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3 Public Speaking Tips To Own Your Stage

3 Public Speaking Tips To Own Your Stage

My father, an entrepreneur, longtime coach and self-made man, always says “If you’re gonna be a bear, be a grizzly.”  This is great advice because it can essentially be used in every area of life.  Simply put, it mean be your best.

With the overwhelming popularity of (and addiction to) Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and whatever other social media sites may crop up  before this article is published, we are bombarded with quotes from great thinkers past and present.  To disrespect to Ghandi, Oprah or Socrates but I think my dad’s words are truly words to live by.

We are not in competition with anyone but ourselves.  Each of us is unique with our own special qualities that we bring to the table of life.  That said, I am a public speaker.  In my opinion I am one of the best around.  That is because I choose to be a “grizzly” and give my audiences and clients more than they bargained each time I take the stage.

As someone who has worked on (not in…I’m not limber enough to crawl into even the biggest flatscreen sets) television for over twenty years and has appeared on stages all over North America and Europe, I have found it beneficial to keep a journal of what works as a presenter and what does not.  I’d like to share three observations that keep coming up with you now.

The first ingredient to success as a speaker is PREPARATION. Be ready.  It sounds trivial but it is crucial to your success as a speaker.  By being ready I mean a multitude of things.  Obviously a great speech is a well prepared speech.  We have all heard the story of Abraham Lincoln pacing back and forth in the car of his train rehearsing the Gettysburg Address.  President Lincoln realized the power of a well rehearsed speech.  By doing the research yourself and drafting your own outline you are creating from within and being genuine.  An audience can smell a store bought speech from a mile away and they will check out at the first whiff.

When a speaker is passionate about the topic on which they are presenting, they (you) will appear confident.  I speak on a number of different issues.  Motivating people to live their best life, developing a healthy balance between work and home and making little choices that lead to big results are all things that I believe and have lived personally.  As a result, my message has a a greater affect and is more memorable because it comes from my heart.  The more you realize the value of your speech the easier it will be to build confidence in your words.

Being ready also means understanding who your audience is and respecting their time.  Your audience is your customer.  Just as you may expect great service at a fine restaurant, your audience expects great content from your presentation.

It is your responsibility to identify their interests, likes as well as dislikes.  How do you gauge interest level?  By being “present and aware.”  The best way to judge if an audience is with you is at the beginning and during the speech.  By being aware and comfortable with your material, you can tailor the speech on the fly to suite their responses.  One of the most beneficial training steps I’ve taken in my career was to study improvisational comedy with the Harvey Lembeck Comedy Workshop in Beverly Hills, CA.  Improv is not about cracking jokes, it’s about making the most of every moment of a performance.  This training taught me the fine art of slowing down, reading my audience and thinking before I spoke.  I highly suggest studying improv if you really want to be a big bear in the speaking world.

When an audience senses that you are catering to them then you have created rapport.  Rapport is essential if you want them to walk out feeling as if they’ve benefited from your time together.  A couple of ways of establishing a bond is by telling stories rather than stating facts or incorporating people known to the crowd into your speech. When speaking on the corporate circuit, I always make sure that I do a little research on some of the key players or events in the organization.  I don’t try to pretend I’m one of the team but a professional and respectful joke about the boss or office clown certainly spices up my opening and always gets a positive response.

While preparing your speech it is also important to be aware of your allotted time.  Most events are scheduled down to the minute and it is not a smart move to hold up the serving of dinner, the musical act or, worst of all, the CEO’s address.  Make sure, as you rehearse in your hotel room or into your digital voice recorder, that you are able to nail your sixty minute keynote in sixty minutes.  Practice, practice and practice some more so that your audience will sense your confidence and appreciate your passion for the topic.

The second tip for delivering a great speech is remembering that LESS IS MORE.  If you don’t have sixty minutes of solid content don’t sell them a sixty minute speech!  It is more beneficial to you as a speaking professional to offer a shorter, more powerful speech rather than adding twenty minutes of nothing just to add some money to your fee.  Remember, the goal is to over-deliver and get asked back year after year.

I mentioned Abraham Lincoln and The Gettysburg Address earlier.  That speech made history and it did so in 273 words.  In all of my research on Lincoln I have never come across a letter of complaint from someone who was upset because the president wasn’t on stage long enough.  On the contrary, William Henry Harrisson gave the longest inaugural address and ended up catching pneumonia and dying from standing out in the cold rain for so long while delivering it.

