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"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
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
Think about the 80s aesthetics: bold colors, neon lights, groovy lines and abstract patterns. Do you want to give your presentation a new distinctive look this year? In that case, you should know the latest graphic design trends. 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
Tags: Technique Top 10 dullness patterns Presentations Q&A 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
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
The Midwest chamber of commerce players will promote the stable weather pattern to business. There had been Katrina. At the time, that was news. The phenomenon of a hurricane with such force and devastation is still news. The development of a category 6 or 7 hurricane would be news. 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
Sure, those searching for work have a pattern in mind for applying. Employers, temp agencies, and prospective customers/clients pick up on "it" immediately. That "it" is the stink of a generic pitch - or cover letter. To them, a canned outreach represents disrespect. 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
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
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
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
Organizational Patterns Introduction A basic orientation as to what will be discussed Body I. Here is a brief public speaking exercise built around the theme of distinguishing two things. The main purpose of the exercise is to illustrate some principles of organization and can be used as a regular prepared/researched speech or as an impromptu speech. For this exercise, the speeches should be organized in either of these two ways. 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
"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
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
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
Infographics help an audience better understand complicated data and see patterns and trends. Most presentations are filled with truck loads of data, communicated through slide after slide of mind-numbing bullet points. 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
Fortunately, if we are alert we can detect patterns. The Pew Research Center, the gold standard in polling, has gotten the message: Don't call us for your research. As Pew itself reports, it is switching to taking surveys via email. In 1997, 36% of those contacted by phone agreed to participate in the survey. In 2017, that declined to 7%. And in 2018, it went down another percentage point to 6. If only other organizations would get that message and stop telemarketing to us. 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
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.
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.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 12, 2013
"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.
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?
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.
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 Shy Speaker's Guide to Succes on Stage
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
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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
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.
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
Professionally Speaking...
AUGUST 28, 2013
Infographics help an audience better understand complicated data and see patterns and trends. Most presentations are filled with truck loads of data, communicated through slide after slide of mind-numbing bullet points.
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 Awards shows
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Fortunately, if we are alert we can detect patterns. The Pew Research Center, the gold standard in polling, has gotten the message: Don't call us for your research. As Pew itself reports, it is switching to taking surveys via email. In 1997, 36% of those contacted by phone agreed to participate in the survey. In 2017, that declined to 7%. And in 2018, it went down another percentage point to 6. If only other organizations would get that message and stop telemarketing to us.
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.
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.
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.
SlideModel
MARCH 7, 2019
Think about the 80s aesthetics: bold colors, neon lights, groovy lines and abstract patterns. Do you want to give your presentation a new distinctive look this year? In that case, you should know the latest graphic design trends.
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.
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.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 10, 2018
The Midwest chamber of commerce players will promote the stable weather pattern to business. There had been Katrina. At the time, that was news. The phenomenon of a hurricane with such force and devastation is still news. The development of a category 6 or 7 hurricane would be news.
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.
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.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Sure, those searching for work have a pattern in mind for applying. Employers, temp agencies, and prospective customers/clients pick up on "it" immediately. That "it" is the stink of a generic pitch - or cover letter. To them, a canned outreach represents disrespect.
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.
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.
The Communication Blog
APRIL 26, 2016
Organizational Patterns Introduction A basic orientation as to what will be discussed Body I. Here is a brief public speaking exercise built around the theme of distinguishing two things. The main purpose of the exercise is to illustrate some principles of organization and can be used as a regular prepared/researched speech or as an impromptu speech. For this exercise, the speeches should be organized in either of these two ways.
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