by Alan | Aug 13, 2007 | Communication skills, PowerPoint, public speaking
Here’s a tip that must not be well known judging from how many times I see people fail to use it.The problem with projecting a presentation is that if a break comes or the presenter wishes to do some other work on his computer, then that work can be displayed...
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 30, 2007 | Communication skills, Don't!, public speaking
Found a phrase that is a tip-off more than perhaps any other that a speaker is not bound by Rule #1. It’s very prevalent. I’ve used it. We should all ban it from our vocabulary. The phrase is any one that starts with “I want…” Some...
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...
