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Communication Matters Newsletter
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What NOT to Say: Soft Intros
In this month's three minute video edition of What Not to Say, we take a look at tentative or weak lead-ins to data and facts.
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Click here to watch our other short, 2-3 minute videos on What NOT to say.
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It's Hurricane Season
June 1st is the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season. It's also the (18th) anniversary of my wedding! It's comical to compare and reflect on the two:
- Both are highly anticipated, and then the actual event comes and goes quickly
- When it comes, it's too late to prepare any more - you have to adapt and move forward from where you are
- There is a surreal calm in the middle of the event
- What you learn from watching others go through it could save you when your time comes
And, like most metaphors/analogies/comparisons, if taken too far it breaks down in colossal failure - we've had no destruction or insurance claims from our marriage!
I suppose we could say this is true of a lot of things, but I think these traits are also applicable to speaking. We anticipate events, and then they are over. Once we begin to speak, it's too late to prepare. There can be calm in the middle of the storm (especially for those who are prepared!). And learning from others is a GREAT way to prepare yourself for a high-stakes event.
So, why all the dread? Prepare, do what you can, do your best, and move on.
Don't let the storm of your next speaking opportunity cause damage! Prepare now!
P.S. Public Service Announcement. For those of you in the typical path of hurricanes, you can find a preparedness tip sheet here. Having ridden out several hurricanes in multiple states, I can say that the destruction is amazing to see. You can't over prepare - hmmm, also true of speaking!
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Speaking Tip of the Month
Taken from a fantastic book about mastering anything, Practice Perfect, isolate what you are practicing on. Don't try to do everything at once. Pick ONE thing in your practice (for instance, gestures), and work on that until you see the improvement you need. Then isolate another skill or objective. Practicing everything at once is overwhelming.
Don't forget! We have more tips, resources and videos on our website at www.millswyck.com/speaking-resources/.
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2014 Workshop dates
July 28-29 (Early Bird discount ends July 2!)
Sep 22-23
Nov 17-18
Two days that will change your life! This highly interactive, hands-on workshop gives you the skills to face an audience and deliver content in a clear, concise, and compelling manner. Close that deal, give that career-changing presentation, or motivate your audience to action. Speak with confidence, power, and ease.
Limited seating.
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Upcoming Speaking Events
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Triangle Society for Human Resources Management
June 26
One hour HRCI credit!
Join Alan as he presents at TSHRM's June Chapter Meeting on "Why business communications is killing modern business and what you can do about it."
Sign up to attend!
Colonial JobSeekers
June 16, 9:30am-11:00am
Show your Passion!
Alan will speak on how to convince your audience/client/employer that your message is important and how to sound like you feel.
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If you need a speaker for your next corporate meeting or professional organization, contact us at info@millswyck.com. Check out our keynotes or have us customize a presentation or workshop for your group.
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Find out more about our public workshops, corporate training, private coaching, and keynote speaking at www.millswyck.com.
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