Fearless Presentations
Episodes
How to Organize Business Presentation Training for Your Group
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have a team that needs to build communication skills as a group? Well, just as an FYI, business presentation training is quite different from universi...
How to Make Boring Speeches More Interesting and Exciting
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm going to give you my secret to delivering boring presentations. In fact, this secret is the absolute most important thing that you...
Examples of Presentation Handouts
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm going to give you a few simple ways to create some very effective presentation handouts. A couple are really easy and can be used ...
How to Overcome Glossophobia (An Irrational Fear of Public Speaking) Part 2
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of a two-part series on Glossophobia -- the fear of public speaking. Last week, we talked about what this phobia is and what causes i...
How to Overcome Glossophobia (An Irrational Fear of Public Speaking) Part 1
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how to overcome glossophobia? Does stage fright sometimes make you pass up opportunities in your career? Do you feel like you have an irr...
What Causes the Fear of Public Speaking?
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're getting back to how to reduce public speaking fear. And on this episode, I give you the four main causes of public speaking fear....
How to Get Paid to Speak (Even If You Are Still a Little Nervous.) Part 3 of 3
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of weeks ago, I started a series on how to get paid to speak. I mentioned that a professional speaker is just a person who gets paid to give ...
How to Get Paid to Speak (Even If You Are Still a Little Nervous.) Part 2 of 3
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week I started a series on how to get paid to speak. And if you are a new listener to Fearless Presentations, you might be thinking, how can I ge...
How to Get Paid to Speak (Even If You Are Still a Little Nervous.) Part 1 of 3
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm starting a new series on how to get paid to speak this week. And I know that a lot of our regular listeners subscribe to the podcast for tips...
How to Get Audience Participation in a Presentation
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the last couple of weeks, I've given you a series of presentation enhancers -- things that make good presentations better. This week, I'...
7 Ways to Make Your Speech More Interesting Part 2
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week I started a two-part series on how to make a presentation more interesting. If you recall from the first episode, I mentioned that you can b...
7 Ways to Make Your Speech More Interesting-Part 1 of 2
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I know that most people who listen to or download the show are looking for ways to reduce nervousness and feel more confident when they speak. However...
Low Risk Venues Where You Can Practice Your Presentations - Part 2 of 2
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest causes of public speaking fear and nervousness is having too much time in between each speech. I mentioned last week that if you on...
Low Risk Venues Where You Can Practice Your Presentations - Part 1 of 2
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest causes of public speaking fear and nervousness is having too much time in between each speech. For folks who only give a single pre...
Know Your Audience
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We often hear the term "Know Your Audience," but what does that really mean? In this episode, I take you through a step-by-step process to...
How to Calm Down Before a Speech
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to calm down before a presentation? Even if you don’t regularly experience the fear of public speaking, just before you start a speech, it is e...
Public Speaking Fear - Part 2 of 2
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week is part 2 of a 2-part series on public speaking fear. Last week, I showed you where this fear comes from. We also cover five things that peo...
Public Speaking Fear - Part 1 of 2
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I start a 2-part series on public speaking fear. In most of our episodes, we either cover ways to reduce nervousness or present more effect...
The Secret Sauce for Jazzing Up Your Presentations
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk a lot in the podcast about ways to reduce nervousness and become a better presenter. However, one of the big parts of making a speech is the a...
What Type of Public Speaking Training Is Best for Me? For My Situation?
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I explain the difference between the different formats of public speaking training in 2023. You can listen to podcasts like this one, gain ...
Using Public Speaking to Market Your Business and Generate New Customers with Tom Jackobs
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Tom Jackobs, an expert at helping companies and sales teams use success stories to attract customers and clients. And he shares with...
How to Present a Proposal to Management and Get Approval
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the last couple of weeks, we have been covering different types of persuasion speeches. A couple weeks ago, I gave you a three-step process to win...
How to Create a Business Proposal Presentation
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you present a proposal to a client. Here is the scenario… You have done your homework. A team at your compa...
How to Design a Persuasive Presentation in 3 Easy Steps
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm going to cover a simple three-step process to help you design a persuasive presentation. Most persuasive speech techniques -- espe...
5 Practical Tips to Help you Overcome Stage Fright
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I interview Kelsey Greenwood who is a professional speaker and consultant who just wrote a fascinating paper on five simple ways to overcom...
