Do you know how to make someone feel emotion? Thanks to Aristotle, every public speaking class teaches you to “utilize an emotion appeal” (Aristotle’s pathos). Unfortunately, they never tell you HOW.
Category: Tips & Techniques
2 Minutes that Change Everything
Have you heard that you have just 30 seconds to get the listener’s attention when you start a presentation? That’s not exactly true. There is a time that’s even more important.
My All-time Favorite Public Speaking Secret
The one thing that is guaranteed to get others’ attention is the one thing that most “polite” presenters are afraid to do. As my 2015 Christmas present, I give you my all-time most favorite presentation technique that will make people pay attention to you.
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Make People Laugh When You’re Not Funny
Half of the time when I tell a joke, you can hear crickets. I’m just not that funny. How do you get laughs anyway? You steal them!
If You Only Do 1 Thing To Make a Good Impression
When a client preparing for the Governor’s convention and my wife preparing to talk to the women at church asked me the same question, I found myself giving them the same answer. Continue reading If You Only Do 1 Thing To Make a Good Impression