Uptalk is invading the work place and is reaching epidemic proportions. It’s that singsong speech pattern that has a rising inflection at the end of sentence. It sounds like the speaker is asking a question instead of making a declaration.
Once the exclusive domain of teens, it is now a regular part of the adult world. [...]
Fear
Of what am I afraid, you ask.Of myself, I answer.The self I have hidden deep down inside,the one I’m afraid you won’t like,the one I sometimes don’t like either.
I’m afraid that parts of this selfwill rise to the surfaceand I won’t be able to push them back down.I will no longer be able to hide [...]
.. — … SOS This is the traditional seafaring emergency call to “Save Our Ship!” - to rush first aid to a sinking vessel. On land - and in daily life - it stands, simply, for “HELP!” Until I read this recently, I never really knew exactly what it stood for. Did you know the [...]
I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date. No time to say “hello”, “goodbye”, I’m late, I’m late, I’m late!
Have you ever felt like the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland? Rushing from one thing to the next with no time to rest or relax? If so, perhaps what you need is some time [...]
Toastmasters…. Toastmasters….What is Toastmasters?
Is it a bunch of guys in stuffed shirts & suits standing around and pontificating about people. Is it a secret society where everyone looks furtively from side to side before giving the secret handshake? Is it a cooking class where everyone brings in their breadmaker and makes the latest recipe and [...]
Have you ever watched a speaker and said, “Wow, I wish I could speak like that”? or “That person was just so wonderful. I could never do that.” Well, I’ve got some good news for you. You too can be a public speaker. Public speaking is a learned skill, so anyone can do it. You [...]
In a funk because other speakers seem to be snagging all the media attention? It’s time to start claiming your share. Here are a baker’s dozen of tips that will boost your publicity efforts and help you finally get noticed.
1. Every time you speak before a group, offer to submit a shortsummary of your presentation [...]
We were both speakers at the same convention presenting on the same day-but what a difference. I am tall, while she’s short. I am a magnetic speaker-I draw people in with stories and examples. She’s a dynamic speaker- humorous and vivacious. We both were hits-the audience loved us.
How could we be so different onstage but [...]
Most of us get nervous about making a speech, whether it’s to 2000 convention delegates or a PTA meeting at our child’s school. Often, though, people find that’s the worst part of the whole process - the anticipation. The reality is often a lot easier to handle and can even be quite enjoyable, provided that [...]
1. Listen to your internal dialog.
2. Visualize a positive out come.
3. It’s not all your fault.
4. Do you believe in your message, do you have
something to say?
5. Look at your audience as an extension of your
family.
6. Prepare a good introduction and conclusion.
Open with impact, close with direction.
7. Be Natural.
8. Tape Yourself.
9. The audience want speakers [...]