by speakwellpartners | Uncategorized
I was leafing through a book focusing on the link between deep breathing and overall health when I came upon a section featuring a Swami who had been practicing yoga and meditation for decades. He was offering advice on how to sit in meditation to become aware of...
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“He has the right to criticize who has the heart to help.” – Abraham Lincoln Our last post dealt with the most effective ways to give feedback. Now we want to share our tips for how to receive feedback in order to improve your skills as a public speaker. First,...
by speakwellpartners | Uncategorized
I believe that one of the greatest benefits of our group workshops is the feedback loop. This is where people give real and specific comments about your presentation, addressing everything from eye contact, vocal tone, body language, content, and often issues that...
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Despite the stack of books at my bedside, I hit a; “I have nothing to read” moment last week. In a surprising turn of practicality, I decided to explore the library in my own home. I landed on blink, by Malcolm Gladwell. What a pleasure to revisit. I...
by speakwellpartners | Critical Public Speaking Skills, Preparing To Present
The #1 response I get when I recommend to my clients that they factor in time to practice their speech is “I don’t have time,” followed by “I know this stuff, I don’t need to practice.” Let’s tackle the first one today, and for the sake of argument, let’s assume...
