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Comment on Can Rick Perry’s Public Speaking Brain Freeze Be Avoided? by Pausing and the ESL Executive « Speak Clear Blog

Pausing and the ESL Executive « Speak Clear Blog — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:30:35 +0000

[...] allows the speaker to clarify their thoughts, allow residual anxiety to pass, and possibly avoid an epic Rick Perry-like gaff. And, as the saying goes, “Silence has more eloquence than [...]

Comment on Good PowerPoint Design by How to Execute a Killer Twenty Minute Speech « Speak Clear Blog

How to Execute a Killer Twenty Minute Speech « Speak Clear Blog — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:22:00 +0000

[...] Simple. To begin with, NO POWERPOINT. Break the addiction folks, powerpoint is often way overused. He does use video.. a more interesting [...]

Comment on How to Slow Your Rate of Speech by Well it Sounded Like a Great Speech… « Speak Clear Blog

Well it Sounded Like a Great Speech… « Speak Clear Blog — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:37:40 +0000

[...] I think Mr Zimbardo would have done himself and his audience a big favor by cramming less into his one minute speech, breathing more, and taking his time with the language. [...]

Comment on How to Add Vocal Variety to Your Presentations by How to Slow Your Rate of Speech « Speak Clear Blog

How to Slow Your Rate of Speech « Speak Clear Blog — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:54:56 +0000

[...] Silence serves many purposes in a speech, but the simplest, and most important purpose it serves, is to allow you to breathe. Many people hold their breath while speaking, and this creates tension, and a monotone speaking style. It is best to breathe from the diaphragm, in a relaxed, organic manner (for a great breathing exercise, click here). [...]

Comment on Skype Speech Coaching Demo! by Robert Han

Robert Han — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 16:44:13 +0000

Hi Jeff,

I am interested in your speech coach services via skype. I should be free for a free consultation call most of this week.

Thanks

Robert

Comment on Passion and Public Speaking by Karenbeth

Karenbeth — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:54:55 +0000

I felt bored quite quickly. My ears heard a voice a bit monotonous in tone and raspy although enbodied. Laurie didn’t receive her audience. She was talking to a mirror rather than through a window. I guess I didn’t perceive “passion” which is such an overused word these days that it has lost meaning. Instead I perceived automaticity and over preparation. No offense intended. Just unutterable honesty.

Comment on Video Analysis of One of the World’s Best Public Speakers by Jeffrey Davis

Jeffrey Davis — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:57:21 +0000

Thanks for your comments. I wasn’t aware that Sir Robinson wore leg braces! In any case, I think it’s clear to see that stillness aids his speech a great deal. Stillness allows the audience to really focus on the content of his speech, rather than distracting mannerisms.

Comment on Video Analysis of One of the World’s Best Public Speakers by Digging Deeper

Digging Deeper — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:32:47 +0000

I agree that he presents well but he should attribute much of what he says to John Taylor Gatto.

The reason he is still is because he wears leg braces as a result of polio. So there you go.

Comment on John Stewart’s Speech at The Rally for Sanity and/or Fear by Jeffrey Davis

Jeffrey Davis — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:18:29 +0000

Thanks for your comment Michael. I checked out your blog… I think it’s really cool… good for you for putting your yearly goals out there!

I don’t know if I agree with you about the need for a balanced discussion in American politics. Democracy is built on a certain amount of tension.

In any case, thanks for your comment! I hope to hear from you soon!

Jeff

Comment on John Stewart’s Speech at The Rally for Sanity and/or Fear by Jeffrey Davis

Jeffrey Davis — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:10:30 +0000

Thanks for your comment Merissa. I thought it was great to see too… I just wish Stewart’s comments were a little more focused! Jeff