These are among the simplest tools in my coaching toolkit--so simple, many speakers dismiss them out of hand as ineffective. MORE
Boe said he keeps this list pinned to his notice board and refers to it whenever he starts a new project. […]. MORE
Originally the term was used to refer to disclosing someone’s homosexuality as a way of preventing him or her from discriminating against the gay community. 8.17.2009 Outing In the discussion of self-disclosure, we often mention the process of outing which essentially is disclosure by some third person. So, if a politician advocates homophobic policies, outing him or her, effectively strips the person of influence. MORE
I refer to the speech by Khizr Khan, the father of a Muslim-American soldier who was killed in Iraq. Of the 204 speeches that were delivered at the 2016 Republican and Democratic Conventions in the United States—71 by Republicans and 133 by Democrats—one has stood out. … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Authenticity Donald Trump Hillary Clinton Khizr Khan Monica Lewinsky Olivia Schofield quotes United States Constitution MORE
1.10.2011 Communication Strategies: Confront Your Stereotypes Originally, the word stereotype was a printing term that referred to the plate that printed the same image over and over. A sociological or psychological stereotype is a fixed impression of a group of people. Everyone has stereotypes—images of national groups, religious groups, or racial groups or perhaps of criminals, teachers, or plumbers. MORE
Positive face refers to the desire to be viewed positively by others, to be thought of favorably, to be held in high esteem. Negative face refers to the desire to be autonomous, to have the right to do as you wish, to not be imposed upon. Made popular in the 1980s in rap music, the term refers to a form of impoliteness in which you criticize, act rudely, insult, put down, offend, or disrespect another person, verbally and/or nonverbally. To Read [References] 1. MORE
The best source for proverbs from England? The Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs , edited by Elizabeth Knowles and published by Oxford University Press. Oxford has been collecting, sourcing and researching proverbs since 1935. This book contains an international selection (proverbs from Africa, the U.S., Haiti, China, etc), but I turn to it most often for its carefully sourced English proverbs. . MORE
really refers to how a website functions–especially interactivity and sharing. I’ll refer you to a YouTube video by Mark James Normand that covers this topic. Maybe Web 2.0 is already an old look, but you still see a lot of it. Of course, Web 2.0 MORE
Instead, refer to your slides as you speak – but don’t let them take over. Referring to them is the same thing. Refer to them if that helps your audience better understand them, but not more.”. MORE
Would you like your PowerPoint presentations to look better? Invest a couple hours to read about design from top design authorities. I keep these books in my library and recommend them highly: Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences, by Nancy Duarte Envisioning Information, by Edward R. Tufte. Presentation skills Speechwriting MORE
If you subscribed to my newsletter more than a year ago, then you know what I’m referring to. This year, I didn’t even think about it. Well, I did think about it, but I didn’t think about doing it. On my birthday, I usually attempt to do the number of push ups that equals my [.]. Opinion PowerPoint Presentation Skills Public Speaking Rhetorical Devices Scripting Your Speech Speech Writing Uncategorized MORE
A timing conflict made it impossible for me to add this job to my schedule, so I referred the work to someone else. I referred it to a skilled speechwriter who has attended several of my speechwriting seminars over a 5-year period. This week, a last-minute speechwriting request came into my office. So, that’s why I made the referral. Now, more to the point: Who did I recommend for this freelance assignment? MORE
If you question whether this really happened, there are references at the bottom of the blog post. One of my clients, a medical doctor, sent me this amusing (and slightly disturbing) story of a memorable presentation at a urology conference, which took demonstration to a whole new level. MORE
Here''s a simple trick for mustering up some confidence before your next presentation: Recall positive memories of public speaking from your past. MORE
You might apply this test: Would a male executive refer to his gender here in the speech? Inserting references to "as a woman, I." As a coach, I think you, the woman speaker, needs to take charge of how your speeches--and those of others--refer to you. MORE
Include references. If you’re citing research do include the references in the handout. For most presentations (scientific presentations to a scientific audience would be an exception), don’t clutter up your presentation or your slides with references. MORE
Enjoy these 25 posts that reference sitcoms, comedians, and documentaries about comedians and comedy! I am constantly fascinated by how much speakers can learn from comedians. MORE
