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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

Say it, 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 Say it, Own it.

Successfully Read a Speech

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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…

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A Creative Choice at TED

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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 at TED

Speakers, Lecterns and Podiums

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Stand on it? Stand behind it? Lean on it? Walk around it?

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Speakers, Lecterns and Podiums often appear together. Frequently, You may have the need or opportunity to work with Lecterns and Podiums. Fortunately, not at the same time.  You see, both the Lectern and the Podium are Speakers tools that you should learn to use. Your proper use of each one can enhance your impact with your audience. Now, Let’s see how you can… 
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