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Category Archives: Delivery
Good Penmanship for Public Speakers
The pen is mightier than the sword; but when it comes to public speaking, an empty hand is mightier than the pen. Sometimes, a speaker will take the stage holding a pen and deliver the entire speech or presentation without … Continue reading
A Lesson from Lang Lang
A couple of weeks ago, my daughter, Kristen and I had the good fortune to attend a concert by Lang Lang at Geneva’s Victoria Hall. His performance was terrific. From the light melodies of Bach, to Schubert’s sombre Piano Sonata … Continue reading
Posted in Delivery
Tagged Frédéric Chopin, Geneva, James C. Humes, Lang Lang, pause, pausing, Victoria Hall
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What We Can Learn From Josh and Grace
Every once in a while, you come across a simple story that brings a smile to your face and a tear to your eye; a story that makes you realize what is important and gives you hope for the future. … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis of a Speech, Delivery
Tagged Down Syndrome, Facial Expressions, gestures, public speaking, simplicity, smile
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Speakers: It’s About Time (and How to Manage It)
A while back, I wrote a post about why speakers should stay on time when giving a speech or presentation, and how failing to do so is a sign of disrespect. I encouraged speakers to finish on time or, if … Continue reading
Posted in Delivery, Preparation
Tagged audience, Keynote, lectern, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentation, public speaking, Speech, time
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