Johanna Blakley @ TED

February 15 2011 by tjd in "Speaking Naturally" |Add a Comment



In this TED video, Johanna Blakley, delivers a Presentation on women using Social Media. What caught my attention was the inordinate amount of time the video spends focused on her slides instead of on her. From my experience watching TED videos, that’s unusual. If you watch the above video for just a few minutes, I believe you’ll see why. Ms Blakley is seen shifting or rocking from side-to-side, almost constantly. See how difficult it is for the Cameraman to keep her head “in frame”. Consequently, the Editor is constantly cutting to either long, full-body shots of her or to her slides. Now,


I believe that if you’re not tethered by a microphone to a lectern, movement can add interest to your Presentation, and I encourage Speakers to move about. I use points in the Presentation script, or the spontaneous feeling of the moment as motivators for my movements. Incorporating movement into your Presentations can add energy and interest, just be mindful of the final result you want to achieve. If a video copy of your Presentation is your goal, 1st decide the “Star” of the video: the slides or You.

ps/ be patient, it begins at about 1:45 into the video, and remember this video is a way for us to learn better Speaking techniques, and is no way meant to be a negative comment on Johanna Blakley or her topic.

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Show#31- “A Speakers Presentation Preparation”

January 31 2011 by tjd in "Speaking Naturally" |1 Comment



Plenty of Websites Teach you How to Put Together a Presentation… You know the Routine: How to create the Slides..Words per slide…etc. But,


Here’s a Better idea! Instead of preparing your next PowerPoint Presentation as a Presentation… Prepare it as You would a Speech.


No wait, Don’t Run away…It really does work, and,


Everybody Wins. Want to know Why & How? Watch this Show….

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Show#30- “Speedy Speakers Lose”

January 16 2011 by tjd in "Speaking Naturally" |1 Comment



Speaking too rapidly for the information presented, is a common affliction of many Speakers. The problem presents many difficulties for You the Speaker.


First, the Audience doesn’t become emotionally invested in your Presentation. Second, they may miss the essence of your Speech or Presentation. And third,
You don’t develop the connection you wanted with this Audience. And if you’re interested in your Audience, visit Post#13 Presentation Gold.


Everybody loses… but there is a simple answer. Watch and see how.

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Fear of Speaking a Point of View

January 5 2011 by tjd in "Speaking Naturally" |Add a Comment


Publishing? I think it’s about Point of View, but you must watch all of it.


A Point of View, Attitude, Outlook, Perspective, Expectations. Regardless of the term, we all use one that affects our consideration of “What’s possible for me.” And so it is with our consideration of Public Speaking or Speaking in Public. To paraphrase Shakespeare, to Speak or Not to Speak, that is the question. Or more pointedly, Why wouldn’t You represent Yourself?


FEAR. Of embarassment, failure, judgement, criticism, et al. And so You don’t Speak. You may participate and contribute but rarely if ever verbally. You know that verbal communication has impact…now, in the moment. And You also know that if You don’t Speak, someone else will. And still You don’t Speak, and essentially delegate your opinions or ideas to be expressed by someone else.


This video is about more than Publishing. It shows the results of a change of Point of View. Gaining the Confidence to Speak up and advance Your ideas, opinions, and suggestions simply begins with a change in Your Point of View.


Don’t continue to support your FEAR of Speaking. Watch the entire video and Enjoy….

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article #5

January 1 2011 by tjd in "Speaking Naturally" |Add a Comment

“Public Speaking vs Speaking in Public“

Public Speaking vs Speaking in Public


As we enter 2011, please keep in mind, the Fear of Speaking is not as insurmountable as you may think it is. Overcoming Speaking Fear, Stage Fright, or Speaking Anxiety is not only possible, but probable for most people. Once You decide it’s time to act on it, you’ll discover it frees You to confidently open doors, establish new relationships, and create new possibilities for Yourself.


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