If you've been doing this with black or white slides already, take another step and make your "blank" slide a graphic pattern like the one above. If highway signs looked like your slides. MORE
They help you lay out multiple images in a preset pattern. Can you imagine creating this slide in under 5 minutes? Well, you can. Using SmartArt picture layouts. Few people use or even know about the SmartArt picture layouts. They even crop the images for you! MORE
"Neuroplasticity" is the term researchers use to describe how human beings can re-wire the patterns of their brains. Most commonly this is accomplished through mindfulness training. MRIs show, for example, how monks' gray matter changes. MORE
In a speech the New York Times called "unusually narrative and unusually personal," Yellen broke with that pattern at her alma mater, Brown University, for a conference marking the 125th anniversary of women's admission to the university. MORE
Watch for those patterns--freeze-frame if you need to catch them--and work on buying yourself time to think with new phrases , or work more on your message in advance and practice. MORE
Now, metaphors can play a crucial role in showing how the pieces fit together, because they reveal the desired shape of the pattern, based on an idea that the listener already understands. MORE
we uncovered a pattern in how they motivate and mobilize the masses, and now are applying that pattern to help others do the same. MORE
Upspeak is a speech pattern wherein […]. One of my clients, a c-level executive, sounds like he is asking questions all the time. At least, that’s what his team tells me. MORE
However, when you decide to model yourself so specifically after a particular speaker, to the point of mimicking speech patterns and cadences, then you're going off track. So play with your speech patterns. MORE
Grunge: Richly textured, patterns. Connie Malamed is an instructional designer and author. I attended a session of hers at the Presentation Summit conference and wanted to share her insights into design styles with you. Discover more of her insights at her webiste, The eLearning Coach. MORE
North American English Dialects, Based on Pronunciation Patterns [link] Executive Speech Coach, Business presentation tips from George Torok, the Speech Coach for Executives. English, like many languages has many dialects and regional accents. None of them is the right way. This detailed website explains and demonstrates the variety of English spoken in North America. The detail is amazing - including links to videos that demonstrates the accents. MORE
Judicious use of slides in a research talk: If you look closely, you'll notice that when Brewer finishes talking about a slide up on the screen, he moves to a "blank" patterned slide that matches the set. MORE
Ever wondered why some TED talk recordings on YouTube gather a respectable few hundred thousand views while other go viral and attract many millions? Is there a difference in content, facts and figures or information shared that is more compelling and pertinent to a wider audience? MORE
After a traumatic experience your memory tends to exaggerate how poorly the event went, and the more time that goes by without that thought pattern being interrupted, the “bigger” the event feels, and the more anxious you feel prior to the next presentation. In this case it is critical to break this pattern, and that is done through scaling – finding low stakes… The next time you are about to present, do yourself a favor and take a deep breath. MORE
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Using a slower speech pattern makes you sound confident and calms your nervous system. If you’re feeling nervous about giving an upcoming presentation, use your voice to your advantage. MORE
One way to make sense of complexity is to find the patterns and make a model. Making a presentation simple requires hard thinking. You might be concerned that in your quest to make your presentation simple, you’ll dumb it down. MORE
Themes and symmetry: Among the many patterns in a story, winding a theme through it, or taking advantage of opportunities for symmetry, are two with rich possibility for making the most of your story. MORE
He then went on to share a little about his future aspirations as a speaker and I noticed that he used a particularly simple but powerful language pattern in his self talk. What are your favourite positive linguistic patterns and how do you harness the power of your self talk? MORE
He dives into poetry for an exploration of rhythm patterns that can make a micromessage leap off the screen. MORE
The storyboard process allows you to flesh out themes and look for patterns as you apply your creativity toward presenting your content in a structured yet engaging way. MORE
Here are some patterns I created using the Combine Shapes feature. This is the final installment of a 4-part series on the Custom Shapes tools. If you haven’t read those posts, I recommend reading them first. MORE
Or you might suit up with a power jacket, lots of jewelry, a distracting pattern, or a look more conservative than usual. Playwright Harold Pinter said, "One way of looking at speech is to say it is a constant stratagem to cover nakedness." MORE
Watch for those patterns--freeze-frame if you need to catch them--and work on buying yourself time to think with new phrases , or work more on your message in advance and practice. MORE