*    Be concise.  To quote the GM of the first radio station I ever worked for use “word economy.”  This is especially true when delivering a business presentation.  In the corporate world one is wise to use more verbs rather than adjectives.  People want action in the workplace.  I encourage you to use brief and abrupt sentences as this will give your presentation a more “to the point” feel.

Think about what the thought you want to convey and find the most direct way to get it across.  Remember that your audience is giving you the gift of their time and attention.  Don’t waste it.

Finally, the last tip I want to pass along to you is BE AWARE OF YOUR BODY LANGUAGE.  My fellow speaker, this awareness must begin the very moment we walk onto the stage.  A successful and well received orator does not merely control what words come out of his/her mouth, but is constantly aware of what the body is also saying.  Strong, positive body language is an essential tool that will help you build credibility, express emotion and connect with your audience. This, of course, includes appropriate hand gestures and eye contact.

Understanding that body language accounts for between 55% and 65% of our communication, here are some notes that I have pulled directly from my speaking journal that I carry with me to every event.

*    It’s important to rehearse hand gestures along with the wording.
*    Don’t use the same hand gesture over and over.
*    Avoid using finger and fist gestures as they may be offensive to other cultures.
*    Hands in pockets only if emphasis is on being casual.
*    Audience responds better when I am alive and energetic in my delivery.
*    Eye focus is more important than eye contact.

A famous study by Albert Mehrabian found that nonverbal language makes up 55% of how we communicate in face to face or audience interactions.  He also included that we communicate  as much as 38% of our message through the tone/pitch of our voice.  Which leaves only 7% to the actual words we choose to say.

Being a presenter is not just a job.  It is a craft.  An art.  We are performers and informers with a great responsibility.

In summary, to be a powerful presenter one must prepare and invest the time required to deliver a speech that will stick.  We must appreciate and respect the time we have been given to speak and not waste it with words that do not contribute to the message.  We must also understand that our bodies say as much as our mouths.

As you journey out into the wilderness that is the public speaking world, I encourage you to always remember the words of Jim Newton…

“If you’re gonna be a bear, be a grizzly.” Just don’t growl into the microphone.  It causes feedback.

Todd Newton is a veteran TV host, certified personal life coach and international keynote speaker.  His company, Todd Newton Life Strategies, LLC trains CEOs, trains executives and entrepreneurs on presentation excellence and media appearances.  For more information please visit www.toddnewtonlive.com

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Hiring a Professional Speaker at Your Conference

Ron White Memory Expert and Keynote Speaker found this article useful in sharing some things to look for and get in a speaker for your Conferences.  It can make or break a meeting if the speaker is not a pro.

Hiring a Professional Speaker at Your Conference

If you want to bring in a professional speaker during your next conference, there are a few things to take into consideration that will make the experience more advantageous for all and sundry, from the conference booker through to each audience member and the bottom line profits of the business.

Any public speaker worth his fee will see the task as not just delivering a speech. Those worthy of patronage will also carry out prior research into the client’s desired outcomes. A public speaker will also address the current and potential problems faced by that client’s business. Professional public speaker adds value and serves the purpose for which he/she was fired. Bear in mind that a speaker does not have to be thoroughly conversant about your particular industry to add value.

The speakers are usually trained and experienced coaches and/or trainers with professional business qualifications. This means they have the processes in place to support staff and management so that enhancements are effected from within, which increases abilities, working relationships, communication, confidence and, ultimately, main thing “results”.

A good public speaker wants to discuss requirements with your company’s decision or policy-makers, and may also want to survey a selection of conference attendees prior to the event. A capable speaker is also likely to be able to offer a package of options including workshops, coaching, facilitation and training, in addition to a keynote speech.

In summary, here are some top tips for getting the most out of working with a speaker:

a) Identify why you’re booking a speaker, i.e. what are your preferred outcomes?

b) Book far enough in advance to allow the speaker adequate research and preparation time.

c) Seek a speaker who focuses on providing value to you, rather than one who sees the role as just delivering a speech.

d) Be prepared to co-operate in providing the access the speaker needs to best meet your expectations.

e) Keep in mind that true change is a process.

