Tips to shine in front of your audience. A blog by Denis Francois Gravel
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Corporate speak don’t move people. Corporate speak don’t inspire people. Storytelling is. Here’s a brilliant infographic on storytelling vs. corporate speak from ishmaelscorner.com
While preparing your next speech. Keep this infographic in mind.
Source: ishmaelscorner.com via Holycow!
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In this talk, Nancy Duarte explains how to structure your presentation for maximum impact.
Nancy Duarte is one of the owners of Duarte, a leading presentation company. She’s also the author of two book every presenter should read: Slide:ology and Resonate
Nancy Duarte’s talk at TEDx East
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What make a speech great ? The substance. This statement is from Ted Sorenson, the guys behind all the memorable speeches of John F. Kennedy.
In this interview with Steve Paikin, Sorenson explain that their is no recipe for great speeches, no secret formula. No catchy phrase will make it better.
The only way to make a good speech is to have substance in it. Express value, principal.
Do yourself a gift and watch this 12 minutes interview.
Sorensen passed away in 2010.
Thanks to Mich Joel for the link
Share with me: What do you think of Sorensen position about speech writing
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“…It’s not about special effects…. It’s about telling the story.” This reflection about movies is also true for presentations.
I love people who looks a thing from a different angle. Lisa Braithwaite publish this interesting post about public speaking and the use of technology. Don’t let it distract you from your goal….telling a story.
via Speak Schmeak: If George Lucas designed your presentation.
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Tags: Movie, PowerPoint, StarWarsSpecial effect, Technology
Botox reduce the ability to raise the eyebrows which is an important part of facial expression. Can this reduce your public speaking ability?
Angela DeFinis published an interesting post about the effect of Botox on your communication ability. I was surprised. I never thought about Botox this way before. In fact, I never think about Botox anyway, but that’s another story….
Research tells us that there is power in your eyebrows. When used naturally and in synch with your message, raising your eyebrows shows your curiosity, enthusiasm, and awe. Raising your eyebrows creates excitement, even a sense of joy—it shows you are interested and interesting. It’s one skill that will capture attention and radiate confidence.
Even if you are not planning to use Botox, read Angela’s post. You will find interesting points about the use of eyebrows in public speaking.
via Spooky Presentations – When Botox Makes You Say “Boo!.
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