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We’ll let those roam around the auditorium a little bit. Using humour is a great way for speakers to connect with their audiences. Victor Hugo said, “Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.” MORE
And remember, an auditorium full of people will absorb and dampen sound more than an empty auditorium. 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. Similarly, when you step on that stage, be sure that you know your material. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Sure, on Christmas Eve Santa is the main attraction, but the Big Man can’t do it all by himself. MORE
He said he had just inadvertently walked into the adjacent auditorium and was mortified to see that all the seats were empty. As a follow-up to this post , here's another example of how to handle it when no one shows up, from one of the pros. When former President Bill Clinton took to the podium on Friday at the Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg, he told the audience a story. MORE
This approach held an auditorium of 200 people in rapt attention for just under two hours. I recently observed an exciting approach to presenting a boring subject. The type of subject that is entirely fact driven, very technical, and needs a lot of slides! The entire presentation had been professionally animated! The basic animation scheme was simple. MORE
RBG was confirmed to be sitting in the back of the auditorium. She's out and about. Ruth Bader Ginsburg's son James says that mom has been taking walks. But the first official star-snap had been at a concert honoring her career in law at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in D.C. Performing in that concert was James' wife musician Patrice Michaels. Here are more details from Daily Mail. MORE
While the Emmy audience sit bolt upright in their auditorium seats, waiting for it to be over, the Logies is a fully catered dinner that goes for, oh, nine or seventeen hours. Today, a bit of Australian presentation culture for our international guests. America recognises television excellence at the Emmy awards. Australia has the Logies, named after John Logie Baird, who invented the television. America has a bigger TV industry, and bigger stars. MORE
For those who haven’t seen the film, here’s where the hyped-up band gets lost in the subterranean labyrinth on the way to the stage: In my own version, hosting a presentation in a very large auditorium, I had a 45 minute lunch break to get AV crews sorted, panel briefed, run sheet understood etc. I pushed the button to get back into the auditorium. Most things you need to know about staging large events can be learned from This Is Spinal Tap. MORE
However, when I arrived and discovered that the auditorium was actually rather intimate, I realized that the last three rows were not so far from civilization. Here's a (not-great) photo I took of one of his creations (hint: they're tables and benches in the quad outside the Broad Auditorium). The auditorium was just the right size. I had the privilege of attending TEDxUCLA this past weekend. MORE
The title my talk is Beyond the Auditorium: Magnifying the Impact of a Speech with Social Media. I need your help. On Friday February 12th I’m presenting at the Ragan Speechwriters Conference in Washington, DC. While I hope some readers of Professionally Speaking will be at the event, I’d like to hear from anyone who has [.]. MORE
In boardrooms, conference rooms, auditoriums and court rooms throughout the world. Forget about effective public speaking for a minute. Close your eyes….It’s It’s game time; you just paid $500 for tickets for your family to see your favorite team, and even more for food and souvenirs. . The players take the field (or court, or ice)….straight straight from their living rooms. MORE
And, along with this tight schedule, there was a policy of not letting attendees return to their seats if they came back into the auditorium after the speaker had begun. This did happen once, and I missed the first few minutes of an excellent speaker who I was unable to write about because I was standing at the back of the auditorium holding my laptop. MORE
Comments and questions from the auditorium as well as people following along [.]. Twitter is increasingly used as a way of engaging the audience beyond the usual moderated Q&A session. Comments and questions are projected onscreen during a panel discussion. Here’s an example from the Silicon Valley Brand Forum where the event ended with a panel discussion. MORE
The room is in the style of a university auditorium. In a little more than a month’s time, I will fly to Lisbon, Portugal for the Toastmasters District 59 Spring Conference. It promises to be a fabulous time and I am looking forward to seeing many friends from across Europe. The organization for the conference has been superb. João De Mendonça, Rui Henriques and the rest of the team have been attending to details for months. All indications are that things are right on schedule. MORE
