Speaking and Storytelling go hand-in-hand. Stories bring a new dimension into your Presentation. Stories, especially about You, can generate greater empathy and support for both you and your Cause or Reason for Speaking. Storytelling has, in the last few years, experienced an increase in interest by Professional Speakers and Presenters. They’ve learned the Power of [...]
The “Fear of Speaking” is repeatedly mentioned, discussed, and referred to in Millions, yes literally Millions of on-line posts. Articles, Books, DVD’s, On-site Seminars and Tele-seminars are led into battle behind the lead concept: the “Fear of Public Speaking.” In this Show I look at some of the ineffective, even Silly, suggestions offered to get [...]
Reading a Speech, for Speakers, is rarely recommended but often necessary. Many seasoned Speakers have difficulty sounding Conversational, almost always sounding like they’re Reading it rather than saying it. Here’s a link to a Speech delivered by Steve Jobs at a Stanford Graduation. It was well received and yet I think it would have had [...]