Giving a Eulogy Speaking at a funeral or memorial service is difficult. You must deal with your own grief while communicating what is in your heart. Here are some pointers: Write out the speech and practice it using an outline. You may need more detailed notes than usual, in case you are overcome with emotion….
Deadly Sin #6: Wrath Andrew Dlugan sixminutes.dlugan.com Wrath, or uncontrolled anger, is committed by a speaker who handles problems in the worst possible way. As a speaker, you should always remain in control. No matter how bad your presentation is going, keep calm. Don’t let these frustrations provoke you: When you make a mistake…
Have you ever been waiting your turn to speak and waited and waited and waited because the people before you, all of whom were allotted only 5 minutes have gone on and on and on…….? Deadly Sin #5: Greed From Andrew Dlugan sixminutes.dlugan.com “Speaking for more than your allotted time violates the contract you…
Top tips for public speaking Jeannette Nelson, head of voice at the National Theatre, suggests the following: Be aware of your body; the way you stand, the angle at which you hold your head, where you put your hands will all give away to the audience how comfortable you feel. To ensure you are relaxed…
Most people have a fear of speaking to a large group. This is a totally normal apprehension. People may visualise the audience laughing at them, or shouting out. This is an extremely rare occurrence, unless you are a politician. Most people listening to you are aware of the pressures you are under and would never…
Make it Understandable If your audience doesn’t understand you, they can’t be persuaded by you. To be an effective communicator, you’ve first got to be a clear communicator. To be a clear communicator, you must use words, phrases, examples, and visuals that are understandable, and you’ve got to deliver them at a pace that the…
HOW TO MAKE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION by J.A. Gamache Third place Champion at the 2001 Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking Your walk, posture and facial expressions convey non-verbal messages about your state of mind. Decide to send the right messages so you can make a good first impression whenever you speak…
Leadership Exposed: Things You Thought You Knew About Leadership Much has been written about leadership: rules, pointers, styles, and biographies of inspiring leaders throughout world history. But there are certain leadership ideas that we ourselves fail to recognize and realize in the course of reading books. Here is a short list of things you thought…
Today, I am giving you a DAILY SURVIVAL KIT to help you each day………… Toothpick … to remind you to pick the good qualities in everyone, including yourself. Rubber band … to remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want, but it can be worked out. Band-Aid … to…
Singing in the car is a great way to warm up your voice if you are on the way to an important event so take along your favorite CD. And singing or talking to yourself can clear out any negative energy that might be hanging around you. It’s a sign of good mental health; And…