Comments and questions from the auditorium as well as people following along [.]. Twitter is increasingly used as a way of engaging the audience beyond the usual moderated Q&A session. Comments and questions are projected onscreen during a panel discussion. Here’s an example from the Silicon Valley Brand Forum where the event ended with a panel discussion. MORE
When you create a space that doesn’t feel like an auditorium or physically interact with the audience, it feels like something is happening to them. Presentation expert Clif Atkinson tells a great story about a 2009 education conference where two speakers got very different reactions from their audiences. The first speaker started off with interactive exercises, he was entertaining, and overall, he was a hit. MORE
The sound was bad in the auditorium and none of the candidates impressed me. Executive Speech Coach - Business Presentations Business presentations tips for executives, sales presenters, managers, technical experts and professionals from the "Speech Coach for Executives" George Torok. Transform your business presentations into effective conversations. George Torok is a Toronto based presentation coach and presentation skills trainer. MORE
People from throughout the world will attend the California Women's Festival on March 7th - 9th at the Santa Barbara City College and Earl Warren Showground, and Arizona Women's Festival on March 14th - 16th at Red Rock Auditorium and the Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village. MORE
Have you ever found yourself sitting in the center seat of a packed auditorium—hemmed in on both sides by people and laptops—listening to a keynote speaker who is supposed to be imparting knowledge and wisdom, but instead is droning on and on? You want to run, but you can’t. So you endure what seems like torture. You probably think this only happens in large university lecture halls, right? Not so. MORE
Children who have an affiliation to the Mountain View community will be able to visit the North Pole (also known as the Police/Fire Auditorium at 1000 Villa St.) Throughout the year, Duarte host several events to raise money for one goal: purchasing a veritable mountain of toys! that we donate to Mountain View’s “Cops That Care” program, who then distributes the gifts to children in need of a little—or a lot—of holiday cheer. Although I must admit it’s very tempting to keep them. MORE
Geiner spoke at Youngstown University last night to a packed auditorium. This is the era of trusting algorithms. So, it was a just-in-time gift for Shark Tank's Lori Greiner to parachute in and remind us: Trust the gut. At least if we want to be a successful entrepreneur or venture capitalist investing in the products/services of the future. Here is the media coverage. Although her focus was entrepreneurship, there were plenty of us Baby Booomers there. MORE
Members can watch live video of events taking place in The Club’s main San Francisco auditorium; submit questions for the speakers and even text chat with other viewers. One of our greatest Bay Area resources for learning about current events and watching an array of talented, educational and inspiring speakers is the Commonwealth Club of California. And to add to their already hefty local presence is the launch of The Club’s online video channel. This channel is a members-only benefit. MORE
Our Auditorium is a combination of charcoal on both the front wall and the ceiling, and soft gold on the side walls. When Duarte asked me to help pick colors for our new office in Sunnyvale, I was thrilled to lend my expertise. Before joining Duarte, I worked as an architectural color consultant for more than six years. In that time, I learned the many principles behind color theory and color for specific environments. MORE
Comments and questions from the auditorium as well as people following along [.]. Twitter is increasingly used as a way of engaging the audience beyond the usual moderated Q&A session. Comments and questions are projected onscreen during a panel discussion. Here’s an example from the Silicon Valley Brand Forum where the event ended with a panel discussion. MORE
Tomorrow at noon Nancy will deliver a keynote at Stanford’s Bishop Auditorium , the South Building of the Stanford Graduate School of Business. If you’re in the South Bay around lunchtime tomorrow, grab a bite to eat and head over to Stanford! Hope you can make it! MORE
Saturday, July 24, 2010 8 Powerful Public Speaking Tips When it’s your turn to stand up and speak to an audience, whether it is a room of five or an auditorium of hundreds, you can speak confidently and effectively when you use these eight powerful public speaking tips. Executive Speech Coach - Business Presentations Business presentations tips for executives, sales presenters, managers, technical experts and professionals from the "Speech Coach for Executives" George Torok. MORE
Twitter is now a reality at many conferences. Now the question is: should you display a live twitter stream on a large screen so that everyone (not just the tweeters) in the audience can see it? Sir Ken Robinson speaking at "Hacking Education" organised by Union Square Ventures. Photo used with permission from Fred Wilson. Having twitter on a large screen can enrich the conference experience. MORE
