Fellow speaker,
Always do your best with every speech you do. Avoid giving casually done speeches: the audience will know you didn't do your work.
Working it out,
Tim
May 31, 2008
May 30, 2008
For example...
Fellow speaker,
To cut time from speeches without cutting content cut the number of examples you give.
Cutting down,
Tim
To cut time from speeches without cutting content cut the number of examples you give.
Cutting down,
Tim
May 29, 2008
From one, many
Fellow speaker,
Just because you have different amounts of time to present doesn't mean you need to create a whole new speech. Have a "core" speech prepared and then add to or take away from the speech, depending on your time needs.
Many speeched,
Tim
Just because you have different amounts of time to present doesn't mean you need to create a whole new speech. Have a "core" speech prepared and then add to or take away from the speech, depending on your time needs.
Many speeched,
Tim
May 28, 2008
One size does not fit all
Fellow speaker,
Getting a speaking coach can be very helpful...if you have the right coach. If one coach isn't working out, consider getting a new coach that better fits the way you learn.
Changing guard,
Tim
Getting a speaking coach can be very helpful...if you have the right coach. If one coach isn't working out, consider getting a new coach that better fits the way you learn.
Changing guard,
Tim
Extraordinary everyday
Fellow speaker,
Every day you have extraordinary things happen...if you are open to them. Learn how to look at the events in your life from a "speaking" point of view.
Living and speaking,
Tim
Every day you have extraordinary things happen...if you are open to them. Learn how to look at the events in your life from a "speaking" point of view.
Living and speaking,
Tim
May 26, 2008
Learn from experience
Fellow speaker,
Remember to learn from your speech experiences. Every time you give the speech, see what worked...and what didn't. And use that information to improve your speech.
Learning all the time,
Tim
Remember to learn from your speech experiences. Every time you give the speech, see what worked...and what didn't. And use that information to improve your speech.
Learning all the time,
Tim
May 25, 2008
37 seconds
Fellow speaker,
It takes 37 seconds for a new idea to enter...and leave a person's mind. So catch their attention early and get them to think about the idea for another 37 seconds.
Seconding,
Tim
It takes 37 seconds for a new idea to enter...and leave a person's mind. So catch their attention early and get them to think about the idea for another 37 seconds.
Seconding,
Tim
May 24, 2008
Reflective speaking
Fellow speaker,
Take the time to learn what you are talking about...before you talk about it. As professional speaker Patricia Fripp says, "Wisdom comes from reflection."
Wisely,
Tim
Take the time to learn what you are talking about...before you talk about it. As professional speaker Patricia Fripp says, "Wisdom comes from reflection."
Wisely,
Tim
May 23, 2008
Get them thinking!
Fellow speaker,
If you end the speech with a question, you get the audience to speak. Make sure you leave some time after you ask the question to let people think about the question...then return control of the meeting to the master of ceremonies.
Questioning,
Tim
If you end the speech with a question, you get the audience to speak. Make sure you leave some time after you ask the question to let people think about the question...then return control of the meeting to the master of ceremonies.
Questioning,
Tim
May 22, 2008
What to do?
Fellow speaker,
Always keep in mind what you want your audience to do after your speech is over.
Doing,
Tim
Always keep in mind what you want your audience to do after your speech is over.
Doing,
Tim
May 21, 2008
Words to avoid
Fellow speaker,
Although you want to "motivate" people and help them get "success" in life, these two words have been mentioned so many times that people "close off" when they hear them. So be careful not to use these words in your speech. Instead, use other words that are associated with motivation and success.
Using other words,
Tim
Although you want to "motivate" people and help them get "success" in life, these two words have been mentioned so many times that people "close off" when they hear them. So be careful not to use these words in your speech. Instead, use other words that are associated with motivation and success.
Using other words,
Tim
May 20, 2008
Give 'em the tools
Fellow speaker,
When giving speeches that bring up important issues in people's lives make sure you always have a way to help solve those life issues.
