Posts Tagged speech

iPad used as Notes for public speaking

Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Help, Public Speaking Skills, Social Media, speech writing, Video on December 20, 2010

Using an iPad as your notes when giving a speech is NOT a good idea!

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What will Michael Steele Say tonight on his RNC Plan?

Posted by TJ Walker in Communications, Government & Politics, media relations, Media Training, Politics, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, reputation management on December 13, 2010

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How will I know what my audience will remember?

Posted by TJ Walker in Keynote Speaking, PowerPoint, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills on February 10, 2008

The following comes from TJ Walker’s upcoming book “The Wisdom of Your Audience”

How will I know what my audience will remember?

Your Marketing Officer: “Just give them as much information as possible. That way if they don’t remember anything in particular, they are at least likely to leave with the impression that you are smart and competent.”

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How should I ask to be introduced to my audience?

Posted by TJ Walker in Keynote Speaking, PowerPoint, Presentation Skills Training, Professional Speakers, Public Speaking Skills on February 6, 2008

The following comes from TJ Walker’s upcoming book “The Wisdom of Your Audience”

How should I ask to be introduced to my audience?

What the experts say:

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Public Speaking Podcast

Posted by TJ Walker in Keynote Speaking, PowerPoint, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills on January 23, 2008

Here is a recent podcast I did with PowerUp English, an Asian public speaking blog. The focus is on making presentations more memorable.

http://www.powerupenglish.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=56&Itemid=7

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Have Some Inspect You Head to Toe before Speaking

Posted by TJ Walker in Uncategorized on December 28, 2007

As promised, I am going to point out blunders and mistakes I make when giving speeches, in the hopes that you can learn and not have to make the same blunders. Here I am giving a recent speech in the

Middle East. If you go to 1:38 into the video, you will see me walking up on the podium as the host is introducing me. If you look at the video carefully you will spot a big problem. I have hooked my wireless microphone to the back of my pants in such a way that the flap of my suit jacket is pulled up in a ridiculous manner. Here’s the lesson: always have a spotter who will examine you head to toe right before going in front of an audience (and have them check out your backside). There is no way you can do this yourself and it will greatly improve your chances of making a strong first impression (and minimize people laughing at you). 

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