Their audiences may be sitting in a large auditorium or a corporate conference room, standing on the platform at the Metro North RR, attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, or waiting for a performance review. For some public speakers, human beings are all ears. Those listen and have plenty of takeaways from the talk. Most likely those effective speakers don't know it but they model their mission, tone, organization and word choice on guidance from St. MORE
After things were quickly under control, I immediately called a meeting in the school's auditorium to introduce myself as the school's new principal. When, all of a sudden, a girl way in the back of the auditorium, she stood up and she said, "Miss! I watched the 2015 TEDWomen conference via livestream, and was watching live when the conference came to a resounding close with Linda Cliatt-Wayman's talk on fixing broken schools. MORE
And, along with this tight schedule, there was a policy of not letting attendees return to their seats if they came back into the auditorium after the speaker had begun. This did happen once, and I missed the first few minutes of an excellent speaker who I was unable to write about because I was standing at the back of the auditorium holding my laptop. MORE
It’s an auditorium filled will people listening to your CEO deliver a keynote. Transmedia storytelling is a hot topic. It’s a form of storytelling where multiple platforms tie together to tell a common story. It has been heralded as “a new storytelling form that is native to networked digital content and communication channels.” ” UCS professor Henry Jenkins coined the term transmedia storytelling, and defines it as representing: “…a [.] MORE
And the next time you have access to an empty meeting room or auditorium, practice moving around as you might during a speech--it's a great way to anticipate how it will feel, and find what you need to avoid or embrace when you use this tactic next time! Here's Stephanie Benoit sharing her perspective on what a lectern might--or might not--do for her as a speaker. MORE
The title my talk is Beyond the Auditorium: Magnifying the Impact of a Speech with Social Media. I need your help. On Friday February 12th I’m presenting at the Ragan Speechwriters Conference in Washington, DC. While I hope some readers of Professionally Speaking will be at the event, I’d like to hear from anyone who has [.]. MORE
Eastern University, McInnis Auditorium, St. October 16, 2010. 9:00 - 11:30 AM. Davids, PA. Cost: Free . Speaker: Phil Hopkins of Select Greater Philadelphia. Information: www.mycareertransitions.com MORE
Example: I thought that Bill Gates’ releasing a bunch of mosquitoes in the TED auditorium while delivering his talk about malaria was brilliant (5:10 – 5:35). In my previous post , I looked at some of the ways in which a prop can add some real value to a presentation. In this post, I want to give some suggestions when it comes to using props. To this end, I offer ten tips for your consideration. MORE
Everyone quietly claps, or just nods, and leaves the auditorium or conference room. The moment of truth has arrived. You had them entranced at the open. 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. There is no question that the majority of your audience probably agrees with what you are saying. MORE
However, when I arrived and discovered that the auditorium was actually rather intimate, I realized that the last three rows were not so far from civilization. Here's a (not-great) photo I took of one of his creations (hint: they're tables and benches in the quad outside the Broad Auditorium). The auditorium was just the right size. I had the privilege of attending TEDxUCLA this past weekend. MORE
Have you ever found yourself sitting in the center seat of a packed auditorium—hemmed in on both sides by people and laptops—listening to a keynote speaker who is supposed to be imparting knowledge and wisdom, but instead is droning on and on? You want to run, but you can’t. So you endure what seems like torture. You probably think this only happens in large university lecture halls, right? Not so. MORE
And remember, an auditorium full of people will absorb and dampen sound more than an empty auditorium. 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. Similarly, when you step on that stage, be sure that you know your material. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Sure, on Christmas Eve Santa is the main attraction, but the Big Man can’t do it all by himself. MORE
skip to main | skip to sidebar Speaking Season - 21 of 107 Posted by Rich Hopkins, Speaker, Author, Coach on Thursday, September 2, 2010 Labels: Bemidji , Rich Hopkins , Speak and Deliver , Speaker , Styx Last night my Super Deluxe Robot Leg and I got some *star* treatment by the Sound Engineer for Mitchell Auditorium at the College of St. MORE
