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Going to MISS a LOT! When watching a cable news story or interview you’ll invariably see a “ticker tape” of information streaming right to left on the bottom of your television. Read that information and you miss the story on the main screen. It is extremely annoying, isn’t it! It’s important to note that distraction always goes away during commercials. Advertisers would have a fit if their message was diverted by anything. WE cannot Multi-Task! Your AUDIENCE cannot Multi-Tas

https://nosweatpublicspeaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Stories.mp3 Personal stories reinforce points you make in the body of your presentation. You want your audience to GET IT! Stories are one of the best ways to strengthen and clarify the meaning of the information you are conveying. Before people put ink on paper, telling stories was one of the best ways to teach and convey the news. A complex concept can be explained by telling a well constructed story that simplifi

For THAT! Over five years ago, I wrote a post, “There’s NO App for That!” Things change. NOW, there ARE apps for THAT and MORE. . For Developing, Practicing, and Delivering. . . Mind Mapping is the “Swiss Army Knife for the Brain!” It is a non-linear, visual, brainstorming tool that can be used for decision-making, problem-solving, strategic planning and a variety of other brain related activities. It is also an awesome tool for developing, practicing and delivering presenta

BACK STORY! Please CLICK to Enlarge! David Zamudio, Zamudio’s Studio, is a gifted illustrator. I’m proud he did the illustrations in my first book, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” One of his most famous black charcoal on white stock drawings is The Lion of Judah. Not only is it a beautiful illustration, but it has a wonderful Back Story. The Formula for the Body of a Speech is: Make a Point – Tell a Story! (Make it a personal story that reinforces your point.) This post features