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It will make you a Better Speaker!
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Blogging (Writing) and Speaking Go Hand-in-Glove.
They are both communication skills a speaker needs to continually sharpen.
Writing is a great way to develop, and make better, the content of your presentations.
The analogy is: “If you really want to learn about a subject – Teach It!
The same holds true for blogging.
I know the subject of Public Speaking and Presentations. I’m an expert in this field. I’ve practiced and studied it for years. However, each and every time I write a new blog Post, I add Read More→
Toastmasters – A great place to learn!
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Join Toastmasters!
Toastmasters is an international organization.
The latest figures I found show they have a membership approaching 250,000 in more than 12,500 clubs in 106 countries.
One of the most valuable benefits of being a member is the nurturing environment where everyone truly wants to help the other members.
Toastmasters offers two tracks; speaking and leadership. Very specific skills are practiced and there are degrees of competency that can be achieved. Both are excellent ways to learn and hone skills that will benefit you forever. The abilities to speak in front of groups and lead meetings are tools needed along the career path of life.
Usually, three to four prepared speeches are given at each meeting. The speakers have very specific goals for each speech. These goals are clearly stated in manuals that each member has. Objectives like: Read More→
The Fear of Public Speaking & Giving Presentations
Posted by: | CommentsIf just the thought of speaking in front of a group gets you nervous – You are not alone!
Survey after survey says many people would rather die than give a speech.
Actually, some nervous energy is good to have! Harness it, and turn it into enthusiasm for your subject.
In Toastmasters we’re taught not to get rid of the butterflies, but to teach them to fly in formation! Know your material, and know it well. In fact, know it very well!
- Practice, practice, practice.
- Practice does not make perfect.
- Perfect practice makes perfect – but, and I recently saw this quote, “The road to perfection never ends.”
- Do deep breathing exercises.
- Do these from the diaphragm, and exhale slowly through your mouth.
- Think about when you sigh. Feel less stressed, Read More→
- Do these from the diaphragm, and exhale slowly through your mouth.
WHY Speak?
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Why in the world would you want to get up in front of strangers, or for that matter, in front of people you know, and risk embarrassing yourself?
Actually, there are many reasons to do this.
First of all, if you speak in front of a group, people tend to consider you to be an expert on the subject. Speaking is a great way to put yourself in front of people who have an interest in your subject, and are looking for more information.
Speaking is one way to gain credibility. The perception is that if someone gives presentations and speaks in front of groups they are an expert. All things being equal, we rather deal with ‘experts’ – correct?
Also, leaders are expected to be Read More→
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- Personal Coaching
- Presenting a Keynote
- Conducting a Workshop,
- Leading a Breakout Session
- Emceeing an Event
- Facilitating a Meeting
I’ll customize a program to meet your specific needs.
