Grab Their Attention in 60 Seconds

Whether you’re attending a networking event or trade show, you only have about 60 seconds to introduce yourself and grab the prospect’s attention.

If you want your prospects to sit up and listen, create a message that grabs their attention in the first 60 seconds. Creating a compelling message that addresses their needs is both an opportunity to promote your services and a way to separate yourself from the rest. It will make people want to know more about you.

Your statement must be vivid, specific, and easy to remember. Your main objective for your message is to get people to say, “Wow, you’re exactly what I need! Can I have your card?” Better still, it will make them say, “I want to work with you! When can we talk?”

Expressing in positive words the ways you help people and the results they gain from working with you will motivate them to find out more about your service.

Are You Ready to Shift Your Beliefs about Speaking?

We did not come into the world with any limiting beliefs or fears. When we were born, we were completely unafraid, fully expressed, and spontaneous. But as we grew up, our parents and people around us began teaching us their beliefs. They began saying things like, “Be careful!” “Stop!” “Get away from there!” “No! You can’t do that!” And, the more you heard these thoughts over time, you accepted them as the truth.

When it comes to speaking, you may have a limiting belief you don’t have what it takes to be a successful speaker. You’ve said this statement to yourself so often, you believe it’s the truth.

No one was born a natural speaker. You can become the speaker you want to be by creating a new set of beliefs and positive self-talk. First, identify what your beliefs are, when did you first start hearing these beliefs and ask yourself if they are really true? You’ll see that these beliefs were passed to you by someone else and you heard them so often, you assumed they were true.

We all have the power within us to change the way we think.

Terrified of Speaking?

Studies have shown that one of the top fears people have is speaking to groups. For some people, when it comes to speaking, they'd rather be the one being eulogized than the person giving the eulogy!

Even well-known celebrities have admitted fears of speaking in public. Barbra Streisand stopped singing for 20 years due to her anxiety about performing in front of an audience.

How many times have you watched a speaker and thought, "I can do that!" And then that little inner critic in your head starts making noise and tells you, "Who am I kidding! I'm not a speaker... I can't do this." The more you think these thoughts, the more you believe it's true. The truth is none of us was born a natural speaker.

When the little inner critic starts making noise, what you should be saying to that voice is, "Thanks for sharing!" Don't let your inner critic sway you from staying in action.

There's nothing wrong with being a little nervous before you speak. In fact, a little bit of adrenalin is good because it keeps you alert, focused, and energized as you speak.

5 Valuable Tips to Draw the Audience to You Like a Magnet

If you want to draw the audience to you like a magnet, there are (5) valuable tips that will keep them engaged and wanting more!

1. Create a compelling memorable story. People are interested in “YOU”! By sharing a memorable story, you’re connecting with the audience at a more personal level. They now will feel more related to you and what you have to say.
2. Engage the audience throughout your presentation and make it interactive. Check in with them by asking questions.
3. Throughout your talk, share other stories about people who you helped and the results they got. People love to hear real-life stories of triumph and success.
4. End your talk with a “call to action.” What do you want as an outcome for your talk? What action do you want the audience to take?
5. Stay in touch with your audience. If you want to stay connected with them, offer to send them notes from your talk or give away a gift if they give you their business card.

Creating a Strong Foundation as a Speaker

If you want to deliver a powerful presentation, it starts with the preparation even before you go to the front of the room to speak. Here are (5) valuable tips for creating a strong foundation as a speaker.

1. Know who’s in your audience before you speak. Call the event or program planner to find out the profile of the people attending.
2. Arrive early before your presentation and walk around introducing yourself to some of the people.
3. If you’re speaking for half an hour to an hour, your talk should cover only 3-4 points.
4. Let the audience know at the beginning what you’ll be presenting and how long.
5. Speak to only one person at a time for about 4-5 seconds. Speak directly to them, not over their heads. This helps reduce nervousness, increases confidence and connection with the audience.

Why Become a Speaker?

Speaking to groups is a much more effective use of your time than speaking to one person at a time. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits to becoming a speaker.

• When you become a speaker, you immediately elevate yourself in the eyes of the audience. They see you as the expert and this establishes instant credibility.
• You’re reaching more than one person and that increases the chances of more people interested in your service or product.
• Your confidence increases. As your speaking improves, the most powerful benefit is the improvement in your overall confidence and self-image.
• Research shows that in selling, a speech demonstrating your services is 50% more effective than the most glowing testimonial.
• When you’re speaking, the audience has come to you rather than you having to find them.

So You Want to Create Your First Live Event

If you know in your heart your purpose is to share your message with many people, then creating your own live event is the platform to get your message out to the world. Creating your first live event can be very exciting and at the same time very daunting. I’m going to share with you two key steps to help you make your event a success.

 

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