| |
| |
|
|
Public Speaking Information |
|
|
|
SOS - Goal Setting
... --- ... SOS This is the traditional seafaring emergency call to "Save Our Ship!" - to rush first aid to a sinking vessel. On land - and in daily life - it stands, simply, for "HELP!" Until I read this recently, I never really knew exactly what it stood for. Did you know the correct meaning? My sister thought it stood for Save Our Souls. Do you ever feel the need to send out an SOS? To holler "help" because you just have too much to do and your life is just too confusing to manage? Do you ever feel as though you're paddling upstream in a leaky canoe? Well, maybe tonight I can offer some words of wisdom that will help you patch that canoe so you can make your journey safely. Recently I read about another meaning for the acronym SOS. It was in a book entitled "Go For It, Get Organized", and it stood for Simple, Orderly, Step-by-Step. Now you may say, sure, it sounds easy, but my life is too crazy. I have too many things to accomplish; it will never work for me. My life is anything but simple. Well, before you reject this idea, let's take a look at how it works. The first simple step is to take a look at your life or situation. Try to see the whole picture and set a goal. Now a goal is simply defined as "the end toward which effort is directed." So you can pick anything can be your goal. The second step is to take a look at your goal and determine what needs to be done first. Once you can establish an end point, it is much easier to see how to get there. Think about doing a jig-saw puzzle. It is broken down into many tiny pieces. Each piece has to be fit into place. You have a picture of what it should look like when it is finished - your goal. When you can look at the picture on the box, it is much easier to envision where each of the pieces go. You keep checking with the picture to make sure you are heading in the right direction. Without the picture, it is much more difficult and takes a lot longer to complete. Most people have a system for putting together a puzzle. Some people like to find all the pieces with straight edges and put together the outside first. Others will choose the largest object and put it together. Still others will sort all the puzzle pieces into piles of each of the colours before beginning. However you do a puzzle, you have to have a vision, an idea of the end result, before you can complete it. When you were a child learning to walk, you had a goal. Usually one of your parents was holding out their arms and saying, "Come here". Your goal was to reach their arms and get a big hug. So you took a step or two and then fell down and maybe crawled the rest of the way. The next time you took two or three steps and then four and five until you eventually walked all the way just to hear them say, "Good boy, or Good girl" and give you a big hug. After days or months of practicing, you learned to walk all over the place, and then you learned to run. Now you were no longer restricted to a small corner of the world, you had a great big world to explore. But it all started with a vision. We may all wish to be superhuman, to accomplish a lot of things, but the fact is, we can only really focus on one thing at a time. Most of us have computers and we are impressed with their speed and all the things we can do with them, but no matter how mindboggling a computer's operations seem, the computer is in fact performing only one operation at a time. And if the computer does not have an end in mind, if someone forgot a command, it can't accomplish its task. The same applies to us. If we don't have a goal, we may become scattered in too many directions to accomplish our tasks. Have you ever noticed how much more you accomplish at work just before you go on holidays, or how quickly you can clean your house when you know that company is coming over in a little while? It's because you are more focused. There are certain things that must be accomplished and so you start working on completing one thing at a time and you don't allow little interruptions to take you away from your goal. What are some of your goals? What do you dream of? Where would you like to be in four years? What do you want to do next week? What must be done today? When looking at all the things you have to do in your life, ask yourself the following simple questions: Must it be done? Must it be done now? Must it be done by me? The answers to these questions can help you simplify, to take away what's not really necessary. Many times we complicate our lives when we are distracted by past, future, or side issues - by "what if", "if only". The next thing to do after deciding that the task must be done now, and by you, is to break it down into smaller, simpler steps and to tackle those steps in an orderly manner, one at a time, just as you would the puzzle pieces. By focusing on one area of your life and getting it in order by completing it, you become energized to focus on