It was obvious to anyone watching live on TV, though from the amateur video I saw posted to YouTube, it''s not obvious that the crowd really noticed or cared. MORE
This semester I''m teaching three classes on presentation for undergraduates at my university in Japan. MORE
Kleiner" are amateur hour. This weekend was dominated by The New York Times expose of the brutal organization culture at Amazon. Today, Amazon executives said it wasn't so. PR Week has a poll surveying which entity do we believe. When I voted at 7:50 P.M. MORE
Besides, my father in-law—an amateur astronomer—was taking much better photos with his high-tech telescopes down the street. Last night we were treated to a lunar eclipse here in Nara, Japan (and elsewhere in the world, assuming you had clear skies). MORE
Dickens, a keen amateur actor, carried out several speaking tours of England and the United States during his later life, partly to indulge his love of theatrics, partly to raise money, and partly because he had more energy than a half-dozen ordinary people. Charles Dickens is 200 today, and in his honor, this blog will explore a little-known side of the great novelist: his public speaking, and in particular 2 lessons the great Boz still can teach us today. MORE
Amateurs coaching amateurs" is the phrase I repeatedly hear in the professional speaking arena. There's been a lot of debate on the internet boards about the upcoming rebranding effort in Toastmasters International. MORE
Body Movement, Pt II - As a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me to speak better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I have to speak. Fear doesn’t just exist for the days and hours prior to an event. In Pt. III of this series, I am going to address tips and tactics when the nerves kick in within minutes of your presentation actually beginning (although every one of these tactics also work hours and days before as well). MORE
I rarely do this in a blog post or presentation (it's a real amateur move to start a presentation with a dictionary definition), but in order to make my point, I looked up the word "lecture." I have a friend who recently presented a lecture at a conference. MORE
Limitations stimulate creativity The budget for this home movie of sorts was essentially zero, yet this amateur production made by one person alone is far more interesting than the majority of professionally made music videos costing loads of cash. MORE
Most of the people I see giving TED-like talks decide to use all the slides they want, and it really does separate the amateurs from the pros in this format. "I''m giving a TED talk." There''s a lot of that going around. MORE
Roger Kethcart is a reality TV junkie with an amateur interest in the art of public speaking. He almost made his trade the dissemination of information by becoming a public school teacher, but the lure of writing about TV all day long was too much for him to resist. You can find his writing at [.]. Business Communication Public Speaking television MORE
II: As a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me to speak better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I have to speak. Prepare: The more you prepare and the better handle you have on the material you are presenting, the better it will go. Practice: Once you have prepared, you MUST practice, early and often. Rumor has it that Churchill practiced for one hour per one minute of speech content he was delivering. 5 minute presentation = 5 hours practice. MORE
II: As a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me to speak better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I have to speak. Prepare: The more you prepare and the better handle you have on the material you are presenting, the better it will go. Practice: Once you have prepared, you MUST practice, early and often. Rumor has it that Churchill practiced for one hour per one minute of speech content he was delivering. 5 minute presentation = 5 hours practice. MORE
Amateurs jump the couch. A few years back, we worked with the CEO of a company on a speech assignment that promised to be both fun and challenging. The CEO had built the company from nothing to dominant in his industry. He had achieved a great deal, and was now ready to tell his story to the world. MORE
And Microsoft has done a pretty good job of making it easy for amateurs to create 3D models in Paint 3D. 3D is here! Yes, you can now insert certain types of 3D models into PowerPoint, rotate them and even animate them. MORE
I mentioned on Facebook that I would 'be writing a blogpost about the World Championship' - even though I haven't blogged, apparently, since April. A few people actually asked me to tell them when I posted it. Therefore, I better write it. First - a couple of caveats: 1. MORE
