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I love stories, but I love stories with humour more! So does your audience, and in fact the majority of the population. Humour brings people together, builds a connection between you and your audience and is more likely to get your message shared. The trouble is that it can seem scary and hard to do in public speaking, and that is where this episode comes in.
For most of my life I’ve worked in the corporate world by day, alongside doing stand-up comedy and theatre by night! During that time, I realised that the humour I used in the comedy clubs, was not going to be appropriate when speaking to audiences in my corporate job. The principles behind creating the humour were exactly the same but my brand and my audience were not. I know the power of comedy in both contexts and that’s why I’m so passionate about helping you use it in the right way to get results in your speaking generally, and your stories especially.
So, in this show I’m focusing exclusively on adding humour to stories rather than writing jokes for jokes sake. I’m going to be giving you five simple tips that you can use to make your stories funnier in a low risk way.
Have fun and let me know how you get on!!
What you’ll discover:
Why people laugh Why it always comes back to your audience How to get laughs from small details Why you need to channel your inner magician What you can learn from the film Evolution about making things funny The golden comedy formula A variation on the rule of three Things to be mindful of when using comedyThanks for listening!
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TED Talk – I Got 99 Problems…Palsy is Just One – Maysoon Zayid
Episode 19 – Humour 101 for Public Speaking
Episode 28 – How to Make Your Content Funny Without Forcing the Gag
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Last week I was in Boise, Idaho attending a conference called ‘Offermind’. It was primarily about marketing and how to create an irresistible offer, but there were lots of golden nuggets that applied to speaking too!
As you may know I coach and consult on marketing and speaking with a specific focus on storytelling and humour. That’s because I believe that the two are so closely linked AND as well as educating and motivating your audience speaking is also one of the best ways to market and sell your products and services.
All of the speakers who were on stage at the conference were amazing and I was particularly chuffed to be able to see one of my marketing heroes in action. This guy is also one of the highest paid speakers in the world, so when he talks, I listen. He gave away many value bombs during his keynote including the one I’m going to be sharing with you today!
Enjoy!
What this episode covers:
Why frameworks are important How to make your audience engage with the framework before you even share it with them How the same teaching framework will enable you to flex your talk to fill five minutes or five hours! When you should stay at the strategy level and why. The one thing you should always do with your framework to get your audience motivated to implement what you’re sharing.Thanks for listening!
Resources:
https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast
https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse
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Over the years, I’ve noticed a disease that has infected many, many people…particularly those working in the corporate world. That disease is ‘slide sickness’. The symptoms are nasty, and they result in the audiences for your talk slapping themselves in the face to stay awake.
I know that what to do with slides pre-occupies and perplexes many speakers and since I’ve only touched on the topic of slides once before in a guest show, I’ve decided to go a bit deeper in this episode. I’m going to give you my take on the seven deadly slide sins and how to avoid them, so that you are confident about using slides and they won’t cause you problems again.
Enjoy!
What this episode covers:
Where slide creation comes in the preparation process Slide design and what you need to think about Why you need to think about what your audience can see How you can avoid unnecessarily breaking the audience connection What your slides say about you and your business How to avoid falling into the fun trap How your slides can support your successThanks for listening!
Resources:
https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast
https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse
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When you ask the love of your life to marry you, your daughter tells you she’s getting married, (to someone you approve of), or your friend asks you to be best man… after the initial joy, often comes dread. That’s when you suddenly remember that you have to do a wedding speech. Now whether you’re an experienced public speaker or not, the stakes always feel higher in these situations. It’s their big day, you’ll be speaking in front of some of the toughest critics going…family, friends and in-laws… and you feel obliged to try and get some laughs.
That’s why I thought it was time to do another episode on this terrifying topic. I specifically invited my friend Chris Waddell to help me do this show for a number of reasons. He is a veteran wedding speech giver, and recently was best man for his brother, he is very funny, and…he had a lot to say about the last wedding speech episode I did on the show!
