “public” speaker. Now, think back to any verbal discourse with someone today and ask yourself: “How did it go; did my verbal and nonverbal communication present my intended message, was it received in the way I intended, and did I receive my intended feedback”? The importance of constantly developing and using good communication skills in every part of our day becomes apparent in this example. Remember getting directions from someone while navigating in an unfamiliar town, and then y

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