“The amateur believes he must first overcome his fear; then he can do his work. The professional knows that fear can never be overcome. He knows there is no such thing as a fearless warrior or a dread-free artist.” — Steven … Continue reading → Quotes for Public Speakers public speaking public speaking quotes quotes Steven Pressfield MORE
It first begins with this amateur video shot by a young man in Ohio. If you have even only peeked at the media over the past two days you have surely stumbled upon the Ted Williams story this week. I first saw the video of Ted Williams via Digg and Reddit before it turned into one best feel-good stories of the year (so far). At first I was going to put the link on my other blog, but this inspiring story actually does relate very well to many aspects of presentation. MORE
I rarely do this in a blog post or presentation (it's a real amateur move to start a presentation with a dictionary definition), but in order to make my point, I looked up the word "lecture." I have a friend who recently presented a lecture at a conference. MORE
Nervous and uncertain about how her act will go over with the crowd, she arrives at the Apollo to discover that she's headlining Amateur Night and there are kids in the theater. Why would they book a comedian, on Amateur Night, who is known for saying things like "Suck it, Jesus?" MORE
Saying it in a different way In recent years I have become a big fan of Masterchef, whether in its amateur, Celebrity or Professional versions. But last year's amateur Masterchef was exceptionally good and its quarter-final stages produced a brilliant short speech from one of the contestants, something profound and refreshingly different which had me clicking on the BBC iPlayer at the first opportunity to hear it again. MORE
It makes you look like a hobbyist or amateur. Have you joined my 12 Speaking Challenges for 2012 program yet? MORE
Amateur could be the preferred way to go - and the signature style - for a start-up in a tough market. Amateur has a charm and can create a cult following. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL has been running an investment-business webcast in the already well-established space dominated by strong competitors. After all, that's how Drudge, Denton, and Huffington broke in. MORE
And they’ll have to learn the speaking business, which is highly competitive and intolerant of amateurs. The author and book business is changing rapidly, and the news is not good for a lot of the players. MORE
If you’ve ever been baffled by the Turner Prize, you’re likely to find the annual Turnip Prize, keenly competed for by amateur artists in the Somerset village of Wedmore, much more accessible and entertaining. MORE
seconds, he made his mentor seem a bit of an amateur: in a speech two years ago, Gordon Brown only managed to get nine numbers into 59 seconds at the much slower rate of one every 6.55 MORE
Nervous and uncertain about how her act will go over with the crowd, she arrives at the Apollo to discover that she's headlining Amateur Night and there are kids in the theater. Why would they book a comedian, on Amateur Night, who is known for saying things like "Suck it, Jesus?" MORE
The most telling sign of an amateur speaker is their inability to pace themselves and speak slowly. If you can learn to get comfortable with silence and pauses, the quality of your delivery will improve instantly. Here is an excellent primer from Nadine Hanafi on five ways to help you use the silent pause effectively. […]. Public Speaking Nadine Hanafi MORE
Usually, they hire amateurs they pay peanuts in order to hunt the internet for material. Content curation is right up there with search engine optimization (SEO) in terms of the success of a digital venture. Yes, the stakes are that high. MORE
It might have been possible once for hardy amateurs to withstand public scrutiny, but the scrum is simply too vicious today for people who aren’t ready or who don’t have the ability to think fast enough on their feet to survive a press grilling. One last item to tick off the list for last year before I get fully up to speed in 2011: who were the best communicators in 2010 – and why? MORE
But those accounts by Rubino seem like amateur hour compared to what Ulbricht conceived and what he was able to pull off. The major surprise about supercriminal Ross Ulbricht is this: His background was programming, not practicing law. MORE
Donald Trump has demonstrated what an amateur he is. By accepting the nomination amateur Gorsuch has opened himself to destroying his brand. The power game, as played inside the beltway, is brutal. MORE
As Hillary said: Obama is not ready. Neither is his whole Administration. It put, of all spokespeople, Larry Summers out there as point man on the ABC talk show "This Week." " On it, reports Sam Stein, he said, "he expects employment levels in the country to rise in the spring." " There is no reason to believe him, no matter how much data he might present. MORE
An amateur-hour snow storm is heading to the Midwest. Drudge Report might be becoming as weary of Trumpism as many of us are. The tipping point might have been the Saturday Afternoon Massacre. That was when U.S. MORE