Alongside his speaking and comedy, Chris is a Graphic Designer, Photographer and pusher of peoples’ buttons! The tips and hacks Chris and I cover in this show will help your public speaking generally, but if you do have a wedding speech coming up…don’t miss this show!
What we talk about:
How Chris decides on the approach to his speech. The tools and ingredients he uses to craft his talks. Adding humour to your speech without having to write a joke from scratch. The fine line of propriety and how to navigate it. Why you should avoid in-jokes, unless you can bring everyone in the audience in on it. Chris’ process for putting his talk together. How you can engage your subconscious to find material for you 24/7. What a ‘bonding gag’ is and how to use it to get your audience onside. The importance of tightening your material. Rehearsal tips that will keep you on track on the big day. What you shouldn’t do after cracking a joke!Resources*
All things Chris:
Twitter & Instagram = @Count_Christoph
https://www.waddelldigital.co.uk
The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks
Other Resources:
https://www.storyledspeaking.com
https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse
Thanks for listening!
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I have a weird background that mixes a long corporate career with speaking, stand-up comedy, theatre, content marketing and coaching. Over the past eight years I’ve been drawing on that unique blend of experience to teach and coach people to connect with and captivate audiences through storytelling and humour.
Throughout that time, I’ve learnt what works best to get results for people and now I’ve captured that success path in my 10-step Story Led Speaking system. In this show, not only am I going to share those 10 steps with you, but I’m also going to signpost you to previous podcast episodes that are relevant for each step.
This system includes the four core ingredients you need to become a sensational speaker and the six-stage process that you must go through every time to get consistent and powerful results with your public speaking. So, whether you’re looking to motivate, educate, sell, pitch, or get stakeholders to buy in I promise this episode is going to be golden for you!
Enjoy!
What this episode covers:
The secret to unlocking creativity even if you are a left-brainer. The four core ingredients you need to become a sensational public speaker. The 6-stage process for getting results in your speaking every time. Where to get the low down on the core four from previous episodes.Thanks for listening!
Resources:
To find out more about my Story Led Speaking Program click the link below.
https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse
https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast
Mindset Mastery:
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/001
Story Mastery:
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/005
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/007
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/009
Performance Tools:
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/038
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/047
Humour 101:
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/019
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/028
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Katherine Brooke-Mackenzie helps people feel well again using alternative therapies, but particularly colon-hydrotherapy. She has spent a large part of the last 15 years happily taking people’s crap. Based on what she has seen she believes that many of us are living with discomfort, pain and shame because we don’t feel like we can talk about what’s wrong…and she is on a mission to change that.
In this episode we discover the personal challenges and epiphanies that led Katherine to what she does today. She explains why we need to be paying attention to the connection between our minds and our bodies and she shares some great tips for improving our gut health.
We are also talking about Katherine’s public speaking, and how after years of trying she has finally overcome the fear and found her voice. She is sharing about what she does to engage people in a topic that is not normally discussed in polite society.
What we talk about:
The connection between our mental welfare, realising our potential and the crap we carry around with us. Myths about poo The factors that influence a healthy gut 3 top tips for a healthy poo The anxiety Katherine had around public speaking and how she overcame it The importance of having a structure, frameworks and stories How important it is to value your experience Why it’s so important to trust yourself and the preparation you’ve done. How humour can help with taboo topics. Why you need the loo before a big talk. The impact of getting the confidence to speak publicly in other areas of Katherine’s life How our thoughts influence our world.Resources*
All things Katherine:
https://www.thehealthygutclinic.co.uk
https://www.talkingaboutthebrownstuff.com
https://www.facebook.com/talkingaboutthebrownstuff/
Other Resources:
The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton
https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse
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Most of us that speak in public have a relatively high level of expertise in the topic we’re presenting on…and that is how it should be. But therein lies a risk and an issue that has turned many potentially scintillating talks into snooze fests.
Depending on our experience as a speaker, the context in which we’re speaking and our own level of insecurities, there is sometimes an overwhelming desire to ‘prove’ ourselves and show how much we know. (Trust me I’ve been there before!) The trouble is that this is often at the expense of engaging our audience and getting our message across.
