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#82803 - 07/15/06 08:05 PM
Speaking Tips
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Da Queen
Registered: 07/02/03
Posts: 12025
Loc: Alabama
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All, I just returned from a speaking gig and wanted to share something with you. Consider this a "heads up" and if this helps, great. If not, then no harm done.
I knew in advance I'd have a podium and sound system which was great. However, what they failed to tell me, and I wasn't savvy enough to know, is that they turn on "colored" lights once their speakers begin. This means if you are standing in the wrong spot, commonly referred to as "The Dead Zone," you will NOT be able to see your cards or notes laying/hidden on the podium.
I was fortunate in that I had practice this particular speech enough that I could get through it without having to apologize or stumble around. Plus I ad lib a lot, much to my Mother's dismay! LOL!
I must have done okay because I got another gig out of it, but it could have been a disaster!
But let me tell you, when I looked down and realized that my "cheat sheets" or cards (5x7) were not readable, hazy at best, I sooo wanted to panic. No, I wanted to "pit up" as my boys use to say. But there was no where to go but onward.
Lesson learned. ALL SPEECHES SHOULD BE MEMORIZED AND PRACTICED TO DEATH. Just in case. What if I hadn't? I shudder to think....
The most important lesson I learned FOR ME was that ANY group I speak to deserves the very best I can offer them...so I will practice more often in the future for this reason, if for no other.
Just wanted to share!
JJ
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#82807 - 07/17/06 01:09 PM
Re: Speaking Tips
[Re: jawjaw]
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Queen of Shoes
Registered: 05/24/04
Posts: 6123
Loc: Arizona
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JJ, tell me what you spoke about.
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#82810 - 07/17/06 03:03 PM
Re: Speaking Tips
[Re: jawjaw]
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Registered: 08/25/05
Posts: 1052
Loc: Ohio
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JJ, that sounds like an awesome speech and so true! I wish I could've been there! I'm always sympathetic when it's evident that a speaker is having a difficult time.
Years ago I ended up in a Christian share group with a woman who was a professional speaker. When I had to give a talk for an Emmaus Walk, she helped me because I had never talked in front of a group. At the time I had no idea I'd be doing it for a living. My experience with her helped me realize I could do it, although I could stand some improvement, I'm sure!
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#82811 - 07/17/06 03:16 PM
Re: Speaking Tips
[Re: Daisygirl]
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Da Queen
Registered: 07/02/03
Posts: 12025
Loc: Alabama
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One newsletter that I forgot to cite here is Patricia Fripp's. To me, it is the best one on the Internet for tips and learning. Her products are NOT cheap, but you get what you pay for, eh? Her newsletter is free! http://www.fripp.com/newsletter.htmlAlso, anything by Mel Helitzer is good... Don't forget our own Happiness Coach, KC Christensen-Lang at www.ToolsForPositiveLiving.comShe's great and if you need your spirits lifted, See KC...she'll oblige you... JJ
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#82812 - 07/17/06 03:26 PM
Re: Speaking Tips
[Re: Daisygirl]
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Registered: 11/01/03
Posts: 1076
Loc: Ohio, USA
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Oh, JJ, I broke out in a cold sweat just reading your story! I have to have my notes, or at least I think I do. I guess if I got into a situation like yours, I hope I would have enough preparation done that I could wing it. But I better have plenty of anti-perspirant on!
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