Confident Conversation / Participate in Solutions

Confidently Advocate for Solutions in 2022

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Advocate Confidently for Solutions in 2022

The Covid Pandemic, now in 2022, has resulted in Lifestyle & Work-style Changes. Many of these changes are not temporary.  Change brings new Challenges & new Opportunities. This is an opportunity to Advocate Confidently for Solutions in 2022. If “new Opportunities” resonates with you consider this: statistically, about 75% of Americans say their #1 Fear is “Fear of Speaking.” Yet, when I first started to follow “Fear of Speaking” stats in 2011, the stats were around 45-50%. What happened and Why is it important to You? Well, I don’t believe that people are more “fearful” now. I think the sampling & collection of the statistics is simply more comprehensive. But, whatever the reason for the uptick, if you’re in that 75±%, you’re limited by your “Fear of Speaking” and that Fear limits what you can accomplish. So, 

Here’s a bit of Reality that I’ve witnessed: most of the people that have come thru my Workshops here in the US and in Japan, get over their Fear well enough to participate in Conversations of importance. Now, not everyone wants to stand in front of an audience of hundreds. Many simply want to participate with Confidence in discussions, meetings, business & social events. A pillar of my Workshop philosophy is this: Every verbal communication is a “Conversation”.  You see, I had to confront my own “Fear” in order to function in my other profession which includes Acting in front of cameras, Hosting Live events & Educational Videos, and recording Voiceover scripts for major Corporations. I still deal with butterflies, anxiety, and stress but, I’ve learned to Confidently & Successfully…
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Develop Confident Body Language

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Learn How to Develop Confident Body Language

In this TED talk, one of my favorites, Amy Cuddy, a Social Psychologist, is going to talk to you about Body Language. Specifically “Why” & “How” you should Develop Confident Body Language. She’s going to share her perspective gained from her research as a Social Psychologist. She will explain what effective Body Language is “Good” and what’s not so good. And she’ll show you how you can tell the difference. In the Speaking world, there’s a lot of information around Body Language.

Some of it is, in my opinion complex, actually…. 

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2 Mic’s 1 Rule

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Desktop, Clip-ons, Mobile phones: Mic’s are everywhere.

Remember the 2 Mic’s 1 Rule for Professional Safe Microphone use. The growing popularity of Video Chat, On-line Conferencing and Training has increased the need to work with Microphones for many people. New tech demands learning new skills. So let’s look at 2 types of Microphones you’re most likely to use and then… [Read more…] about 2 Mic’s 1 Rule

Tell a Story

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Stories build Connections with your Audience.

Rob Harmon will Tell a Story in this TED presentation that will build a connection with this Audience. Rob’s story involves him, but it’s not about him. If you’re not using Stories yet or you’re not sure how to incorporate them into your Events, then continue reading….

When you Tell a Story you can win over the Hearts, Minds and interest of your Audience. More importantly, the Story or Stories you share will generate audience attention. It’s what some Speakers call a “Hook”. Keep in mind that your original, Personal Stories will be the most interesting to your Audience. And that’s why… [Read more…] about Tell a Story

You Say it, You Own it

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You Say it, You Own it!
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Think before You Speak is great advice. And Why is that? Because Public Speaking and Presenting demands your Critical Attention to the words and phrases you say. Because “Once you Say them, You Own them.” Welcome to the world of Hi-tech Global Communications where someone is always on the lookout for your misspoken words. The Web has made escape from personal statements virtually impossible and… [Read more…] about You Say it, You Own it