How to Use Public Speaking to Boost Your Business

Most people dread the thought of speaking in front of people. But public speaking doesn’t have to be a thorn in your side—it can be a tool that dramatically enhances your success as a professional, so it’s worth learning how to use it to your advantage. Speaking publicly is one of the most effective ways to develop your brand—to gain visibility, immediately establish credibility and share your expertise with your target audience. It can also help you to distinguish yourself from the competition and cut through the noise. Yes, it’s noisy out there.
Tags: Karima Mariama-Arthur, public speaking, public speaker, how to be a better public speaker, public speaking tips, how to improve your public speaking skills, communication skills, how to give a speech

GENERATE MORE LEADS WITH PUBLIC SPEAKING ATTENTION: Join us on 5/30/2013 for a FREE live webinar on Turning Likes Into Sales.Public speaking has a lot of benef

Public speaking, while one of man's greatest fears, can be an exhilarating experience. It can also boost your reputation and your business.
Tags: public speaking, self-marketing, productivity, creativity

Gaining your customers’ trust is a feat in and of itself—and a must if you’re to make your business a success. Public speaking can help you gain your audience’s trust and boost your profile as an expert in your industry. Start by figuring out what markets you want to reach (there may be more than one). Then research what type of events, organizations or venues would draw your target markets. Think local first: Where does your market go in your local community? Next, develop a range of topics that will interest your audience and also relate to your products, services and expertise. Then pitch your speaking services to event planners, organizations and community leaders. The speaker/planner relationship is a win-win—they need speakers and you need an audience. Just make sure your speech is informative and well-delivered, that you have business cards and marketing materials to give interested listeners, and that you [...]