Resonate’s original print publication contained references to online multimedia content , but it was a separate experience from reading the book. Resonate has made the leap from book to iBook ! MORE
Should we balance our Christian references with Buddhist, Islamic, Judaic, and Sikh references (among others) ? How do YOU handle religious references in your speaking? Over the past few days, the worldwide Christian community celebrated Easter, and were vocal about it. MORE
In all seriousness, in order to effectively communicate with someone, you need to have a basic understanding of that person’s frame of reference. In order to relate, you must first understand, and in order to understand, you must have some frame of reference. Beloit has done a wonderful job establishing the frame of reference for today’s teen. When you figure it out, please tell me. . MORE
Everything was going wonderfully, until an unfortunate reference to “the Occupied Territories” accidentally slipped a non-Kosher item onto the buffet of his pro-Israeli credentials. How would you refer to the lands contested between the Israelis and the Palestinians? by Peter Watts. MORE
In writing - oh, excuse me, we have to now call what we do "creating content" - the game is all about following the money. Some of us assumed the money was going to be in green, pun not intended. MORE
I need to explain in more detail the many positive elements of Patrick’s story as well as clarify why I referred to it on Amazon ‘flawed’ and show where other emerging speakers can learn from […]. My recent review on Amazon of the new book, Keynote Mastery: The Personal Journey of a Professional Speaker was incomplete. MORE
A stroke of political genius, Nancy Pelosi reinforced the Obamacare victory with a reference to the Kennedy progressive agenda. POLITICO reports that Pelosi stated, "Now, Ted can rest." MORE
2.15.2010 Stopping Unwanted Behavior A recent letter to Dear Abby is from a woman whose husband slaps her on the bottom which he refers to as a "love tap" and she as "degrading and frustrating." Although she has told him repeatedly to stop, he doesnt. What to do? The answer to "Dear Soar" was "Its one in which there is a serious communication problem. Hardly a satisfactory answer. MORE
The headline for the New York Post article reads "Bums declare war on Christmas." " The journalists who wrote it are Kevin Fasick and Bob Fredericks. The subject is how the tree lighting ritual in the Little Italy section of the Bronx was cancelled. MORE
Either way, you'll be expanding your understanding of women and speaking: Hey, lady: In Lady Day is Everyday , a female Google shareholder speaks up after a male shareholder refers to the chief financial officer as "the lady CFO," and wonders why the CFO didn't make the correction. MORE
Margie Gabriel, Maj, USAF, has attended several of my speechwriting seminars, and she is always wonderful about sharing information. Today I received this email from Margie: . “I was sent this resource and thought it might be useful for other speechwriters. Today’s page features the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge and I can see it being used as an example for a multitude of different kinds of speeches. MORE
One of the easiest ways to build humor into your messages is by using Catchy Cultural References, as its described in "Go Ahead and Laugh". Most of us have been brought up on a steady diet of television, movies, music, and have an emotional response whenever a specific reference is made. MORE
If your speakers want to include British details in their speeches (historical, literary, or political references), turn to Brewer’s Quotations: A Phrase and Fable Dictionary by Nigel Rees. While you will also find good quotations from the United States and other European countries, this book is best for accurate notes pertaining to Britain, Australia, Scotland and Wales. Well researched, solid sourcing MORE
Hitchcock refers to D. He refers to the shower scene in the Psycho as an example of what he calls a more cinematic approach to assembling visual content. (2) MORE
The custom says these speeches--one proposing the motion, the other seconding--"are not contentious and contain both humour and flattering references to their constituencies." MORE
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An excellent reference for all freelance workers The primary value of this well-designed 462-page book is as a one-stop reference for new freelancers [.]. Having heard Sara Horowitz interviewed on KQED Radio I immediately ordered her book The Freelancer’s Bible: Everything You Need to Know to Have the Career of Your Dreams – On Your Terms. MORE
Business Communication Speechwriting reference material writers Here’s an incredibly comprehensive listing of 150 resources for writers compiled by Claire Morgan and published on the Open Education Database website. It includes everything writers need, from proper citation and grammar guides to organizational tools, legal help, news digests, media resources, and much more. MORE
This is a comprehensive, annotated list of websites and blogs dealing with Public & Professional Speaking Presentation Blogs & Tools Speechwriting General Communication & Debate These include many of the sites I refer [.]. MORE