The Opposite of Impostor Syndrome-Journey to Self Confidence
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imposter syndrome is a term used to describe the feeling of inadequacy, self-doubt, and lack of confidence that many people experience in their profes...
How I Eliminated My Fear of Public Speaking Part 2 of 2
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Staneart — President and CEO of The Leader’s Institute ® and Creator of the Fearless Presentations ® Public Speaking Training Programs.Last...
How I Eliminated My Fear of Public Speaking Part 1 of 2
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Staneart — President and CEO of The Leader’s Institute ® and Creator of the Fearless Presentations ® Public Speaking Training Programs.My p...
How to End Your Presentation with a Bang
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, I gave you a few of my favorite ways to start a presentation. Then, for the last few weeks, we have covered several ways to make pres...
Storytelling in Speeches-How to Reduce Presentation Fear Quickly
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Storytelling in Speeches-The Easiest Way to Reduce Nervousness During a SpeechFeel nervous about speaking in public? Tell a personal story in your spe...
How to Tell a Good Story in a Presentation in 5 Simple Steps
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 5 Steps of Storytelling During a Presentation. Follow these Tips to Become a Better Storyteller.In this episode, we cover the Five Steps of Storyt...
How to Design an Entire Speech in 3 Simple Steps
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for how to write a speech in a few simple steps? Over the last 20 years, our instructors have dissected thousands of speeches. In that time, w...
How to Introduce Yourself Before a Speech
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the more challenging parts of any presentation is the very first part. If you are wondering how to introduce yourself before starting your pres...
7 Foolproof Ways to Start a Presentation - Part 2 of 2
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of a two-part episode on how to start a presentation.Looking for a few ways to start a presentation that are dynamic? The opening is ...
7 Foolproof Ways to Start a Presentation - Part 1 of 2
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a few ways to start a presentation that are dynamic? The opening is really the most important part of your presentation. You want to make ...
10 Ways to Get Rid of the Fear of Public Speaking
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, I’m going to cover 10 simple ways to overcome the fear of public speaking. This is a continuation of the 3-step process to eliminat...
President Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation (Oct 3, 1863) [with Commentary]
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving. And for those of you outside of the United States, happy third week of November. I wanted to take a break from the normal public s...
Eliminate Public Speaking Fear in 3 Easy Steps
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When folks ask me what I do for a living, I answer, “I help people eliminate public speaking fear.” It is always fun to watch the looks on their f...
Present Like You Are an Expert--How to Have Your Audience Perceive You as the Expert
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm going to cover how to make that mental shift to where you begin to see yourself as the expert when you present. Just so you know, ...
Exercises to Improve Presentation Skills | Become a Better Public Speaker
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I was shocked at the huge list of dumb exercises to improve presentation skills on the internet. When I say “dumb,” I mean don’t try those tips....
How to Calm Down Before a Speech
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to calm down before a presentation? Even if you don’t regularly experience the fear of public speaking, just before you start a speech, it is e...
How to Reduce the Fear of Public Speaking and Coach Others
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a nervous public speaker? A majority of the population has some type of fear of public speaking. Ironically, a great deal of this nervousness ...
Make Your Presentation Audience Focused
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm going to show you how you can make your audiences pay attention to your entire speech. If you use this strategy, you'll get t...
How to Find Great Venues to Practice Your Presentations Part 2 of 2
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm going to show you how you can begin to develop your public speaking skills in low-risk public speaking venues. These are the tips ...
How to Find Great Venues to Practice Your Presentations Part 1 of 2
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I often get a common question after people attend our 2-day presentation class. “Now that I feel more confident, where do I go to practice to contin...
5 Strategies for Creating TED Talks to Make Your TED Talk Go Viral
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations! You’ve been invited to give a TED talk. This non-profit talk series is the gold standard of speeches, so you should be honored to b...
Want to Be a Professional Speaker-Be a Problem Solver First with Grant Baldwin
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is a great honor for me to have Grant Baldwin of The Speaker Lab on the show today. Grant helps people break into the professional speaking industr...
One of the Greatest Speeches in American History
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This special holiday episode is a continuation of our holiday series on great speeches in American history. What better way to honor and celebrate th...
The Causes of the Fear of Public Speaking and How to Overcome Them
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will cover a few of the common situations that occur that lead to experiencing public speaking fear. As I cover each one, I will a...
The Presentation Skills Checklist
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share with you my presentation skills checklist that you can use when you are being asked to deliver a speech. It is kind of like a...
