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The Sultry Secret Spot in Your Message

Michelle Barry Franco — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:14:59 +0000

There is a magic place inside of your presentation where immense desire dances with urgent need. When you discover this place, excitement builds. The world around slips away and everyone is riveted, mesmerized, desperately seeking more, more, more… faster, faster, faster. When you play in this place, everything is possible and nothing else matters. Rationality...

2012 is The Year of Beauty

Michelle Barry Franco — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:13:56 +0000

As you may know, every year since around 2002, I declare a theme for the new year. I use this theme to guide my decisions throughout the year. Different from a resolution, the theme is not a single, measurable goal. There is no black and white indication that I failed or succeeded at the theme....

Reflections on 2011 – The Year of the Table

Michelle Barry Franco — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:00:52 +0000

It’s that time of year, when many of us hole up a bit (amidst lots of gathering and mingling) to reflect on the year passing and plan for the year arriving. Alas, it is that time for me, too. This is my summary of The Year of the Table. I choose a theme each year...

The Power of Story – Use it in your public speaking!

Michelle Barry Franco — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:54:17 +0000

I was standing on a stage in San Francisco, just me and the bright spotlight shining down on me. All I could see were the silhouettes of heads and shoulders in the audience. I was about to do something I had never done before and I was petrified… watch this video to find out what...

I Don’t Love Public Speaking

Michelle Barry Franco — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:14:00 +0000

Did you know that? Did you know that I actually do not love getting in stage, having the spot light on me, being the extreme center of attention? I get on stage because it is such a powerful way to spread my message. I get on stage for the ways I believe I can change...

The Simple Structure of a Great Speech

Michelle Barry Franco — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:25:57 +0000

Use this magic formula in your next public speaking presentation – yep, it’s THIS simple – to increase the chances by HUGE amounts that your audience members will remember what you said (and therefor take the action you desire!) If you like this article, I bet you’ll also like… The Sultry Secret Spot in Your...

Name Your Voice

Michelle Barry Franco — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:50:45 +0000

You’ve got a powerful message to share. Your heart and soul is in it. You know that if more people knew about this way of living life, this thing you know how to do, this attitude, this approach… whatever it is, you could change the world with this idea. If only people knew about it....

How to decrease your public speaking anxiety

Michelle Barry Franco — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:37:42 +0000

Your hands get sweaty. Your throat tightens. Your gut turns into a knot. Your head is too full and too foggy to think clearly. Your heart is racing… no, you aren’t about to step into a Nascar vehicle, or being chased by a large black bear. You are preppin’ to step on stage. I have...

What’s Your Point?

Michelle Barry Franco — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:33:13 +0000

You can have the most engaging delivery style, the most interactive approach to presenting, the most stunningly gorgeous outfit. If you don’t have this Radically Clear in your presentation, you’ve pretty much wasted your time. If you like this article, I bet you’ll also like… Got Public Speaking Anxiety? Of Course You Do – And...

You Need This Many Presentation Slides In Your Presentation

Michelle Barry Franco — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:19:12 +0000

Here’s what I say when I am asked how many slides are appropriate for a particular length presentation: (Hint: YOU are the presentation – NOT your slides.) If you like this article, I bet you’ll also like… Messy Presentations Remarkable Speaking for Ordinary People Series – Type-style Lessons from Behind the Podium Remarkable Speaking for...