another area and then you can complete that next. I recently read that completing tasks releases endorphins into our body making us want to complete even more tasks. Think about how you felt the last time you completed a project. When working on a puzzle we usually take short breaks to rest our eyes, to look away from the problem and come back with a fresh perspective. It's amazing how often you immediately see where some pieces go when you come back from getting a snack or just taking a break. It's important to take breaks, to relax and put your mind and body on hold for a few minutes. At Flylady.com, the site author suggest doing things in 15 minute intervals, e.g. if you have to clean your house in a hurry because company is coming over, set a timer for 15 minutes and tackle 1 room, perhaps the kitchen. When the timer goes off, you reset it and tackle the next room. At the end of that 15 minutes you tackle another room and at the end of the 45 minutes you set it for 15 minutes again and take a break. Then you start all over again. It's amazing what you can accomplish in 15 minutes when you are focused. Getting into the habit of getting organized with the S O S principles takes what every new skill takes: practice. Studies have shown that it takes about 21 days or 3 weeks to make or break a habit. So try it for the next 3 weeks. Pick one goal or vision to focus on and put the acronym SOS on your bathroom mirror so that you'll see it every morning. See how energized you become around completing that task and think up a great way to reward yourself when you are finished. Fran Watson is a Career Counsellor and a Toastmaster (ATM-B). For more information on Toastmasters you can go to her webpage http://www.franwatson.ca
MORE RESOURCES: Public Speaking Makeover: 5 Techniques To Transform Your Public Speaking Above the Law Taking the time to try various ways to transform your public speaking is important. Public speaking, UX and identifying trends: skills for creatives of the future CampaignLive The five "creative super-skills" creatives need are coding, augmented reality, identifying trends, presentation and public speaking, and user experience. Winners announced in 4-H Public Speaking contest | Community Maryville Daily Times The Blount County 4-H Public Speaking contest was conducted Thursday, Dec. 13 at Broadway United Methodist Church in downtown Maryville. The evening's ... What Public Speaking Coaches Often Get Wrong Forbes We know public speaking is many individuals' greatest fear. And when people think of public speaking coaches, they often think of someone who will help them ... Learn to Love Public Speaking with APU's Speaking Center - APU Articles Azusa Pacific University Public speaking plays a big role in the life of a student—from meetings with professors to class presentations. However, studies show that speaking in front of ... These are the 4 reasons you suck at public speaking (and how to fix them) Fast Company From not knowing your audience to rehearsing too much, chances are if public speaking makes you nervous you are likely making some of these mistakes. Suzy Welch: The fool-proof public speaking tip that will make you sound like a pro CNBC Public speaking can be frustrating, anxiety-producing, or, for some, downright terrifying. Bestselling management author and CNBC contributor Suzy Welch ... Beat The Heat: Public Speaking Tips That’ll Help You Keep Your Cool Mandatory Public speaking can be terrifying, but that's one of the things that can drive a great speech. These tips will help you manage your anxiety and speak to an ... This app analyzes your speech patterns to make you a better public speaker Built In Chicago No one likes stumbling over their words — especially during a big presentation or when giving a speech at a wedding. However, hiring a speech coach can be ... Norwood-Norfolk English 8 students learn about public speaking through class project WatertownDailyTimes.com NORFOLK — Add researching and public speaking to the resume of English 8 students at Norwood-Norfolk Central School. The students in Michelle Waters's ... For former LPGA commissioner Charlie Mechem, public speaking is by the book The Desert Sun The former LPGA commissioner and pal of Arnold Palmer uses his background to calm people's nerves about public speaking. NYSL equips 500 students in public speaking Guardian The National Youth Speaking and Leadership (NYSL) has trained over 500 secondary school students in the art of public speaking. Speaking during the maiden ... How to Overcome Your Terror of Making an Off-the-Cuff Speech The Wall Street Journal Would you get nervous if asked to deliver an impromptu talk at a meeting? Here are strategies to focus your fears and get your act together. New IEEE-USA E-Book Explores Best Practices for Public Speaking; December Free E-Book for Members Reveals Secrets to Becoming a World-Changer PRNewswire WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- "Public