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The Power of Words
When you speak to people, do you inadvertently put ideas in their heads that are the complete opposite of what you want them to think?
The Little Red Cup
A few days ago I watched a news report on the current food crisis around the world. At one point, the reporter interviewed a representative of a food aid agency who sought to illustrate the current problem. In less than fifteen seconds, with few words, she made a lasting impact on me. Here's how.
Using Humour In Your Opening
I sometimes recommend that people begin a speech with a humorous story, if they can, to relax the audience and set the tone for the rest of the speech. If you intend for the rest of the speech to be funny, that is.
Guitar Hero and public speaking
A few weeks ago it was my son's birthday and to celebrate, we rented the video game Guitar Hero. For those who don't know this great game, here is a quick description.
Public Speaking Tip from American Idol
Have you been watching "American Idol" this year? I decided to take a peak at it for the first time since the show went on the air, after hearing over and over again that this was "the best crop ever."
A story is worth a thousand explanations
In previous newsletters you saw that in order to get your point across more effectively, you need to use stories or examples. But what constitutes a good story or example?
Taking the place of another speaker
During a recent discussion with one of the members of the list, he made me realize something I rarely think of while preparing my newsletters. I have been focusing a lot on preparation and practice before giving a presentation. But as he told me, sometimes you can't practice because you're asked at the last minute to give a speech that someone else has prepared.
A Lesson from Santa Claus
He's making a list and checking twice.
That's a line from the classic Christmas carol, "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town." And today I learned about the value of such a list.
Ask and ye shall receive
Often, when you need to make a speech, it is to ask something of your audience. Sometimes you want to ask for their time, sometimes their money, sometimes you want information.
Five Mistakes To Avoid During a Technical Presentation
Focusing solely on content is not sufficient to keep the audience
engaged. You can distinguish yourself from the majority of other
speakers by avoiding the same common mistakes.
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