Looks like amateur hour, which is why most professional presenters don’t use these tools, but even when you use them they don’t add much to your points. MORE
Seriously, it looked like amateur hour. The Republican Presidential Debate on 6 February 2016 began in appalling fashion. And I am not talking about the candidates. Take a look. I would have expected better. Many people have been poking fun … Continue reading → Moderating Ben Carsons Donald Trump John Kasich Marco Rubio moderator public speaking Republican Presidential Debate MORE
It was when politics was a amateur sport in which innocents, the angry, and some few nudged in by idealists or cynics ran for their first elected office. That probably means that those Brodsky interviewed will be the last of a breed: The amateur politico. MORE
And as a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I speak. What do Winston Churchill, Warren Buffet and John F. Kennedy have in common? MORE
Not having a grasp of the technology you're using makes you look like an amateur, it makes your presentation less effective, and it interferes with your core message. MORE
If you’re not doing that, you’re only an amateur. You might be a lucky amateur, but you’re taking your chances on hitting an inside straight every time. Every presentation is two conversations, and I find it ironic that speakers spend a great deal of time thinking about their content – the first conversation – and hardly any time at all thinking about their body language – the second conversation. MORE
Again, they're interested in you, not the quality of the production, so don't let amateur video hold you back. Forget "shameless self-promotion." What's smart self-promotion for a public speaker? MORE
In many cases you do have to sort through some amateur content to find a gem. Scary may be a good thing for Halloween decorations and theme park rides but certainly not for presentation slides. MORE
An objection I hear from the outside world on TM contests is that it's amateurs judging amateurs. Most Toastmasters ARE amateurs. MORE
Amateur Related Topics Max Atkinson
JUNE 16, 2011
seconds, he made his mentor seem a bit of an amateur: in a speech two years ago, Gordon Brown only managed to get nine numbers into 59 seconds at the much slower rate of one every 6.55
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 12, 2017
An amateur-hour snow storm is heading to the Midwest. Drudge Report might be becoming as weary of Trumpism as many of us are. The tipping point might have been the Saturday Afternoon Massacre. That was when U.S.
Manner of Speaking
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Seriously, it looked like amateur hour. The Republican Presidential Debate on 6 February 2016 began in appalling fashion. And I am not talking about the candidates. Take a look. I would have expected better. Many people have been poking fun … Continue reading → Moderating Ben Carsons Donald Trump John Kasich Marco Rubio moderator public speaking Republican Presidential Debate
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
“The amateur believes he must first overcome his fear; then he can do his work. The professional knows that fear can never be overcome. He knows there is no such thing as a fearless warrior or a dread-free artist.” — Steven … Continue reading → Quotes for Public Speakers public speaking public speaking quotes quotes Steven Pressfield
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
AUGUST 30, 2014
The most telling sign of an amateur speaker is their inability to pace themselves and speak slowly. If you can learn to get comfortable with silence and pauses, the quality of your delivery will improve instantly. Here is an excellent primer from Nadine Hanafi on five ways to help you use the silent pause effectively. […]. Public Speaking Nadine Hanafi
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 13, 2009
As Hillary said: Obama is not ready. Neither is his whole Administration. It put, of all spokespeople, Larry Summers out there as point man on the ABC talk show "This Week." " On it, reports Sam Stein, he said, "he expects employment levels in the country to rise in the spring." " There is no reason to believe him, no matter how much data he might present.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 14, 2009
Amateur could be the preferred way to go - and the signature style - for a start-up in a tough market. Amateur has a charm and can create a cult following. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL has been running an investment-business webcast in the already well-established space dominated by strong competitors. After all, that's how Drudge, Denton, and Huffington broke in.
Matt Eventoff
MARCH 1, 2014
And as a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I speak. What do Winston Churchill, Warren Buffet and John F. Kennedy have in common?