speaking is a leadership skill," says veteran engineer, author and educator Harry T. Roman. In his new ... Primary Public Speaking Competition | Maitland-Newcastle Catholic News mnnews.today The quality of the speeches at this year's Primary Public Speaking Competition was so amazing in terms of the presentation, structure and *content* that ... Someone's stutter won’t end a conversation if you know how to listen Las Cruces Sun-News There are more questions and myths than answers about stuttering, but the problem is manageable. A good tip for those who don't stutter is: listen. Seven tips for presenting when the stakes are high Chartered Management Institute A new book from a CMI fellow tells us how to nail public speaking. Meet The Woman Responsible For Giving Women Of Color More Visibility On Stages Across America Essence In a space that is overwhelmingly white and male, Laura Mignott made it her mission to place more women of color on stages across the U.S. Here she delves ... Annual public speaking competition hosted at Bryanston Primary School Sandton Chronicle The Northcliff Rotary Club, in conjunction with Bryanston Primary School, recently hosted the club's annual public speaking competition. The acting principal of ... Opinion: 4 techniques that will effectively increase your public speaking skills The Ledger Public stpeaking is described as the greatest and most common fear of today. In fact, research shows 74 percent of Americans suffer from speech anxiety, while ... How to avoid the pitfalls of pitching: the Top Five barriers to public speaking HR News Guest Blog By Russell Wardrop One of the most accomplished recoveries in public speaking came from the Prime Minister at this year's party conference. In. Students compete in annual 4-H County Public Speaking Contest The Tomahawk The Annual 4-H County Public Speaking Contest was held Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Mountain City Elementary School. Students in 4th, 5th & 6th grades ... Mastering Public Speaking: My most memorable speeches Caribbean News Now By Spence M. Finlayson. Public speaking for me is one of the gifts from my Creator. In addition to speaking successfully as an international conference speaker, ... Mastering Public Speaking: Five key tips for overcoming your fear of public speaking Caribbean News Now By Spence M. Finlayson. I am an international conference speaker, corporate trainer, author and talk show host, with over 5,000 speeches and presentations in ... YFCU members in fine voice at Public Speaking Finals https://farmweek.com/about-us/ YOUNG Farmers' Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) members recently participated in the Public Speaking Competition Finals 2018 held on Tuesday, November 6 at ... Jefferson students talk about their heroes, lives and interests in Tropicana Public Speaking Contest ECB Publishing Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. It's that time of the year again! All perched at the edge of their seats, 19 fourth through sixth graders at Jefferson Somerset ... Mastering the Art of Public Speaking from an academic entrepreneur Bulawayo24 News It is now common in Zimbabwe to find many claiming to be professional public speakers, who, in most cases charge a fee in the name of 'public speaking. Another lack of facts: Manchester school distrust | Editorials The Union Leader A letter from a reader published today makes one of the same points that we noted in reading of the claims made in a lawsuit brought by the former principal of ... Caldwell Library offers speaking workshop | The Progress Lifestyles New Jersey Hills CALDWELL — Caldwell Public Library, 268 Bloomfield Ave., will present a Confident Speaking Workshop as part of the Life Long Learning program at 2 p.m. on ... Chillicothe FFA members participate in state public speaking competition kttn A Chillicothe FFA member received third place at the Missouri Sheep Producers FFA State Public Speaking Contest Sunday. Maggie Pfaff participated in the ... Wick YFC junior team showcase their public speaking skills Glamorgan Gem Wick YFC juniors performed at the County Public Speaking Day in Pendoylan on December 2, with Lucy Roberts delivering an excellent performance. #BBNaija's Lolu talks Public Speaking on Episode 9 of “Chronicles of Lolu” BellaNaija In a new vlog, Big Brother Naija 2018 star Lolu shares his take on public speaking. For anyone who wants to be a public speaker and to anyone that is - BN TV. Discover 5 top techniques to improve your public speaking. RegionWeek Do you know that public speaking is more important in leadership? Yes, to be the best communicator or speaker is meaningful because a leader is called to be ... I.W.A. students get practice on public speaking at City Council KRIS Corpus Christi News Some local students got a lesson in public speaking at City Hall today. A group of sixth graders from Incarnate Word Academy stopped by City Council chambers ... How To Overcome Anxiety And