7.11.2009 From Dating to Mating Heres a great article on patterns of pursuit with some really excellent advice on moving from dating to mating. Categories: dating , mating , patterns of pursuit 3comments: Kealah Parkinson said. Thanks for these resources, Joe! As you well know, once you've "mated," communication doesn't end; it increases. Here's some expert insight: [link] 2:22 PM maestra said. MORE
Quotes and jokes--which rely on disrupting a pattern, rather than a pattern you can memorize--are both on my list of hard-to-memorize items. Then, start a pattern of listening, followed by an attempt at delivery. MORE
Most of us have patterns of thinking that contribute to our nervousness.You can reduce your nervousness by exploring your patterns of thinking. One of the most common patterns of thinking that contribute to the fear of public speaking are demands. MORE
Watch for patterns. I''m a big fan of Scott McCloud''s work. I linked to this 2005 TED talk a few years ago, but it''s worth linking to again today. MORE
Peter Arcidiacono of Duke University has been publishing a steady stream of papers examining the role of race in college admissions, with a particular focus on the effects of affirmative action. I''ve discussed his work on this blog before , and given the substantial attention that generated, I''m sharing thoughts on another relatively new piece. MORE
We think in words and that’s why the special speech-patterns used in rhetoric can be so powerful. One of my favourites is a pattern called “Argumentum a Fortiori”. by Peter Watts. Thought is language, and language is thought. MORE
Start talking – smile, that was my pattern. I’ve been through a long journey (25 years) of developing as a speaker. I started off shy, nervous and tentative. Now I’m a high energy, animated speaker and I love connecting, laughing, riffing with an audience. MORE
Oscar-nominated Colin Firth did a masterful job reproducing both the speech impediments and the speech patterns of the king. The BBC archives have posted this recording of King George VI's 1939 speech that was recreated in the movie "The King's Speech." Can't embed, though, so go here to listen. If you haven't yet seen the movie, here's my blog post about it. Don't miss it! Speakers Academy Awards MORE
There are those of us bloggers who repurpose our posts on LinkedIn Update. There is where the action, that is the heavy traffic, is happening right now. Of course, we still need our blogging platform to post the original content. MORE
The syllables are following a pattern of passive – stressed – passive – stressed. by Peter Paskale. Powerful speeches contain powerful content. For that content to shine though, it must be mounted into a powerful structure. MORE
Millennials are much like Lee Chandler in Manchester By the Sea. They experienced a catastrophe and just can't shake the memory of it. For Millennials, reports BusinessInsider , that was the sustained economic downturn. MORE
His presentations to live audiences follow a similar pattern. Repetition has long been heralded in advertising, politics and public speaking as a device which can add emphasis and impact to key thoughts and phrases. MORE
People use speech patterns of popular culture because they are, like, popular. Part of the fun of life is to copy what we hear said in films and TV because it is a way to share common experience. Common experience is a great way to engage others. MORE
If they are then it’s because you’re recognizing the pattern from some of the better examples of television advertising. by Peter Watts. At the core of a sales presentation are logical arguments that lay out why your product benefits the customer. MORE
Ever-anxious to find patterns and processes, Nancy gathered sketchbooks from each of the designers at Duarte. Nancy sat and sorted for hours, searching for patterns, deciding which concepts could be grouped, and which ones necessitated their own category. MORE
In the first two or three years of my career, I decided in my own crazy mind that I couldn't go onstage unless I had some kind of patterned or colored socks and underwear. On an episode of the Graham Norton Show, Graham asked his guests about preparation rituals. MORE
In casual listening we can often hear speakers' distinctive speech patterns when their disfluencies become excessive." That is, each of us is not unique in making mistakes, only in our own personal patterns of mistakes. One of my clients has a concern about finishing sentences. MORE
Rhetoric works by using word patterns. Whether you intended to do it or not, if you trip one of those patterns during a sale or a presentation, then a sizing spell kicks in and you shrink your positives or enlarge your negatives. by Peter Watts. Size is relative to the words you use. MORE
Consider moving to a blank or patterned slide without text from time to time, when you don't need to show something. Many presenters believe in a mythology about slides that's so strong, it's hard to shake. The result? MORE
Patterns Related Topics Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
Ever wondered why some TED talk recordings on YouTube gather a respectable few hundred thousand views while other go viral and attract many millions? Is there a difference in content, facts and figures or information shared that is more compelling and pertinent to a wider audience?
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 23, 2017
Millennials are much like Lee Chandler in Manchester By the Sea. They experienced a catastrophe and just can't shake the memory of it. For Millennials, reports BusinessInsider , that was the sustained economic downturn.
