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Stories, anecdotes, and diversions
The Presenter's Blog
JULY 3, 2012
Anecdotes, stories, and diversions bring a presentation to life. The secret is to not leave the anecdote to chance. Like a good story or anecdote, my diversion bought me not just the colors of Istanbul, but it’s sounds, and smells, and textures, and tastes. If we become lost in an anecdote, we are so relieved to rejoin our main thread that we then become lost all over again. When we add something personal to a presentation, it is a gift from ourselves to the audience.
Public Speaking - Anecdotes For Presentations
Great Public Speaking
APRIL 13, 2012
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Podcast: Reviewing an Old Speaker’s Anecdote Book
Communication Steroids
JULY 5, 2011
Tim stumbled across a 1977 book on speaker’s anecdotes and we thought we’d take a stab at reviewing a few of the anecdotes and testing them for today’s speaker. Tim stumbled across a 1977 book on speaker's anecdotes and we thought we'd take a stab at reviewing a few of the anecdotes and testing them for today's speaker.
Podcast: Reviewing an Old Speaker’s Anecdote Book
Communication Steroids
JULY 5, 2011
Tim stumbled across a 1977 book on speaker’s anecdotes and we thought we’d take a stab at reviewing a few of the anecdotes and testing them for today’s speaker. Tim stumbled across a 1977 book on speaker's anecdotes and we thought we'd take a stab at reviewing a few of the anecdotes and testing them for today's speaker.
Speech anecdotes
Joan Detz Speaker Services
JANUARY 10, 2013
If you look at the last five paragraphs of this interview, you’ll find excellent anecdotes about Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill: [link]. Speechwriting
Held up? Time to resource a presentation web library
The Presenter's Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Any web-derived resource, such as TEDTalk, will operate in the same way as an anecdote would. Presentation Content Visuals anecdotes graphics presentation presentation skills presenters' blog presenting public speaking resources
Finding a great anecdote in difficulty
The Eloquent Woman
DECEMBER 30, 2009
But now that her work has been recognized as an innovative approach to cancer research, Mina Bissell is doing just what every woman speaker should do: Using her experience with adversity to build compelling anecdotes that underscore her story.
Podcast: Reviewing an Old Speaker’s Anecdote Book
Communication Steroids
JULY 5, 2011
Tim stumbled across a 1977 book on speaker’s anecdotes and we thought we’d take a stab at reviewing a few of the anecdotes and testing them for today’s speaker. Tim stumbled across a 1977 book on speaker’s anecdotes and we thought we’d take a stab at reviewing a few of the anecdotes and testing them for today’s speaker.
"Remember James Tate" - Speakers have a new multi-purpose anecdote
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 13, 2011
Clearly, public speakers now have in their menu of bullet-proof anecdotes one that will never not resonate. James Tate has evolved into a global symbol of a miscarriage of justice.
Standing ovation for Gordon Brown after anecdotes about Reagan, Cicero and Demosthenes
Max Atkinson
JULY 23, 2009
Readers of my books will know that I give great emphasis to the importance of anecdotes in effective speeches and presentations, and there are two nice examples of this in Mr Brown's speech. And, as you'll see from the first few minutes, someone must have advised Mr Brown that, if you must use PowerPoint, you can't beat genuinely visual slides like pictures: Tags: Reagan anecdotes standing ovation Brown
What’s the difference between an anecdote and a story?
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
OCTOBER 13, 2010
Most people tell each other anecdotes, thinking that they’re telling stories. An anecdote is something that happens. To be an effective communicator, you should stop telling anecdotes and start telling stories. That’s an anecdote. A story has a structure that makes it memorable. Let’s take an example: I met a beautiful woman at a party the other day.
Late October: literary events, lozenges and linctus!
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog
AUGUST 21, 2013
He had made notes for his talk but rarely referred to them and we could have listened to many more of his anecdotes. Some content was dropped and new anecdotes and observations which I had been mentally rehearsing and refining for weeks were added, I started using a few props and an anecdote which had previously been left towards the end was now moved to somewhere near the start of the presentation. Review: Southbourne Literary Society meeting, Bournemouth, October 2012.
