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Don’t let public speaking scare you this season
Posted by Linda Kundell in Coaching, Public Speaking Tips on October 22, 2012
Our new class at the 92Y begins next week, just in time for Halloween. Learn more about our course offerings, find new ways to stay in touch, and get more information on private one-on-one and small group sessions here.
Happy Halloween!
Announcing: The Public Speaking Summer of Self Improvement
Posted by Linda Kundell in Coaching on July 11, 2012
Summer is the perfect time to hone your public speaking skills.
Take your speaking to new heights, brush up your skills, and get in shape for the fall months. A one-hour session will be tailored just to you. You tell us what you need, and we’ll work on it in a small group setting!
For more information and to register: http://conta.cc/NhGBFg.
We look forward to hearing from you!
What does Opera have to do with Public Speaking?
Posted by Linda Kundell in Coaching, Presentations, Public Speaking Tips on September 23, 2011
Martina Arroyo
I recently attended a master class for young opera singers with famed singer Martina Arroyo, at Hunter College in New York City. Ms. Arroyo constantly stressed the importance of knowing who the character is, the motive behind actions, where the action takes place, and more. She also focused on the importance of being prepared and immersed in the moment before you get up on stage.
What does this have to do with public speaking? Just like a good performer, a public speaker needs to have stage presence. Know the context of your presentation. Think about your words, what you want to convey, and how you want to move your audience. Have a sense of yourself, who you are and why you’re up on that stage, whether it’s an interview, a panel or PowerPoint presentation, or a speech to a large or small audience.
Our “Techniques for Effective Public Speaking” can help you translate the qualities of a great performer into a great presentation of your own. For more information contact us or visit www.publicspeaking4u.com.
The Importance of a Coach
Posted by Linda Kundell in Coaching on October 7, 2009
I was inspired to write this post by a tweet from a fellow public speaking trainer. Speakers often forget how important it is to have a coach. Even if you’re an experienced speaker, a fresh set of well-trained eyes and ears can often catch things you, a family member, or a colleague might overlook. And for anyone trying to improve their skills, a coach can help lead the way.
Is your tone of voice right? Are you speaking too fast? Is the content right? Can you add interest by changing a word here or there? How is your posture? Is the presentation too long? A coach can help with these and many other aspects of presenting.
Consider: Even the best athletes use coaches to perfect their skills. Actors constantly hone their technique and review their parts with acting coachings, dancers are constantly in training, and even the best singers regularly visit vocal coaches.
Today there are executive coaches and career coaches to help take your business to the next level; there are even life coaches for people looking to improve the quality of their life. So, if you’re looking to improve your speaking and presentation skills–whether it’s a new business PowerPoint presentation, a speech at a large conference, a sales pitch to a small group of investors — consider the benefits of a good coach.
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