As speakers, nothing gives feedback as well as video! Here I present a speech evaluation of a talk I delivered in 2013. It was an Open House Toastmaster meeting. Several members and guests were present. I delivered a talk titled … Continue reading
The Rule of Three is one of the oldest of all the presentation techniques – known since the time of Aristotle. Here are ten compelling reasons why you should consider using it in your speeches and presentations The Rule of … Continue reading
A picture is worth a thousand words, use them to enhance your presentation In a recent post I shared how I felt a keynote could have been enhanced with images. I decided to start posting images that I believe convey ideas, concepts or … Continue reading
While we always want to deliver our best presentation, if it will be videotaped and put on the web, that heightens its importance. Continue reading
In a recent post I shared how I felt a keynote could have been enhanced with images. I decided to start posting images that I believe convey ideas, concepts or emotions. Most of the images are photos I’ve taken with a metaphor … Continue reading
In a recent post I shared how I felt a keynote could have been enhanced with images. I decided to start posting images that I believe convey ideas, concepts or emotions. Most of the images are photos I’ve taken with … Continue reading
Visuals can help us all better understand ideas, concepts, and emotions. Continue reading
As speakers, we want our audience to listen to us and EXPERIENCE what we are saying. Stir up emotions through questions! Use Questions to stir emotions. How about these, for starters? Romantic Warm, Cozy, Fuzzy Sad or distressed Embarrassment Happy … Continue reading
Audiences who are involved in your talk can retain up to 90% of your message. I witnessed the most remarkable use of questions while participating in Harv Ekar’sMillionaire Mind weekend years ago. He kept an audience of approximately 2,000 people … Continue reading
An eye can threaten like a loaded and leveled gun; or can insult like hissing and kicking; or in its altered mood by beams of kindness, make the heart dance with joy. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Mr. Emerson’s eloquent statement expresses … Continue reading
The “I Have A Dream” speech stands as a hallmark of inspirational and motivational speeches. Imagine the weight that lay upon Dr. Martin Luther King while preparing his speech for almost a quarter million people who gathered for the Civil … Continue reading
If we want our message to be meaningful and memorable, use metaphors when speaking Here is how metaphors help us as speakers: Metaphors create vivid images in your audience’s mind, making it easier to understand and remember your message. Metaphors … Continue reading
The fear of public speaking. It is debilitating and a significant reason not to move forward in careers and business. Overcoming it can be easy. Imagine yourself knowing that you never have to fear talking and sharing ideas. I’ve said … Continue reading
Advancing through PowerPoint slides without any awkwardness is a worthy goal for any presenter. Here is a surprisingly easy, inexpensive, and extremely effective way to achieve that. My business partner and friend, Circe Denyer, is a TEDx coach. … Continue reading
As speakers, we don’t want anything to distract our audience from our talk. How about your belly button? Is your belly button showing when you speak? A retired Hollywood costume designer surprised us with feedback about visible belly buttons! Tight-fitting … Continue reading
