by Alan | Mar 15, 2007 | Communication skills, Delivery, public speaking, Toastmasters
A common mistake of those making introductions is to hit the ‘punchline’ too quickly. When the “heeeeere’s Johnny” (did I just date myself?) gets uttered, the audience goes into applause mode, and the introducer’s job is over. Or...
by Alan | Mar 11, 2007 | Communication skills, Content, Delivery, Don't!, public speaking
Interesting post at the Instigator Blog about things you don’t want to hear in a presentation. I could add hundreds, most of which I’ve heard with my own ears, but I get readers sending them to me as well now. Probably the biggest opening gaff and a TTPP...
by Alan | Feb 7, 2007 | Communication skills, public speaking, Toastmasters
Had a guy last night offer up an English nugget to me. He was a very interesting guy — a true Renaissance man who was also a Toastmaster DTM (highest level possible). As we connected and talked, I used an incorrect word and he paused and said, “I’m...
by Alan | Feb 7, 2007 | Communication skills, Delivery, Flying, public speaking
Saw the importance first-hand last night of connecting with the audience via eye contact and any other way possible. Presenting to an aviation crowd in a hotel ballroom. 202 chairs set up — brought in another 25 as we reached capacity. Final tally was 291 and...
by Alan | Feb 3, 2007 | Communication skills, Delivery, public speaking
Listened to a speaker introduce his topic with a summary statement directed to his audience:”We are able to do that for you. I hope you will feel free to chime in whenever…”But there was one major problem. He didn’t pause when he hit the...
by Alan | Jan 28, 2007 | Communication skills, Content, Delivery, public speaking
Listening to a sermon and was told there would be four points. I jotted “1.” in my notes and began following along. I jotted down the key elements, making personal notes as I did, but when the pastor got to point #4, I looked down and alreayd had four...
