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. Scholastica - Scott Pike. Scott recently took this job to be home with family after 20 years on the road with rock groups like Toto, Aerosmith, and yes, my favorite, STYX! His adventures took him all over the world, but he said life in Duluth is just as rewarding, now that he finally has more time to spend with his wife of 25 years and four kids. Many speakers like to say they shared the stage with other top speakers - but how many can say theyve shared the same Sound Engineer as Dennis DeYoung? Sound and lights were definitely in good hands last night. -- I started yesterday morning in Marshall, took 5 hours to get to Duluth just in time for my set-up, then another 3 hours to Bemidji, MN, landing me at lakeside hotel at about 12:30 am. One last presentation tonight before the Labor Day weekend - and Ill again be without volunteer help. Likely a small meeting, but as beautiful as Bemidji is, I bet there are still plenty of students whod love to get the chance to walk on the Great Wall of China next summer - so Im getting ready to be ready - to Speak & Deliver! 2comments: mannerofspeaking.org said. Rock on, Rich! John Zimmer September 2, 2010 8:53 AM Davey said. I love that part of the country. I was stationed in Duluth YEARS ago. The Summers were great there. both weeks! The people were wonderful I'm sure you really rocked the house. September 3, 2010 4:50 AM Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Search This Blog Loading. Followers Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Rich Hopkins Speaker, Author, Communications Coach CLICK image to purchase! Get your audience Laughing - and Learning! Speaking Blogs Speak Schmeak is the blog of public speaking coach Lisa Braithwaite Manner of Speaking Speaking about Presenting Dave Paradis PowerPoint Blog Overnight Sensation - Public Speaking, Communication and Personal Development Six Minutes: A Public Speaking and Presentation Skills blog 997 Ways To Be A Great Speaker Champion of Choice Challenge World Champion Evaluator Alltop Blogs of Interest Copyblogger Motivational Smart Ass As A Dude Thinketh David Goads Blog Thriving with Neurofibromatosis Champion of Choice Challenge Stephen V. Richardson Do Something Different! Stumpy & Bumpy Laugh Off The Pounds Blog Archive ▼ 2010 (28) ► October (6) Speaking with Humor - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! The Climax - The Make or Break Moment in Speaking Re-Learning for the Very First Time: A Review of ' Speaking with Authentic Authenticity Grabbing the Audience's Attention: Myth or Method? Audiences have X-Ray Eyes & Ears ▼ September (8) Speaking Season - 37 of 37? Speaking Season - 32 to 36 of 107 Speaking Season - 29 thru 32 of 107 Hostile Audiences - A Case Study by Bob Ingram Speaking Season - 23 to 28 of 107 Speaking Season - 22 of 107 Speaking Season - 21 of 107 Speaking Season - 21 of 107 ► August (11) Speaking Season 20 of 107 Road School: Lessons from the Road #3 Speaking Season 13 of 107 Speaking Season - 12 of 107 Speaking Season 11 of 107 Speaking Season - 10 of 107 Speaking Season - 7, 8, 9 of 107 Speaking Season - 3, 4, 5, 6 of 107 Flexibility - Lessons From The Road #2 Speaking Season - 2 of 107 Speaking Season - 1 of 107 ► February (1) Learning a Script: Lessons from Road #1 ► January (2) I've Been Out.Speaking and Delivering Don't Let Toastmasters Hurt You in 2010 ► 2009 (36) ► December (17) Take Time This New Year's To Be Quiet New Year, New Speech? 10 Reasons to Do Something N. What Idea Will You Have Today? Twas the Reading Before Christmas The Greatest Thumb Sucking Orator in History You're Not As Good As You Think You Are Toastmasters Friday: Ready At Any Moment! The Speaking Pause Part II: Look for Your Silent S. The Speaking Pause Part I: Why We Won't Stop Talki. The 4 Differences Between Stand-Up Comedy and Humo. Are You Friends With Your Audience? Editing Your Speech: The Power of Precision 9 Ways to Track Your Ideas - Don't Forget Where Yo. Jim Rohn - In the Speak & Deliver Hall of Fame Elevator Speeches Part III - The Trap of Speaking. Elevator Speeches Part II - Buck the Trend Elevator Speeches Part I - Buck the Trend ► November (6) Toastmasters Friday: 3 Steps to Being the IceBreak. Originality is Overrated Toastmaster Friday: 9 Ways to Pump Up Your Evaluat. Do You Let People Like You? Are You Ready To Speak? 7 Tips for Last Minute Spe. ► October (4) ► September (9) FEEDJIT Live Traffic Feed

2010 77

2010 Auditorium Orator Hotel 77

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.