“This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook – try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!” ~ Julia Child Okay, so maybe she wasn't referring to speakers, but who can argue that her advice surpasses cooking and crosses over into many other areas? MORE
On the international speaking tour I just returned from I could have made a serious flaw had I not checked out material with the locals after I got in the country. Apparently one country hates a certain kind of animal to the point where some natives actually try to run over the animal when driving on the road. A nearby country loves the same animal. MORE
I'll bet this protest comes as a surprise to politicians and their speechwriters, who commonly load up speeches with references to moms, wives, and daughters when women's issues are on the table. MORE
The book provides a Name Index, Subject Index and Occupation Index - the sort of reliability I’ve come to expect from Facts on File reference materials I was asked if I could recommend a good collection of African-American quotes. I can: African-American Quotations , by Richard Newman (with a foreward by Julian Bond). It’s published by an imprint of Facts on File, Inc., which has an excellent track record of providing authoritative material. MORE
Instead, refer to your slides as you speak – but don’t let them take over. Referring to them is the same thing. Refer to them if that helps your audience better understand them, but not more.”. MORE
And yet, many people say “podium” when they are actually referring to a lectern. Conversely, I have never heard anyone say “lectern” when referring to a podium.). No, today’s post is not about a new sci-fi movie. Rather, it’s about the distinction between two mainstays of public speaking: the podium and the lectern. A podium (pl. podiums or podia) is the raised platform on which the speaker stands to deliver his or her speech. MORE
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APRIL 17, 2016
Would you like your PowerPoint presentations to look better? Invest a couple hours to read about design from top design authorities. I keep these books in my library and recommend them highly: Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences, by Nancy Duarte Envisioning Information, by Edward R. Tufte. Presentation skills Speechwriting
The Eloquent Woman
JANUARY 19, 2017
You might apply this test: Would a male executive refer to his gender here in the speech? Inserting references to "as a woman, I." As a coach, I think you, the woman speaker, needs to take charge of how your speeches--and those of others--refer to you.
The Eloquent Woman
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
I'll bet this protest comes as a surprise to politicians and their speechwriters, who commonly load up speeches with references to moms, wives, and daughters when women's issues are on the table.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 4, 2013
Business Communication Speechwriting reference material writers Here’s an incredibly comprehensive listing of 150 resources for writers compiled by Claire Morgan and published on the Open Education Database website. It includes everything writers need, from proper citation and grammar guides to organizational tools, legal help, news digests, media resources, and much more.
Speak and Deliver
APRIL 25, 2011
Should we balance our Christian references with Buddhist, Islamic, Judaic, and Sikh references (among others) ? How do YOU handle religious references in your speaking? Over the past few days, the worldwide Christian community celebrated Easter, and were vocal about it.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2013
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Joan Detz Speaker Services
MAY 24, 2010
Margie Gabriel, Maj, USAF, has attended several of my speechwriting seminars, and she is always wonderful about sharing information. Today I received this email from Margie: . “I was sent this resource and thought it might be useful for other speechwriters. Today’s page features the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge and I can see it being used as an example for a multitude of different kinds of speeches.
Speak and Deliver
SEPTEMBER 29, 2009
One of the easiest ways to build humor into your messages is by using Catchy Cultural References, as its described in "Go Ahead and Laugh". Most of us have been brought up on a steady diet of television, movies, music, and have an emotional response whenever a specific reference is made.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 28, 2015
The headline for the New York Post article reads "Bums declare war on Christmas." " The journalists who wrote it are Kevin Fasick and Bob Fredericks. The subject is how the tree lighting ritual in the Little Italy section of the Bronx was cancelled.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
DECEMBER 20, 2012
A timing conflict made it impossible for me to add this job to my schedule, so I referred the work to someone else. I referred it to a skilled speechwriter who has attended several of my speechwriting seminars over a 5-year period. This week, a last-minute speechwriting request came into my office. So, that’s why I made the referral. Now, more to the point: Who did I recommend for this freelance assignment?