Executive Speech Coach
DECEMBER 16, 2011
North American English Dialects, Based on Pronunciation Patterns [link] Executive Speech Coach, Business presentation tips from George Torok, the Speech Coach for Executives. English, like many languages has many dialects and regional accents. None of them is the right way. This detailed website explains and demonstrates the variety of English spoken in North America. The detail is amazing - including links to videos that demonstrates the accents.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 21, 2017
There are those of us bloggers who repurpose our posts on LinkedIn Update. There is where the action, that is the heavy traffic, is happening right now. Of course, we still need our blogging platform to post the original content.
Can You Hear Me Up the Back?
MAY 4, 2009
Tags: Technique Top 10 dullness patterns Presentations Q&A
Kate's Voice
JUNE 5, 2017
People use speech patterns of popular culture because they are, like, popular. Part of the fun of life is to copy what we hear said in films and TV because it is a way to share common experience. Common experience is a great way to engage others.
Speak Schmeak
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
Oscar-nominated Colin Firth did a masterful job reproducing both the speech impediments and the speech patterns of the king. The BBC archives have posted this recording of King George VI's 1939 speech that was recreated in the movie "The King's Speech." Can't embed, though, so go here to listen. If you haven't yet seen the movie, here's my blog post about it. Don't miss it! Speakers Academy Awards
Duarte Blog
MARCH 14, 2012
Ever-anxious to find patterns and processes, Nancy gathered sketchbooks from each of the designers at Duarte. Nancy sat and sorted for hours, searching for patterns, deciding which concepts could be grouped, and which ones necessitated their own category.
Duarte Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
we uncovered a pattern in how they motivate and mobilize the masses, and now are applying that pattern to help others do the same.
Kate's Voice
FEBRUARY 19, 2015
Upspeak is a speech pattern wherein […]. One of my clients, a c-level executive, sounds like he is asking questions all the time. At least, that’s what his team tells me.
The Eloquent Woman
MARCH 10, 2016
If you've been doing this with black or white slides already, take another step and make your "blank" slide a graphic pattern like the one above. If highway signs looked like your slides.
DeFinis Communications
JUNE 22, 2017
Using a slower speech pattern makes you sound confident and calms your nervous system. If you’re feeling nervous about giving an upcoming presentation, use your voice to your advantage.
The Communication Blog
JULY 11, 2009
7.11.2009 From Dating to Mating Heres a great article on patterns of pursuit with some really excellent advice on moving from dating to mating. Categories: dating , mating , patterns of pursuit 3comments: Kealah Parkinson said. Thanks for these resources, Joe! As you well know, once you've "mated," communication doesn't end; it increases. Here's some expert insight: [link] 2:22 PM maestra said.
Speak Schmeak
DECEMBER 8, 2011
However, when you decide to model yourself so specifically after a particular speaker, to the point of mimicking speech patterns and cadences, then you're going off track. So play with your speech patterns.
The Eloquent Woman
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Themes and symmetry: Among the many patterns in a story, winding a theme through it, or taking advantage of opportunities for symmetry, are two with rich possibility for making the most of your story.
The Eloquent Woman
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Watch for those patterns--freeze-frame if you need to catch them--and work on buying yourself time to think with new phrases , or work more on your message in advance and practice.
The Presenter's Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
Rhetoric works by using word patterns. Whether you intended to do it or not, if you trip one of those patterns during a sale or a presentation, then a sizing spell kicks in and you shrink your positives or enlarge your negatives. by Peter Watts. Size is relative to the words you use.
The Eloquent Woman
JUNE 9, 2016
Consider moving to a blank or patterned slide without text from time to time, when you don't need to show something. Many presenters believe in a mythology about slides that's so strong, it's hard to shake. The result?
PowerPoint Tips
OCTOBER 10, 2011
Here are some patterns I created using the Combine Shapes feature. This is the final installment of a 4-part series on the Custom Shapes tools. If you haven’t read those posts, I recommend reading them first.
Speak Schmeak
MAY 10, 2011
In the first two or three years of my career, I decided in my own crazy mind that I couldn't go onstage unless I had some kind of patterned or colored socks and underwear. On an episode of the Graham Norton Show, Graham asked his guests about preparation rituals.
Speak Schmeak
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
In casual listening we can often hear speakers' distinctive speech patterns when their disfluencies become excessive." That is, each of us is not unique in making mistakes, only in our own personal patterns of mistakes. One of my clients has a concern about finishing sentences.