Stress In The Workplace Forbes If stress and anxiety are starting to weigh you down, here are three tips that can help. Louth students excel at public speaking competition Dundalk Democrat Schools in Dundalk were well represented at the Soroptimist Ireland hosted heat of the Girls' Public Speaking Competition 2018/19, on November 17 in St ... Cincinnati Public Radio Cincinnati Edition announces a new host Cincinnati.com The River City News founder will be the new host for Cincinnati Edition. They Grabbed Her Baby and Arrested Her. Now Jazmine Headley Is Speaking Out. The New York Times Jazmine Headley has become a cause célèbre for New Yorkers who depend on food stamps and public assistance, with video of her arrest going viral. Warren Buffett Says Improving This 1 Simple Skill Will Separate You from Everyone Else (and Increase Your Worth) Inc. A 22-year-old entrepreneur asked the Oracle of Omaha for one tip to pass on to his generation. Turns out, the advice is for every generation. Jordan Hooker, California: “FFA prepares you for public speaking and communicating with others. It is also a good organization for the future of the agriculture industry.” Agri News Click here to view this image from agrinews-pubs.com. Speaking the Truth in Muscatine Voice of Muscatine Posted by Voice of Muscatine Staff | Dec 11, 2018 | Education, Muscatine Community School District |. Speaking the Truth in Muscatine. Full *Service* Westside. Pentagon Began Clampdown on Senior Leaders' Public Speaking Months Ago, Memos Reveal WhoWhatWhy Elections Supervisor Brenda Snipes Submits Resignation ; Ukrainian Nationalist Camp Training Kids to Kill ...and More Picks 11/19. YFCU public speaking competition finals 2018 Farming Life The Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) members recently participated in the public speaking competition finals 2018 which was held on Tuesday, ... Henderson High School speaking contest winner tackles sensitive topic Daily Local News WEST CHESTER—The topic of sexual assault was the subject matter of the winning presentation at the annual Janet Walton Girls Public Speaking Contest at ... Taranaki kids learning how to speak with confidence in radio holiday programme - Taranaki Daily News Taranaki kids learning how to speak with confidence in radio holiday programme Taranaki Daily News "Communication is the main skill...it's a skill that can take people far." Public servants, MPs equal in free speech stakes: Human Rights Commission The Sydney Morning Herald Gagging free speech for public servants is like stopping MPs speaking their mind when holding governments to account, Australia's human rights commission ... Sign up to become a serious public speaker with TEDxUBC Ubyssey Online Ever felt the need to inspire the masses? Spark innovation? Start a revolution? It's your time to shine, because TEDxUBC is here to give you a platform to talk ... The Queen's Christmas speech: Looking back at the monarch's first televised address in 1957 The Independent Queen Elizabeth II will deliver her 66th Christmas message to the nation on 25 December. The monarch first picked up the tradition commenced by her ... SACE results: Meet South Australia’s perfect Year 12s and the 25 recipients of a Governor’s commendation The Advertiser Bella Bradfords mum was so keen to find out her daughters Year 12 results that she resorted to a sneaky tactic to get her out of bed at 7am yesterday. Conquer Your Fear Of Public Speaking With These 5 Tips Forbes Public speaking is the single most difficult task in many people's professional lives, but it doesn't necessarily have to be this way. Use these five practical tips to ... To give a great presentation, distill your message to just 15 words Business Mirror Fearless public speaking is about more than combating nerves. It's about knowing the technique, the art and the business of public speaking. 12 Public Speaking Tips To Make Your Speech More Impactful Forbes Now There are few more impactful ways to grow and enhance your personal brand than a public speaking engagement. How to be heard: the art of public speaking The Guardian In an age of blanket social media use, getting your voice across has never been more important or difficult. But what are the secrets of winning over your ... The Express Elevator Speech: What is it, what's the goal, how to improve Ladders The immediate goal of an elevator speech should be clarity and understanding. Everyone who hears it should know what you do or what job you are seeking. How to Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking Business News Daily Public speaking is a nerve-wracking endeavor for many people. These tips will help you conquer your fear of public speaking and head into that presentation ... Here's How To Get Better At Public Speaking Forbes Whether you give a presentation at work or appear in interview with a group of people, you will have to do some form of public speaking at some point in your life ... Wringing