David k. Fram
in-person and "virtual" teacher, speaker & personal speaking coach
Teaching Great Professionals To Be Great Speakers!
David k Fram
speaker
speaking coach
I love speaking and listening to great speakers. At one point or another, many of us need to give presentations … oftentimes “virtual,” sometimes formal, sometimes informal. These might be work-oriented talks to colleagues, to clients, or at professional conferences. Or, they could be personal, motivational or empowerment speeches.
Yet, very few of us have ever actually been taught how to give an effective, compelling presentation and great professionals can often be “not-so-great” speakers.
Let’s change that!
90-minute class: “Giving Great Presentations” (including webinars!)
REBROADCAST of Most Recent Class Currently Available-Register Below
After 16 acclaimed and sold-out sessions, I’ll be scheduling new classes in late 2022 covering my 10 steps and (countless tips) for how to give great presentations. This live webinar is designed for professionals (lawyers, human resource professionals, non-profit board members, etc.) who need to give formal or informal presentations. We will discuss giving both webinars and in-person presentations, and will focus on the following:
- Understanding Your Audience
- Analyzing Your Message
- Organizing Your Presentation
- Harvesting Your Passion
- Connecting Instantly
- Explaining Your Roadmap
- Breaking Up Your Presentation
- Best Use of Your Visuals (for Both Webinars and In-Person Sessions)
- Keeping an Eye on Your Timing
- Ending on a Strong Note
REBROADCAST Registration Fee: $99
Why I Can Help You
- I have been teaching through public presentations for over 25 years, and have delivered thousands of speeches (most recently “virtual”) at legal/association/public conferences, at in-house presentations to Fortune 500 companies, to many colleges and universities, to over 100 local, state, and federal agencies.
- I give speeches on three different topics. Much of my teaching draws on my legal background and training, and my expertise on the Americans with Disabilities Act. I also give speeches on how to develop and deliver effective and compelling presentations. Finally, I give motivational keynote presentations on empowerment, overcoming obstacles, and diversity.
- I have listened to thousands of speakers and have learned practical lessons about what works (and what doesn’t work) in giving an effective and remarkable presentation. I use these lessons to teach small groups and to coach individuals on preparing and presenting outstanding talks.
For more information about my biography, my substantive legal speeches and workshops on the Americans with Disabilities Act, my publications, and my credentials as a “CSP-level” speaker (highest designation by the National Speakers Association), check out the National Employment Law Institute.
About Me
- I have been giving public presentations for over 25 years, and have delivered over 2,000 speeches at legal/association/public conferences, at in-house presentations to Fortune 500 companies, to many colleges and universities, to over 100 local, state, and federal agencies.
- I give speeches on three different topics. Many of my presentations draw on my legal background and training, and my expertise on the Americans with Disabilities Act. I also give speeches on how to develop and deliver effective and compelling presentations. Finally, I give motivational keynote presentations on empowerment, overcoming obstacles, and diversity.
- I have listened to thousands of speakers and have learned practical lessons about what works (and what doesn’t work) in giving an effective and remarkable presentation. I use these lessons to teach small groups and to coach individuals on preparing and presenting outstanding talks.
For more information about my biography, my substantive legal speeches and workshops on the Americans with Disabilities Act, my publications, or my credentials as a “CSP-level” speaker (highest designation by the National Speakers Association), check out the National Employment Law Institute
"How to" Be a better speaker – 11 tips!
Raising the Bar: How to Give Outstanding Legal Presentations is a user-friendly, practical guide focusing on “how to” organize, prepare, and deliver any presentation (including a legal presentation) in the most compelling and unforgettable way. This compact (5″x7″), concise (<100 pages) book uses a step-by-step approach to help you analyze the particular composition of your audience and their specialized terminology, strategically focus on your message, decide on the most effective organization for your speech, instantly connect with your opening words, deliver the presentation with passion and enthusiasm, and conclude with a bang. Raising the Bar also has a special section on how to effectively use visuals, such as PowerPoint and Keynote, avoiding the most common errors that speakers often make. Whether you are delivering an informal presentation to a work group at your company or law firm, a sales pitch to a potential client, or a formal speech to a ballroom full of lawyers and human resource professionals, Raising the Bar will help you transform your content and your delivery.
Raising the Bar is available on Amazon. To order a copy of the paperback or e-version of the book, click here.
Here’s what industry experts are saying about Raising the Bar: A Guide to Giving Outstanding Presentations:
“David Fram is far-and-away the best speaker on legal topics I have ever seen. His passion, humor, enthusiasm, and comprehensive knowledge of his subject matter keep audiences coming back year after year. In this succinct and readable guide, David shares numerous strategies and tips that help make his presentations so compelling, informative and fun.”
Paul Buchanan, Partner, Buchanan Angeli Altschul & Sullivan LLP
“David is a dynamic and energizing speaker – a “20” on a 10-point scale! This book is full of David’s practical pointers and thoughtful exercises – extremely helpful for improving anyone’s presentation skills.”
Ellen McLaughlin, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw
“Anyone who gives speaking presentations can become exponentially better by embracing the practical and insightful tips and strategies presented in this book. We are genuinely fortunate that an icon of the public speaking world has shared his secrets.”
Chris Parlo, Partner, Morgan, Lewis
“David Fram has truly given us a gift — a practical and actionable guide that will make any legal speaker, from novice to accomplished, a more engaging, entertaining and effective presenter.”
Jill Rosenberg, Partner, Orrick
coaching you
I coach individuals and teach small groups on practical techniques involved in developing great presentations. These one-on-one or class sessions are customized for the client, and can focus on preparation of a specific speech, or on developing general skills for a lifetime of great presentations. For more information, please contact me below.
Here’s what people are saying about my coaching:
I have been speaking publicly for years, but in one hour with David Fram, I learned more than I learned in a year of a public speaking class and was able to immediately see where less-successful speeches had gone wrong. I have since changed my practices with great success.”
Eric Osborne, Counsel, Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison
“David is the best! He helped me not only with the content of my speech but, the expression and the delivery as well. His coaching made me feel confident to speak publicly.”
Becky Liefman, Executive Director, Co/Lab
Speaking
ADA Speaking
My legal area of expertise is the employment section of the Americans with Disabilities Act. I regularly give speeches and in-house programs on this area of the law. For more information about availability and rates, please contact the National Employment Law Institute.
Speaking on Speaking
I give speeches to groups on tips and techniques involved in preparing and delivering outstanding presentations. These presentations are similar to the training and coaching I provide, but are generally provided in larger group settings. In these presentations, I normally use one or two volunteers from the audience to illustrate lessons.
Motivational Speaking
I also give motivational keynote speeches at conferences, focusing on issues of individual empowerment. My “signature” keynote speech entitled, “Embracing Your Cafeteria Moment,” can be tailored to any audience, such as salespersons or executives. For a sample of this presentation (which was given to a University audience), click here.