The auditorium drops into silence. It's what women speakers dread about panels with just one woman on them: What happens if the guys overtalk you and the moderator ignores you? Or worse, starts mansplaining your answers so you can't get a word in edgewise. The answer in one recent incident turned out to be "look to the audience for a solution." MORE
Go the the main office for orientation, then use your hall pass to work your way around to the auditorium , science center , teachers lounge , gymnasium and classrooms. If you've wondered how to care for your voice when you're doing a lot of speaking, here are some resources that will be helpful to you. Here's an article on teachers learning to minimize voice strain. MORE
Example: I thought that Bill Gates’ releasing a bunch of mosquitoes in the TED auditorium while delivering his talk about malaria was brilliant (5:10 – 5:35). In my previous post , I looked at some of the ways in which a prop can add some real value to a presentation. In this post, I want to give some suggestions when it comes to using props. To this end, I offer ten tips for your consideration. MORE
There would be 800+ in attendance at the memorial service held in our high school auditorium and another 1000+ watching via livestream, along with local news crews. As the memorial service began, with pictures of our smiling friend all over the auditorium, I couldn’t wait to get on the stage. (Editor's note: Ann Davison, who chairs Burson-Marsteller's U.S. public affairs and crisis practice, is a longtime colleague of mine--we served together as senior officials at the U.S. MORE
And remember, an auditorium full of people will absorb and dampen sound more than an empty auditorium. 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. Similarly, when you step on that stage, be sure that you know your material. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Sure, on Christmas Eve Santa is the main attraction, but the Big Man can’t do it all by himself. MORE
Auditorium Related Topics Speak and Deliver
SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
skip to main | skip to sidebar Speaking Season - 21 of 107 Posted by Rich Hopkins, Speaker, Author, Coach on Thursday, September 2, 2010 Labels: Bemidji , Rich Hopkins , Speak and Deliver , Speaker , Styx Last night my Super Deluxe Robot Leg and I got some *star* treatment by the Sound Engineer for Mitchell Auditorium at the College of St.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
Comments and questions from the auditorium as well as people following along [.]. Twitter is increasingly used as a way of engaging the audience beyond the usual moderated Q&A session. Comments and questions are projected onscreen during a panel discussion. Here’s an example from the Silicon Valley Brand Forum where the event ended with a panel discussion.
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Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
Comments and questions from the auditorium as well as people following along [.]. Twitter is increasingly used as a way of engaging the audience beyond the usual moderated Q&A session. Comments and questions are projected onscreen during a panel discussion. Here’s an example from the Silicon Valley Brand Forum where the event ended with a panel discussion.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JANUARY 14, 2010
The title my talk is Beyond the Auditorium: Magnifying the Impact of a Speech with Social Media. I need your help. On Friday February 12th I’m presenting at the Ragan Speechwriters Conference in Washington, DC. While I hope some readers of Professionally Speaking will be at the event, I’d like to hear from anyone who has [.].
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JANUARY 14, 2010
The title my talk is Beyond the Auditorium: Magnifying the Impact of a Speech with Social Media. I need your help. On Friday February 12th I’m presenting at the Ragan Speechwriters Conference in Washington, DC. While I hope some readers of Professionally Speaking will be at the event, I’d like to hear from anyone who has [.].
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
Comments and questions from the auditorium as well as people following along [.]. Twitter is increasingly used as a way of engaging the audience beyond the usual moderated Q&A session. Comments and questions are projected onscreen during a panel discussion. Here’s an example from the Silicon Valley Brand Forum where the event ended with a panel discussion.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
OCTOBER 4, 2010
Eastern University, McInnis Auditorium, St. October 16, 2010. 9:00 - 11:30 AM. Davids, PA. Cost: Free . Speaker: Phil Hopkins of Select Greater Philadelphia. Information: www.mycareertransitions.com
Matt Eventoff
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
Everyone quietly claps, or just nods, and leaves the auditorium or conference room. The moment of truth has arrived. You had them entranced at the open. 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. There is no question that the majority of your audience probably agrees with what you are saying.