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
APRIL 13, 2012
If you’re not doing that, you’re only an amateur. You might be a lucky amateur, but you’re taking your chances on hitting an inside straight every time. Every presentation is two conversations, and I find it ironic that speakers spend a great deal of time thinking about their content – the first conversation – and hardly any time at all thinking about their body language – the second conversation.
Presentation Zen
JANUARY 8, 2015
It was obvious to anyone watching live on TV, though from the amateur video I saw posted to YouTube, it''s not obvious that the crowd really noticed or cared.
Presentation Zen
APRIL 16, 2014
This semester I''m teaching three classes on presentation for undergraduates at my university in Japan.
Speak Schmeak
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
I rarely do this in a blog post or presentation (it's a real amateur move to start a presentation with a dictionary definition), but in order to make my point, I looked up the word "lecture." I have a friend who recently presented a lecture at a conference.
Presentation Zen
JUNE 11, 2014
Limitations stimulate creativity The budget for this home movie of sorts was essentially zero, yet this amateur production made by one person alone is far more interesting than the majority of professionally made music videos costing loads of cash.
The Eloquent Woman
MARCH 17, 2016
Again, they're interested in you, not the quality of the production, so don't let amateur video hold you back. Forget "shameless self-promotion." What's smart self-promotion for a public speaker?
Speak Schmeak
FEBRUARY 1, 2011
Not having a grasp of the technology you're using makes you look like an amateur, it makes your presentation less effective, and it interferes with your core message.
The Eloquent Woman
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
Most of the people I see giving TED-like talks decide to use all the slides they want, and it really does separate the amateurs from the pros in this format. "I''m giving a TED talk." There''s a lot of that going around.
Speak and Deliver
FEBRUARY 25, 2011
An objection I hear from the outside world on TM contests is that it's amateurs judging amateurs. Most Toastmasters ARE amateurs.
Presentation Zen
OCTOBER 8, 2014
Besides, my father in-law—an amateur astronomer—was taking much better photos with his high-tech telescopes down the street. Last night we were treated to a lunar eclipse here in Nara, Japan (and elsewhere in the world, assuming you had clear skies).
Matt Eventoff
JUNE 12, 2012
II: As a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me to speak better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I have to speak. Prepare: The more you prepare and the better handle you have on the material you are presenting, the better it will go. Practice: Once you have prepared, you MUST practice, early and often. Rumor has it that Churchill practiced for one hour per one minute of speech content he was delivering. 5 minute presentation = 5 hours practice.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Dickens, a keen amateur actor, carried out several speaking tours of England and the United States during his later life, partly to indulge his love of theatrics, partly to raise money, and partly because he had more energy than a half-dozen ordinary people. Charles Dickens is 200 today, and in his honor, this blog will explore a little-known side of the great novelist: his public speaking, and in particular 2 lessons the great Boz still can teach us today.
Matt Eventoff
JUNE 12, 2012
II: As a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me to speak better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I have to speak. Prepare: The more you prepare and the better handle you have on the material you are presenting, the better it will go. Practice: Once you have prepared, you MUST practice, early and often. Rumor has it that Churchill practiced for one hour per one minute of speech content he was delivering. 5 minute presentation = 5 hours practice.
Speak and Deliver
MAY 6, 2011
Amateurs coaching amateurs" is the phrase I repeatedly hear in the professional speaking arena. There's been a lot of debate on the internet boards about the upcoming rebranding effort in Toastmasters International.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
OCTOBER 13, 2011
And they’ll have to learn the speaking business, which is highly competitive and intolerant of amateurs. The author and book business is changing rapidly, and the news is not good for a lot of the players.
Matt Eventoff
MARCH 17, 2010
Body Movement, Pt II - As a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me to speak better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I have to speak. Fear doesn’t just exist for the days and hours prior to an event. In Pt. III of this series, I am going to address tips and tactics when the nerves kick in within minutes of your presentation actually beginning (although every one of these tactics also work hours and days before as well).
