Subliminal persuasion? It is simply influencing people at a level below their conscious recognition. Many people don’t even realize they are being influenced by a smile, making even that a subliminal technique. Here are two more subtle methods.

Subliminal Persuasion Using Inflection

It is easy to assume that a sentence like “I can’t promise you that price.” has only one meaning. In reality, though, inflection provides much of the actual meaning. Look at the each of the sentences

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Some of the best persuasion techniques have been developed from NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) methods. For example, if you hear a person saying, “I see,” a few times, they are probably processing information visually, according to NLP. To influence them then, you would use phrases like, “You can see how…” or you would actually show them things. A more auditory person would be influenced by, “I hear what you’re saying,” and “Listen.”

Notice if they use visual, aural, or kinesthetic words. If

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People think that you have to have all this skill and talent to become a professional speaker, however, there are other important factors that determine your success.  Technically, you can say and do all the right things.  You can have the right information and present it in an organized format, but your true success will be found in your ability to connect with your audience rather than presenting a speech well.  People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care!

Here are your real tools that you’ll need to have that will spur you on to success!  Making a mistake at the podium doesn’t

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Put your best foot forward every time!  One of the reasons that many people fear taking the podium is because they are afraid of being the focal point of everyone’s attention and they don’t want to make a fool of themselves.  There are several things you can do to “fool-proof” your speaking event so that you present well every single time!

1. Take the time to prepare well for your presentation. Preparation enhances your confidence and it’s also an opportunity to refine any weak areas in your presentation.

2. Begin and end your presentation on time. Arriving late to your presentation is simply unprofessional; not to mention

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In any presentation, there are basic pieces of information that an audience should receive from their presenter.  You are the problem solver presenting a solution that will benefit your audience.  Even if you are just blessing the newly weds at your best friend’s wedding, you will still have questions that must be answered.  The presentation should answer who, what, when, where, why and how regarding your topic.  In giving that information, your presentation will have clarity and will be on track to give the detail necessary to your audience.

1. Who – Who is your target audience? What would they like to know about regarding your presentation?  Do they

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