Speak Schmeak
Blog URL http://coachlisab.blogspot.com
Located Santa Barbara, California USA
Tags public speaking, presentations, speech, communication, fear of public speaking, coaching, training
Speak Schmeak blog is about public speaking, speakers, techniques, philosophy, attitude, beliefs, communication, and more.
Latest Blog Posts
- Make it personal on Nov 20, 2009
A Twitter user asked the other day if her followers preferred purely "on topic" tweets or if they liked some personal tweets that help you get to know the tweeter. Her replies all said the same thing: they liked a mix of business and personal tweets...
- Don't be macho -- use a mic on Nov 20, 2009 in Quick Fixes Public Speaking Techniques and Strategies Voice
Download audio here.I'll be the first to admit that I take an almost macho pride in my ability to project my voice. I was born this way. Even when I wasn't trying, I could be heard talking a mile away. And yes, I got in trouble a lot in school for be...
- A tough room on Nov 16, 2009 in Engaging the Audience Fun Stuff Made to Stick Entertainers
Download audio here.We enjoyed a lively show by They Might Be Giants yesterday afternoon. What we didn't realize when we bought our tickets was that it was a family show promoting their latest children's album, "Here Comes Science" (4:00 did seem a l...
- You think you're doing a good job, but you're not on Nov 13, 2009 in Preparation Pet Peeves PowerPoint
Download audio here.Is this you?You're very busy. You're running your business, writing a book, traveling to speak at conferences and trainings, living your life in the cracks between business engagements and trying to find two minutes in the day to...
- An argument worth rehearsing on Nov 11, 2009 in Preparation Public Speaking Techniques and Strategies Entertainers
"I don't wish to be impertinent, Miss Walters, but it's an argument worth rehearsing. You never know; someone else might want to know the point of it all one day."In the movie, An Education, student Jenny argues with her headmistress about the value...
- Don't be afraid to lay a stinky egg bomb on Nov 9, 2009 in Public Speaking Techniques and Strategies Public Speaking Anxiety Taking Risks Analogies Entertainers
In an interview with the Foo Fighters recently, Jack Black asked the band if their song ideas ever dry up. The answer was no.JB: "You never have the fear that you are now empty... ever."FF: "That's not to say that I think we write the greatest songs...
- First impressions follow you everywhere on Nov 6, 2009 in Quick Fixes The Business of Speaking
Download audio here.Hypothetical situation: You're a person who is highly visible in the community. You are a well-known business owner, a philanthropist, or a politician. People talk about you; media covers anything you do.You're having a bad day an...
