For my next speech, I have been working on the best description of what I call the Curse of Fear–the emotion that makes us loose our head and with it our power to speak well. I stumbled on the blog by Sims Wyeth (www.simswyeth.com). I really like how he explains the Fear of Public Speaking. […]
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Speak with Power–Get Results
Performed earlier this year, here is a presentation of SPEAK with Power–Get Results. Filmed in front of Snohomish Chamber of Commerce, this presentation focuses on what business leaders need to do in order to speak with power.
Audio Recording of a Job Interview Workshop
I have recorded one of my recent workshops on how to impress your interviewers and get a job by using 5 key features of SPEAKing with Power–telling a Story with a Purpose that Engages the Audience in order to share your Knowledge. Take a listen: Speak with Power Get a Job Audio Enjoy!
Light Up Your Flame
Here is my latest public speaking competition speech–Light Up Your Flame. http://youtu.be/pnLreBGrqcg This was a 150 person crowd of Toastmasters for the Western Washington competition. While I did not win, I learned a lot in the process and will continue to sharpen my craft. Please watch and let me know what you think. And if […]
SPEAK with Power in a Nutshell
People often ask me: “How do I speak with power?” The answer, I have found, is very simple: To speak with power you have to tell a good Story with a clear Purpose that that creates Engagement in the hearts and minds of the assembled Audience in order to share your Knowledge. 5 key elements […]
PUBLIC SPEAKING: WHAT MAKES US SO AFRAID OF IT?
Visualize yourself on a stage. You are a subject matter expert on [business, healthcare, law, entertainment, etc.]. You are facing an audience of [10/100/1000] people that you do not know, but who are interested in what you have to say. And you have A LOT to say! You know your subject inside and out. You […]
THE NEED TO SPEAK WITH POWER
What is one thing that a salesperson, job seeker, best man at a wedding, & a mother have in common? THE NEED TO SPEAK WITH POWER! Whether you need to sell, impress, entertain or educate, the need to be able to speak in a way that makes an impact is universally important. And yet, most […]