How to Give a Dam Good Speech

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!!!

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 t

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.

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

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.cometog

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 esse

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
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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 ex

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
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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

Graham & Dave & Valerie Too

Nice to see level heads here.

Love Dave's post...

Today on our Live Talk Show , we dicussed chapter 4 of Haanle's book The Master key

Emphasis on Silence...at the right time


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Valerie is probably asking how is this on track of speeches...

Lisa I think it is great anytime an 11 year old will give a speech. I would not worry about him talking about himself and his experiences. Maybe you can help him sum up a comment about himself with how it is good for the whole school.

Like:

My favorite thing in gym is the rock wall. It is great that it was donated for us all to use.

Let us know how he does : )

Valerie

Lisa, I will contact you directly concerning your question.

I must admit that whenever I get to an obvious sales page on the net (and you can pick them these days, they are so obvious) I might read the first two or three paragraphs, but my next action is to look at the size of the scroll bar and if it's any shorter than about quarter the screen size (which means a long page full of drivel) I scroll down to the bottom to see what sort of money people are asking.
Most of the time I bother to read more than that is when I am keen to find out what the pr

Your very last statement is the key, I think. I know I am guilty of writing on and on. But maybe we should learn to stop when we have said enough. Reminds me of a quote I copied into the back of my Bible years and years ago.

The speaker/teacher at this meeting made this statement:

Lord, fill my mouth with useful stuff, but nudge me when I've said enuf.

Dave

Thanks for the advice.

My 11 year old volunteered to give a speach at his elementary graduation on the 29th June. I am so nervous for him. He has worked on it a lot. I personally have never made a speech in my lifetime..maybe a short toast or two...lol

Any advice for him? He wants to say a little bit about all 7 years (including his kindergarten there) His speech seems to be all I..I..I.. He seemed offended when I mentioned..perhaps having some we in it. What do you think?

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