Matt Eventoff
JULY 8, 2011
In boardrooms, conference rooms, auditoriums and court rooms throughout the world. Forget about effective public speaking for a minute. Close your eyes….It’s It’s game time; you just paid $500 for tickets for your family to see your favorite team, and even more for food and souvenirs. . The players take the field (or court, or ice)….straight straight from their living rooms.
Manner of Speaking
DECEMBER 24, 2011
And remember, an auditorium full of people will absorb and dampen sound more than an empty auditorium. 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. Similarly, when you step on that stage, be sure that you know your material. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Sure, on Christmas Eve Santa is the main attraction, but the Big Man can’t do it all by himself.
Manner of Speaking
DECEMBER 24, 2011
And remember, an auditorium full of people will absorb and dampen sound more than an empty auditorium. 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. Similarly, when you step on that stage, be sure that you know your material. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Sure, on Christmas Eve Santa is the main attraction, but the Big Man can’t do it all by himself.
Manner of Speaking
AUGUST 3, 2020
We’ll let those roam around the auditorium a little bit. Using humour is a great way for speakers to connect with their audiences. Victor Hugo said, “Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.”
DeFinis Communications
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
Members can watch live video of events taking place in The Club’s main San Francisco auditorium; submit questions for the speakers and even text chat with other viewers. One of our greatest Bay Area resources for learning about current events and watching an array of talented, educational and inspiring speakers is the Commonwealth Club of California. And to add to their already hefty local presence is the launch of The Club’s online video channel. This channel is a members-only benefit.
DeFinis Communications
APRIL 28, 2014
Have you ever found yourself sitting in the center seat of a packed auditorium—hemmed in on both sides by people and laptops—listening to a keynote speaker who is supposed to be imparting knowledge and wisdom, but instead is droning on and on? You want to run, but you can’t. So you endure what seems like torture. You probably think this only happens in large university lecture halls, right? Not so.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
RBG was confirmed to be sitting in the back of the auditorium. She's out and about. Ruth Bader Ginsburg's son James says that mom has been taking walks. But the first official star-snap had been at a concert honoring her career in law at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in D.C. Performing in that concert was James' wife musician Patrice Michaels. Here are more details from Daily Mail.
Manner of Speaking
DECEMBER 24, 2011
And remember, an auditorium full of people will absorb and dampen sound more than an empty auditorium. 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. Similarly, when you step on that stage, be sure that you know your material. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Sure, on Christmas Eve Santa is the main attraction, but the Big Man can’t do it all by himself.
Duarte Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2011
Children who have an affiliation to the Mountain View community will be able to visit the North Pole (also known as the Police/Fire Auditorium at 1000 Villa St.) Throughout the year, Duarte host several events to raise money for one goal: purchasing a veritable mountain of toys! that we donate to Mountain View’s “Cops That Care” program, who then distributes the gifts to children in need of a little—or a lot—of holiday cheer. Although I must admit it’s very tempting to keep them.
DeFinis Communications
JUNE 28, 2015
Have you ever found yourself sitting in the center seat of a packed auditorium—hemmed in on both sides by people and laptops—listening to a keynote speaker who is supposed to be imparting knowledge and wisdom, but instead is droning on and on? You want to run, but you can’t. So you endure what seems like torture. You probably think this only happens in large university lecture halls, right? Not so.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Geiner spoke at Youngstown University last night to a packed auditorium. This is the era of trusting algorithms. So, it was a just-in-time gift for Shark Tank's Lori Greiner to parachute in and remind us: Trust the gut. At least if we want to be a successful entrepreneur or venture capitalist investing in the products/services of the future. Here is the media coverage. Although her focus was entrepreneurship, there were plenty of us Baby Booomers there.
The Presenter's Blog
MARCH 12, 2012
This approach held an auditorium of 200 people in rapt attention for just under two hours. I recently observed an exciting approach to presenting a boring subject. The type of subject that is entirely fact driven, very technical, and needs a lot of slides! The entire presentation had been professionally animated! The basic animation scheme was simple.
