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Emotion is Key When Public Speaking

May 17th, 2010 // 4:01 pm @ Earl

  • Visualize what  your speaking about  and your  emotion will flow
  • Practice reading a child’s book  out loud , have fun with it
  • Smile ,it makes a world of a difference
  • Use hand gestures to excite your words

Communication is key.Whether its getting heard in meetings, giving presentations or speaking on the phone-your voice must communicate in both social and business settings.

Vocal Power will help you lose your fear of public speaking.Develop a clear confident,dynamic and expressive voice.

Good Speaking
Earl Sky

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Public Speaking will increase your business

March 15th, 2010 // 4:22 pm @ Earl

* Everyone in Business in an expert in their field use your expertise to increase your Business by public speaking

* Board of Trades, service clubs like Rotary, religious organizations are all looking for speakers to fill their programs, this will raise your profile as an expert

* When putting together your talk, give them information they can use , and how it will help them improve their life or business, its not about selling your service

* Connect with the audience , leave an impression , at the end of your talk indicate that if any one is interested in your services to take one your your cards and and sign a information requested sheet

* Smile , Smile , Smile

Communication is key.Whether its getting heard in meetings, giving presentations or speaking on the phone-your voice must communicate in both social and business settings.

Vocal Power will help you lose your fear of public speaking.Develop a clear confident,dynamic and expressive voice.

The next 6 week Vocal Power Seminar will start May 6, call 416-505-0904 to register or visit www.vocalpower.ca

Good Speaking
Earl Sky

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How to Connect with your audience

January 4th, 2010 // 9:30 pm @ Earl

When speaking it’s not what you say but how you say it. As a speaker you have to sell your message to the audience.

Here  are a few points to make your message connect:

  • Project your voice , they have to hear you
  • Vary the pitch of your voice, don’t sound mono tone
  • Use the mighty pause to draw your audience in
  • Make eye contact, don’t stare at one person,  sweep the room slowly
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Passion is key when speaking

December 6th, 2009 // 5:00 pm @ Earl

 

When speaking, it’s not what you say but how you say it. Public speaking is an exchange of energy between the speaker and the audience.  Here are a few tips to help you make a lasting impression.

 ·    Make every phrase and thought count

 ·    Speaking with passion will drive home your message

 ·    Speak to your audience, not down to them

 ·    Engage your audience and remember always be enthusiastic

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Vocal Power will help you lose your fear of public speaking. Develop a clear confident and dynamic and expressive voice.

November 26th, 2009 // 1:28 am @ Earl

When speaking its not what you say but how you say it. Emotion is most important when speaking . If the tone of your voice is mono tone you will turn people off from listening. Here are a few tips to help you learn to speak with emotion and connect.

1) Read a children’s book out loud
2) Visualize each word and let your emotion come to the top
3) Practice in front of a mirror and check your smile
4) Video record yourself and check your performance

Communication is key. Whether its getting heard in meetings, giving presentations or speaking on the phone-your voice must communicate in both social and business settings.

Vocal Power will help you lose your fear of public speaking. Develop a clear confident and dynamic and expressive voice.

The next 6 week Vocal Power Seminar will start Thursday Jan 28 to register call 416-505-0904 or visit www.vocalpower.ca

Good Speaking

Earl Sky

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Public speaking is an exchange of energy between the speaker and the audience.

October 14th, 2009 // 4:37 am @ Earl

When speaking, it’s not what you say but how you say it. Public speaking is an exchange of energy between the speaker and the audience.

Here are a few tips to help you make a lasting impression.

  1. Make every phrase and thought count
  2. Speaking with passion will drive home your message
  3. Speak to your audience, not down to them
  4. Engage your audience and remember always be enthusiastic

Vocal Power will help you lose your fear of public speaking.  Develop a clear and confident and expressive voice.

Join us for a 6 week workshop starting Oct 22, 2009; Thursday night from 6:30-8:30 for more information call 416-505-0904 or sign up here

Good Speaking

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10 Steps to Losing Your Fear of Public Speaking

October 9th, 2009 // 4:29 am @ Earl

1. Accept your fear and make it work for you, use your nervous energy and turn it into enthusiasm, which will relax you.

2. Learn to relax your body before speaking. Take a deep breath from your diaphragm, not your chest, feel the difference and relax.

3. Practice reading out loud to help improve diction.

4. Read a child’s a book to improve your tone and emotion.

5. Speak in front of a mirror to improve your smile and body language.

6. Never memorize a speech, know the content, and use key words on cue cards to keep you organized.

7. Speak as often as possible in public, this will improve your comfort level.

8. Use humor to relax, not only you, but your audience.

9. Use a video recorder to evaluate your skills.

10. PRACTICE…PRACTICE…PRACTICE.

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