5 Ways to Promote Yourself as a Professional Speaker (Part 2 of 2)
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We just finished a five-part series about How to Start a Public Speaking Career. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to that series, it will help ...
5 Ways to Promote Yourself as a Professional Speaker (Part 1 of 2)
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We just finished a five-part series about How to Start a Public Speaking Career. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to that series, it will help ...
Start Your Own Public Speaking Company from Scratch
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is part five of a five-part series about how to start a public speaking career. In the past episodes, we focused on how to use public speaking wi...
Become a Certified Speaker for an Established Presentation Company
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are continuing our series on How to Start a Public Speaking Career, and in this session, we will show a shortcut by working for an organization tha...
Become a Professional Public Speaker by Speaking within Your Current Industry
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the easiest ways to become a professional public speaker is by speaking to groups within your current industry. In this article, we will show y...
How to Start a Public Speaking Career
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the last couple of episodes, I talked about how lucrative a professional speaker career is. Last week, I gave you a few things that have to be in ...
How to Become a Professional Speaker (Part 2)
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of our two-part series on How to Become a Professional Speaker. Last week, I explained a few different types of professional speakers...
How to Become a Professional Speaker
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to develop a career as a public speaker if you’re already a celebrity. If your last name is Trump or Schwarzenegger, you will have no pr...
How a Presenter Can Deliver Bad News with Poise and Control
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes when I'm teaching classes, participants really love how with a few simple modifications, even the most boring or technical presentation...
Creating a Persuasive Speech or Sales Presentation (with a Few Examples)
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The persuasion technique in this episode will help you create an amazing persuasive speech outline. In fact, these sales presentation examples can be ...
Presentation Coaching-Do I Need a Public Speaking Coach?
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm going to explain the pros and cons of public speaking coaching. Sometimes, when I suggest to people that presentation coachi...
A Few Simple Tips to Help You Eliminate Glossophobia
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of a two-part series on Glossophobia (an irrational fear of public speaking.) In this episode, we cover a few simple tips to help you o...
What Is Glossophobia and How Is It Different from Public Speaking Fear
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how to overcome glossophobia? Does stage fright sometimes make you pass up opportunities in your career? Do you feel like you have an irr...
Public Speaking Training, Classes, Coaching, and Workshops Which Public Speaking Training Is Best
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's digital world, there are so many ways to come by great public speaking types and presentation training. Here on Fearless Presentations...
101 Public Speaking Tips - Part 4 of 4
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 4 of a four-part series covering the 101 best public speaking tips. We are going to the last 25 today. In this episode, I will continue w...
101 Public Speaking Tips - Part 3 of 4
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 3 of a four-part series covering the 101 best public speaking tips. We are going to zoom through another 25 or so tips today.In this epis...
101 Public Speaking Tips - Part 2 of 4
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of our 201st episode last week, I started a four-part series covering the 101 best public speaking tips. So if you missed last week, make sur...
101 Public Speaking Tips - Part 1 of 4
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 201st episode, so for fun a couple of years ago on my 101st episode, I started a series of 101 public speaking tips. So, in the 201st epis...
How to Present a Proposal to Management
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You have identified a problem or opportunity for your company. Now you need to get approval. So, how do you present a proposal to management that will...
How to Present a Proposal-Create a Business Proposal Presentation
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you present a proposal to a client. Here is the scenario… You have done your homework. A team at your compa...
How to Write an Effective Persuasive Speech
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Doug Staneart of Fearless Presentations walks us through a simple three-step process to persuade others.Want to learn how to write a ...
Remember Stories from Your Life to Insert into Presentations
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This “remember stories from your life” post is part three of a three-part series about how to tell stories in your speech. In the first two posts,...
Storytelling in Speeches-How to Reduce Presentation Fear Quickly
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Feel nervous about speaking in public? Tell a personal story in your speech (early), and you can reduce public speaking fear dramatically. One of the ...
The 5 Steps of Storytelling–How to Tell a Great Story in a Presentation
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Great speakers know how to tell a great story. This post will give you the five key steps of storytelling that these great speakers know. This is a co...
The Train-the-Trainer Model-How to Create a Train-the-Trainer Course
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Train-the-Trainer Model is very common in the business world. However, many Train-the-Trainer programs have big flaws. A good analogy of what happ...
How to Introduce Yourself in a Presentation (with Examples)
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the more challenging parts of any presentation is the very first part. If you are wondering how to introduce yourself before starting your pres...
