Working around Limitations is a Winning Choice.
Fear of Speaking
Overcome the “umm” habit?
RSA a British Organization similar to TED in the US.
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….
Hold the Audience Attention
Hold Their Attention, Win their Support
Stanley McChrystal, former US Commanding General in Afghanistan, speaks at a TED event. This video demonstrates that the General did Hold the Audience Attention. Here are several Points that will teach you more about Speaking & Leadership. Let’s discover what they are-
1. One point is his voice. It’s not a silky smooth polished voice, it’s a very [Read more…] about Hold the Audience Attention
Read a Speech Correctly
How to Successfully Read a Speech
How to Successfully Read a Speech, or, to not Read a Speech at all, is a question you might ask yourself. When facing the task of Presenting information to any group large or small, Business, Professional, Academic or Pleasure. What to do?Generally, my opinion is that only under very special circumstances should you Read a Speech or Presentation. But if you must, and…
Excessive Stage Movement
Excessive Stage Movement can weaken your Presentation.
Excessive Stage Movement can be Distracting and this Training video demonstrates the 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. Now usually a TED Presentation will focus on the Presenter almost exclusively. I don’t believe that was her intention and I wondered how was that result generated? Then, as I viewed and reviewed her Presentation I began to… [Read more…] about Excessive Stage Movement