Solving issues,
Tim
When giving speeches that bring up important issues in people's lives make sure you always have a way to help solve those life issues.
Solving issues,
Tim
May 19, 2008
Make it memorable
Fellow speaker,
Here are three easy things you can do in your speech to help your audience remember your message:
Carrying on,
Tim
Here are three easy things you can do in your speech to help your audience remember your message:
- Alliteration - repeating the same consonant sound...such as "Make it memorable" ;-)
- Repetition - your listeners only get "one shot" at hearing your speech - repeat your main points over and over again so they are sure to "get it"
- Rhyming - such as saying, "Rhyme is fine when it comes to learning in time" '-)
Carrying on,
Tim
May 18, 2008
Three more
Fellow speaker,
Three more emotions everyone has:
More emotionally,
Tim
Three more emotions everyone has:
- Surprise
- Disgust
- Fear
More emotionally,
Tim
May 17, 2008
Audience emoting
Fellow speaker,
If you want to emotionally connect with your audience, keep in mind that everyone in your audience understands:
Emotionally,
Tim
If you want to emotionally connect with your audience, keep in mind that everyone in your audience understands:
- Happiness
- Sadness
- Anger
Emotionally,
Tim
May 16, 2008
Find the flaws
Fellow speaker,
If you want people to pay attention to your handouts, let the audience know you are looking for feedback on how accurate the handouts are. As people focus on the handouts to find flaws, they will need to pay very close attention to the content of the handouts.
Looking closely,
Tim
If you want people to pay attention to your handouts, let the audience know you are looking for feedback on how accurate the handouts are. As people focus on the handouts to find flaws, they will need to pay very close attention to the content of the handouts.
Looking closely,
Tim
May 15, 2008
Do you get it?
Fellow speaker,
Present in a way that gets people involved on all these levels:
Tim
Present in a way that gets people involved on all these levels:
- Hearing - use different voices, speaking volumes, etc.
- Doing - get people involved in the speech, putting their hands up, answering questions, etc.
- Seeing – give people something interesting to look at, have handouts, etc.
Tim
May 14, 2008
He or she who has the gold...
Fellow speaker,
Consider giving out evaluation forms for the person who is buying your services. This is not the meeting planner, but is often the person the meeting planner reports to. This person gives the "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" on all speakers at their organization. This is the person you need to contact to find out what they liked and didn't like about your speaking performance.
Looking for the "head honcho",
Tim
Consider giving out evaluation forms for the person who is buying your services. This is not the meeting planner, but is often the person the meeting planner reports to. This person gives the "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" on all speakers at their organization. This is the person you need to contact to find out what they liked and didn't like about your speaking performance.
Looking for the "head honcho",
Tim
May 13, 2008
You can get it on the web
Fellow speaker,
When you want to distribute handouts for a meeting, consider making them available on the web, after the speech. That way anyone who wants a copy can get one, but you don't have to drag around handouts to your speeches.
Webbing,
Tim
When you want to distribute handouts for a meeting, consider making them available on the web, after the speech. That way anyone who wants a copy can get one, but you don't have to drag around handouts to your speeches.
Webbing,
Tim
May 12, 2008
Get set!
Fellow speaker,
Take time to get focused before giving your speech. Reduce or eliminate anything that takes your focus off your speech. Leave the room for a short time, if necessary, to make sure that you are 100% focused on giving your speech.
Preparedly,
Tim
Take time to get focused before giving your speech. Reduce or eliminate anything that takes your focus off your speech. Leave the room for a short time, if necessary, to make sure that you are 100% focused on giving your speech.
Preparedly,
Tim
May 11, 2008
Goal!
Fellow speaker,
When you are giving your speech, keep in mind the goal of your speech. What is it you want your audience to do/think about AFTER your speech is over?
Goaling,
Tim
When you are giving your speech, keep in mind the goal of your speech. What is it you want your audience to do/think about AFTER your speech is over?
Goaling,
Tim
May 10, 2008
It depends...