Speak and Deliver
AUGUST 23, 2016
I mentioned on Facebook that I would 'be writing a blogpost about the World Championship' - even though I haven't blogged, apparently, since April. A few people actually asked me to tell them when I posted it. Therefore, I better write it. First - a couple of caveats: 1.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Usually, they hire amateurs they pay peanuts in order to hunt the internet for material. Content curation is right up there with search engine optimization (SEO) in terms of the success of a digital venture. Yes, the stakes are that high.
Speak Schmeak
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
I rarely do this in a blog post or presentation (it's a real amateur move to start a presentation with a dictionary definition), but in order to make my point, I looked up the word "lecture." I have a friend who recently presented a lecture at a conference.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 28, 2017
Donald Trump has demonstrated what an amateur he is. By accepting the nomination amateur Gorsuch has opened himself to destroying his brand. The power game, as played inside the beltway, is brutal.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
APRIL 28, 2011
Amateurs jump the couch. A few years back, we worked with the CEO of a company on a speech assignment that promised to be both fun and challenging. The CEO had built the company from nothing to dominant in his industry. He had achieved a great deal, and was now ready to tell his story to the world.
Presentation Zen
JANUARY 6, 2011
It first begins with this amateur video shot by a young man in Ohio. If you have even only peeked at the media over the past two days you have surely stumbled upon the Ted Williams story this week. I first saw the video of Ted Williams via Digg and Reddit before it turned into one best feel-good stories of the year (so far). At first I was going to put the link on my other blog, but this inspiring story actually does relate very well to many aspects of presentation.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
JANUARY 5, 2011
It might have been possible once for hardy amateurs to withstand public scrutiny, but the scrum is simply too vicious today for people who aren’t ready or who don’t have the ability to think fast enough on their feet to survive a press grilling. One last item to tick off the list for last year before I get fully up to speed in 2011: who were the best communicators in 2010 – and why?
Speak Schmeak
APRIL 3, 2012
It makes you look like a hobbyist or amateur. Have you joined my 12 Speaking Challenges for 2012 program yet?
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog
APRIL 27, 2011
Saying it in a different way In recent years I have become a big fan of Masterchef, whether in its amateur, Celebrity or Professional versions. But last year's amateur Masterchef was exceptionally good and its quarter-final stages produced a brilliant short speech from one of the contestants, something profound and refreshingly different which had me clicking on the BBC iPlayer at the first opportunity to hear it again.
Thoughts On Presenting And Design
DECEMBER 11, 2010
Looks like amateur hour, which is why most professional presenters don’t use these tools, but even when you use them they don’t add much to your points.
Professionally Speaking...
OCTOBER 25, 2016
In many cases you do have to sort through some amateur content to find a gem. Scary may be a good thing for Halloween decorations and theme park rides but certainly not for presentation slides.
Speak Schmeak
JULY 22, 2009
Nervous and uncertain about how her act will go over with the crowd, she arrives at the Apollo to discover that she's headlining Amateur Night and there are kids in the theater. Why would they book a comedian, on Amateur Night, who is known for saying things like "Suck it, Jesus?"
Speak Schmeak
JULY 22, 2009
Nervous and uncertain about how her act will go over with the crowd, she arrives at the Apollo to discover that she's headlining Amateur Night and there are kids in the theater. Why would they book a comedian, on Amateur Night, who is known for saying things like "Suck it, Jesus?"
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 17, 2015
Kleiner" are amateur hour. This weekend was dominated by The New York Times expose of the brutal organization culture at Amazon. Today, Amazon executives said it wasn't so. PR Week has a poll surveying which entity do we believe. When I voted at 7:50 P.M.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 26, 2017
But those accounts by Rubino seem like amateur hour compared to what Ulbricht conceived and what he was able to pull off. The major surprise about supercriminal Ross Ulbricht is this: His background was programming, not practicing law.
Max Atkinson
APRIL 29, 2009
If you’ve ever been baffled by the Turner Prize, you’re likely to find the annual Turnip Prize, keenly competed for by amateur artists in the Somerset village of Wedmore, much more accessible and entertaining.
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