Episode 030 — Say Thanks and Building a Talk

2017-10-032017-10-03
Bill Monroe

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5802583/height/0/width/0/theme/standard/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”” width=””] 2 Minute Tip: Say Thanks When we conduct a successful presentation, audience members will often give us a compliment. When they do that, say, “Thanks. I appreciate that.” Don’t tell them they’re wrong, and don’t deflect the compliment. Simply accept it with grace and thank them for their kind words. Program Notes 2-Minute Talk Tips now has a Facebook Page. You can…

2017-09-252018-01-24
Bill Monroe

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5775992/height/0/width/0/theme/standard/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”” width=””] 2 Minute Tip: How to Use a Lavalier A lavalier, or “lav,” is a small microphone a speaker will clip to their blouse, shirt, tie, collar, or jacket. That microphone usually connects to a battery pack/radio transmitter the speaker wears on their belt or waist. Usually the sound quality isn’t quite as good as a high quality hand held mic, but it can still be…

2017-09-052019-07-17
Bill Monroe

2 Minute Tip: Bring Candy Fun-size candy bars, Hershey’s Miniatures, Jolly Ranchers, and other candies are great, inexpensive treats to bring for your audience. You can toss them out as little rewards and incentives for folks who participate. Despite the low cost, folks often become enthusiastic at the prospect of winning a little treat regardless of their income level. Use this to your advantage to increase audience…

2017-08-292017-08-28
Bill Monroe

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5681934/height/0/width/0/theme/standard/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”” width=””] 2 Minute Tip: Sit Up Straight Generally it’s best to stand while you speak. If you’re running a webinar, presenting on a conference call, or going through a phone screen interview for a new job, st6anding may not be feasible. In that case, it’s important to sit up straight, just like your kindergarten teacher told you. When you slouch or lean back in…

2017-08-222017-08-28
Bill Monroe

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5660595/height/0/width/0/theme/standard/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”” width=””] 2 Minute Tip: Take More Pictures Images are often better than text in PowerPoint Slides. You can use them to support a point you are talking about, to make an analogy, or to make a humorous aside. But how do you get this pictures? The best source can be your own photo library — if you have enough pictures in it. You already own the…