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A Creative Choice at TED

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Your Creative choices, Your “Style”  ~TjD

A Music Stand…is this a Concert?  No, but it is a Creative Choice. Why you wonder? Well, Joseph Nye is a former Assistant Secretary of Defense. And also a former Dean of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. He knows himself well and will offer sharp insights into international politics. But that’s not why I’ve chosen to feature him here. He’s teaching all of us a lesson in Speaking. His choice to use a Music Stand is a Creative Choice that He knows will guarantee an error-free Presentation. So, we can learn from the choices of other Speakers.

True, his topic is interesting and a good choice for a TED presentation. Yet, that not the reason I’ve featured him here.  I believe, like me, that  you’ll find his creative choice a… [Read more…] about A Creative Choice at TED

Speakers, Lecterns and Podiums

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Stand on it? Stand behind it? Lean on it? Walk around it?

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Speakers, Lecterns and Podiums often appear together. Frequently, You may have the need or opportunity to work with Lecterns and Podiums. Fortunately, not at the same time.  You see, both the Lectern and the Podium are Speakers tools that you should learn to use. Your proper use of each one can enhance your impact with your audience. Now, Let’s see how you can… 
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Overcome the “umm” habit

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RSA a British Organization similar to TED in the US.
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Richard Thaler, a University of Chicago Professor must Overcome the “umm” habit. The “umm” habit distracts from his message. Here he speaks at an RSA event. Watch his Presentation and you’ll see what I mean. For students of Speaking….

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Preparation is Key to Success

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Preparation is Key to your Success at an Event.
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A Speakers Preparation is KEY to Success at an event. So here’s a bit of Advice: your Preparation might look something like this: Use this or that software, Powerpoint, Keynote or something else to create your slides & images. But be careful of the number of Words per slide, not too many it can be confusing… maybe no text at all, only an image. Or maybe an image with some text… that’s cool!, and the advice continues. It always continues as does the confusion it leaves behind, well there’s more…

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Volunteer Speaking is a Win-Win

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 Speak & help-out an Organization that wants you.

Volunteer Speaking is a win-win for you and for your Community. Why, well because Volunteer Organizations provide another opportunity for You to Speak at an Event. Organizations offer you a very visible Opportunity to become involved with their Members and Supporters. Therefore, this is a fortunate offer with many benefits for You. Above all, you’ll be seen by other group members as dedicated to helping them reach their Goals. Additionally you’re making an important contribution. Your Volunteer Speaking is a also win-win for your Community where you live, work, & play. Local publicity will help your Business grow. Volunteer organizations will provide you, the Professional Speaker, an opportunity to… [Read more…] about Volunteer Speaking is a Win-Win