2010 43

2010 Body Language Executives Intellectual Property 43

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.

Power 43

Power Public Speaking 2010 Body Language 43

Duarte Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

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!

Keynote 77

Keynote Auditorium Opening 2009 77

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.

Q&A 130

Q&A Twitter Auditorium 2009 130

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.

Q&A 130

Q&A Twitter Auditorium 2009 130

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

Auditorium 40

Auditorium Philadelphia Free 2010 40

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 [.].

Social Media 100

Social Media Auditorium Social 2010 100

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.

Q&A 100

Q&A Twitter Auditorium Panel 100

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.

2011 190

2011 Auditorium Guarantee Conclusion 190

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.

2019 52

2019 Concert Auditorium DC 52

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.

2011 189

2011 Public Speaking Practice Publications 189

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.

2011 216

2011 Public Speaker Auditorium Acoustic 216

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.

2011 210

2011 Public Speaker Auditorium Acoustic 210

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.

2016 74

2016 Auditorium Platform Services 74

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!

2011 84

2011 Auditorium Affiliate Distribution 84

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).

2011 228

2011 Auditorium Los Angeles 2001 228

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.

2011 150

2011 Public Speaker Auditorium Acoustic 150

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.

2014 69

2014 Auditorium Public Speaking Metro 69

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.

2008 130

2008 Auditorium Arizona California 130

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.

2008 130

2008 Auditorium Podium New York 130

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.

2012 117

2012 Auditorium Conclusion Rehearse 117

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.

2011 232

2011 Microphone Photographer Venue 232

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.

California 109

California Services San Francisco 2009 109

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.

Cleveland 43

Cleveland Auditorium 2010 Panel 43

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.

2014 171

2014 Preparation Auditorium Exploit 171

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.

2011 285

2011 Auditorium Lectern Wings 285

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!

2015 99

2015 Auditorium Panel Philadelphia 99

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.

2017 90

2017 Panel Auditorium Remote 90

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.

2007 130

2007 Auditorium Maine Images 130

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.

Twitter 211

Twitter 2009 Panel Auditorium 211

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.

2017 101

2017 Audience Auditorium Attendee 101

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.

2015 118

2015 Preparation Auditorium Exploit 118

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.

2011 184

2011 Auditorium Breaks Laptop 184

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).

2011 130

2011 Auditorium Los Angeles 2001 130

Executive Speech Coach

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

It would be the best speech that they every heard in the high school auditorium. The Challenge I was a shy student but I wanted to be popular – especially with the girls. I believed that if I became president of the high school student council I would become popular.

2016 54

2016 Auditorium Executives Coach 54

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!

Lectern 56

Lectern Auditorium 2009 Recommendations 56

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 [.]

2012 178

2012 Auditorium Artist Digital 178

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.

2016 63

2016 Auditorium Whisper Rehearse 63

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.

2013 88

2013 Flyer Auditorium Room 88

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.

2011 130

2011 Auditorium Breaks Laptop 130

Speak Schmeak

SEPTEMBER 1, 2008

Some have a short range of 30 feet or less, while some have a range of up to 150 feet (in some conference rooms or auditoriums, the speaker is nowhere near the computer). Since we've been talking about coming out from behind the lectern , let's talk about coming out from behind the computer.

Laptop 130

Laptop 2008 Remote Lectern 130

Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

At conferences, the auditorium in which he delivered his talk would become Standing Room Only. Many hungry for insight about how the world works now will pay any price and go through any inconvenience for access to thought leader Peter Thiel.

2014 69

2014 Auditorium Attendee Pricing 69