5 Ironclad Ways to Prepare for a Presentation & Cut Prep Time by 137%
"I don't present very often, so how do I prepare for a presentation?" That is, by far, one of the most common questions that we get as presentation skills coaches. In fact, most public speaking fear comes from situations where presenters just don't speak very often....
The Journey to Build a Multimillion-Dollar Company
In this episode, I'm going to pull back the curtain and show you a few of the key things that happened in the early years of my company. It took me six years of training and learning before I felt comfortable enough to start my own company. Then, my new team and I...
How I Built a Multimillion Dollar Speaking Company
How do I build a million-dollar company? Better yet, how can someone build a multimillion-dollar public speaking company? Well, although I have done both of those things, I wouldn't suggest anyone try to do what I did. I made every mistake in the book. In fact, every...
The Fearless Millennial
My name is Tiffany Foote and I am known around here as The Fearless Millennial. I help people communicate effectively, overcome public speaking fear, and teach people to not let their fear hold them back. The nickname "The Fearless Millennial" started out as a joke. I...
Impromptu Speech Tips and How to Speak Confidently Off the Cuff
One of the most terrifying moments as a speaker is when you are sitting in a meeting, minding your own business, and someone asks you to stand up and give an impromptu speech. Surveys show that public speaking, in general, causes a lot of fear and nervousness. This...
Virtual Instructor-Led Training Best Practices and Tips
Virtual, instructor-led training is here to stay. In the past few months, many instructors and trainers have had to adapt to a virtual world. Trainers who embrace virtual platforms and adapt the best have an advantage over those who don't. So, I thought it might be a...
How a Shy, Trailer Park Kid Overcame Fear (And How You Can Too!)
Doug Staneart -- President and CEO of The Leader's Institute ® and Creator of the Fearless Presentations ® Public Speaking Training Programs. This is my story of triumph over public speaking fear. I overcame being an incredibly shy kid who got beat up and bullied in...
Visual Aid Examples for Both In-Person and Virtual Presentations
So you have designed a great presentation. Now you want a few visual aid examples to make your presentation more memorable or interactive. If that is the case, you have done well, Grasshopper. You have begun to look at your visuals in the correct order. As a...
A Few Fun Zoom Icebreakers for Trainers Doing Virtual Training
Looking for a few fun Zoom icebreakers for trainers or facilitators. These seven activities can be used very easily to help you start your Zoom meetings on the right foot. I was leading a virtual training session via Zoom this week. Of course, the entire group was...