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If it has no meaning — a curlicue border or patterned background — you should mark it as decorative. People with visual disabilities may use a screen reader to read the screen to them. 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
This includes correcting detrimental patterns and further improving the ones that have proven to be positive and effective.… Simply put, data analytics is the close examination of all observable data in order to draw valuable conclusions with which an organisation may improve itself. MORE
Patterns of socializing can change forever. The world walks on eggshells. Not even the experts know for certain how severely COVID-19 will impact human health, the economy, and politics. Humanity has been humbled. Meanwhile: Don't Use Wrong Word. 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
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
In this one we’re going to talk about pattern-breaking and what you can do to get the audience’s attention by doing the unexpected. Welcome to the latest in my occasional series of ‘How to….’ ’ articles. 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
——— In my seven-part series on Chip and … Continue reading → The post When you speak, break the pattern appeared first on Manner of Speaking. I am one of the co-founders of Presentation Guru, a digital magazine for public speaking professionals. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation Guru with the Manner of Speaking community. 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
How can you take advantage of that thought pattern to increase both the pleasure and the memorability of presentations? We’re hardwired to think in seasons. 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
The other is the speculation about the linkage of the weather pattern with the emerging new climate. All too often, when ABC's David Muir leads in dramatically with breaking news items, the weather is part of it. For newsfolks like himself, weather has become the gift that keeps giving. MORE
He dives into poetry for an exploration of rhythm patterns that can make a micromessage leap off the screen. 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
That was even though the court found, in regard to the prosecutor Juan Martinez a "pattern of intentional misconduct saturated the trial." Convicted Fatal Attraction murderer Jodi Arias is back in the news. Yet again. For the media she's the gift that keeps giving. 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
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
Figures are word patterns that vary in some way from standard spoken language. They do, after all, rely on knowing just the right patterns of words. 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
Speak clearly if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall. Oliver Wendell Holmes. When making a presentation, the clarity of your diction , or lack of it, affects how you''re perceived. 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
As you queued the corridor for lunch on the first day back, you could still chisel out paint patterns with your thumbnail. Fresh paint is the smell of back-to-school. At least for me. It was always industrial yellow with raised lumps of white stuff. 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 Awards shows 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
"The pattern of losing can be broken, but not without a serious shift in mentality and focus. " - From Chapter 3 "Break The Pattern of Losing," in Scott Hamilton's 2018 book FINISH FIRST. MORE
Item: Use of the sound-pattern ‘FunPhrase’ It’s no coincidence that we’ve got those double ‘M’s, repeated ‘S’s and finally that lovely triple-play on ‘rhetoric…won…reason’. A well structured sound-bite is guaranteed to win you headlines. MORE
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When I was presenting a course for accountants in July, a number of the participants mentioned that starting in PowerPoint 2007, they had lost the ability to fill graph segments with crosshatch patterns. First, let’s start with what crosshatch patterns are and why you may need to use them. A crosshatch pattern is a series of lines on a white background that is used to fill a shape or, in the case of a graph, a column or pie wedge. MORE
What must be next is not choosing dinner-plate patterns. You won out against the odds. You are not only in love. You and your soulmate have agreed to make a commitment to each other in marriage. Congratulations. It's seeing to it that you two have a prenup. 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
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
This often happens as unsustainable consumption patterns hit a roadblock. This leads to a short-term rise in profits and creates unsustainable jobs which decline as soon as the pattern of overconsumption hits a peak. What is the Circular Economy? 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
So I wear patterns. Yes, I have a wardrobe of presentation clothing that consists of patterned tops or sweaters that are guaranteed not to show sweaty circles. Here's a quick tip for you today that may save you some aggravation when presenting. MORE
Molly Young writes in New York Magazine about the ways the Millenial generation of white-collar workers replicate the communication patterns of the organization man and woman. Obfuscation is alive and well in the corporate world. 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
Patterns Related Topics Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 14, 2019
——— In my seven-part series on Chip and … Continue reading → The post When you speak, break the pattern appeared first on Manner of Speaking. I am one of the co-founders of Presentation Guru, a digital magazine for public speaking professionals. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation Guru with the Manner of Speaking community.
Presentation Guru
DECEMBER 4, 2018
In this one we’re going to talk about pattern-breaking and what you can do to get the audience’s attention by doing the unexpected. Welcome to the latest in my occasional series of ‘How to….’ ’ articles.
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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 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
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.