Here I’m going to share my three top tips to help you avoid the ‘expert’ trap, so that you land your message and create light bulb moments for your audience.
Enjoy!
What this episode covers:
The shift in thinking that will transform your speaking Why common sense is ignored and what to use instead How to keep your audience attentive all the way through How to simplify your message and create light bulb moments The antidote to boring big dataThanks for listening!
Resources:
Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath
https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast
https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse
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It has taken Anthony Taylor a number of years and false starts to find his path and purpose. Like many of us he was lost for decades looking for fulfillment in status and financial reward, until he discovered contentment for him was helping people develop the mental toughness and resilience to achieve their goals.
In this show he is sharing his journey, alongside his suggestions for building resilience and developing the personal tools to cope with whatever life throws at us.
He is also sharing his experience of stepping up to the next level in public speaking and how he changed his game in order to serve his audience better and increase the impact of his message. If you want to become a better public speaker this show has lots to offer you.
What we talk about:
Why building resilience has never been more important Emotional snapping, what’s causing it and how to avoid it. The power of knowing your worth and your values The difference between role performance and identity What ‘self-mastery’ is and why you should work towards it Anthony’s top three tips for building resilience The difference between delivering workshops and delivering keynotes How digging deeper into your target audience beliefs can magnetise your talk How to focus and captivate your audience at the start of your talk The power of picking a niche for your speaking and businessResources*
All things Anthony:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonytaylor2
Other Resources:
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Helen Langford has a very nice voice, and you may even have heard it before as she does get about a bit! Having trained to be an actor, she switched to voiceover work when she discovered that not only did she like it but people liked her voice.
Working mostly for corporate clients, including companies like Nestle Royal Mail, Boots, Highways England, and Cambridge English. Every day she tells stories, explains tricky concepts, promotes brilliant ideas and gets to be somebody new!
In this show I asked her to share her story and some voice tips to help public speakers bring their talks to life. So listen to the show to discover Helen’s secrets for increasing engagement and utilizing one of the most powerful tools in your public speaker’s kit.What we talk about:
Why it’s important to record yourself as a public speaker. The power of the pause and why it should be one of your go to voice tools. How to avoid the droning voice. Why your voice is never fully dressed without a smile The difference between pitch and tone Why you should warmup your voice before you speak Simple vocal warmup exercises you can do at the side of the stage. The power of ‘now’ and how it can fuel our success.Resources*
All things Helen:
https://www.helenlangfordvoiceovers.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/helensvoice/
Other Resources:
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
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There are two reasons I created this podcast episode. Firstly, I heard a story from an influencer that really pushed my buttons. This story made me realise that a lot of organisations and coaches who teach and influence public speaking may be failing to share a vital ingredient for success…and I don’t want you as a Speaking Club listener to miss this out. That’s why in this show, I’m going to share what I believe is the primary thing to focus on and develop on your journey to becoming a sensational speaker and why.
The second reason for this show is that during the course of coaching my students to develop their talk and speaking skills, we always cover their talk title and coming up with the right one can be a struggle for them. Because the talk title is linked closely to the first reason for the show, I’m going to give you some tips on how to make it sexy and explain why you should!
Enjoy!
What we’re going to cover:
What is not important for speaking success. The most important thing to understand to become a successful speaker Why successful speaking is about changing beliefs. The three triggers for getting people to pay attention and take action The five principles of a great talk titleEnjoy!
Thanks for listening!
Resources:
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/062
https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast
https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse
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This show happened because a listener reached out to me and told me about the difference The Speaking Club had made to her life in just one month. Engineer and confirmed techie Karin Layton hated public speaking with a passion. She had massive anxiety, which resulted in shaking and sweating when she was forced to speak at all in her job. She described the thought of speaking as a waking nightmare.
But Karin was forced to have a heart to heart with herself when she entered a competition to get funding for her invention and realized that without becoming a better public speaker, she was going to fail miserably. So, she decided to do something about it and looked for a podcast to help her. She discovered the Speaking Club and binge listened to all the episodes, following the processes, putting the learning into action and fighting against all her instincts in relation to the content.