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Colin Turner is the author of 15 international bestselling books published in 45 countries and 39 languages.

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Motivational Speaker Needed? ~ Choose Wisely Recommends Ron White Memory Expert

Ron White Memory Expert and Keynote speaker comments on this article on choosing a motivational speaker.

Ron White speaks all over the world on Memory training and people ask him how to choose a great speaker for an event.  This article has some great tips for choosing a speaker that will do more than just teach, but rather deliver value to bring needed change to your company or association.   Enjoy this excerpt…

Motivational Speaker Needed? ~ Choose Wisely

1. Why Choosing a Professional Motivational Speaker is so Necessary

Find a professional, motivational speaker with a proven ability to motivate and you can be assured your meeting will have the success all of your hard work will rightly deserve.

A professional motivational speaker can turn ‘average’ event evaluation scores into superlatives such as, ‘brilliant, fantastic and superb’.

Correctly motivate your delegates and you will receive credit for helping to instil in them an internal energy that determines all aspects of their future behaviour. This is why hiring a professional, motivational speaker is so important.

2. Watch out for the ‘Pretend’ Motivational Speaker

It is essential you understand that any Tom, Dick or Harry can legally call himself or herself a motivational speaker. So simply finding someone listed as such on a website, or in a business directory, is no guarantee as to his or her ability to motivate an audience.

Would-be motivational speakers are inventing themselves on a daily basis. They see the perceived success, and other associated privileges that a top international, professional, motivational speaker appears to have, and think along the lines ‘I could do that – easy money, travel to exotic places, fast cars, top hotels etc’. Ask a top motivational speaker if that is fair reflection of their lifestyle and he or she is likely to reply ‘If only’. So what do you need to look out for in your search for a motivational speaker?

3. Sourcing a Top Motivational Speaker

Type motivational speaker into a search engine and you can expect many million hits. This, of course, only partially helps you in your quest for the perfect motivational speaker for your event! How many days have you set aside for this task? If you are thinking in hours, rather than weeks, then you are advised to read on:

Choosing a short list of potential motivational speaker candidates from the first two or three pages of a search engine listing seems, and is to some extent, a logical way to proceed. However, there are further issues that are worthy of your consideration:

4. Do I Directly Contact a Motivational Speaker or go via an Agent or Bureau?

Motivational speaker agents and bureaus represent the majority of the best, professional motivational speakers.

Agents are only interested in someone who is already established as a top motivational speaker. They proactively promote the motivational speaker, putting a speaker’s name forward to conference organisers and the like. They charge a fee to the motivational speaker for this service, usually based on a percentage of the motivational speaker’s fee for the occasion. For effective ‘numbers’ management reasons, the choice of motivational speaker found through an agent, can be limiting.

Bureaus tend to be dedicated to providing conference organisers, corporations, associations, and educational institutions with a large selection of professional motivational speakers from which to choose. Too much choice can be their biggest disadvantage.

A so-called Motivational Speaker, good or bad, experienced or amateur, will also often represent their own interests, and so it may be useful if I now provide a few tips on how to identify an established, professional motivational speaker of quality from a large pool of the Johnny-come-lately brigade.

5. With a Quality Motivational Speaker Talent Will Shine Through

Top position for a motivational speaker on search engines usually fluctuates from one day to the next, so compose a short-list from the first two or three pages, and you are ready to begin.

It is worth of bearing in mind that sponsored links for a motivational speaker are there because someone is prepared to pay, sometimes-large amounts, to jump to the front of the queue of motivational speakers. Whereas this is an admirable indication that they are prepared to invest in advertising, it does not necessarily follow that you will receive the best value for your money. Here is an easy way to narrow down your short list:

6. Establish the Experience of the Motivational Speaker

Retype that which you originally searched for, into the search engine, and add one of the names you have recorded in your short list e.g. Motivational Speaker + His or Her Name.

Now you can better determine whether that particular motivational speaker has the expertise you require. You will also have an indication as whether or not an agent or bureau represents them as a motivational speaker.

7. Carefully Research the Motivational Speaker Testimonials

Any motivational speaker, worthy of consideration, will have a selection of testimonials from previous clients available for you to view on his or her website. Ensure companies and individuals are named. Descriptions such as ‘A senior manager at a large well-known company said….’, are of little to no value, and should start alarm bells ringing. Look for named sources from quality companies. Such individuals are usually very selective about which motivational speaker they are prepared to recommend as their own reputation could be on the line.