How to End Your Presentation with a Bang
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the last couple of weeks, I covered how to start a presentation and also how to design a great presentation. This week, I'm going to show you...
How to Write a Speech in 3 Simple Steps
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Fearless Presentations podcast. When most of you first started listening to this podcast, it was because you wanted to feel less n...
7 Dynamic Ways to Start a Presentation With Examples
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a few ways to start a presentation that are dynamic? We’ve all been there as a speaker. You walk out onto a stage or into the front of t...
7 Fun Ways to Make Zoom Meetings More Engaging and Interactive
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are your Zoom meetings kind of… well… blah? Want to make them more fun, engaging, and interactive? Below are seven of our best tips to help you ja...
Exercises to Improve Presentation Skills
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I was shocked at the huge list of dumb exercises to improve presentation skills on the internet. When I say “dumb,” I mean don’t try those tips....
How to Calm Down Before a Presentation
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to calm down before a presentation? Even if you don’t regularly experience the fear of public speaking, just before you start a speech, it is e...
Hybrid Presentation Tips-Presenting in Person But with Virtual Attendees
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains my 5 top hybrid presentation tips when you are meeting in person but also have virtual attendees as well. In the last few weeks,...
Fearless Presentations Master Class Part 10 Question and Answer Sessions
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most challenging types of impromptu speaking situations can be question and answer periods. But these situations are also places where we a...
Fearless Presentations Master Class Part 9 Impromptu Speaking
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we continue our master class about presentation skills. This week we cover one of the most challenging public speaking skills for mos...
Fearless Presentations Masterclass Part 8 - Add More Impact to Your Presentation Part 1 of 2
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our master class about presentation skills. This week we take that presentation skeleton that you created a couple of wee...
Fearless Presentations Masterclass Part 8 - Add More Impact to Your Presentation Part 1 of 2
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our master class about presentation skills. This week we take that presentation skeleton that you created last week and s...
Fearless Presentations Masterclass Part 7 - Create an Informational Speech that Makes Your Audience Want to Pay Attention Part 2 of 2
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our master class about presentation skills. This is week 2 of a two-part series on how to design a talk to inform your au...
Fearless Presentations Masterclass Part 7 - Create an Informational Speech that Makes Your Audience Want to Pay Attention Part 1 of 2
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is part seven of the presentation skills master class. In this session, we talk about how to create a Talk to Inform (a speech designed just to g...
Fearless Presentations Masterclass Part 6 - Gestures and Movement When You Deliver Presentations
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our master class about presentation skills. This week, I cover how to use your movement and gestures to reduce nervousnes...
Fearless Presentations Masterclass Part 5 - Being Persuasive
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our master class about presentation skills. This week, I cover how to be more persuasive when you present to audiences. I...
Fearless Presentations Master Class Part 4 - The Power of Stories in Presentations
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our master class about presentation skills. This week, I cover how to be a great storyteller and why stories should be th...
Fearless Presentations Master Class Part 3 - Organize Your Speech
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is part three of our Fearless Presentations Master Class.In this episode, we continue our master class about presentation skills. In this master ...
Fearless Presentations Master Class Part 2-Enthusiasm
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Secret to Great Presentations -- Enthusiasm and Energy!This is part two of our Fearless Presentations Master Class. In this episode, we continue o...
Fearless Presentations Master Class Part 1-Reduce Nervousness
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I'm starting a master class about presentation skills. In this master class, we are going to help you reduce nervousness, increa...
Analysis of the Greatest Speeches in American History-Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You can learn a lot about history from the public speeches that shaped this great nation. Whether it is Dr. King encouraging the civil rights movement...
Short Anecdotes and Parables for Speeches and Presentations
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Short anecdotes for speeches are a fantastic way to end a presentation with a bang. These stories can be fiction, actual incidents from history, or ev...
How to Overcome Public Speaking Fear Part 2 of 2
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to eliminate the fear of public speaking? Two decades ago, we created the Fearless Presentations ® class to help people eliminate public speakin...
How to Overcome Public Speaking Fear Part 1 of 2
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to eliminate the fear of public speaking? Two decades ago, we created the Fearless Presentations ® class to help people eliminate public speakin...
How Many PowerPoint Slides Should You Use in a Presentation?
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When people ask me how many slides should I use in my presentation, I typically reply very cautiously. Most people make a huge mistake when designing ...