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Thursday, April 22nd, 2010One of my favorite shows on TV is Mythbusters. I love what they do and how they do it. They scientifically confirm or deny urban legends and myths in a fun way.
It got me thinking about some of the classic myths about presentations. Early in my speaking career, I received one of the worst bits [...]
STAGE TIME: “Nemo dat quod non habet” It’s the Law!
Monday, April 12th, 2010Have you ever seen someone give a speech, and they weren’t connected to the audience? They were saying the words, but somehow you knew they were not fully “present.” Ever given one of those?
Do you know what’s happening? Many times, it means that the presenter is up in their own head, thinking of what they [...]
STAGE TIME: Need a Great Speech Writer? Try T ‘n T
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010Not a great speech writer? Neither was I. I had the passion, I had something to say, but to actually sit down and write a speech… forget it! The summer of 2001 was the most transformational time in my career.
I loved the performance, but the preparation and the writing process nearly killed me. In fact, [...]
STAGE TIME: “You’ve got broccoli in your teeth” - The Life Lesson for Your Presentation
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010Ever have someone tell you, “You’ve got broccoli in your teeth!” ? Or pointed to the toilet paper stuck to your shoe? Embarrassing, but aren’t you glad they told you?
We can be so thankful when someone saves us from further embarrassment. As presenters, why do we take presentation feedback so personally, especially when people are [...]
STAGE TIME: What you DO & THINK 5 minutes before a presentation will make it or break it. The Simple Solution!
Thursday, December 10th, 2009Would you like to connect deeper with your audience every time you present?
Here’s the problem. Most speakers will spend hours and hours preparing their presentation and rarely take the time to prepare their mindset just before they step in front of an audience. This is true whether it is a formal presentation, a one-on-one sales [...]