8. Can the Motivational Speaker Motivate?

It may sound obvious, but the most important trait required by a motivational speaker is an ability to motivate. Tragically, some meetings organisers have previously discovered, to their considerable cost, that it does not necessarily follow that a professional motivational speaker can motivate.

Nor can it be assumed that someone described as a ‘celebrity motivational speaker’ can be expected to somehow inspire your audience by simply turning up on the day. Talks provided by a top motivational speaker are carefully structured and based upon a science that is studied by few and practised by even fewer.

Ensure your choice of motivational speaker has proven credentials, and don’t assume that members of a related, professional body, are somehow qualified and suitable. Minimal experience as a motivational speaker and the price of a membership fee are all that is required, in qualification, to becoming a member of some such organisations.

Being published on motivational techniques, through a reputable source, is a good indication of the expertise needed to work as a top motivational speaker. Use the method described in Tip 6 above to obtain a quick and easy result.

Ideally, watch videos of the motivational speaker performing, and listen to the audience reaction to determine whether he or she has a rapport with the audience. Rapport and humour are essential ingredients in the motivational speaker cake. If, when watching video clips provided by the ‘motivational’ speaker, you are not laughing, then your audience are not likely to laugh either! Laughter is an essential part of motivation.

9. Cost Issues Regarding a Motivational Speaker

Ideally you should have some idea of a ‘speaker fee’ budget before commencing your search for a motivational speaker. The costs in hiring a motivational speaker can vary dramatically and are dependent on the location of venue, numbers of delegates attending, the duration of the required motivational speech and the quality and popularity of the motivational speaker. My advice is this – if your meeting is worth holding it is worth investing in an experienced and proven, motivational speaker. Paying the little bit more often produces an immensely worthwhile investment.

Whether you deal with the motivational speaker direct, or through an agent or bureau, should purely be a matter of choice. In theory the fees of the motivational speaker, quoted from an agent, bureau or motivational speaker, should be the same.

If you are interested in a celebrity motivational speaker you are unlikely to find direct contact details for that person, and your only line of enquiry will need to be through an agent or bureau specialising in celebrity motivational speakers.

Agents that actively promote a motivational speaker have a good idea of the fee normally required to secure a motivational speaker’s services and will share that figure with you when you make your initial enquiry. It is wise to obtain an all-in-fee from an agent.

A bureau’s commission is normally obtained from the motivational speaker. This commission can vary but normally falls between 15% and 30% of the fee for the appearance of the motivational speaker. If they do not have a particular motivational speaker on their books they are usually happy to trace them and make any arrangements on your behalf.

Few professional motivational speakers work with only one agent or bureau. If there is no mention of exclusivity on promotional material you can assume there is not. This, in effect means, that if you come across a motivational speaker of your choice, and he or she supplies contact details, this is an implied permission for you to contact him or her direct and independently negotiate a motivational speaker fee. Your aim should be to obtain value for money.

10. Information Normally Required by a Motivational Speaker.

If you are contacting a motivational speaker direct, and you have researched him or her as advised, you will be confident in knowing you are speaking with the right person for the job.

Should you decide on taking the agent or bureau route, the first thing you need to make perfectly clear, for the reasons described in Tip 8 above, is that you are seeking a motivational speaker.

Next supply the date of the event. A top motivational speaker is usually very popular and you can save yourself a lot of time, and disappointment, by establishing their availability early in the proceedings. It is perfectly acceptable to ask if you can provisionally hold a particular motivational speaker for a few days until a final decision is made.

Good meetings organisers will usually provide a description of the objectives and purpose of a conference, venue, size and type of audience and the duration of the talk required by the motivational speaker. You also need to clearly state what you expect from the motivational speaker.

By way of example you might say ‘at the end of your motivational talk I want the delegates to be laughing and enjoying the meeting. They need to have been entertained, educated, motivated and inspired to eventually return to their place of work and put into action some of the great tips we will be providing at other times during the conference’.

The best motivational speakers provide tried and tested presentations that are skilfully adapted to fit in with the theme of your meeting and will usually meet your requirements fully. For your own peace-of-mind obtain a written agreement of the terms agreed and, where possible, a guarantee of total satisfaction from the motivational speaker.

