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The Weekly Might Have Missed List (07/20/08)

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

Overnight Sensation: Three Ways to Improve Your Speech Delivery — “In general, as part of your speech preparation, try to anticipate the things that can adversely affect your speech. Knowing that computers and projectors are prone to technical glitches, wait staff don’t always remember to not clear plates while you’re talking and audience members may [...]

The Weekly Might Have Missed List (07/13/08)

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Nicholas Bate: 9 Things Not to Say in your Presentation — Brilliant.
The Eloquent Woman: testing the kindle on the lectern — “Here’s what I learned about what you should expect when using this new device in a live setting, from preparatory steps to actual use.”
Speak Schmeak: When audience members attack — “Do you ever feel [...]

The Weekly Might Have Missed List (07/07/08)

Monday, July 7th, 2008

Post-vacation Edition
Back from a week down the Jersey Shore. Perfect weather, not so perfect internet access. Here are some items you might have missed left over from before I left. I hope to be back to the regular posting schedule later this week.
SpeakerSue Says: The most embarrassing web presentation ever — Some great tips for [...]

The Weekly Might Have Missed List (06/22/09)

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

Zallas Technologies: Managing Meeting Mayhem — “You start the meeting, only to be interrupted by two or three latecomers. As you glance around the room, people are busy sending text messages on their cell phones and whispering quietly to each other. What about the meeting? How do you even try to compete with all of these [...]

The Weekly Might Have Missed List (6/08/08)

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

LetZcommunicate: “Speaking of Nightmares” — Seven presenting nightmares, seven really useful lessons learned.
Pro Humorist: “Pulblic Speaking: Hecklers” — “This is important because you are the speaker so you are in the position of power.”
Business Presentations: “Get the Hook: When Speakers Hog the Spotlight” — Great tips for gracefully helping the longwinded away from the microphone.
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The Weekly Might Have Missed List (6/01/08)

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

Dr Simon Raybould anticipates that the architecture of the room he is presenting in might present some challenges — Tiers to tears.
speechmastery.com: Accurate Pronunciation How Do I Say…? A List of the Most Mispronounced Words.
iDoctor: Happy Birthday USB Flash Drive! – I guess sometimes good things can come from bad presentations.
Speak Schmeak: A great idea [...]

The Weekly Might Have Missed List (5/25/08)

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

PublicSpeakinghacks.com: Review: Monster Outlets To Go Powerstrip — “In the era of what was supposed to be flying cars and interstellar travel, I spend way too much time on my hands and knees groping in the dark and dust for a free electrical outlet under conference room tables, in presentation halls, and hotel rooms. Now, [...]

The Weekly Might Have Missed List (5/17/08)

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Blog Carnival - Edition 1
The Communications Coach: Presentation Skills: Control Your Nervousness
Make Your Point with Pow’R: The worst of the worst. Introductions — “Wow!!. Three slides to say “I am the best, I have worked for 35 years with many clients, and I am fantastic. I love myself. You [...]

The Weekly Might Have Missed List (5/10/08)

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

meetingsnet.com: U.S. Court: Laptops Can Be Seized Without Cause at Borders — Always have multiple methods for getting your presentation to the show.
Speaker Susie Says: The Presentation Diet: Fill up on the right stuff — “I’ve watched leaders and managers blank out even though in rehearsal they knew exactly what they were doing.” Ideas for [...]

5/4/08 Might Have Missed List

Sunday, May 4th, 2008

Douglas Karr talked about the challenges of presenting in an unfamiliar venue at BlogIN.
Earth Times: Finding good projectors for presentations
Speaker Sue Says: 9 Gestures that mean a lot — Don’t let your gestures derail what you’re saying.
Speak Schmeak: Take charge of your event — “In order for you to make your speaking engagement the [...]

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