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In the book ‘How to Give a Dam Good Speech’. The best lesson the author taught was how to rest your audience. People’s attention span is only so long before they are too tired to absorb any more important information. When you are speaking, if your observant, you will see peoples eyes glass over and bodies shifting in there seat. It is time to talk about something slightly off topic to let your audience brains take a break. Writing is the same way, you just can’t see the yawns from your audience. (And you certainly don’t see them skim to the end.) So how do your keep people reading to the end? And is what you have to say so important that they should? Valerie Hasara editor OyesUcan ezine Post your free Ad |
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| Hi!
I just wanted to update anyone who had read about my little guy giving a speech. He did a great job! The advice that I gathered from this group really helped him a lot! Thank you! He is so confident in giving speeches now, that he hopes to try out for his intermediate school graduation in two years from now. I caught every second on film. Hey, I did not cry either...that was a miracle..lol. Specai Thanks to Valerie & Graham from Josh!!! BIG Crumbs |
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| I've already had one say in this thread, so maybe I shouldn't stick my nose in again, but I've never been bashful to get into a discussion. I read somewhere recently one persons advice on writing. He called it his 1 - 2 method. First he makes a statement and second he tells a story to illustrate the statement. I thought back on different books I had read through the years about self improvement and realized he was right on target. The ones that grabbed my attention so that I couldn't put them down were ones that used his 1-2 method.. So if you want to keep someone's attention, make your statement and tell a story about someone or something that illustrated the statement. Someday, maybe I'll learn how to do that. Dave |
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| Believe it or not yes it does Lisa...And don't try to control the tears. If that's who you are, that's who you are. Holding them back is ultimately more detrimental to your wellbeing than the slight embarrasment of the moment.
Besides, true friends understand and will share your moment with you. Those who don't,..... well that's who they are. |
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| Thank you so much, Valerie and Graham. Both of your ideas...belive me..are extremely helpful!
I think I have more butterflies about my sons speech, than he does..lol. I appreciate the wonderful advice. I will let you know how it turns out. Next question, how do you control happy tears, I always dread crying...and I always manage to do so... at these special milestone events. Deep breathing works for that too? lol Thanks guys! Lisa BIG Crumbs |
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| Good advice Valerie, You got that right, well said my friend! I was actually trained by R.A.D.A (that is The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art). I am used to standing up and speaking in public, used to show-jumping in front of thousands, and I stood for election in 1999 in St Peters Parish in Jersey. I have just got to comment on what Graham had to say. In the main I just have to agree with you Graham, but not all sales pages are the same, if you look at my sales page here http://www.cometogrief.co.uk (I am using this here as an example and do not expect you to buy anything.) Now on this sales page I have actually explained why I am selling what I have for sale there, and you can also affiliate to its sales there, as well as get an email series that has nothing to do with selling anything. Sometimes people are selling things for reasons other than massive financial gain, sometimes money is not the main objective and that is the type of person that I most try to help on the internet or off it for that matter. Sometimes people are genuine! Now as Dave put it, 'I've said enuf' otherwise this would turn into a novel! |
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| Great subject Valerie! Writing especially for a short-attention spanned internet audience can really cause the "glossy-eyed" syndrome. Telling stories the reader can relate to, keeping points to the point and keeping your readers interests in mind are essential when you want to pull audience in and keep them with you. Visual aspects of your written piece are also important. Some people may actually defer from reading an excellent piece if they see big paragraphs. Bite size information is essential for the "eReader". * Use bullets when you can * Keep paragraphs short. Keeping relevant information together so the writing flows rather than choppy thoughts should go without saying but need stating. And don't forget what Dave said... don't be long-winded. Make your point and bow out gracefully. Shine Your Star! Marie Shine Your Star! Marie Gervacio WhoIsMarieGervacio.com |
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| I agree that breathing is very important. To keep everyone's interest, I think you should make good contact across the audience if possible, don't just stand there, put perhaps walk around a little if you can, memorize your lines to free yourself from the grip on that podium, use hand gestures and good facial expressions, and above all, "a picture is worth 1000 words" if you can find a way to interject some into the thing.
Thanks, Stephen http://www.apsense.com/group/100225 My Blog My Group |
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| Like you Lisa I have found breathing to be really helpful. I'm so alive when I breathe it's amazing.
But seriously, one of the most important aspects of public speaking is the space between the words. I have actually used anything up to 20 seconds of silence to get a point across. It is something like an acting performance on stage where ifeverywordwasruntogetheritwouldmakenosense. Half a dozen deep breathes before actually starting to speak can overcome nerves as well as give you extra capacity so you don't run out of breath before the first sentences if finished. One other thing I found helpful, particularly when I was just starting out in the realm of public speaking was to write a full text of what I wanted to say and then read that out aloud to myself to hear what it sounded like. The written word read aloud can often sound quite awkward if you use correct grammar. However, if you can learn to write the way you speak then speak what you have written it comes across a lot more naturally. |
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| Hi Valerie, Great topic, I used to get so nervous, sometimes I still do but I think breathing and having fun can really help. Also a topic you know about is really interesting as then you can have a question and answer section. It seems to work for me. Lisa CMU7 Lisa Lomas Do you know how to plan Success? |
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| Wow ir is late,
Sorry about the Typos, Valerie. The reason I do more Audio than write is poor cor-dination. And I was nodding trying to finish the note. I 'll take more time next post Chuck Bartok BLOG 530-798-0245 |
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