To Summarise – What’s Needed to Source a Top Motivational Speaker

a) Use a search engine to source a motivational speaker.
b) Produce a short-list of potential motivational speakers.
c) Establish the credibility of the motivational speaker by including their name and area of expertise in a further search of the web.
d) Where possible watch videos of the motivational speaker in action to determine whether they establish a rapport with the audience and their overall style of delivery is as required. Laughing is an essential part of successful motivation.
e) Check the motivational speaker for quality by researching named testimonials provided by his or her previous clients.
f) Contact the motivational speaker, agent or bureau and establish availability, cost etc.
g) Supply the necessary information needed by the motivational speaker.
h) Obtain some form of contract with the motivational speaker that includes a guarantee of satisfaction were possible.

So there you have it: my tips on sourcing a motivational speaker. I wish you every success in your search for a motivational speaker and the meeting you plan to hold.

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US Memory Champion Ron White Readies Himself for China

They call him memory man. Ronnie White, a 36-year-old mental athlete, from Fort Worth Texas—the current U.S. Memory Champion.

[Ronnie White, U.S. Memory Champion]:

“Anybody can do it, anybody can improve their memory. Don’t think ‘this guy is the national memory champion, so he must be a genius, or he must have a higher IQ. I got kicked out of college, okay…”

And just what can Ronnie do? He can memorize an entire deck of cards in under two minutes, then recall them back in the correct order.

Ronnie White, U.S. Memory Champion:

“My friends think it’s the funniest thing in the world that I’m the memory champion. I’m a guy who learned a system and practiced. Anybody, whether they’re 10 years old or 50 years old can learn this and practice it.”

Ronnie retains his title from last year as the U.S Champ. And that takes a calm under pressure. So just how does he do it?

Ron White, U.S. Memory Champion:

“I have hired a navy seal. Navy seals are the coolest guys under pressure. People are shooting bullets at them and their heart rate is not going up. So I hired a navy seal to… how do I handle pressure, how do I remain calm. So that’s what he coached me on. And it worked.”

Ronnie’s training has included memorizing a deck of cards using only one breath of air in a swimming pool.

In August, Ronnie represents the U.S. at the World Memory Champs in China’s Guangzhou province.

NTD News, New York.

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The Christmas Truce

The Christmas Truce by Ron White Memory Expert and USA Memory Champion

It was referred to as the war to end all wars. Yet, two decades after World War I the world found itself once again entrenched in a global battle. Why was the First World War referred to as the war to end all wars? It earned this name because it was believed that with all the modern weapons of war, no nation would dare attack another for the sure bloodshed that would follow. The destruction of the First World War was horrific, with over 10 million giving their lives in the name of their country.

In the midst of this brutality, death and destruction, one of the most peculiar sights in human history evolved on a Christmas night in 1914. On this incredible night almost a century ago, soldiers on the Western Front did the unthinkable. Only days and perhaps hours before, these men had found themselves frozen to the bone in the cold rain and mud. The sound of mortars still rang in their ears. The sight of their brothers in arms falling to the ground from a volley of bullets was still fresh in their minds. Yet, something remarkable was about to take place on this Christmas Eve.

It was a truce in the fighting initiated by the low-ranking men selected to do the fighting and dying. By all accounts this Christmas truce was not started by the British. It was, in fact, a result of the actions of the Germans. Yes, the country that it had become easy to vilify during this time period because of their horrific leaders and government policies was in fact a nation of people with hearts like you and me. These German soldiers lobbed a chocolate cake into the trenches of the British. Imagine that; you are used to seeing grenades land in your trench and instead the enemy has lobbed a chocolate cake with a request for an hour truce. The truce was for a birthday party for their captain. The truce was granted.

As a soldier in this war, it was comforting to know that your enemy was in the same miserable conditions that you were—the cold, the mud and the stench of death. Remarkably, it was in these conditions that a truce was born, and soon Christmas carols burst out from the trenches of the Germans, once again, an olive branch. The British were at first reluctant and rightfully so; this was war and any trick is fair game in war. Although, it was recognized for what it was. Men with hearts, moms, dads, children, hobbies, girlfriends, wives and compassion overcome with that compassion on the anniversary of the greatest sacrifice in the history of mankind. It was Christmas and the anniversary of the birth of a man who laid down his life for others, and the Germans were overcome with this spirit.