Listen to the show to discover the key lessons she learned, how her public speaking changed and what happened when she took a leap of faith and tried things a new way.
What we talk about:
What motivated Karin to face her fear about public speaking. How confidence can be cultivated. How facts and technical details can get in the way of the message. What Karin did differently to prepare for her presentation. Why episode 011 wound Karin up. How stories and metaphors can work in a technical presentation. Why you’ve got to kill your darlings. The inverted rehearsal bell curve that leads to a high impact presentation. How amazing it can feel when you know that your message has landed. The one thing that helped Karin the most. How personal stories can set you apart. Why being yourself and likeable is so valuable as a speaker.Resources*
All things Karin:
https://www.facebook.com/karinklayton
Other Resources:
Thanks for listening!
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There is something that gets in the way of a lot of speakers having as much impact as they would like. This thing is stopping them from delivering their message with power, authority, passion and personality. I know this because I’ve had the same issue…I couldn’t stop trying to be ‘perfect’.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain in the hope that seeing my challenges and mistakes will help you either pat yourself on the back if you don’t have them…or see that it’s not just you, and there is a way to overcome them.
Without us being our most uninhibited, authentic and present selves when we talk, our message is going to be diluted. To achieve this state, we need to ‘let go’, but that is often easier said than done. Letting go has been very hard for me and in this show, I am sharing what was underneath it all and the new strategies and beliefs I used to find myself.
Enjoy!
What this episode covers:
What was underneath my resistance to letting go of perfection. What speakers can learn from the top 1% of tennis players. What can make the difference between a good speaker and a great one. Why we need to learn the map not the words. How the search for significance will trip us up. The leap of faith that will lead to success.Thanks for listening!
Resources
https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast
https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse
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Regardless of whether you’re a motivational speaker who wants to inspire people to take action, an educational speaker that wants the audience to think in new ways, a corporate leader who wants their employees to buy into change, or someone who uses speaking to sell their products or services… to achieve your goals you need to understand how to reach people and how to influence them.
In most scenarios when we speak, we will be trying to convince people to take a different view of their life, their business, their health or something else. To do this we will need to overcome the beliefs that our audience is likely to be holding about the topic, themselves and a myriad of other things, that get in the way of them seeing new possibilities.
To overcome these beliefs, you have to engage your audience in a way that shows them that what you’re offering is possible and possible for them. In this episode I will be sharing the most powerful tool public speakers have in their arsenal for changing beliefs, which can in turn change people’s lives.
Enjoy!
What this episode covers:
What might get in the way of your message landing. What you need to think when you are preparing your talk if you want to have maximum impact. Where objections come from and how to overcome them. How our beliefs get shaped. The most powerful tool a speaker has for changing beliefs. The real business that speakers are in.Thanks for listening!
Resources
https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast
https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse
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Jesse Brisendine was on track to have a good life when tragedy and loss shook his world. Feelings of grief and guilt overpowered him, stifling his passion and purpose and snuffing out his natural positivity and optimism. In this podcast he shares how he found his way back towards the light, and how he now uses his story and experience to touch and transforms the lives of others, through his coaching, writing and speaking, and the global movement he has started.
There is gold sprinkled throughout this podcast for helping you manage life, loss, achieve your goals and become a great speaker.
I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did.
What we talk about:
The fear of not being enough and not being lovable. How stories can connect us across cultures and continents The impact of loss and what we make it mean about us. The epiphany Jesse had that led to him starting a movement thathas rippled across seven continents. The concept of being intentional with happiness. The power of accountability. What Jesse did to achieve the 1000 things in a year challenge. The one thing that was most important to Jesse out of the 1000 things he did. International Sunrise on Sunset Day How Jesse's experiences helped him to become a greater asset and teammate to his clients. The two greatest powers and adversaries’ we humans have. How Jesse helped the actor Paul Walker overcome the challenges of working in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. What’s possible if we put action behind our dreams. Why speaking is the greatest platform to connect and inspire change. Why real communication is not about how good you are with words, but being vulnerable and holding the space. How we should find our voice and direct it towards something meaningful. Why and how Jesse let go of scripted perfection as a speaker to focus on developing his authenticity and impact. Why it's important to prepare in order to achieve impact.Resources*
All things Jesse:
Facebook / Twitter / Instagram - @jessebrisendine
Ouch My Heart is Broken by Jesse Brisendine
‘Grief is Not a Life Sentence’ – Jesse’s TEDx Talk
Other Resources:
The Monk Who Sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma
Thanks for listening!
