“I don’t have a story.”
We often hear that from folks, but it’s just not true. Any speaker can be a storyteller. Zack Hudson joins us to talk about public speaking and his experience consulting with organizations and coaching individuals to help them find and share their stories.
2-Minute Tip: Practice To be successful, there is no substitution for preparation. Practice. Rehearse. Prepare. And then practice some more. When you see speakers who make it look easy — who effortlessly string together words and phrases and jokes and more — it’s usually not off the cuff. It’s because they’ve practiced. Put in the time and know your stuff cold so that you can come up…
2-Minute Tip: Create a Folder Many of us have thousands of files on our computers, in our clod drives, and attached to email messages. Getting to the right one can take some work. That’s fine when we are by ourselves and have a few moments to spare. During a presentation, or between presentations, it can be more challenging. Sometimes we may need to drop out of…
2-Minute Tip: Let the Audience Respond When you tell a joke, make a humorous aside, show an entertaining picture, or land a heavy or emotional point, it’s important to give your audience a chance to experience the emotions you’ve just inspired in them. That means that while you plan your presentation, and your timing, you need to allow time to respect your audience’s reaction….