That Christmas Eve soldiers who had been engaged in the war referred to as “the war to end all wars” because of this brutality tossed their weapons of destruction aside and embraced, sang Christmas songs and even wandered the battlefield playing soccer with each other and sharing cigarettes. It has been said that hundreds and as many as thousands participated in this most magical holiday truce.

There is something about this time of year that you can’t pinpoint. It is something that you can’t put your finger on. It is a spirit that is in the air. It is a spirit that begs you to forget differences, embrace those you love and even those you don’t. It challenges you to give until you can’t give anymore. Sometimes the cloud of challenges in life can spur a person to brush aside the undeniable feelings that are in the air at Christmas. Too often the pressures of life can convince you the spirit of joy and giving that you are sensing is nothing more than a coincidence of the time of year. In 1914, a handful of low ranking German soldiers knew that what they felt in their hearts about Christmas was true.

These men did not brush aside the impromptu feelings of peace and love for their fellow man. Instead, they lobbed a chocolate cake and a note of truce. I encourage you to allow yourself to be overcome this Christmas with the same spirit that took these soldiers captive almost a century ago. You may feel you are entrenched in some kind of your own personal battle. If so, allow yourself to be overwhelmed with the spirit of giving and joy, and toss a chocolate cake out there. You just might be surprised at the outcome.

 

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The best keynote speakers that I know

The best keynote speakers that I know

By Ron White

I have been speaking for twenty years and in that twenty years I have seen several dynamic keynote speakers and I have also seen many that I wondered how they ever got on the stage.


One of the best I have ever seen is no longer with us, Jim Rohn was a master life philosopher. He was far from flashy but his content was beyond superb. Sitting in his seminar you would no doubt have several ‘ah ha’ moments. You can no longer attend his speech, however, I encourage you to secure some of his training material for yourself at www.jimrohn.com and exeprice him via DVD/CD.


My good friend Bryan Dodge certainly is a dynamic speaker and very entertaining who also delivers great content. He has a radio show you can find on WBAP 820am in Dallas on Saturdays. He will get your group laughing and learning. www.bryandodge.com


I met Chris Widener in 2003 I believe. He was just transitioning into the professional speaking business from years in the ministry. I was amazed to watch him quickly surpass 90% of the speakers out there in terms of connections, books, speaking engagements and notoriety. He quickly rose to the top of the keynote speaking profession because frankly he is a very good speaker, however I would say that his content is even better. He is known as the leadership guy and has many books on leadership including my personal favorite ‘The Leadership Rules’ about a Texas high school football coach. Chris topics are varied although his best speech in my opinion is his talk on influence and leadership. www.chriswidener.com


Marcus Luttrell, wow…what can I say. This guy is not a polished keynote speaker but he doesn’t have to be. He is a former US Navy SEAL who was attacked in Afghanistan along with 3 other members of the SEAL by well over 100 Taliban. Marcus and his fellow SEALs found themselves in a fight for their lives and hearing him tell his story is one that I will never, ever forget.


Jeffrey Gitomer, I like Jeffrey. He is a real guy and a die hard Philadelphia Phillies fan, but don’t hold that against him! If you are looking for a sales trainer and you don’t bring in Gitomer you are not serious about getting the best sales trainer. Everyone else is simply hoping to be Jeffrey. Bottom line…he is THE man in regards to sales training. Period. www.gitomer.com


Robert Kiyosaki, now Robert is a character! He is true to himself and on stage he owns the room, heck with his money he may LITERALLY home the room! I have had the opportunity to spend time 1 on 1 with Robert and I can tell you that he is a nice and good man that you would be happy to have as a friend. On stage he talks about finances and investing and has been powerfully successful about making money himself and teaching others to do the same. If you are looking for a guide to your money Robert is the man!  http://www.richdad.com


If you can’t get one of my friends a keynote speaker, I do hope you will consider me. I promise to educate, entertain and deliver tons of value in my talk on memory skills.  Selecting the right professional speaker for you event can be the difference between success and failure, here is wishing you a FANTASTIC event!

 

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Who is Ron White Memory Guy?

Who is Ron White Memory Guy?
By Ron White

How odd is it to write an article on yourself, explaining who you are? I feel like I am writing a profile for an online dating service! Ha!