Great Public Speaking
OCTOBER 1, 2008
On the international speaking tour I just returned from I could have made a serious flaw had I not checked out material with the locals after I got in the country. Apparently one country hates a certain kind of animal to the point where some natives actually try to run over the animal when driving on the road. A nearby country loves the same animal.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JANUARY 17, 2016
I need to explain in more detail the many positive elements of Patrick’s story as well as clarify why I referred to it on Amazon ‘flawed’ and show where other emerging speakers can learn from […]. My recent review on Amazon of the new book, Keynote Mastery: The Personal Journey of a Professional Speaker was incomplete.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 28, 2012
A stroke of political genius, Nancy Pelosi reinforced the Obamacare victory with a reference to the Kennedy progressive agenda. POLITICO reports that Pelosi stated, "Now, Ted can rest."
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 12, 2012
In writing - oh, excuse me, we have to now call what we do "creating content" - the game is all about following the money. Some of us assumed the money was going to be in green, pun not intended.
Manner of Speaking
AUGUST 5, 2016
I refer to the speech by Khizr Khan, the father of a Muslim-American soldier who was killed in Iraq. Of the 204 speeches that were delivered at the 2016 Republican and Democratic Conventions in the United States—71 by Republicans and 133 by Democrats—one has stood out. … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Authenticity Donald Trump Hillary Clinton Khizr Khan Monica Lewinsky Olivia Schofield quotes United States Constitution
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Boe said he keeps this list pinned to his notice board and refers to it whenever he starts a new project. […].
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
This is a comprehensive, annotated list of websites and blogs dealing with Public & Professional Speaking Presentation Blogs & Tools Speechwriting General Communication & Debate These include many of the sites I refer [.].
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Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JANUARY 7, 2013
An excellent reference for all freelance workers The primary value of this well-designed 462-page book is as a one-stop reference for new freelancers [.]. Having heard Sara Horowitz interviewed on KQED Radio I immediately ordered her book The Freelancer’s Bible: Everything You Need to Know to Have the Career of Your Dreams – On Your Terms.
Successful Speeches Blog
APRIL 6, 2011
If you subscribed to my newsletter more than a year ago, then you know what I’m referring to. This year, I didn’t even think about it. Well, I did think about it, but I didn’t think about doing it. On my birthday, I usually attempt to do the number of push ups that equals my [.]. Opinion PowerPoint Presentation Skills Public Speaking Rhetorical Devices Scripting Your Speech Speech Writing Uncategorized
The Communication Blog
JANUARY 10, 2011
1.10.2011 Communication Strategies: Confront Your Stereotypes Originally, the word stereotype was a printing term that referred to the plate that printed the same image over and over. A sociological or psychological stereotype is a fixed impression of a group of people. Everyone has stereotypes—images of national groups, religious groups, or racial groups or perhaps of criminals, teachers, or plumbers.
The Communication Blog
FEBRUARY 15, 2010
2.15.2010 Stopping Unwanted Behavior A recent letter to Dear Abby is from a woman whose husband slaps her on the bottom which he refers to as a "love tap" and she as "degrading and frustrating." Although she has told him repeatedly to stop, he doesnt. What to do? The answer to "Dear Soar" was "Its one in which there is a serious communication problem. Hardly a satisfactory answer.
The Communication Blog
AUGUST 17, 2009
Originally the term was used to refer to disclosing someone’s homosexuality as a way of preventing him or her from discriminating against the gay community. 8.17.2009 Outing In the discussion of self-disclosure, we often mention the process of outing which essentially is disclosure by some third person. So, if a politician advocates homophobic policies, outing him or her, effectively strips the person of influence.
