Spotlight on Speaking Newsletter - Issue #84
Nicholas Loise shares his speaking journey on this episode of the Spotlight on Speaking Show. We look at things from both the speaker and event promoter perspectives. Nicholas also share some valuable tips for running a membership organization.
A great story is incomplete without a ‘moral’ at the end; similarly, a stunning presentation requires a compelling takeaways slide to make it resonate with the audience and encourage them to take the desired action. A well-designed key takeaways slide can make a huge difference and increase the recall value of your presentation. Wondering how to write an impactful key takeaways slide? Read this article to get all your questions answered!
The world is bored of slides.! Our brains are attracted to things that are new and unusual. If a speaker wants to grab an audience’s attention, and for the audience to remember their message, then they need to present their idea in a new and unusual way. A unique prop is new and unusual. But how can you incorporate a prop into your next presentation or speech? Here's a few quick ideas on how you can you use props to make your next presentation a success...
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Microstressors are not that easy to notice. We may not be aware at the time that we are experiencing stress and may not have the language to describe the experiences. The thought of giving a speech can be a major stress for many people. But what about those little things surrounding the talk that can act as a microstressor? You may feel confident and prepared until these microstressors take you off your game. Here are five microstressors that can gnaw away at your confidence and prevent you from giving a knockout presentation.
Wouldn't you rather fire up an audience than read to them? Here's how to give a great speech while using notes or a script.
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