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Speak Schmeak

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Things I'm thinking about speakers and speaking. Tips and tricks to build public speaking skills and confidence.

Added on: Jan 13th, 2007
Country: United States
Language: English

Author: Lisa Braithwaite
Listed in: Education
Tags: communication Speakers public speaking speech speaking presentations

Recent Posts

Simple and sticky

Posted on Monday November 23rd, 2009 at 12:15 in Public Speaking Techniques and Strategies, fun stuff, made to stick, tv inspired

Watch this American Express commercial for a perfect example of a sticky message. I guarantee that the message will stay with you, and the advertiser uses nothing more than simple images and music. Of all the principles of a sticky idea, I think simp...
Don\'t be macho -- use a mic

Posted on Friday November 20th, 2009 at 13:55 in Public Speaking Techniques and Strategies, voice, quick fixes

Download audio here.I'll be the first to admit that I take an almost macho pride in my ability to project my voice. I was born this way. Even when I wasn't trying, I could be heard talking a mile away. And yes, I got in trouble a lot in school for be...
Make it personal

Posted on Friday November 20th, 2009 at 13:25 in communication, Public Speaking Techniques and Strategies, quick fixes, engaging the audience

Download audio here.A Twitter user asked the other day if her followers preferred purely "on topic" tweets or if they liked some personal tweets that help you get to know the tweeter. Her replies all said the same thing: they liked a mix of business ...
A tough room

Posted on Monday November 16th, 2009 at 12:11 in fun stuff, entertainers, made to stick, engaging the audience

Download audio here.We enjoyed a lively show by They Might Be Giants yesterday afternoon. What we didn't realize when we bought our tickets was that it was a family show promoting their latest children's album, "Here Comes Science" (4:00 did seem a l...
An argument worth rehearsing

Posted on Wednesday November 11th, 2009 at 12:28 in Public Speaking Techniques and Strategies, preparation, entertainers

"I don't wish to be impertinent, Miss Walters, but it's an argument worth rehearsing. You never know; someone else might want to know the point of it all one day."In the movie, An Education, student Jenny argues with her headmistress about the value ...
First impressions follow you everywhere

Posted on Friday November 6th, 2009 at 13:27 in the business of speaking, quick fixes

Download audio here.Hypothetical situation: You're a person who is highly visible in the community. You are a well-known business owner, a philanthropist, or a politician. People talk about you; media covers anything you do.You're having a bad day an...