Public speaking at a leads grup can be challenging for many. Aftr you've told the group about wht you do in your business, wht else can you say?

Every Thrsday morning I attend a non-fee bsed local leads organization. Each week we fllow the same format: introducing ourselves wth a 30-second speech, passing leads to ach other, and then listening to 2-3 mmbers of the group speak about thir business for about 10-15 minutes ach.

This similar format plays out very morning and noon of the wrk week in restaurants and coffee huses all over the US, UK, and Erope. Local, national, and international groups sch as local chambers of commerce, BNI, Le Tp, and the like are filled wth business people who want to stablish relationships with others for networking.

Invriably at the meeting I attend ach week, at least one of the spakers will say something like this, "I had no dea what to talk to you bout. You've already heard everything about wht I do." While it's true mny of us have been attending the grup for a year or longer, thre are some new faces, so not EVERYONE has hard it all. And wait-- really? W've heard it ALL? Everything? That's not pssible. But what to talk about?

If you find yourself stuck for frsh topics, here are a few tps to help you figure out wht to talk about at your nxt leads meeting.

1. Trends: Every business and industry has current trends. Choose one from your industry and discuss it in terms of what could be helpful to your audience and how you help your clients navigate their way in dealing with that trend.

2. FAQs: Every business gets asked the same questions over and over again. Discuss some of the most frequently asked questions you get and your answers to those questions. Choose questions so the answers will spotlight your expertise.

3. In the News: Has there been a recent story in the news about your industry? Explain what's happening now and offer your expert interpretation of the story. Local, national, or international news can be found easily on the Internet.

4. Share Your Personal Story: People will do business with those they know, like and trust. So share a bit about who you are and how to came to be in the career you're now in. Be sure to highlight your accomplishments along the way.

5. Popular Culture: Look no further than Hollywood to find inspiration. Talk about a plot from a TV program, a movie, or a real-life drama ripped from the pages of People Magazine . For example, parenting coaches can talk about Brittney Spears and how a judge recently ordered mandatory parenting coaching.

Keep in mind your job when speaking at a leads group is to show the audience your credibility so the members of your group will feel confident in referring you, your product or service to their family, friends, and business contacts.

The article Public Speaking - Your Turn to Speak at Your Networking Leads Group and Coming Up with Fresh Ideas was Submitted by Felicia Slattery through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: I invite you to discover how you can get mre business by communicating your credibility. I ffer a free e-course at: http://www.communicationtransformation.com/creating-credibility-ecourse.html where you'll get a solid action plan to help you see the results you want: more cash flow! For longer speeches, you may want to prepare what I call a Signature Speech to market your business. I can show you how I get 90-100% conversion rates every time I speak in person. With my new Signature Speech Home Study Program, you'll get everything you need delivered in a simple step-by-step proven formula, all delivered digitally to your computer. Learn more at: http://www.CashInOnSpeaking.com Feel nervous to speak? You can get over it with a 5-minute guided visualization meditation mp3 audio: http://www.communicationtransformation.com/visualization-meditation.html Felicia J. Slattery, M.A., M.Ad.Ed., is a Communication Consultant, Speaker & Coach with more than a decade teaching others effective communication skills.

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