Speak Schmeak
JUNE 21, 2011
However, when I arrived and discovered that the auditorium was actually rather intimate, I realized that the last three rows were not so far from civilization. Here's a (not-great) photo I took of one of his creations (hint: they're tables and benches in the quad outside the Broad Auditorium). The auditorium was just the right size. I had the privilege of attending TEDxUCLA this past weekend.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Their audiences may be sitting in a large auditorium or a corporate conference room, standing on the platform at the Metro North RR, attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, or waiting for a performance review. For some public speakers, human beings are all ears. Those listen and have plenty of takeaways from the talk. Most likely those effective speakers don't know it but they model their mission, tone, organization and word choice on guidance from St.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
It’s an auditorium filled will people listening to your CEO deliver a keynote. Transmedia storytelling is a hot topic. It’s a form of storytelling where multiple platforms tie together to tell a common story. It has been heralded as “a new storytelling form that is native to networked digital content and communication channels.” ” UCS professor Henry Jenkins coined the term transmedia storytelling, and defines it as representing: “…a [.]
Can You Hear Me Up the Back?
MAY 17, 2010
For those who haven’t seen the film, here’s where the hyped-up band gets lost in the subterranean labyrinth on the way to the stage: In my own version, hosting a presentation in a very large auditorium, I had a 45 minute lunch break to get AV crews sorted, panel briefed, run sheet understood etc. I pushed the button to get back into the auditorium. Most things you need to know about staging large events can be learned from This Is Spinal Tap.
Executive Speech Coach
OCTOBER 5, 2010
The sound was bad in the auditorium and none of the candidates impressed me. Executive Speech Coach - Business Presentations Business presentations tips for executives, sales presenters, managers, technical experts and professionals from the "Speech Coach for Executives" George Torok. Transform your business presentations into effective conversations. George Torok is a Toronto based presentation coach and presentation skills trainer.
Speak Schmeak
FEBRUARY 27, 2008
People from throughout the world will attend the California Women's Festival on March 7th - 9th at the Santa Barbara City College and Earl Warren Showground, and Arizona Women's Festival on March 14th - 16th at Red Rock Auditorium and the Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village.
Executive Speech Coach
JULY 24, 2010
Saturday, July 24, 2010 8 Powerful Public Speaking Tips When it’s your turn to stand up and speak to an audience, whether it is a room of five or an auditorium of hundreds, you can speak confidently and effectively when you use these eight powerful public speaking tips. Executive Speech Coach - Business Presentations Business presentations tips for executives, sales presenters, managers, technical experts and professionals from the "Speech Coach for Executives" George Torok.
Speak Schmeak
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
He said he had just inadvertently walked into the adjacent auditorium and was mortified to see that all the seats were empty. As a follow-up to this post , here's another example of how to handle it when no one shows up, from one of the pros. When former President Bill Clinton took to the podium on Friday at the Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg, he told the audience a story.
Manner of Speaking
APRIL 11, 2011
The room is in the style of a university auditorium. In a little more than a month’s time, I will fly to Lisbon, Portugal for the Toastmasters District 59 Spring Conference. It promises to be a fabulous time and I am looking forward to seeing many friends from across Europe. The organization for the conference has been superb. João De Mendonça, Rui Henriques and the rest of the team have been attending to details for months. All indications are that things are right on schedule.
The Eloquent Woman
AUGUST 7, 2015
After things were quickly under control, I immediately called a meeting in the school's auditorium to introduce myself as the school's new principal. When, all of a sudden, a girl way in the back of the auditorium, she stood up and she said, "Miss! I watched the 2015 TEDWomen conference via livestream, and was watching live when the conference came to a resounding close with Linda Cliatt-Wayman's talk on fixing broken schools.
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
Example: I thought that Bill Gates’ releasing a bunch of mosquitoes in the TED auditorium while delivering his talk about malaria was brilliant (5:10 – 5:35). In my previous post , I looked at some of the ways in which a prop can add some real value to a presentation. In this post, I want to give some suggestions when it comes to using props. To this end, I offer ten tips for your consideration.
The Eloquent Woman
AUGUST 3, 2017
The auditorium drops into silence. It's what women speakers dread about panels with just one woman on them: What happens if the guys overtalk you and the moderator ignores you? Or worse, starts mansplaining your answers so you can't get a word in edgewise. The answer in one recent incident turned out to be "look to the audience for a solution."
