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Comment on Public speaking competitions by bubalooney@mac.com

bubalooney@mac.com — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:46:13 +0000

I love this post. I totally agree that contest speeches don’t lead to great professional speakers. But it ain’t a bad place to start. : )

For what it is worth, I have never been in toastmasters.

Cheers. Nice blog. Keep up the nice work.

Brad

Comment on Public speaking competitions by Simon

Simon — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:12:30 +0000

First things first - congratulations on your win!

Actually I *can* see the point of what I called “low level” competitions for the very reasons you outline. I think what I’m ranting about (yes, I know it’s a rant, not a reasoned article! ) is the people who see the competitions as an end in themselves, not people - like you - who use them as a *means* rather than the *end*.

Glad to have your comments!

Comment on Public speaking competitions by Mike Donlan

Mike Donlan — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:47:41 +0000

Simon,

I understand your point. However, as someone who has competed and even won the Toastmasters District 38 contest this year, I feel the contests are important, because it forces you to master the basics of public speaking. By the way a part of the basics of public speaking is giving the audience something they need. Contestants who don’t give the audience something they can use in there everyday lives rarely ever win.

Comment on Presentation by Tony Robbins - critique by Exhsagfz

Exhsagfz — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:45:21 +0000

good material thanks

Comment on Think to be ready! by Simon

Simon — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:14:09 +0000

Hi folks - Nicely put Andy.

Heather - that definition isn’t mine, it’s the one Jung used when he was doing is work. And it certainly DOES explain a lot, doesn’t it!

Comment on Think to be ready! by Heather

Heather — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:20:35 +0000

The statement that you made about introverts getting their energy from the thoughts in their head is a whole new take on defining the word! I like this approach and it makes great sense on explaining how some introverts are comfortable in front of an audience. The stigma is that an introvert is withdrawn in almost all respects - certainly not true! Thanks for sharing!

http://www.ethos3.com

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Comment on Think to be ready! by Andy Clayson

Andy Clayson — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:16:55 +0000

Which reminds me of the saying

“If you want to know what an Introvert is thinking, you have to ask. If you want to know what an extrovert is thinking, just listen…”

Andy

Comment on Tiers to tears by Simon

Simon — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:22:00 +0000

Hi Terry - I think it’s fair to say that being ‘overly deferential’ isn’t a general habit of mine….. or so my friends tell me!

Comment on Tiers to tears by Terry Gault

Terry Gault — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:55:05 +0000

Simon,

As the presenter, it is your job to create the best environment for your audience to have a good experience, so taking charge of the space is crucial. If you need to move something, move it. If you need to write something on the flip chart or white board, do so. If you become too deferential, it can be seen as a lack of confidence , which will undermine your authority and thereby your presentation as a whole!

If the space is huge, you are right….ask them to come and sit closer. This will make the presentation more personal.