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Show#24- “umm & ahh in Speaking”

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It’s the little things that can make a Big difference~

The repetitive use of umm & ahh seems, for some Speakers, to be a chronic, impossible to overcome habit…  And it isn’t always due to stress or anxiety. Frequently it’s simply a speaking habit that the Speaker developed at some point and is unaware of it and simply comfortable with it. Actually, with awareness, Training & focused Practice, a Speaker can manage this habit or in many instances successfully eliminate it. Well, [Read more…] about Show#24- “umm & ahh in Speaking”

ummmm @ RSA

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RSA, a British organization, is similar to TED in America.

Richard Thaler, Professor of Behavioural Science and Economics at the University of Chicago, speaks at an RSA event. For students of Speaking,

These verbal place holders or space fillers are frequently heard in Speeches and Presentations. But they distract from your message and discourage attentive listening and active listening by the Audience. The bottom line of all of this Speaking advice and suggestions is to encourage you.

First, to encourage you to seek out a comfortable, secure learning environment where you can take risk. The idea is simple really but people think it’s difficult and continue to avoid it by hiding behind the false idea: the Fear of Speaking.

Second, to encourage you to take those new skills you’ve learned, and the confidence you should have developed along with the skills, and put them to good use. At every opportunity. Of course you are not going to begin by giving a Keynote address at your local University graduation. But begin small and work-up. See my show on Volunteer activity. This serves so many good purposes and is a perfect place to begin.

The Solution: Planning, Preparation, & Practice will help You resolve this Distracting issue. The Result: Attracting and keeping the attention & involvement of Your Audience.

~Want more Solutions for this issue? see Show# 24.

Being aware of any distracting Speaking Habits
is the first step to improvement.



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“Can I Avoid Looking Foolish When I Speak?”

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“Can I Avoid Looking Foolish When I Speak?”

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Are you always worried about Looking foolish or feeling self-conscious when you speak out? In fact you may feel so embarrassed when you try, you don’t offer an opinion or an idea or a solution into any conversation. It’s a very common feeling, and statistics say 60-70% of Americans don’t even try to advocate, communicate, or educate in a group environment.

If you can identify with that issue, that feeling, but you would like to get over it …[Read More]       

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It’s not a “fear of Speaking” it’s fear of embarrassment
and they are not the same thing.


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Show#23- Know Who You Are

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“When was the last time you changed or re-adjusted the definition of who you are & what you do?” Maybe it’s about time… ~TjD

Do you know Who You Are? For instance, if someone asked you “What are You?” or “What do you do?” you might readily answer, I’m a Speaker or a Presenter or both. Professionally or casually. And of course if you were a Speaker or a Presenter, you’d be correct.

But if you look critically at all the skills you bring to every event, you’ll see that in fact you’ve transcended that rather simplistic label. In reality, through your work, you’ve evolved, and consequently,

In reality, you’re more than a Speaker.

In this Show we’ll look at… [Read more…] about Show#23- Know Who You Are

Show#22-“A Mediocre Speaker?”

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Good Speaker, Mediocre Speaker, Bad Speaker?

No Speaker wants to be a Mediocre Speaker! But is case that is your goal, which I admit is kinda ridiculous, our “Guest Host” introduces us to 5 steps you can take to ensure you accomplish that goal. 

Now seriously, that’s probably not what you want, but are your skills and techniques in danger of…  [Read more…] about Show#22-“A Mediocre Speaker?”