It Knocks All the Time, We Do Not Always Recognize the Sound. I have had the good fortune to be successful in three careers: as a hairstylist, a professional speaker, and now as an executive speech coach. Although they may seem dissimilar, they have many aspects in common. For one, I have had the opportunity […]
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In 2001, I was invited to deliver the opening keynote speech at the Toastmasters International Convention. In this 10-segment series, you view the anatomy of a keynote presentation. 10 of 10. “This is your homework assignment. (Now I would call it a Frippercize.) I want you to sit down with some of your other Toastmaster […]
Read More...Where Great Stories Come Alive: Enjoy the Anatomy of a Speech – Part Nine
I was invited to deliver the opening keynote speech at the Toastmasters International Convention in 2001. In this 10-segment series, you view the anatomy of a keynote presentation. “I’ve mentioned my brother, Robert Fripp, a couple of times. You may have heard of Robert Fripp. He has a group called King Crimson, and he travels […]
Read More...Honor Your Everyday Heroes: Enjoy the Anatomy of a Speech Part Eight
Look for everyday heroes. I was invited to deliver the opening keynote speech at the Toastmasters International Convention in 2001. In this 10-segment series, you view the anatomy of a keynote presentation. 8 of 10 “All right, ladies and gentlemen, I’ve been talking to you for about, I don’t know, 44 minutes, give or take. […]
Read More...Want to Write Great Speeches? Enjoy The Anatomy of a Speech Part Seven
Want to Write Great Speeches? I was invited to deliver the opening keynote speech at the Toastmasters International Convention in 2001. In this 10-segment series, you view the anatomy of a keynote presentation. 7 of 10 “I was working with a company in Petaluma that had hired me to work with all its marketing managers, […]
Read More...Want to Write Great Speeches? Enjoy “The Anatomy of a Speech” – Part Five
In 2001 I was invited to deliver the opening keynote speech at the Toastmasters International Convention. In this 10-segment series, you will view the anatomy of a keynote presentation. This is 5 of 10. “The premise of your speech is not necessarily the title. The title of my speech was ‘Million Dollar Words: Speaking for […]
Read More...How to Involve Your Audience? Enjoy the Anatomy of a Speech Part Four
Back in 2001, at the Toastmasters International Convention, I was invited to deliver the opening keynote speech. In this 10-segment series, you will view the anatomy of a keynote presentation. Segment 4 of 10. You will notice I have made comments on how I would give advice to the 2001 speaker, me! “You’re Toastmasters; you […]
Read More...Want More Options to Open Each Presentation? Enjoy the Anatomy of a Speech Part Three
Back in 2001, at the Toastmasters International Convention, I was invited to deliver the opening keynote speech. In this 10-segment series, you will view the anatomy of a keynote presentation. You will notice I have made comments on how I would give advice to the 2001 speaker, me! This is segment 3 of 10. “Just […]
Read More...Want to Connect to Your Audience? Enjoy the Anatomy of a Speech Part Two
How to Prepare and Present Powerful Talks 2001 Back in 2001, at the Toastmasters International Convention, I was invited to deliver the opening keynote speech. In this 10-segment series, you will view the anatomy of a keynote presentation. You will notice I have made comments about how I would give advice to the 2001 speaker, […]
Read More...The No #1 Way You Can Close Your Presentations – Part 2
Welcome to part two of a four-part series on the best formula for a presentation closing that resonates. If you plan to include Q & A, indicate how much time has been allotted. To keep the session flowing, I recommend that you say, “What are your short, specific questions?” Be sure to let your audience […]
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