Like a lot of people, I used to think powerful public speaking was about dazzling the audience with my verbal skill. The standing ovation was always the goal. Then I attended the Bill Gove Speech Workshop and learned the real secret. Americans are getting a large dose of this concept in the 2008 political season. Some candidates get it, but most of them don’t and are suffering the consequences. Mitt Romney and John Edwards are the latest casualties. Both are strong public speakers, yet neither seem to understand what makes it work. For Mr. Romney, this is a $40 million dollar lesson. So whats’ the secret? Listen to this post and see if you agree. I also want to welcome the new members of www.publicspeakingshowcase.com This is a FREE resource for public speakers to showcase their talents to the world. ( 5:39 )
The Real Secret of Public Speaking that John Edwards and Mitt Romney both missed
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Steve Siebold, CSP My name is Steve Siebold. I’m an author with 1.4 million books in print, and a professional speaker and consultant to Fortune 500 sales teams on how to increase sales and retention rates through mental toughness training. My corporate clients include Johnson & Johnson, Toyota, Harrah’s Entertainment, Procter & Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline, Ingersoll Rand, etc.
I have great hopes for making it as a public speaker in Canada. From what I see and have heard so far about your workshops, I’m already on the road to success. I am TOTALLY excited to begin!
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Interested in learning as much as possible on professional public speaking
I’m a newbie in this bussiness; and after the life which I was chosen to live through; like you I come with the passion to touch minds and hearts…hearteducation.org—-so you guys send up some extra energy for me!
A big fan of mental toughness. Would love to learn how to deliver a world class message through speaking in front of people.
Once again Steve comes up with a world class idea to benefit those he’s helped in the past!
Great info on your blog!
Steve, I’ve learnt the Bill Gove speaking method from you and Dawn and haven’t look back since.Many thanks.
Steve your message “what’s holding you back?’really resonated with me. I think I initially held back with the excuse: Don’t start promoting yourself as a public speaker until you get great on the platform. My thought was; when do i know i’m great??
Since attending your workshop in Orlando in 2008, I’ve delivered many speeches – mostly at Toastmasters, but i’ve also delivered speeches to groups. One paying gig. The others freebies.
I’ve written a book; On Advertising That Works! And I’ve received some great feedback on it. It’s time to take things to the next level.
Now is the time to see if I really am great on the platform. Suggestions?