People say, well, I don't want to toot my own horn. Well, you have to 'cause no one's going to toot your own horn for you. — @DeniseAnnG #PublicSpeaking #Toastmasters #2MTT #Training Click To Tweet

2-Minute Tip: Record Yourself and Watch it 3 Times

Recording yourself on video used to be hard. But that’s not the case anymore. Nearly everyone has a powerful video camera in their pocket. There’s no reason not to use this tool to make yourself a better speaker. Record a rehearsal or presentation, and then watch it back 3 times in 3 different ways.

First, close your eyes and just listen. Focus on pace, rhythm, and filler words (uhms, ahs, likes, etc.).

Second, turn the sound off and just watch the silent video. Look for physical pacing, repetitive gestures, and awkward motions.

Third, watch it as an audience member might and ask yourself, “Did I actually land my point? Do I feel inspired to do what I want my audience to do?

Like anything, like a piano, the more you practice (speaking) the better you get at it. — @DeniseAnnG #PublicSpeaking #Toastmasters #2MTT #Training Click To Tweet

Post Tip Discussion: Meet Denise An Galloni

One thing I’ve seen over the past episodes is how childhood is not destiny. Some speakers started in grade school and couldn’t get enough stage time. Others were horrified early on, but were able to ultimately get past it and even learn to enjoy speaking.

Your approach to speaking as a child is not your destiny in life. Public speaking is a skill that can be acquired later in life. If you want to acquire it.

That’s how it was for Denise Ann Galloni.

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When People tell me that, 'Speaking in front of people is not my thing.' Well, it's not really a reason. — @DeniseAnnG #PublicSpeaking #Toastmasters #2MTT #Training Click To Tweet

Bio

Voted the quietest girl in her senior class, Denise Galloni started to come out of her shell and find her voice as a young adult. Today her mission is to help others find their voices and become better communicators through her company, DG Training Solutions Inc., which was founded in 2014.

In fact, Denise has delivered more than 500 presentations across the United States and Internationally. She is a Toastmasters award winner. Denise was inspired by so many women who helped her make her business more successful in 2017, she expanded her reach to help women live their dreams by creating, producing and hosting an award-winning TV show called Empowering Women. 

n 2018, she was a nominee for the Inspiring Lives Magazine International Empowerment Award.  Denise’s show Empowering Women was a 2018 nominee in the categories for Best Talk Show and Best Series for The Greater Pittsburgh Community Media Awards.

I really started speaking up in meetings and at work and that's developed myself confidence. — @DeniseAnnG #PublicSpeaking #Toastmasters #2MTT #Training Click To Tweet

5-Tips for Better Training videos

1. Keep them short. Folks don’t want to watch a 40-minute video. You may feel you need that much time to cover all the material, but if folks don’t retain it, does it really matter if you covered it all? 4, 10-minute videos will always be better than 1, 40-minute video .
2. Don’t talk to the whole audience. Your learner is probably watching it by themselves. Address them as an individual.
3. Make sure your message is clear and concise. Plan that message before you start anything else. That simple message should be supported by the rest of your content.
4. Edit tightly. If you have any question about whether something belong in the video, cut it.
5. Keep the bottom line up front. Get to the point first. This way your learners have the full context for everything else they are about to hear. Plus, they can enjoy the instant gratification you are offering.

Usually before I take the stage if it's a small group, I'm walking around trying to meet as many people as I can. — @DeniseAnnG #PublicSpeaking #Toastmasters #2MTT #Training Click To Tweet

Links

I rarely give out my PowerPoint slides. People ask me for them all the time, and I tell them, 'You don't need that.' The key information is on a handout. — @DeniseAnnG #PublicSpeaking #Toastmasters #2MTT #Training Click To Tweet

Call To Action

• Check out http://DGTrainingSolutionsInc.com to learn more about Denise’s training programs and other resources.
• If you’ve thought about exploring Toastmasters, check out a local chapter. It’s made a big difference in Denise’s career.
• Share this episode with friend or coworker by giving them the link http://2MinuteTalkTips.com/DGTraining
• Don’t get best…get better.

2-Minute Talk Tips is the public speaking podcast that helps you become a more effective speaker in as little as 2 minutes a week.