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Note Cards @ TED

Michael Specter is a staff writer for the New Yorker. In this Presentation at TED, he demonstrates a Performance of Speaking technique that I strongly suggest you consider. Instead of Reading a Speech, or continually referring to [Read more…] about Note Cards @ TED

Body Movement can be Distracting.

Body Movement can be Distracting and this video demonstrates my point. Ms. Johanna Blakley, delivers a TED Presentation on “Women & Social Media”. What caught my attention early on, was the lengthy amount of time the video spends focused on her Slides. Usually a TED Presentation will focus on the Presenter. I didn’t believe that was her intention and I wondered how did that happen? Then, as I viewed her Presentation I began to… [Read more…] about Body Movement can be Distracting.

Speedy Speakers Can Lose Out!

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It’s true, Speedy Speakers can lose out! Why? Well, because talking too fast, which is a trait of many Speakers, has a negative impact on your audience. This is a habit, usually the result of Stress, and unfortunately, it can act as a “wedge” between you and your audience. So there you are, up in front of a group of people, prepared to earn their Support, and they’re gathered together to hear your Proposal. They might want to support you and your Proposal…But,  


1.  The Audience has difficulty getting… [Read more…] about Speedy Speakers Can Lose Out!

2 Mic’s, 1 Rule

NOTE/ look for Update on Desktop USB microphones.

2 Mic’s, 1 Rule for professional & safe Microphone use. The growing popularity of Video Chat and On-line Conferencing has increased the need to work with Microphones for many people. So let’s look at 2 types of Microphones you’re most likely to use… [Read more…] about 2 Mic’s, 1 Rule

Learn to control umm & ahh Distractions

Speaking Distractions You Can eliminate!

You can learn to control umm & ahh Distractions. You really should learn to control or eliminate them. Their frequent use  seems to be a chronic, “impossible to overcome” habit for many Speakers. And, this habit is often caused by stress or anxiety. So it’s simply a speaking habit You developed at some early point, and now you’re unaware of it? Well Yes, often Speakers are unaware that they do this and they actually have become comfortable with it. But with Awareness, Training, & Practice, You’ll soon learn to control umm & ahh distractions. Actually for you, they’re placeholders filling in empty space. In most instances, You can successfully eliminate them. You’ll learn to be comfortable with quiet moments and begin to see the value of “Quiet”. Now that’s good news! In the accompanying…

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