Speak Schmeak
DECEMBER 27, 2007
Go the the main office for orientation, then use your hall pass to work your way around to the auditorium , science center , teachers lounge , gymnasium and classrooms. If you've wondered how to care for your voice when you're doing a lot of speaking, here are some resources that will be helpful to you. Here's an article on teachers learning to minimize voice strain.
Speaking about Presenting
MAY 20, 2009
Twitter is now a reality at many conferences. Now the question is: should you display a live twitter stream on a large screen so that everyone (not just the tweeters) in the audience can see it? Sir Ken Robinson speaking at "Hacking Education" organised by Union Square Ventures. Photo used with permission from Fred Wilson. Having twitter on a large screen can enrich the conference experience.
Speak Schmeak
JUNE 23, 2011
And, along with this tight schedule, there was a policy of not letting attendees return to their seats if they came back into the auditorium after the speaker had begun. This did happen once, and I missed the first few minutes of an excellent speaker who I was unable to write about because I was standing at the back of the auditorium holding my laptop.
Speak Schmeak
JUNE 21, 2011
However, when I arrived and discovered that the auditorium was actually rather intimate, I realized that the last three rows were not so far from civilization. Here's a (not-great) photo I took of one of his creations (hint: they're tables and benches in the quad outside the Broad Auditorium). The auditorium was just the right size. I had the privilege of attending TEDxUCLA this past weekend.
Duarte Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
When you create a space that doesn’t feel like an auditorium or physically interact with the audience, it feels like something is happening to them. Presentation expert Clif Atkinson tells a great story about a 2009 education conference where two speakers got very different reactions from their audiences. The first speaker started off with interactive exercises, he was entertaining, and overall, he was a hit.
The Eloquent Woman
OCTOBER 15, 2009
And the next time you have access to an empty meeting room or auditorium, practice moving around as you might during a speech--it's a great way to anticipate how it will feel, and find what you need to avoid or embrace when you use this tactic next time! Here's Stephanie Benoit sharing her perspective on what a lectern might--or might not--do for her as a speaker.
The Eloquent Woman
APRIL 7, 2016
There would be 800+ in attendance at the memorial service held in our high school auditorium and another 1000+ watching via livestream, along with local news crews. As the memorial service began, with pictures of our smiling friend all over the auditorium, I couldn’t wait to get on the stage. (Editor's note: Ann Davison, who chairs Burson-Marsteller's U.S. public affairs and crisis practice, is a longtime colleague of mine--we served together as senior officials at the U.S.
Duarte Blog
APRIL 4, 2013
Our Auditorium is a combination of charcoal on both the front wall and the ceiling, and soft gold on the side walls. When Duarte asked me to help pick colors for our new office in Sunnyvale, I was thrilled to lend my expertise. Before joining Duarte, I worked as an architectural color consultant for more than six years. In that time, I learned the many principles behind color theory and color for specific environments.
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
Example: I thought that Bill Gates’ releasing a bunch of mosquitoes in the TED auditorium while delivering his talk about malaria was brilliant (5:10 – 5:35). In my previous post , I looked at some of the ways in which a prop can add some real value to a presentation. In this post, I want to give some suggestions when it comes to using props. To this end, I offer ten tips for your consideration.
Can You Hear Me Up the Back?
MAY 7, 2009
While the Emmy audience sit bolt upright in their auditorium seats, waiting for it to be over, the Logies is a fully catered dinner that goes for, oh, nine or seventeen hours. Today, a bit of Australian presentation culture for our international guests. America recognises television excellence at the Emmy awards. Australia has the Logies, named after John Logie Baird, who invented the television. America has a bigger TV industry, and bigger stars.
Speak Schmeak
JUNE 23, 2011
And, along with this tight schedule, there was a policy of not letting attendees return to their seats if they came back into the auditorium after the speaker had begun. This did happen once, and I missed the first few minutes of an excellent speaker who I was unable to write about because I was standing at the back of the auditorium holding my laptop.
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