How to Overcome your Fear of Public Speaking
by speaker/ humorist Mike Moore
The fear of public speaking is the #1 fear most people have. Not the fear of death but the fear of speaking in public.
How to Overcome your Public Speaking Fear
* Confront your fear head on and you are well on your way to overcoming your public speaking fear.
* Force yourself to speak in public and you start the process of conquering your public speaking fear.
* Look for opportunities to introduce people and thnk people at meeting or at banquets.
* Apply the " Act As If Principle" which says that if you act confidently when you don't feel confident you soon become the way you act. Try it. It works effectively to overcome your public speaking fear.
* Always remember that we are all equal in dignity. No one is superior to another so don't be intimidated when it comes to letting your light shine.
From The Art of Fearless Speaking By Mike Moore
Monday, June 29, 2009
"If it feels good to laugh then laugh to feel good."
When you become a Humor Hound you begin to look at everything through the lens of humor. This is an example.
My book Light Up with Laughter
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Speaking for Profit and Pleasure
For a limited time I am offering you a copy of my popular manual " Speaking for Profit and Pleasure" for half price. If you're interested visit here for details.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
The Humor and Stress Connection video clip
Check out a short clip of a talk I give on the Humor and Health Connection.
Stress and Humor Video
Watch my brief video clip of a talk I give on the Humor and Stress Connection
Friday, June 26, 2009
Humor in the Photo Shop
I just came home from picking up the photos from our recent trip to the World War One and Two sites in France and Belgium. The clerk at the Photo Shop looked at me and seriously asked if I was a Vet of World War ONE....Not TWO but ONE!!! I started to laugh and told him, that there were no WW1 vets living. I left thinking that I must look ancient. NO WAY!!! Humor is everywhere and sometimes hits you right in the gut!!!! Ouch!!! Another great story for my speaker's collection. I'll file it under perception and stupidity.
Telling Stories in Public Speaking
Telling Stories in Public Speaking
The Health and Social Benefits of Laughter
It seems that my mission in life is to teach people throughout the world that laughter is a hugely effective health benefit. Not only does it heal us physically it also heals and nurtures our social relationships.
Top Ten Reasons to Put Humor and Laughter to Work for You.
1. It cuts stress in half
2. Lowers blood pressure
3. Increases your energy
4. Promotes employment enjoyment
5. Stimulates the immune system
6. Promotes healing (physical and emotional)
7. Positive humor fosters a positive attitude
8. Promotes social flexibility
9. Increases endorphins ( feel good chemicals)
10.Bonds us to one another and reduces social conflict
From my popular book Light Up With Laughter
Top Ten Reasons to Put Humor and Laughter to Work for You.
1. It cuts stress in half
2. Lowers blood pressure
3. Increases your energy
4. Promotes employment enjoyment
5. Stimulates the immune system
6. Promotes healing (physical and emotional)
7. Positive humor fosters a positive attitude
8. Promotes social flexibility
9. Increases endorphins ( feel good chemicals)
10.Bonds us to one another and reduces social conflict
From my popular book Light Up With Laughter
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
My wife loves this little verse
Hi to all.
Here is a little verse that I use when speaking about attitude and perception. It's by Susan Anderson.
When we were young you made me blush,
Go hot and cold and turn to mush.
I still feel all these things are true...
But is it menopause or you?
For more on " How to Avoid Getting Old No Matter How Long You Live" Visit Here
Here is a little verse that I use when speaking about attitude and perception. It's by Susan Anderson.
When we were young you made me blush,
Go hot and cold and turn to mush.
I still feel all these things are true...
But is it menopause or you?
For more on " How to Avoid Getting Old No Matter How Long You Live" Visit Here
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Parenting Teenagers Cartoon
Click Here if you don't get the respect you deserve. 42 % of you experience verbal abuse and it MUST STOP NOW!!!
Mike Moore: Have Mouth-Will Travel For a great message in a fun package.
We all love our teenagers but they can drive us up a wall at times. Humor is a most effective way to keep the family bonded to one another and enjoying the journey. Here is a cartoon for anyone out there with teenagers.
300 cartoons for blogs, memos, presentations, bulletin boards etc. Visit Here
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Health Care Cartoons
One of the markets I speak to frequently is the Health Care Market. Did you know that Health Care Providers are number 2 on the list of most stressed out professions? My talk "Caring for the Care Givers" is always a popular one.
As always cartoons make up a huge part of my speaking style as humor and laughter are able to cut stress in half.
Here is one cartoon from my Health Care collection. You can get a free sample of this collection here
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Stress Cartoons
Here is one of my most popular cartoons related to stress. Remember what Shaw said, " If you find something funny search it for hidden truth."
For 300 cartoons for you newsletters, bulletin boards, presentations etc.
Visit Here
Monday, June 15, 2009
The Benefits of Public Speaking
Hi. Here is it 5 a.m. and I am wide awake due to jet lag. Thought I might as well do somethng productive so I put this together. I hope it motivates you to overcome the #1 fear people have.
Why It Is In Your Best Interest To Speak without Fear
Benefits of a Public Speaking
1. Public speaking builds confidence. When you experience the thrill of holding an audience in the palm of your hand and receive their appreciative applause your confidence soars.
2. Public speaking boosts your self esteem. When you see the audience relate to you as someone who really knows what you are talking about your self esteem increases. And we all can use an increase in self esteem.
3. People start looking at you in a more positive way. Even if you never use your public speaking skills in giving formal presentations, people will notice that you are more articulate and confident in expressing an opinion or sharing an insight. You will discover that they begin looking to you for advice and opinions on many issues.