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In order to realise your full potential and impact as a speaker, it’s important that you understand and harness the power of your body language and movement in your communication with an audience.
Performers in every genre, can evoke emotion in their audience without uttering a single word. Whether it’s the arch of an eyebrow that makes the audience collapse in laughter, the arch of a body that communicates desire, or the arch of a conductor’s hand bringing an orchestra to a crescendo. As a speaker you can also use your body in harmony with your voice and words to change the state of your audience and move them to action.
In part two of this series I’ll be continuing to share how you can use your body and intentional movement to increase your impact.
Enjoy!
What this episode covers:
How you can choreograph your talk to direct an audience’s attention and emotion. Why it’s critical to keep your energy consistent. How to use proximity as a powerful tool. Mirror neurons and why they are a friend to public speakers. How you should setup your stage.Thanks for listening!
Resources
https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast
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In order to realise your full potential and impact as a speaker, it’s important that you understand and harness the power of your body language and movement in your communication with an audience.
Performers in every genre, can evoke emotion in their audience without uttering a single word. Whether it’s the arch of an eyebrow that makes the audience collapse in laughter, the arch of a body that communicates desire, or the arch of a conductor’s hand bringing an orchestra to a crescendo. As a speaker you can also use your body in harmony with your voice and words to change the state of your audience and move them to action.
In part one of this two part show I’ll be sharing why body language is so critical to successful communication and how you can get it wrong on life as well as on stage!
Enjoy!
What this episode covers:
Why body language and movement are critical to becoming a sensational speaker. What happens when your body and words are not talking the same language. How powerpoint can become a barrier rather than an aid to communication How you can choreograph your talk to direct an audience’s attention and emotion.Thanks for listening!
Resources
https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast
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Carl Honore started out his career as a journalist driven by a personal mission to change the world for the better. One day he realized that in his pursuit of making other people’s lives better his own was passing by at breakneck speed and he was missing the important moments.
This epiphany set him on the path to writing his best-selling book ‘In Praise of Slow’ and spear heading the ‘slow’ movement which has impacted lives all over the world. It also meant that he had to face the terror he felt about public speaking and make the transition from ‘page to stage’. A few best sellers on and he is now an international speaker with a new book, ‘Bolder’ just out that deals with another fear of his…aging.
In this show Carl shares some gems on the benefits of living more ‘slowly’, on how we should view aging, and gives a look behind the curtain at how he is putting his brand-new keynote together for Bolder.
I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did.
What we talk about:
The 60 second Snow White book and how it changed Carl’s life. Why faster is not always better. How we need to marry the speed of today’s culture with the older, slower truths of what it means to be human Why the world cannot sustain the turbo culture of today. Why there is no such thing as a lost ‘slow’ cause. The top five benefits of slowing down. The story behind ‘Bolder’ and societies hang ups with age. The irony between age and wisdom being qualities looked for in running nations but not teams in business and why companies are missing out. The upside to aging and how we can age better. Carl’s transition from being terrified of public speaking to becoming an international public speaker. How perfectionism can rob you of fulfilling your potential as a public speaker. The process Carl goes through to prepare his talks. Why rehearsal is so critical to sounding ‘natural’ as a speaker. Why stories are crucial to speaking success and your origin story in particular. A journalist’s view on ‘fake news’.Resources*
All things Carl:
In praise of Slow by Carl Honore
@carlhonore
Other Resources:
The Quiet American by Graham Greene
Thanks for listening!
