by Alan | Sep 29, 2007 | Communication skills, Delivery, public speaking
Bonus today — two tips for the price of one!Heard a speaker do multiple sessions this weekend. That is a tough nut no matter how you crack it. Keeping people engaged is hard, and even harder across breaks and days (welcome to the life of a trainer!).This...
by Alan | Aug 14, 2007 | Communication skills, Delivery, public speaking
I try to hydrate when I speak (tip: it’s best to hydrate a day before speaking). This usually means stashing water bottles at both sides of an auditorium and having a supply at the ready in any classroom. Today I did not have a water bottle and instead chose the...
by Alan | Aug 4, 2007 | Communication skills, Delivery, public speaking
I usually agree with Tom Antion104 on his speaking points, and his blog has some great tips. But I have to disagree with his most recent post about moving while speaking105. While there are certainly times that speakers move too much, I think the error is more often...
by Alan | Aug 3, 2007 | Communication skills, Content, Delivery, Leadership, public speaking
Overheard in the men’s room of a training center (which violates some man code, but that’s someone else’s blog), just after lunchtime:Student (to instructor): “Oh good. I thought I was going to be late. Now I know I won’t be the last...
by Alan | Aug 2, 2007 | Communication skills, Delivery, public speaking, Toastmasters
The Boy and I got a fantastic tour of the local TV Station103105170 courtesy of neighbor and Sports anchor Jeff Gravley104106171 today. In our conversation, I was particularly interested in the communication skills that were needed for his job, and also how that has...
by Alan | Jul 26, 2007 | Communication skills, Delivery, public speaking
I’ve seen this so many times it probably rates as a TTPP (Top Ten Pet Peeve).Today it was someone stating how much passion she had about something. In a monotone voice. With zero excitement in her voice. With no gesture, movement, or increase in audience...