Review of “Start strong – 3 gripping ways to open your talk” by Craig Hadden
PowerPoint Tips
NOVEMBER 12, 2016
Share a story or anecdote about success or failure (like in this example of being terrified before speaking). This is a review of a blog post by Craig Hadden , who blogs about presenting at Remote Possibilities. Craig is an instructional designer living in Sydney, Australia.
Storytelling tips from frequent speakers and speechwriters
The Eloquent Woman
OCTOBER 14, 2015
Better no anecdotes than a cheesy anecdote!" She feels "It means taking abstract or general statements and making them specific" with real people and anecdotes, rather than numbing with numbers.
Closing A Speech or Presentation, Part I
Matt Eventoff
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
The audience was clearly focused, nodding as you delivered your message; eyes locked as you wove through a carefully crafted medley of stories, anecdotes and analogies, all supporting your message. The moment of truth has arrived. You had them entranced at the open. There is no question that the majority of your audience probably agrees with what you are saying.
How To Close A Speech That Brings Your Audience To Their Feet
Matt Eventoff
MARCH 18, 2014
Their eyes were locked as you wove through a carefully crafted medley of stories, anecdotes and analogies, all supporting your message. You’ve engaged your audience from the beginning of your presentation. They nodded as you delivered your message.
How To End A Speech or Presentation, Pt. II
Matt Eventoff
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Very) Short Story/Anecdote - Based on the principle of show, don’t tell: Use a very brief story or anecdote to drive a message. Whether taking a company public, introducing a new product to market, delivering a new lecture or simply leading a team meeting, the conclusion is crucial to the success of any presentation. It is the final impression to you will leave your audience with. Last week we went over three ways to effectively end a speech.
The Seven Types of Presentation to Avoid
Speaking about Presenting
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
The presentation is chocka full of stories, anecdotes, jokes, shocking statistics, and metaphors. Clothe your structure with your stories and anecdotes. Have you inflicted one of these types of presentation on your audience?
Better Listeners Get Better Speakers
Professionally Speaking...
FEBRUARY 5, 2013
If an audience smiles at the presenter when hearing a funny story or amusing anecdote, the presenter will work to incorporate more stories and anecdotes, making the presentation more engaging and memorable.
Should we be suspicious of stories?
Presentation Zen
APRIL 12, 2013
In the talk above, Cowen seems to be suggesting, at least in part, that stories include anecdotes and personal testimony regarding events and ideas, etc. We are wired for stories.
When a man hogs the mic at the the Women's March on Washington
The Eloquent Woman
JANUARY 26, 2017
Moore, who gave a spirited speech and had many calls to action for the crowd, got carried away and began telling anecdote after anecdote. "Who's speaking now?" asked one of the friends with me at the Women's March on Washington.
Rhetoric – The Pubic Speaking Game™
Manner of Speaking
JULY 29, 2012
Reflection – Players must share an insight or anecdote about public speaking with their fellow players. I am pleased and excited to announce Rhetoric – The Public Speaking Game™, the brainchild of my friend, Florian Mueck , and me. Florian and I have a passion for good public speaking.
Friendship, Gay and Straight
The Communication Blog
JUNE 29, 2009
The largely anecdotal article covers the difficulties in such relationships and the advantages of such relationships. 6.29.2009 Friendship, Gay and Straight Heres an interesting article on friendship between gay men and straight men, a little researched area of interpersonal relationships. Categories: friendship , gay and straight , interpersonal relationships 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Loading.
The Seven Types of Presentation to Avoid
Speaking about Presenting
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
The presentation is chocka full of stories, anecdotes, jokes, shocking statistics, and metaphors. Clothe your structure with your stories and anecdotes. Have you inflicted one of these types of presentation on your audience?
25 Ways to Make a Point
Manner of Speaking
MAY 4, 2011
Personal anecdote. Third party anecdote. One of the many public speaking resources that I consult regularly is an email newsletter from J. Gamache , an internationally acclaimed bilingual (French and English) speaker who finished 3rd in the 2001 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. . In a recent email , J. compiled a list of 25 ways in which to get our point across, whatever the objective of our speech or presentation.