the Fear out of Public Speaking Entrepreneur I am a public speaker and a book author. Many times, when traveling on business, I meet people on planes who, finding out what I do, say, “Oh, I could never do ... Legal education program concludes with mock trial Newsday Students at Brentwood High School held a mock trial on Monday, the culmination of a semester-long program in which they learned from students at Touro ... Public Speaking Doesn't Have To Be So Scary Forbes Discover how to overcome your fear of speaking in front of a crowd. Public Speaking: You're Doing It Wrong Forbes Now The four worst pieces of advice on public speaking, and what to do instead. Trendy Talks: 7 Public Speaking Trends To Follow Above the Law Times are evolving, and to be a master at public speaking, you must evolve as well. Although it's important to have your own speaking style and learn the ... Five Secrets To Conquering Your Fear Of Public Speaking Forbes Now You've just been asked to give a speech in the foreseeable future. The mere thought makes your palms sweat, your heart race and your body tremble. You are ... The 4 Faces Of Public Speaking: What Kind Of Speaker Are You? Above the Law Identifying what kind of speaker you are will help you jumpstart your journey to becoming a better public speaker. Why Passion Beats Technique In Public Speaking Forbes The power of passion in public speaking beats the physical mechanics or technique of the speaker. The origin of a great speech is a strong desire to motivate or ... 3 Public Speaking Tips Inspired by Stand-Up Comedy HBR.org Daily Public speaking is so stressful for so many people that it is routinely used as a stress manipulation in psychological studies. Tell undergrads they have 10 ... Why Women Say No To Public Speaking Forbes Most women don't turn down speaking opportunities because they are shy or reluctant to self-promote. They turn down speaking engagements in larger ... Fighting fear of public speaking a way to inspire others Charleston Post Courier On Halloween Day, I delivered a speech in the student chapel *service* at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Mo. My topic was “What Really Scares Me. You Can Learn to Enjoy Public Speaking. Here's How Inc. This new mindset will help you have relax and have fun while presenting. Don't Abolish In-Class Presentations, Teach Students To Enjoy Public Speaking Forbes During a visit to the United Arab Emirates, I was invited to speak to college students to learn more about how the country is preparing the next generation for a ... 8 simple ways great public speakers overcome their own fears to impress and inspire CNBC A top American phobia is public speaking, but it is a teachable skill, writes Elle Kaplan. If you hate public speaking, build your confidence with these 8 tips. Comey slams Trump, 'shameful' House Republicans after 2nd Capitol Hill meeting CNN Former FBI Director James Comey slammed Republicans on Monday for not speaking out against President Donald Trump's attacks on the FBI and strongly ... This training helps you become a confident public speaker Popular Science For many of us, delivering a presentation to a packed house is a daunting prospect. But public speaking is one of the best ways to open career doors or sell your ... Own Your Stage: Five Strategies For Overcoming Your Fear Of Public Speaking Forbes Time and again, when asked what their biggest fear in life is, many people overwhelmingly list public speaking near or at the top of that list. If you're terrified or ... 3 Tips for Public Speaking with Confidence, Even if You Don't Have Any Inc. Find yourself in a cold sweat when standing in front of an audience? You're not alone. According to a Chapman University survey, public speaking remains one ... Public speaking is scary and hard. Here's why you should do it anyway Quartz Many students dread in-class presentations. After all, public speaking is Americans' number-one phobia, and when you're a student in middle school or high ... Public speaking is no more than a confidence trick Financial Times The Queen's 1947 Cape Town speech may not have been delivered live. Does it matter? 5 Public-Speaking Tips From Seasoned Experts Entrepreneur What are you most afraid of? If you're like most Americans, public speaking bothers you more than heights, bugs, snakes, enclosed spaces, flying, strangers, ... Speak Up! 12 Steps To Your First Paid Speaking Engagement Forbes Now Think you can work a crowd? Why not learn how to get paid for it. These 12 steps will help you land your first paid gig, so read carefully... 