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Speak
and Touch The Heart
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by:
Barbara White
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Presentations and seminars become all too
familiar in the business world. Jim Speaker is there with the overhead
projector and PowerPoint slides-each with four of five points.
Hours later the seminar is over. Seminars are informative but can be
deadly.
Just give me the handout and I’ll read it at home!
It takes a dynamic presenter to step out from behind the lectern and
shake up and motivate their audience.
Facts touch or mind, but it is the power that comes from stories that
touch hearts.
Everybody loves a story. Stories give us insight life and human nature.
They can make us laugh and they can make us cry. Story telling will go
beyond the bullet points and will make a memorable impression on the
heart that can change a life.
As a speaker, how can you use stories to give your presentation the
impact that you desire:
• Tell inspirational stories to persuade, motivate or entertain. Use
stories to illustrate the point you want to make. Try to find stories
that are relevant to the audience. For example, for software engineers,
tell a story about the young engineer who started a company in his
garage and how Microsoft changed the world.
• Tell a story from your own experience. Make a habit of keeping a
story journal and record your day’s experiences. You will have a rich
supply of unique experiences to draw from to illustrate your point.
• Use gestures and acting techniques to bring your story to life. Don’t
just tell your audience about a difficult client; get up and show them.
Actions have a greater impact on the point you are making.
• Use description and dialogue. Take your audience into the story by
using description and dialogue. Help them visualize and feel that they
are part of the experience.
• Practice your story until it’s natural. Use the pacing and rhythm to
communicate your message to your audience. Listen to a tape recording
of yourself. Check how you have varied the tone of your voice and your
speed to create the biggest impact in your story.
Remember it’s not about you; it’s about your audience. You have a great
story and an important message to convey. By concentrating on your
audience, you will become more confident and relaxed. This will result
in your audience feeling comfortable and more receptive to your message.
Barbara White helps speakers develop dynamic
speaking
skills
through workshops, training and coaching. For more articles on speaking
skills
visit
http://www.livingbeyondbetter.com and
http://www.articlesbeyondbetter.com
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Barbara White has a
passion to empower others towards success and excellence in their
personal and professional lives.
Barbara has a background of over twenty years in educational
leadership, teaching children and adults to be their absolute best and
overcome all challenges. Now as President of Beyond Better Development,
Barbara works with individuals and organizations to accelerate growth
and success. For more information visit her website
http://www.livingbeyondbetter.com For more great articles go to
http://www.articlesbeyondbetter.com |
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