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You just got a speaking invitation. It’s the opportunity you’ve been waiting for – but…yikes! It’s in 5 days. Your content is set. Thank goodness! Delivery is not. Never fear! You can reassure and reinforce a well-written presentation. Use these three steps. <p TALK TIP 1. Ask A Friend or Colleague: You can’t change what you don’t see or hear. Invite a …
“You didn’t get the job.” “We don’t need your services any longer.” “You weren’t accepted” Have you received these kinds of message? Did it create: A momentary gut punch? Exasperation? Or a vortex of doom? And then, viola – you say, “I’ll figure it out. I always do.” That my friend, is a “reappraisal response.” You pause and reevaluate a …
That was Eva’s first words when she introduced herself. Even with her terror, she was there to learn. Instead of her standing in front of the workshop participants, we set the chairs in a circle and I asked her questions based on her speech script. For Eva, this worked. At sessions #4, she’d gained the confidence to take her place …
My first speaking engagement was a lunch event. Roasted chicken, green beans and chocolate cake were my greatest competition for the audience’s attention. That was a challenge. The shape of the room required me to stand in a doorway, the same door the waiter used to enter and exit. The audience is having lunch. I’m doing “dosey doe” with the …
I walk ahead of myself in perpetual expectancy of miracles. ~Anais Nin My UNCA student’s 3rd speech assignment is due and they’ve claimed their spot in the cue. But, there’s no eye contact, zero smiles, energy is subdued and panic reads on their faces. I ask, “help me understand what goes on for you as you prepare to speak.” …
