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Use the Power of "Signature Stories" to Enliven Your Presentations
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is hard to believe that there are still presenters who, when introduced
and take the platform, will start their presentation with a, “Thank you. I am so pleased to be here,” or they tell a joke or a story that bears no relationship to their topic. Yes, you usually are pleased to be speaking to the group - or you should be! And, yes, laughter helps to build rapport with your listeners, but please don’t use a joke to elicit it. Saying all of that, I now want to stress the importance for presenters to take the time and effort to develop strong and effective signature stories. Why and what is a “Signature Story?” Read on!
What Is a “Signature Story?”
A “Signature Story” belongs to you - just like your own signature does.
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Presenter Pitfalls to Avoid
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Chris King |
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At the beginning of each New Year, I take the time to re-evaluate what has worked and what hasn't worked in the past year. This gives me a chance, also, to plan ahead for the coming year(s), so that I am guaranteed direction and a plan for how to succeed - without making the same mistakes all over again. Even though I have mentioned some of these common pitfalls before, I thought that this would be the opportune time to help you avoid suffering from them this year.
In this article I am going to highlight five of the most stunning mistakes that other speakers and/or I have made and learned from.
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Use Your Unique STYLE to Add Power to Your Presentations
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I know that in previous articles I have urged you to try some speaking techniques that take you out of your comfort zone. I have even suggested being somewhat "outrageous." That is all well and good, but in this article I am going to examine the other side of the coin. What do I mean? I mean that we all have a STYLE that is ours - who we are uniquely. What I am suggesting is to continue to work on those speaking skills that need improvement, but all the while being true to our own self as a presenter and our own unique qualities.
Let me share the story that triggered this article.
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The One Secret to Becoming a Powerful Presenter
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101
Secrets of
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In
101
Secrets of Highly Effective Speakers, Caryl Rae Krannich
Ph.D offers hands on, reader-friendly, practical ideas that
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In The
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