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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

Comedy Doesn’t Travel Well

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Comedy: a Serious matter for Traveling Speakers!

Comedy Doesn’t Travel Well!  This point may surprise you but it’s true. Travelling to Speaking Events & Presentations is often recommended by Trainers, books, & DVD’s. Travelling is a good way to build your Business and increase your earnings & reputation. But, there are a few liabilities of being a Travelling Speaker you should recognize. In today’s globalized environment… [Read more…] about Comedy Doesn’t Travel Well

A Creative Choice

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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