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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | MANNER OF SPEAKING DECEMBER 24, 2011 10 Ways Public Speakers Should Be Like Santa Claus Sure, on Christmas Eve Santa is the main attraction, but the Big Man can’t do it all by himself. Test the microphone. Prepare thoroughly. Santa spends most of the year getting ready for his one big night. When he takes off in his sleigh, there’s no turning back. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Dress for the occasion. | | | CRAIG STRACHAN - KEEP TALKING! DECEMBER 13, 2009 Are you prepared for anything? Mains power trips. Microphone batteries die. insist on new batteries in my microphone (NEW, not freshly charged). As a speaker, there are many things that can go wrong, and potentially derail your presentation. It is not a case of it something goes wrong, but of when it will go wrong. Computers crash, projectors stop working. | | | | | | | |
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PRO HUMORIST | FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2009  Improve with Improv – Improvisation for Speakers
With these lessons in mind, what would you do if the PowerPoint is down for the count, the microphone is on the fritz, and the Jeep outside your window just won’t quit? Check out her DeFinis Communications blog and her main site DeFinis Communications. Angela DeFinis is an author, speaker and consultant. So what are you going to do? MORE >> -
ONLIGNMENT | THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011  A practical guide to creating learning screencasts: part 2 – creating all-in-one-take screencasts
In part 1 of this guide, we looked at the arguments for screencasting and the two main types of tools – online, all-in-one-take and fully-featured desktop applications. If you have more than one microphone on your system, then you’ll have to specify which one you want to use. In part 2 we take a look at the former. Prepare. MORE >> -
MAX ATKINSON | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010  'Objects as visual aids': UK Speechwriters' Guild Conference, 2010
The 'one main theme' I selected was something I've blogged and written about before, namely how the use of an object as a visual aid can sometimes have an impressive impact when it comes to getting a point across your audience. There were (of course!) It prompted immediate laughter and applause from the audience. MORE >> -
GREAT PUBLIC SPEAKING | FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2011  Public Speaking - Tips For Television and Video
Trick: Run the thin part of your tie through the loop in the back of the main part of your tie then clip the thin part to your shirt below the loop. Make sure a lavaliere or lapel microphone and transmitter can be attached to your clothing. MEN * Wear knee-length socks. Always keep double breasted jackets buttoned. MORE >> -
MANNER OF SPEAKING | THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011  Speeches from Film: Up in the Air
In addition to his main job, Ryan is also a motivational speaker. However, the point is an important set-up for the main theme of the speech which comes immediately after. Up in the Air is a great film. Essentially, it is about our commitment in life: at work; in our families; in a relationship. Ryan is a solitary guy. Great opening. MORE >>
- 10 Ways Public Speakers Should Be Like Santa Claus MANNER OF SPEAKING | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2011
- 10 Ways Public Speakers Should Be Like Santa Claus MANNER OF SPEAKING | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2011
- Public Speaking - What to Do When Things Go Wrong GREAT PUBLIC SPEAKING | FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011
- A practical guide to creating learning videos: part 2 ONLIGNMENT | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011
- 3 Presentation Lessons from Comic-Con 2012 DUARTE BLOG | TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2012
- Editing Your Speech: The Power of Precision SPEAK AND DELIVER | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2009
- 5 Myths About Public Speaking That Are Limiting Your Growth PIVOTAL PUBLIC SPEAKING | SUNDAY, JULY 18, 2010
- Analysis of a Speech by Conan O’Brien MANNER OF SPEAKING | MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2011
- Getting Your Speech Off To a Good Start HUMOR POWER | FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2010
- Web Ink Now: Top ten tips for incredibly successful public speaking HTTP://DELICIOUS.COM/AKARRER/PROSPEAKER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009
- Make Better Presentations - The Anatomy of a Good Speech | chrisbrogan.com HTTP://DELICIOUS.COM/AKARRER/PROSPEAKER | FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009
- Speaking Season - 29 thru 32 of 107 SPEAK AND DELIVER | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
- How rhetorical techniques work: an example from last night's Question Time MAX ATKINSON | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009
- Effective Emcee-ing! « The Shy Speaker's Guide to Success on Stage THE SHY SPEAKER'S GUIDE TO SUCCES ON STAGE | FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2007
- We can’t go on meeting like this – Part 9 Record Meetings ONLIGNMENT | WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010
- Excellent public speaking advice - Boing Boing HTTP://DELICIOUS.COM/AKARRER/PROSPEAKER | FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2009
- We can’t go on meeting like this – Part 7 Interactive Meetings ONLIGNMENT | FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010
- Improve with Improv – Improvisation for Speakers PRO HUMORIST | FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2009
- Charlton Heston and you SPEAK SCHMEAK | TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009
- Presentation strategies for women -- but not men? SPEAK SCHMEAK | MONDAY, JULY 11, 2011
- The good, the bad and the just a'ight: TEDxSB Part 2 SPEAK SCHMEAK | TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010
- Prepare for public speaking success PIVOTAL PUBLIC SPEAKING | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011
- Public Speaking : Audio Failure GREAT PUBLIC SPEAKING | FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008
- Public Speaking: A Good Sound System GREAT PUBLIC SPEAKING | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009
- The Big Picture of Public Speaking COMMUNICATION STEROIDS | THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2010
- Audience Interaction is Easier Than You Think - Part III Q&A SPEAK AND DELIVER | TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011
- Speaking Season - 32 to 36 of 107 SPEAK AND DELIVER | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
- Public Speaking: You Must Have a Good Sound System GREAT PUBLIC SPEAKING | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009
- Lose the Lectern THOUGHTS ON PRESENTING AND DESIGN | SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2009
- Observational Humor — Case Study #38 HUMOR POWER | MONDAY, JULY 6, 2009
- Charlton Heston and you SPEAK SCHMEAK | TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009
- Executive Speech Coach's sister-in-law Toyah Willcox FRIPP THE EXECUTIVE SPEECH COACH | THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009
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