The Eloquent Woman
AUGUST 13, 2015
Quotes and jokes--which rely on disrupting a pattern, rather than a pattern you can memorize--are both on my list of hard-to-memorize items. Then, start a pattern of listening, followed by an attempt at delivery.
PowerPoint Tips
AUGUST 3, 2015
They help you lay out multiple images in a preset pattern. Can you imagine creating this slide in under 5 minutes? Well, you can. Using SmartArt picture layouts. Few people use or even know about the SmartArt picture layouts. They even crop the images for you!
The Presenter's Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2013
We think in words and that’s why the special speech-patterns used in rhetoric can be so powerful. One of my favourites is a pattern called “Argumentum a Fortiori”. by Peter Watts. Thought is language, and language is thought.
Speaking about Presenting
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
Most of us have patterns of thinking that contribute to our nervousness.You can reduce your nervousness by exploring your patterns of thinking. One of the most common patterns of thinking that contribute to the fear of public speaking are demands.
Speaking about Presenting
MAY 2, 2010
One way to make sense of complexity is to find the patterns and make a model. Making a presentation simple requires hard thinking. You might be concerned that in your quest to make your presentation simple, you’ll dumb it down.
The Presenter's Blog
APRIL 2, 2013
If they are then it’s because you’re recognizing the pattern from some of the better examples of television advertising. by Peter Watts. At the core of a sales presentation are logical arguments that lay out why your product benefits the customer.
Professionally Speaking...
APRIL 30, 2013
His presentations to live audiences follow a similar pattern. Repetition has long been heralded in advertising, politics and public speaking as a device which can add emphasis and impact to key thoughts and phrases.
PowerPoint Tips
OCTOBER 27, 2013
Grunge: Richly textured, patterns. Connie Malamed is an instructional designer and author. I attended a session of hers at the Presentation Summit conference and wanted to share her insights into design styles with you. Discover more of her insights at her webiste, The eLearning Coach.
The Presenter's Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
The syllables are following a pattern of passive – stressed – passive – stressed. by Peter Paskale. Powerful speeches contain powerful content. For that content to shine though, it must be mounted into a powerful structure.
The Eloquent Woman
APRIL 14, 2016
Or you might suit up with a power jacket, lots of jewelry, a distracting pattern, or a look more conservative than usual. Playwright Harold Pinter said, "One way of looking at speech is to say it is a constant stratagem to cover nakedness."
Matt Eventoff
JUNE 12, 2012
After a traumatic experience your memory tends to exaggerate how poorly the event went, and the more time that goes by without that thought pattern being interrupted, the “bigger” the event feels, and the more anxious you feel prior to the next presentation. In this case it is critical to break this pattern, and that is done through scaling – finding low stakes… The next time you are about to present, do yourself a favor and take a deep breath.
The Eloquent Woman
JUNE 2, 2016
Now, metaphors can play a crucial role in showing how the pieces fit together, because they reveal the desired shape of the pattern, based on an idea that the listener already understands.
Presentation Zen
APRIL 30, 2014
The storyboard process allows you to flesh out themes and look for patterns as you apply your creativity toward presenting your content in a structured yet engaging way.
The Eloquent Woman
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Judicious use of slides in a research talk: If you look closely, you'll notice that when Brewer finishes talking about a slide up on the screen, he moves to a "blank" patterned slide that matches the set.
The Eloquent Woman
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
In a speech the New York Times called "unusually narrative and unusually personal," Yellen broke with that pattern at her alma mater, Brown University, for a conference marking the 125th anniversary of women's admission to the university.
Presentation Zen
JANUARY 31, 2014
Watch for patterns. I''m a big fan of Scott McCloud''s work. I linked to this 2005 TED talk a few years ago, but it''s worth linking to again today.
The Presenter's Blog
JULY 12, 2012
He dives into poetry for an exploration of rhythm patterns that can make a micromessage leap off the screen.
The Eloquent Woman
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Watch for those patterns--freeze-frame if you need to catch them--and work on buying yourself time to think with new phrases , or work more on your message in advance and practice.
Speaking about Presenting
JUNE 1, 2011
Start talking – smile, that was my pattern. I’ve been through a long journey (25 years) of developing as a speaker. I started off shy, nervous and tentative. Now I’m a high energy, animated speaker and I love connecting, laughing, riffing with an audience.
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