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Show#31- “A Speakers Preparation”

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A Speakers Presentation Preparation … You know the typical advice: Use this or that software, Powerpoint, Keynote or something else to create your slides & images. Be careful of the number of Words per slide, not too many it can be confusing… maybe not text at all, only an image…that’s cool!, and then there’s more advice,

How about Font size & Color also can make a big difference. Then there’s bullet-points: should you use them or not??  … and if you do use them, how many per slide? and what kind of Bullet: star, dot, square? and should it be the same color as the font…or not? Bigger, smaller…It gets pretty crazy after awhile.

Sure, there’s a library of guide books on amazon, and websites with lots of “free” information available for you. But still, after all is said-and-done, generally, most Powerpoint shows fail to inspire an audience. Fail to inspire support, Fail to make the sale, Fail to change opinions. Yikes!!

So, With that in mind, I thought I’d toss in this interesting idea for you to consider:

Instead of preparing your next Presentation as a Presentation,
Prepare it as You would prepare a Speech. Hmmm, interesting idea,
but does it work?

Yes… want to know why & how? Watch this Show.

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Show#3. Comedy : Not a Laughing Matter

Comedy is a serious matter for Traveling Speakers

Using Comedy & Humor in Speaking events & Presentations is often recommended by Trainers, books, & DVD’s. But in today’s globalized environment, this advice carries both assets & liabilities for You the Speaker.

There are valid, serious, and potentially unpleasant aspects of using Comedy & Humor. When, How and Why should you include Comedy or Humor…and how do you make that decision… and what’s the best Decision?

This is a comedic subject but with serious implications especially for International Speakers & Presenters. The plain fact is:

Comedy doesn’t travel well.


Jokes barely make it from region to region in one country. Internationally it’s even more challenging. Pack your Passport, leave the jokes at home is my best advice unless you truly know your target audience.

The impact of the web has to be acknowledged. It’s difficult, and it should be carefully considered, to tell a joke or a comedic story about almost anyone or any thing, any where, any longer.

News travel fast. Cultural sensitivities are on high alert. It’s not the “good old days” which I’m not lamenting, simply making a statement of fact which I hope will guide your decision regarding the use of both Comedy and Humor.

Using Comedy & Humor is not always a “Laughing Matter“

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