Fellow speaker,
Different audiences will take different types of introductions. For example, if you are doing an afternoon workshop, use a more formal introduction. If doing an after dinner speech, use a more casual introduction.
Changing styles,
Tim
Different audiences will take different types of introductions. For example, if you are doing an afternoon workshop, use a more formal introduction. If doing an after dinner speech, use a more casual introduction.
Changing styles,
Tim
May 9, 2008
Pre-stage
Fellow speaker,
Before you get up on stage, you need to get yourself set to speak. You can:
Tim
Before you get up on stage, you need to get yourself set to speak. You can:
- Focus on the audience
- Recall time in life when successful
- Say “Yes!”
- See yourself in your mind doing your speech and doing great
Tim
May 8, 2008
Range of emotions
Fellow speaker,
Work to develop a wide range of emotions in your speeches, so that your speeches connect with the audience on all emotional levels.
Emotionally,
Tim
Work to develop a wide range of emotions in your speeches, so that your speeches connect with the audience on all emotional levels.
Emotionally,
Tim
May 7, 2008
And now for something completely different...
Fellow speaker,
Always try to push your speeches and your speaking to new "heights". Take risks in your speaking, try new things, see what works and what doesn't. Get "test audiences" where you can try out new ideas and see how they work in the "real world".
Trying it out for size,
Tim
Always try to push your speeches and your speaking to new "heights". Take risks in your speaking, try new things, see what works and what doesn't. Get "test audiences" where you can try out new ideas and see how they work in the "real world".
Trying it out for size,
Tim
May 6, 2008
The other side of nervousness
Fellow speaker,
The next time you feel "nervous" before getting up to speak, just remember that "nervousness" is simply another word for "excitement". And it's common for all performers. Some of the greatest performers today still get nervous before going onstage. It's all part of getting ready to do our best! :-)
Nervously,
Tim
The next time you feel "nervous" before getting up to speak, just remember that "nervousness" is simply another word for "excitement". And it's common for all performers. Some of the greatest performers today still get nervous before going onstage. It's all part of getting ready to do our best! :-)
Nervously,
Tim
May 5, 2008
Talking speaker
Fellow speaker,
Seek out all the opportunities you can and speak wherever you can.
Speaking of speaking,
Tim
Seek out all the opportunities you can and speak wherever you can.
Speaking of speaking,
Tim
May 4, 2008
See it and be it
Fellow speaker,
Always video your speeches so you can see them later. Because, if you can't see it, you can't be it. Seeing what you do and how you sound on video will help you to quickly make the necessary corrections so you become the speaker you want to be.
Being it,
Tim
Always video your speeches so you can see them later. Because, if you can't see it, you can't be it. Seeing what you do and how you sound on video will help you to quickly make the necessary corrections so you become the speaker you want to be.
Being it,
Tim
May 3, 2008
Face it!
Fellow speaker,
Always remember that your face is also a way to communicate to your audience. When you tell your stories, make sure your face fits with the story you are telling.
Facing,
Tim
Always remember that your face is also a way to communicate to your audience. When you tell your stories, make sure your face fits with the story you are telling.
Facing,
Tim
May 2, 2008
A little goes a long way
Fellow speaker,
In order to stretch your story use, think of all the many different points of view you can take in your story. Using the same story, tell it from your point of view, from the point of view of a stranger, from the point of view of your parents, etc. By looking at the same story in different ways you can get many different story-speeches from the same story!
Looking at it differently,
Tim
In order to stretch your story use, think of all the many different points of view you can take in your story. Using the same story, tell it from your point of view, from the point of view of a stranger, from the point of view of your parents, etc. By looking at the same story in different ways you can get many different story-speeches from the same story!
Looking at it differently,
Tim
May 1, 2008
Making it personal
Fellow speaker,
There are three types of stories, in order of powerfulness of effect:
Tim
There are three types of stories, in order of powerfulness of effect:
- Personal stories (i.e., these stories happened to you)
- In between common and personal stories (i.e., effect impersonal story had on you personally)
- Impersonal (i.e., these stories didn't happen to you)
Tim
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