Public Speaking
My rant on How Not to Be a Motivational Speaker last week focused on poor form and delivery of motivational speakers. This week I am focusing on content specifically how these speakers can take their 9 (3 or 6) point plan for my success and shove it. 1. Don’t ASSume everyone is stuck Every plan…
Read MoreThe most powerful thing a speaker can do to connect with their audience is to ask for feedback. It shows you value the audience’s opinion. Recently, I posted a video blog with 3 keys to giving effective feedback. But why is feedback so darned important to speakers? Feedback Leads to Improvement The only way to grow as…
Read MoreThree public speaking lessons from Duran Duran? Have I lost my mind? Well, yes but that happened back in the 80s. I intend to persuade you, dear readers, that Duran Duran can teach speakers 3 valauble lessons about creating a speaking experience. Lesson #1 – The Music of Language When Simon LeBon joined Duran Duran,…
Read MoreOne of my favorite Mad Men moments was from season one where Don Draper pitches an ad campaign for Kodak’s new fangled slide projector. Last week, I wrote that it is not enough to just give a speech – a presenter should create an experience. Go watch Don create an speaking experience during his sales pitch before reading on.…
Read More“How did you do that?” “What do you mean? I just gave a speech.” “I’ve read the books, Toastmasters manuals, watched other speakers, but I want to know how you learned to do that? “But I just gave a speech.” At this point, I told him that I’ve been speaking since I was a wee…
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