But for those who are interested in a little of my history before they hire me to speak for their company here you go –

First of all I never thought I would be a memory guy. Growing up I didn’t get bad grades but there was no sign I had any special memory ability. Most people think I must have been a child prodigy….nope…not even close. I loved baseball and would have loved to of been a professional player, however I frankly I had no coordination. None…zero. So if I didn’t excel at sports or school in my early years what did I excel out…heck there must have been SOMETHING!? Well, there was….sales.

My first job was as a paperboy. I was newspaper carrier of the year an not because of my great customer service as a newspaper boy. Frankly I lacked the punctuality that defines a good paperboy. On the weekends the newspaper was supposed to be out by the time the sun was out and all too often the newspaper wouldn’t land on the front door step until 10am, noon or worse. So how did I get newspaper carrier of the year? My sales ability, not only would I outsell the fellow boys I outsold them by a large margin. I would average 8-10 sales a day and the rest would average 1-2 sales.

After the paper route, I moved to working at Taco Bueno and then when I was 18 years old I had my ‘big break’ that changed my life. One day at my Chimney Sweep job (as a sales person) I contacted a guy who promoted memory seminars and he hired me on the spot for my sales ability and that is how I got into the memory business. That is an important story because he hired me based on memory sales ability and not my memory ability. (and this means the average person can learn the memory system)

I have lived in the Fort Worth area most of my life. I grew up in North Richland Hills, Texas and lived in the surrounding cities for the large portion of my life. I spent time living in Houston and Seattle marketing memory seminars. In my early 30s I met a girl in North Carolina after giving a speech there and we dated for a year a half and I even lived up there for a while in Wilmington, North Carolina.

After 9/11 I joined the military as a reservist and served in Afghanistan in 2007. I was in Naval Intelligence and it was one of the highest honors of my life. I routinely wish I was back in the military and maybe one day I will be, before it is too late.

If you are ever looking for me and can’t seem to find me, if it is during baseball season – check the ballpark. And there you have it – that is my life, Ron White memory guy in a nutshell 

 

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Memory Guy Meets Former Major League Baseball Players by Ron White

Speaking for the Texas Rangers

By Ron White Memory Expert and USA Memory Champion

I am a DIE HARD baseball fan, I just simply love it. I have followed the Texas Rangers since I was 8 years old. In 2010, they made the playoffs and I was so excited I had speaking engagement requests in Australia and I cancelled three speaking engagements just to attend the playoffs. It was a magical experience for me watching the Texas Rangers in the World Series!

So last night when I spoke for the Texas Rangers and the MLB players it was a dream come true. I have had speaking engagements in front of 5,000 people, with big name speakers but this is the first time in a long time I remember being nervous! Tom Grieve the long time player and broadcaster for the Texas Rangers was at the meeting at the back of the room and I couldn’t look back at him for fear that I would get too nervous! Who would have thought that Ron White memory expert would be speaking and Tom would be the listener!

When I spoke for the group I did the same memory demonstrations that I would do for your group if you allowed me to speak for your group. As the group of about 100 entered the room I introduced myself to everyone and memorized their names. Now, it is true there were a handful of famous players in there and I already knew their names but 95% of the group were unknowns to me being front office management, spouses, trainers and coaches. Then when I got up in front of the room, I had the group stand up and walked around the room calling out names and everyone had a seat. By the time I circled the room everyone was sitting down! In baseball terms, I hit a home run!

Next, I called on 25 random people and each person gave me a 2 digit number to conduct a powerful memory demonstration. The group wrote down the number, however, I never saw it. There was a 50 digit number on the paper and I then repeated the number forwards and backwards. The baseball players who I enjoyed watching for so many years were being entertained by me, what a treat for me.

Your group may note be a baseball team of former MLB players, however I promise to deliver the same passion and intensity with my goal of giving you a dynamic keynote speech.

I hope that I am able to speak for your conference one day and hit a home run with my memory training speech!

 

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Memory Games for Seniors – The Best Option for Healthy Brain

Memory Games for Seniors – The Best Option for Healthy Brain

With age not only your body tends to undergo changes, your brain also undergoes some changes. Your reactions to the daily happenings and memory will become weak and not focused. However, this condition is not permanent and not irreversible as is the case with physical aging and can be improved.   Memory games for seniors are of the most commonly recommended measure to take against weak memory because of the age factor.