The Epic Keynote - a Review
Speak and Deliver
APRIL 18, 2016
In fact, it's filled with anecdotes from other speakers, almost to a fault. Yesterday, I reviewed several books I've read this year in my Win Anyway Blog.
Rhetoric – The Public Speaking Game™
Manner of Speaking
JULY 29, 2012
Reflection – Players must share an insight or anecdote about public speaking with their fellow players. I am pleased and excited to announce Rhetoric – The Public Speaking Game™, the brainchild of my friend, Florian Mueck , and me. Florian and I have a passion for good public speaking.
Imagine “How creativity works”
The Presenter's Blog
JUNE 6, 2012
Hard science blends with anecdotes and interviews. “Our most important mental talent: the ability to imagine what has never existed.”.
Presentation Tip: Powerful Closings
Professionally Speaking...
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Wrap up with a story, quote or anecdote that summarizes your message. Jimmy Durante , one of America's most popular personalities of vaudeville and early television, used to sign off each of his radio and TV programs with, "Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are."
Famous Speech Friday: Melissa Rivers's Tribute to Joan Rivers
The Eloquent Woman
MAY 22, 2015
But she did choose her Joan anecdotes and jokes wisely, since they all the support the theme of bravery and fearlessness in the talk. It was three months after comedian Joan Rivers' death before her daughter Melissa Rivers made her first public speech about her mother.
Improve Your Storytelling Presentation Skills and Get Your Ideas Adopted
Duarte Blog
APRIL 14, 2017
So, while you’re not the hero of the story you are telling in a presentation – you are the mentor to that hero – and thus, it’s important for you to incorporate personal stories or anecdotes about your own experience in order to create common ground with the people listening to you.
Chapter 17: Soft and Feature Article Leads – from “Everything You Wanted to Know about Freelance Writing”
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
JANUARY 15, 2011
Chapter 17: Soft and Feature Article Leads - As you have gathered by now, rather than using the W5 to deliver the news, soft leads capture the attention of readers by using a story-related anecdote, painting a picture of a person, place or thing, or posing a question.
Nuggets of Storytelling Wisdom
Manner of Speaking
MARCH 8, 2012
Weaving personal anecdotes with short clips from movies on which has worked, Stanton makes a compelling case for the power of a good story. In this post, I return to one of my favourite themes that run through this blog: the importance of storytelling.
The 'detective story' principle and puzzle-solution formats
Max Atkinson
AUGUST 21, 2009
Tags: Puzzle-solution anecdotes
Improve Your Storytelling Presentation Skills and Get Your Ideas Adopted
Duarte Blog
APRIL 14, 2017
So, while you’re not the hero of the story you are telling in a presentation – you are the mentor to that hero – and thus, it’s important for you to incorporate personal stories or anecdotes about your own experience in order to create common ground with the people listening to you.
Storytelling-III. 5 Ideas. 5 Blogs. 5 Days.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
Without that, you have an anecdote: We were in New York City. That’s a fine celebrity-spotting anecdote, but it’s not a story. This is the third blog in a series about storytelling – 5 in 5 days. Everyone seems to get it that storytelling is important, because we’re awash in data and information and can’t remember it all. But we do remember stories. That’s because they are how our brains work.
Analysis of Malala Yousafzai’s speech to the UN General Assembly
The Presenter's Blog
JULY 12, 2013
The anecdote provides a dramatic punchline to the logos, but also hints that the illiterate are more likely to become Taliban. by Peter Watts.
Inside Voice: Marcus Webb, TEDMED's Chief Storytelling Officer
The Eloquent Woman
DECEMBER 18, 2013
Better no anecdotes than a cheesy anecdote! Do you realize the best speeches in history (from Cicero to King) contain not a single anecdote between them?
12 Public Speaking Lessons from “Comedian”
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 24, 2012
Jerry is standing outside a club in New York after a performance and he shares an anecdote from his early days as a comedian when he realized that if he was going to make it, he would have to work hard, even when he didn’t feel like it.
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