3 Public Speaking Tips You've Probably Never Thought About Inc. Does the thought of public speaking make you break out into a cold sweat? These tips will help you ditch the fear and connect with your audience. Conquer your public speaking fears JAXenter Erica Tanti explains how you can face your public speaking fears and communicate more efficiently for the more effective development success. Obama To Speak At Baker Institute Tuesday Evening Houston Public Media Former President Barack Obama will speak at Rice University's Baker Institute tomorrow evening. Obama will share the stage with former Secretary of State ... Conquer Your Fear Of Public Speaking: A Step-By-Step Guide Forbes I used to be debilitatingly afraid of public speaking. I've talked about it on my blog before. In fifth grade, my dad forced me to run for student council president. 6 Easy Tips for Conquering Your Fear of Public Speaking (Infographic) Entrepreneur Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. Some of us might be great leaders, great teachers or great speakers. Others might know every aspect of ... The high-school teacher who beat 30,000 other people to become the world public speaking champion shares her best tip Business Insider Toastmasters public speaking champion Ramona Smith has refined the art of the speech in the four years she's been competing. The biggest improvement she's ... 5 Proven Techniques That Will Make You a Fearless Public Speaker Inc. Most people are nervous about speaking in front of a crowd of people. Follow these tips to overcome your fear and deliver your message with impact. 27 Tips To Get Over Your Fear Of Public Speaking, According To Michelle Obama's Speechwriter Bustle Public speaking can seem like a daunting feat for some. The ability to cleverly write and passionately deliver a speech implies a lot of subtle pressure, making it ... The newest public-speaking world champion beat 30,000 other competitors by using a body-language trick she learned from a past winner Business Insider Ramona Smith used an interesting body-language technique to win the Toastmasters annual public-speaking competition last month in Chicago. Public Speaking Tips - How to Get Over Your Fear of Giving Speeches MarieClaire.com Marie Claire's resident psychiatrist, Dr. Samantha Boardman, offers her best tips for feeling cool and confident before you have to give a speech or presentation, ... 5 Tips To Improve Your Public Speaking Skills Above the Law As a lawyer, it is important to have great public speaking skills. Here are some helpful hints. 5 Ways to Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking HBR.org Daily We all want to be fearless public speakers. We dream of confidently striding onto the stage to give a speech or presentation, breaking the ice with the perfect ... Overcome your fear of public speaking with this $19 online course Mashable Learning to be a better public speaker won't just help you get through a wedding speech or lead a presentation. It's a valuable life skill that can make you more ... The speaker can overcome nerves with useful tips on public speaking We Live Security Part 2 of the Occasional Orator offers the speaker at conferences many tips and tricks that can be used to make presentations smoother and help ease the ... The 31-year-old teacher who beat 30,000 people to become the world champion of public speaking explains exactly how she did it Business Insider Ramona Smith, a 31-year-old teacher from Houston, won the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking competition on Saturday. Smith broke down ... Michelle Obama tickets in Boston are commanding 'rock star' prices Boston.com The demand to see the former first lady is "nearly unparalleled" for a public speaker. Read more on Boston.com. Researcher uses biometric data to study public speaking anxiety UAH News As a researcher, Dr. Candice Lanius is less interested in why people are so afraid of speaking in public and more focused on how cutting-edge technology can ... Public Speaking Tips: Everything You Need to Know to Nail the Big Speech The Manual How can you temper your fear and deliver a powerful, confident speech? In this public speaking guide, we'll share tips to help you get comfortable in front of a ... The high-school teacher who beat 30,000 people in the world public speaking championship explains how she went from beginner to champion in only 4 years Business Insider The Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, Ramona Smith, is a high-school teacher from Houston. Smith told Business Insider the various ways ... Learn how to crush your fear of public speaking, plus other business skills with these online classes Mashable If you can confidently go on stage and speak in front of a large group of people without feeling like you're going to throw up your guts, then congratulations, ... 5 Years, 5 Lessons: What I've Learned About Public Speaking Above the Law Public speaking is an important way to boost your professional reputation, but it's not easy — there's a reason I've written multiple articles on the topic. One of the ... The Invisible Women of the Middle East Fair Observer In this edition of The Interview, Fair Observer talks to Sana Afouaiz about her new book, Invisible Women of the Middle East. |
|
|
|
RELATED ARTICLES
