Got an email in my inbox this morning from the International President of Toastmasters:

Michael Notaro message to members

A few things strike me, but the main thing is that web-based videos are not speeches.  This message doesn’t work presented this way.  If it did, perhaps all of the TED videos would be done like this?

Among the changes that Shanahan has implemented, one stands out as a radical departure from the professional sports league status quo. Every time the NHL hands down a suspension–there have been 32 suspensions thus far–Shanahan records a short, explanatory video that the NHL shares with players, team staff and fans.

http://www.commoncraft.com/guest-post-what-communicators-can-learn-highsticking-penalty

Think about your audience, not yourself, and you can overcome your public speaking fears.

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