Speak Schmeak
APRIL 6, 2012
If you question whether this really happened, there are references at the bottom of the blog post. One of my clients, a medical doctor, sent me this amusing (and slightly disturbing) story of a memorable presentation at a urology conference, which took demonstration to a whole new level.
The Eloquent Woman
MAY 7, 2015
These are among the simplest tools in my coaching toolkit--so simple, many speakers dismiss them out of hand as ineffective.
The Communication Blog
JUNE 5, 2015
Positive face refers to the desire to be viewed positively by others, to be thought of favorably, to be held in high esteem. Negative face refers to the desire to be autonomous, to have the right to do as you wish, to not be imposed upon. Made popular in the 1980s in rap music, the term refers to a form of impoliteness in which you criticize, act rudely, insult, put down, offend, or disrespect another person, verbally and/or nonverbally. To Read [References] 1.
Manner of Speaking
MARCH 10, 2012
And yet, many people say “podium” when they are actually referring to a lectern. Conversely, I have never heard anyone say “lectern” when referring to a podium.). No, today’s post is not about a new sci-fi movie. Rather, it’s about the distinction between two mainstays of public speaking: the podium and the lectern. A podium (pl. podiums or podia) is the raised platform on which the speaker stands to deliver his or her speech.
Speaking about Presenting
JULY 22, 2010
Include references. If you’re citing research do include the references in the handout. For most presentations (scientific presentations to a scientific audience would be an exception), don’t clutter up your presentation or your slides with references.
Matt Eventoff
AUGUST 5, 2009
In all seriousness, in order to effectively communicate with someone, you need to have a basic understanding of that person’s frame of reference. In order to relate, you must first understand, and in order to understand, you must have some frame of reference. Beloit has done a wonderful job establishing the frame of reference for today’s teen. When you figure it out, please tell me. .
Speak Schmeak
AUGUST 15, 2016
“This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook – try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!” ~ Julia Child Okay, so maybe she wasn't referring to speakers, but who can argue that her advice surpasses cooking and crosses over into many other areas?
Presentation Zen
JANUARY 11, 2013
Hitchcock refers to D. He refers to the shower scene in the Psycho as an example of what he calls a more cinematic approach to assembling visual content. (2)
Speak Schmeak
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Enjoy these 25 posts that reference sitcoms, comedians, and documentaries about comedians and comedy! I am constantly fascinated by how much speakers can learn from comedians.
The Eloquent Woman
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Either way, you'll be expanding your understanding of women and speaking: Hey, lady: In Lady Day is Everyday , a female Google shareholder speaks up after a male shareholder refers to the chief financial officer as "the lady CFO," and wonders why the CFO didn't make the correction.
The Presenter's Blog
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Everything was going wonderfully, until an unfortunate reference to “the Occupied Territories” accidentally slipped a non-Kosher item onto the buffet of his pro-Israeli credentials. How would you refer to the lands contested between the Israelis and the Palestinians? by Peter Watts.
Duarte Blog
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Instead, refer to your slides as you speak – but don’t let them take over. Referring to them is the same thing. Refer to them if that helps your audience better understand them, but not more.”.
Duarte Blog
MARCH 31, 2017
Instead, refer to your slides as you speak – but don’t let them take over. Referring to them is the same thing. Refer to them if that helps your audience better understand them, but not more.”.
Speak Schmeak
JUNE 25, 2013
Here''s a simple trick for mustering up some confidence before your next presentation: Recall positive memories of public speaking from your past.
PowerPoint Tips
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really refers to how a website functions–especially interactivity and sharing. I’ll refer you to a YouTube video by Mark James Normand that covers this topic. Maybe Web 2.0 is already an old look, but you still see a lot of it. Of course, Web 2.0
Duarte Blog
APRIL 19, 2012
Resonate’s original print publication contained references to online multimedia content , but it was a separate experience from reading the book. Resonate has made the leap from book to iBook !
The Eloquent Woman
JUNE 27, 2014
The custom says these speeches--one proposing the motion, the other seconding--"are not contentious and contain both humour and flattering references to their constituencies."
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