Memory Games for Children are Just Perfect for Improving the Brain Power Did you know that there are billions and trillions of neurons in the brain and each one of these neurons is responsible for storing a different piece of information? Only a couple of thousand of these neurons are used by people and the remaining neurons actually die of inactivity. This has a harmful effect on our brain and it tends to work efficiently because of the same. However, this can be avoided if your brain is trained and all the major centers in the brain are working efficiently.

Memory Match Game- Just what you Need for Memory Problems It is very necessary to improve the memory skills so as to maintain an active mind and the basic thing you need to do is keep your brain engaged in constructive and stimulating activity. It is certainly disturbing when you realize that your brain becomes less agile as you age. However, it should be noted that the vitality and efficiency of your brain can actually be regained just by incorporating in with some simple brain training exercises.

All about the Interactive Memory Games Everybody needs to have the ability to concentrate and focus if they want to do the day to day work and carry out other responsibilities properly. Some people are naturally blessed with a stupendous concentration and memory power while some find it very difficult to concentrate on a particular thing for long periods of time. Are Games to Improve your Memory Useful? It is a fact that human beings use only a small fraction of their total brain capacity. Therefore, it is no wonder that most of the people tend to feel scatter brained and unintelligent. You will be therefore surprised to know that there are techniques available for sharpening the brain along with enhancing the cognitive skills.

One of the best techniques available is taking up and the special games to improve your memory. All About Improve your Memory Game Not all individuals are blessed with a sharp memory and some people actually find it difficult to remember even the phone numbers and names of people they have met recently. Memory can be defined as the capacity of a person to understand, store and recall the information when needed. However, some people do not have a sharp memory and tend to forget the everyday things and this can cause a great inconvenience to them.

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How Good A Keynote Speaker Are You?

Ron White Memory Expert and Keynote Speaker presents all over the world on Memory.   Being a great Keynote Speaker is a challenge and choosing one is everything for the meeting planner or event coordinator.  This article has some good tips on choosing and being a good speaker.

How Good A Keynote Speaker Are You?

So, you are a good speaker, and often you have noticed that people start paying attention the moment you open your mouth. Maybe you have it in you to become a keynote speaker. Public speaking is not an easy task, and a person needs to be rich with experience and knowledge to pull it off on a regular basis. Becoming a keynote speaker is a very lucrative career these days, with a great demand for business speakers in the corporate field as well as other situations. The career is very rewarding and would provide you with immense satisfaction from your achievements, not to mention a good paycheck. The goal of a successful speech is to give a memorable experience to the audience that they will remember long after they leave the room.

What to Say

A speaker should be able to talk about what the audience wants to hear. Thus, sticking to the topic is of utmost importance. Add a little bit of humor here and an anecdote there.  This mix of humor and storytelling with a targeted message will keep your listeners entertained. The speech should be structured and well-developed. It should not confuse the listeners and should not meander to subjects not intended to be covered. The trick is to keep the audience happy and alert.

Importance of the Audience

A good business speaker or keynote speaker should never underestimate his audience. He should be well aware of who is listening; if the audience includes eminent personalities, he should take note and try to bring them into the speech by recognizing them. This gives a personal touch to the speech and motivates the audience into interacting with him and his topic. The speech should be prepared with the audience in mind. Speaking at a fund raising event and at a corporate event is entirely different, and the success of a keynote speaker knows how to speak according to the occasion.

Use of Supplementary Material

Most speeches can be augmented with supplementary material. Explaining the topic using visuals and providing the listeners with handouts or other materials keeps your topic fresh in their minds as well as helping them follows up on your topic later. Most keynote speakers encourage people to set goals and explain many ways of achieving them in order to have a happier and more positive outlook on life. The current trend is to issue CDs with the speech so that the audience can listen again if they want to. These promotional CDs are handy for keeping your words alive in your audience’s mind.

Speakers play a very important role in business gatherings and other types of meetings and conferences. The main role of a keynote speaker is to bring the audience together and warm them up to a particular theme or idea. There are many online speaker forums for those who want to try this as a career. These sites even exchange tips and stories to improve your skills. If you have a talent for public speaking, there is no shortage of possibilities and opportunities that will come your way.

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