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Presentation Secrets of Ted Williams

His image and story are everywhere. Ted Williams – homeless man – has suddenly found stardom. What are the secrets of his sudden rise to fame, and how can presenters enhance their own skills using these secrets?
1. The Voice. Of course Ted’s low, mellow, golden voice is his ticket to fame. Low is gold in the world of business and selling. I’ve worked with many people who have high abrasive voices. Anytime you want to exert authority or interest, concentrate on lowering your voice (a deeper sound). If you are really serious about improving the vocal quality, use a tape …

How do you see your Audience? Guest blog: Javier Bernad

I am very excited to have a guest blog by SpeakersTrainingCamp® Instructor, Javier Bernad, from Madrid. He is a Law and Business Administration graduate, has 12 years of experience teaching public speaking, and is currently a University Professor at Universidad Europa de Madrid. You can contact him through his website: http://www.speakandspan.com/

Surely someone has suggested that you imagine your audience naked in your next presentation. Remember, the audience frightens you because, if you believe you did poorly, you will think they think you did horrendously, and that might destroy your self-esteem.
And of course, if you imagine them bare-skinned, you will be …

Scavenger Hunt Winners Announced

I hope all of the contestants had a good time. I certainly enjoy meeting new people and connecting with clients and students. One of the winners admitted that this is the first time she’s won anything. Just as in business, winning is all about tossing your hat in the ring.
Congratulations to our 2010 Website Scavenger Hunt Winners:
1st place: $200: C.C. from the state of Washington
2nd place: $100: J.S. from Georgia
3rd place: $50: R.B. from Quebec, Canada
Here are the answers:
….. an attorney said that he learned more in the first morning of the SpeakersTrainingCamp® than he did in an entire …

Win up to $200 cash! Annual Website Scavenger Hunt Starts Now

Yes, this is for real. Real money, real winners, really cool. It’s quick, it’s fast, it’s fun – just like my training.
Hurry! The contest ends at 5pm Pacific Standard Time, December 15. Ready, set, go…… and good luck! This will take no more than 5 minutes:
Prizes: $200, $100, $50
Rules: Answer 3 questions correctly and you will be entered in a random draw for the prizes. One entry per person. It’s OK to forward to your colleagues and friends, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Deadline: December 15, 2011 at 5pm Pacific Standard Time
Winners will be notified by email – December 16 and …

Presentation Skills Advice: What to Wear when you Skype

When you Skype a potential client or current customer, what should you wear? The answer is very simple – wear what you think they would expect you to wear. Last week I Skyped a potential client in New Zealand. It was a very casual day for me at the office, but I actually changed into a business suit for the Skype date. I only had one shot at projecting the image I wanted and I had two choices:
1. A top-rated trainer worthy of her business (including a trip from New Zealand and a three-day training fee)
2. Someone who was having …