4. It helps you become a more organized thinker. Planning, writing and delivering a well researched , well organized presentation has an overflow effect in other areas of your life. You begin to plan and organize your thoughts more effectively. This is especially helpful in your career or business. When your manager or supervisor asks your opinion on some work- related issue you are better able to express your ideas in a clear, concise and well organized manner.
5. Public speaking begins to alter your self perception. As you begin to use the skills involved in public speaking you will notice that you begin to start talking to yourself in a more positive way. You begin to see yourself as capable and confident.
6. By accepting the challenge to speak in public you begin to explore and actualize your own potential. Many of us go through life not realizing how much we are capable of achieving. Public speaking is an effective tool in the process of self discovery.
7. Public speaking gives you the courage to break out of your comfort zone. I believe that the comfort zone is the enemy of human growth. When we are too comfortable where we are we tend to become stagnant. Speaking in public pushes us out of the comfort zone and reveals to us our enormous capabilities.
If you feel compelled to share your expertise or message with others do so. Start slowly and start small but start. The benefits and rewards are tremendous.
For more information on overcoming your fear of public speaking
Visit Here.
Why Not Get Well Paid to Speak Your Truth?
Why It Is In Your Best Interest To Speak without Fear
Benefits of a Public Speaking
1. Public speaking builds confidence. When you experience the thrill of holding an audience in the palm of your hand and receive their appreciative applause your confidence soars.
2. Public speaking boosts your self esteem. When you see the audience relate to you as someone who really knows what you are talking about your self esteem increases. And we all can use an increase in self esteem.
3. People start looking at you in a more positive way. Even if you never use your public speaking skills in giving formal presentations, people will notice that you are more articulate and confident in expressing an opinion or sharing an insight. You will discover that they begin looking to you for advice and opinions on many issues.
4. It helps you become a more organized thinker. Planning, writing and delivering a well researched , well organized presentation has an overflow effect in other areas of your life. You begin to plan and organize your thoughts more effectively. This is especially helpful in your career or business. When your manager or supervisor asks your opinion on some work- related issue you are better able to express your ideas in a clear, concise and well organized manner.
5. Public speaking begins to alter your self perception. As you begin to use the skills involved in public speaking you will notice that you begin to start talking to yourself in a more positive way. You begin to see yourself as capable and confident.
6. By accepting the challenge to speak in public you begin to explore and actualize your own potential. Many of us go through life not realizing how much we are capable of achieving. Public speaking is an effective tool in the process of self discovery.
7. Public speaking gives you the courage to break out of your comfort zone. I believe that the comfort zone is the enemy of human growth. When we are too comfortable where we are we tend to become stagnant. Speaking in public pushes us out of the comfort zone and reveals to us our enormous capabilities.
If you feel compelled to share your expertise or message with others do so. Start slowly and start small but start. The benefits and rewards are tremendous.
For more information on overcoming your fear of public speaking
Visit Here.
Why Not Get Well Paid to Speak Your Truth?
Sunday, June 14, 2009
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The Importance of a Smile
I read recently that people who smile when being interviewed for a job significantly increase the likelihood of being hired. Interesting.
Also... People who sing while they drive lessen the likelihood of experiencing road rage by 75 percent.
Also... Las Vegas Black Jack dealers who smile while dealing bring in 5 percent more revenue than those who don't. The writer believes that it's because the players feel that the dealer is on their side when the dealer smiles.
Also... People who sing while they drive lessen the likelihood of experiencing road rage by 75 percent.
Also... Las Vegas Black Jack dealers who smile while dealing bring in 5 percent more revenue than those who don't. The writer believes that it's because the players feel that the dealer is on their side when the dealer smiles.
New Motivational Cartoons
Friday, June 05, 2009
D Day Fireworks on the Beaches
Tonight there are fireworks on all the beaches involved in the Day Invasion. Should be impressive. Our hotel room at Luc Sur Mer overlooks the sea and the beaches. We will have a ringside seat without leavinbg the room. More later. Mike
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
How to Be Funny In Just 60 Minutes
Hi. Everyone wants to be funny and make people laugh. It is a great feeling and a confidence builder to be sure. I have put together a special report on the subject. If interested in knowing more about it Click Here
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Stress Cartoons
Interesting statistic!!
Click Here if you're being verbally abused by family, friends or co-workers. 42 % of you are verbally abused and it MUST STOP NOW!!
Mike Moore: Have Mouth- Will Travel A Great message in a fun package!
300 cartoons for blogs, memos, newsletters, presentations and bulletin boards Click Here
Free Cartoon E-book of Workplace Cartoons
Hi. I'd like to offer you a free copy of my popular cartoon e-book on workplace relationships. Enjoy
Click Here
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Monday, June 01, 2009
I actually took this photo outside Port Huron Mich
Welcome to Humor Lifeline
Hi and welcome to my Humor Lifeline Blog. As some of you know I am a speaker/humorist who earns his living speaking about the fantastic benefits of humor and positive attitude to our health and relationships.
This blog will have two features: It will contain my thoughts and feelings about humor to be sure but also my ideas and suggestions about the art and business of public speaking. I would say that the split will be 70/30. 70 percent about humor and 30 percent about speaking.
So welcome aboard and stay tuned for a fun, informative ride.
I am off to the battlefields of France and Belgium on June 3. I will try to post a few blogs while away to let you know what's going on.
Here is a cartoon to get your week off with a smile.
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