Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Speech Development”
This morning I walk from the living room to the kitchen to tell my husband something. In less than 10 seconds I forgot what I want to say. I had to go back in the living room to retrieve it. Two weeks ago, I did a 25 minute speech and remembered everything I planned to say and more! Memory is …
Five drafts, three feedback sessions, two coaching appointments, one inquiry phone call. And a partridge in a pear tree…… When speaking to an audience, I always strive to be relevant, engaging, informative and inspiring. This is why, recently, before presenting for an organization, I did FIVE re-writes. You see, during a preparatory feedback session, I felt it instinctually. I thought, “I haven’t …
What are the best practices to organize a speech or presentation? Just 4 minutes into Brady’s presentation and I could see the audience eyeballs swimming in circles. In that short span of time, he shared a story, offered content with statistics, a call to action and introduced his organization. His ideas were flying like a pinball machine – going here …
If you’ve worked with me, you know I help you improve on delivery tools, content clarity and performance skills. But lately, a foundational component of the “art of presentation” is waving its arms for attention. While listening to an incredible interview with Billie Jean King, the former #1 tennis player, this foundation component was expressively audible in her story and …
“What did she just say? I”m totally confused! Is anyone else following this speech?” You may have had these thoughts while listening to a workshop leader or presenter. You’re lost. You’ve stopped listening. And if you were near the exit door, you might step out. Being trapped in an hour-long plus presentation or lecture where you feel lost is awful, isn’t it? …