What is YOUR Speaking Expertise? Why do you have to be an expert when getting speaking engagements?The first thing you need to do before engaging into a speaking career is to define what you are an expert in. I have seen so many speakers that get relegated into the mediocre list just because they say they can talk on anything and "what would you like to hear?" Although I am not advocating sticking with one topic, I am advocating that you are an expert in a field that you choose. Speech Tips - Ten Things to Remember When Accepting an Award Many people are recognised for their work, industry, sporting or community achievements.The giving of awards by associations, businesses and groups helps recognise achievers and excellence. Speech Presenting - Seven Ways to Tailor Your Speech to the Audience Every speech has an audience and every audience is different. Tailoring your next speech to its audience is as important as the content in the speech. Earn Your Cs as A Speaker Franklin Delano Roosevelt had some good advice for the public speaker when he said, be sincere, be brief, be seated. Be simple, natural and effective and earn your C's. How to be a Great Speaker Did you know that great speakers are often nervous with butterflies in their stomach before giving a presentation? And there are many actors/actresses who can not speak to live audiences without cue cards. My 13 years as a professional speakers bureau owner allowed me to hear several thousand speakers give their presentations. How to Get Started In Public Speaking Public speaking is among the five most feared activities human beings encounter.The majority of us fear it worse than anything else. Lessons in Love for the Shy at Heart One of the biggest regrets of my life is that I was cursed with the shyness gene. Shyness is an often misunderstood condition that can leave the afflicted alone and miserable. 13 Publicity Tips for Professional Speakers In a funk because other speakers seem to be snagging all the media attention? It's time to start claiming your share. Here are a baker's dozen of tips that will boost your publicity efforts and help you finally get noticed. Time Management I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date. No time to say "hello", "goodbye", I'm late, I'm late, I'm late!Have you ever felt like the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland? Rushing from one thing to the next with no time to rest or relax? If so, perhaps what you need is some time management. 10 Tips for Better -- and Less Scary! -- Public Speaking The fear of speaking in public is well-documented, often discussed, and probably overrated. The great news is that speaking in front of a group can be an entertaining and energizing experience for even the most fearsome among us. How to Create a Compelling Media Kit A well-built media kit is vital for effective marketing. Without it, all your promotional efforts could be wasted. Youre Making Me Nervous Almost everybody is nervous when they stand up to speak. There's no shame in being nervous. Top 7 Ways to Succeed in the Business of Speaking How attractive are you as a speaker? No, your looks, but your consistent ability to provide a quality presentation, attract clients, and be irresistibly attractive to meeting planners and speaker bureaus? Below are some useful tips that I learned while owning a national, professional speakers bureau for 13 years.1. Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking Knocking knees, butterflies (who came up with that word?) in your stomach, sweaty palms, quavering voice. We've all been there - some of us more than others. What to Do When an Audience Member Disagrees With You Some people enjoy drawing attention to themselves by trying to trip you up on a fact or statistic during your presentation. A few will find something you say threatening to their secure view of the universe and want you to know that " You are dead wrong!!" When this happens it is important to remember that you won't be able to please everyone in your audience and you shouldn't try. Boost Your Confidence, Credibility, and Career There's one skill you can develop that will boost your confidence, credibility and career. It's public speaking. A Perfect Meeting: AKA When You Dont Want to Strangle the Speaker Have you ever worked for weeks or even months, often far beyond normal office hours on a special meeting event only to have it turn into THE PERFECT STORM. Well, maybe your entire crew didn't perish at sea, but there were those clearly identifiable moments when it looked as if the ship was about to capsize. You Too Can Be A Public Speaker Have you ever watched a speaker and said, "Wow, I wish I could speak like that"? or "That person was just so wonderful. I could never do that. Public Speaking Tips 1. No speech is ever perfect. Speak to Be Heard and Understood Use your voice to your advantage. One of your main tools as a trainer is your voice, and you should be aware of several of its characteristics.
|
| home | site map |
| © 2006 |