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This episode came about because someone contacted me for help two days before they were going to speak at an international conference to over 300 people. They were very scared and asked if I could give them some last-minute tips, which I did.
It got me to thinking that maybe there’s others out there that would benefit from the same advice. Whether you’re leading your first team meeting, or you’re trying out a new bit of humour in front of a massive audiences, chances are you’ve felt anxious… and if you continue to grow, you’ll keep on feeling it and the buzz that goes with it… if it’s good anxiety getting you into perak performance state… BUT, if you are feeling so anxious that it’s making you ill, that it’s stopping you from sharing your message, or affecting the impact of your delivery… then it’s bad. I hope there’s some tips in this episode that will help, whichever scenario you’re in.
Enjoy!
What this episode covers:
How to keep your talk in perspective. Why it’s not about you. What to do if you forget something. Why you need to speak more slowly The powerful body tips you can do to calm your nerves Why you should try to be likeable The right stance and resting place for your hands Have fun and be playful!Thanks for listening!
Resources
https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast
https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/originstorychallenge
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After leaving her job as an auditor and feeling like a helpless victim, Vicky Martin spent four years hiding from the world. Then something happened that gave her the strength to take back control of her life. She switched careers and found her purpose.
That was 19 years ago, when she became a Tattooist. Over the 19 years since she has developed her skills in tattooing to become an industry expert, teacher and international speaker. She has also spent years studying the mind and its impact on our lives, and today its part of the medical tattooing she teaches, the service she gives clients and her public speaking.
She is passionate about helping people discover their best selves and become Unstoppable and she shares her journey and tips about mindset and speaking on this show.
Enjoy!
What we talk about:
How to see the positive in bad situations. Why it's important to recognise that the only thing we have control over is our reactions to what happens to us. Why our mindset can be the biggest barrier to success. The advantages to imperfection. How learning to access positive emotions at will can help you become more powerful Why investing in yourself can help with confidence. The powerful and priceless feelings that come from being of service. Why we could be teaching our mind to focus on the things that are sabotaging our success. How the mirror neurons in our mind work. How you can gain freedom from embracing what life throws at you. Why being afraid of failure could be wasting your talent How Vicky coped with her first speaking gig. Why Vicky creates a bespoke presentation for each event The power of stories in speakingResources*
All things Vicky:
https://vickymartinmethod.com
Other Resources:
Black Box Thinking by John Murray
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
Embracing Uncertainty by Susan Jeffers
Thanks for listening!
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You’ve probably heard me say before, that people’s attention is one of the hardest things to get, and one of the most precious commodities of today. As a speaker people might say you have an advantage because you’ve got a captive audience, but I don’t think that is true. With mobile phones and social media, with some of your audience potentially having been forced to attend, and with our decreasing spans of attention it’s still a massive challenge.
That’s why how you open your talk is crucial because that will be what your audience uses to judge whether they will get more value out of listening to you then catching up on emails or sharing photos of the conference catering on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram. How you finish your talk is equally important because, as you are probably aware, people are more likely to remember the start and end most easily… so this is your last big opportunity to influence the message they leave with.
In this episode I’m sharing tips for starting and ending your presentations, and giving you examples to show you how it’s done and to spark ideas.
Enjoy!
What this episode covers:
Why you shouldn’t squander your open and close on information giving. What a lightning bolt open and close is and why you need them. What your lightning bolt should do and take account of. What you should do before the end lightning bolt of your talk. Why you don’t just have to rely on words to get attention. Why you should use humour in your open and close. Why the last words of your talk are vital to the success of your presentation. Examples of opening and closes from Sarah’s talks. Good examples of open and closing from TED and TEDx talks.Thanks for listening!
Resources:
https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/freetraining
Larry Smith TED Talk – Why You Will Fail to Have a Great Career
Tom Thum TEDx Talk – Beatbox Brilliance
Cameron Russell TED Talk – Looks Aren’t Everything Believe Me I’m a Model
Ken Robinson TED Talk – Do Schools Kill Creativity?
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