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Your Elevator Pitch

john — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:29:41 +0000

Have you thought about the purpose of your elevator pitch?

What about any other speech you do?

john — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:11:06 +0000

5 ways to master the pause:

john — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:32:54 +0000

A very useful page on public speaking:

john — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:34:55 +0000

As clear an explanation of vocal variety as I have ever seen. Thanks Cal.

john — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:52:18 +0000

If you read many of my posts you will know that I am a huge fan of Craig Valentine. His latest entry is fantastic.

If you don’t follow this link right now and read his post that you will likely never read it.

john — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:12:18 +0000

Take a listen to the latest Toastmasters Podcast for an interesting method of developing your own speaking style.

john — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:19:06 +0000

More wisdom from Craig:

Feeling and believing everything you say.
Instead of memorizing, you’ve internalized your message.
You really live the message.
You have no doubt that what you’re saying is what you should be saying. If you go in with doubts, they’ll come out with doubts.
Being under the influence of your own emotions during the speech.
Reliving your stories rather than retelling them
Emotionally being in each of your scenes because you cannot bring an audience into a scene (at least emotionally) if you’re not in it emotionally.
Not having to write out your speech and put “Smile here” or “Lift left arm here” to remind yourself of your gestures.
Being willing to open yourself up to your audience
Telling your story and admitting your flaws

john — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:56:00 +0000

Have you got rhythm? Craig has an excellent article on how rhythm will help your speeches become more memorable.

john — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:35:01 +0000

john — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:20:26 +0000

Craig has made a business of combining sales and marketing with public speaking. Priceless information.