I write these articles to a very, very large audience-every person who chooses to get up front, speak and then answer for the results of that presentation. I suppose that's a few million in public speaking, in America, alone.
They tell us that former president, Bill Clinton is the highest paid speakers in the country. That's one end of the scale. On the other end of the scale is a whole new crop of middle-schoolers who are making their very first oral book report. Most of them are scared to death of the assignment.
But, within that wonderful group of students there is a "chosen few" who think of the experience as, "this is pretty cool stuff." And further think, "I'd like to do it again."
Between the extremes of a former president and the "speaker kids," is that unique portion of our population to which you and I belong. Like I say, a few million of us.
This Is a Diverse Group of People
From rank amateur to polished, and prosperous professional or millionaire celebrity. All levels of experience, confidence and credibility are included. Some are in business. Some in education. And, some in public service. There's the preacher, the politician, and the performer. And the list goes on.
What All Presenters Have in Common
First, you have identified public speaking as your way to positively effect your world.
Second, it is not enough for you to get up front and do your presentation thing. You want to be a change agent. You desire strongly to have your ideas accepted.
Third is the overwhelming need for constant improvement. You are always hunting ways to move your presentation skills to the next level and beyond.
How Do I Make a Difference
(And meet most of your other goals.)
Build a life-changing topic and drive it home by means of powerful a Theme Model or visual aid.
To my knowledge, no one else of Planet Earth teaches this principle as a major part of public speaking success. My friend...get yourself a hot topic and a simple, easy to understand Theme Model and you are well on your way to speaking success.
It Doesn't Matter Where You Fit on the Spectrum
So, even if your name is Blanchard, Collins, Fripp, Hutson, Kiyosaki, Tracy or Ziglar-you need to know how to create a strong theme model for all of your speeches.