Speaking Of...
JULY 21, 2013
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.
Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing
MARCH 11, 2011
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?
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Molly Young writes in New York Magazine about the ways the Millenial generation of white-collar workers replicate the communication patterns of the organization man and woman. Obfuscation is alive and well in the corporate world.
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.
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.
Presentation Guru
DECEMBER 13, 2018
This includes correcting detrimental patterns and further improving the ones that have proven to be positive and effective.… Simply put, data analytics is the close examination of all observable data in order to draw valuable conclusions with which an organisation may improve itself.
The Shy Speaker's Guide to Succes on Stage
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
Home About Gary Testimonials FREE MATERIALS! NTU PPT TRAINING FILES The Shy Speaker's Guide to Success on Stage Tips & Strategies to Help You Speak Effectively to Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime Stay updated via RSS Get Gary Now!: Facebook: Shy Speakers Guide on FB Mobile: (+65) 91380556 Email: gary@garyguwe.com Subscribe Click below !
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 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.
PowerPoint Tips
MAY 24, 2019
If it has no meaning — a curlicue border or patterned background — you should mark it as decorative. People with visual disabilities may use a screen reader to read the screen to them.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 26, 2020
That was even though the court found, in regard to the prosecutor Juan Martinez a "pattern of intentional misconduct saturated the trial." Convicted Fatal Attraction murderer Jodi Arias is back in the news. Yet again. For the media she's the gift that keeps giving.
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 Presenter's Blog
NOVEMBER 9, 2015
Item: Use of the sound-pattern ‘FunPhrase’ It’s no coincidence that we’ve got those double ‘M’s, repeated ‘S’s and finally that lovely triple-play on ‘rhetoric…won…reason’. A well structured sound-bite is guaranteed to win you headlines.
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.
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
SlideModel
OCTOBER 17, 2019
This often happens as unsustainable consumption patterns hit a roadblock. This leads to a short-term rise in profits and creates unsustainable jobs which decline as soon as the pattern of overconsumption hits a peak. What is the Circular Economy?
The Presenter's Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
How can you take advantage of that thought pattern to increase both the pleasure and the memorability of presentations? We’re hardwired to think in seasons.
The Presenter's Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2013
Figures are word patterns that vary in some way from standard spoken language. They do, after all, rely on knowing just the right patterns of words.
Dave Paradi's PowerPoint Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2011
When I was presenting a course for accountants in July, a number of the participants mentioned that starting in PowerPoint 2007, they had lost the ability to fill graph segments with crosshatch patterns. First, let’s start with what crosshatch patterns are and why you may need to use them. A crosshatch pattern is a series of lines on a white background that is used to fill a shape or, in the case of a graph, a column or pie wedge.
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.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 24, 2019
The other is the speculation about the linkage of the weather pattern with the emerging new climate. All too often, when ABC's David Muir leads in dramatically with breaking news items, the weather is part of it. For newsfolks like himself, weather has become the gift that keeps giving.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 8, 2018
"The pattern of losing can be broken, but not without a serious shift in mentality and focus. " - From Chapter 3 "Break The Pattern of Losing," in Scott Hamilton's 2018 book FINISH FIRST.
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.
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.
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.
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 Awards shows
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 22, 2016
What must be next is not choosing dinner-plate patterns. You won out against the odds. You are not only in love. You and your soulmate have agreed to make a commitment to each other in marriage. Congratulations. It's seeing to it that you two have a prenup.
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.
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.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 14, 2020
Patterns of socializing can change forever. The world walks on eggshells. Not even the experts know for certain how severely COVID-19 will impact human health, the economy, and politics. Humanity has been humbled. Meanwhile: Don't Use Wrong Word.
Speak Schmeak
OCTOBER 20, 2010
So I wear patterns. Yes, I have a wardrobe of presentation clothing that consists of patterned tops or sweaters that are guaranteed not to show sweaty circles. Here's a quick tip for you today that may save you some aggravation when presenting.
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.
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.
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 Presenter's Blog
AUGUST 27, 2012
As you queued the corridor for lunch on the first day back, you could still chisel out paint patterns with your thumbnail. Fresh paint is the smell of back-to-school. At least for me. It was always industrial yellow with raised lumps of white stuff.
Professionally Speaking...
JUNE 13, 2013
Speak clearly if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall. Oliver Wendell Holmes. When making a presentation, the clarity of your diction , or lack of it, affects how you''re perceived.
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