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The Communication Edge
- Issue No. 46 - Charm is a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question. — Albert Camus
Hello and welcome, In this Issue: 1. Speech Making Success Tip 2. ITC is …. 3. Presentation Planning – Draw a Logic Tree 4. News from Mt Gravatt Communicators 5. Swagger 6. Meeting Success Tip 7. Closing Thought
Structure your speech for Maximum Impact
“Tell them what you’re going to say. Say it. Then tell them what you said”
And that is so true!! We have such short attention spans. And so do audiences. If we want to make a point that will stay with an audience after they leave the room, we have to repeat and reinforce it throughout the presentation.
Introduce your well defined theme. Present that theme. And repeat it to conclude.
You will have given your audience a great chance of remembering it. International Training in Communication (ITC) is a self-development organization providing coaching in effective speaking, listening and leadership skills. Good communication and leadership skills are built on confidence, clarity of thought and expression, and the ability to listen. They are skills that we all need to call upon in our everyday lives, whether we are taking part in a conversation over dinner, voicing an opinion at a business meeting or delivering a speech at a reception You may have been on a public speaking course, had presentation skill training or read many books on effective communication skills, but the only way to improve your skills is by practice. ITC gives you the opportunity to practise in a friendly, supportive atmosphere, where you are given coaching by means of constructive feedback and advice.
The first step in preparing a successful presentation for decision makers is to draw a picture of it - that is, develop your ideas as a "logic tree”. In constructing a logic tree, a presenter starts with the main idea, the one thing that he or she wants the decision makers to remember or do >>>Read on … 4. News from Mt Gravatt Communicators I am just home from the most recent meeting of Mt Gravatt Communicators. It was the first of the new term, and the prepared and impromptu speeches focused on the theme, “Who packed my parachute?” In Issue #43, I wrote about a member who had been chosen to present on behalf of her employer in Denver. That member attributes her success to ITC. She was interviewed by our local newspaper and we welcomed 9 visitors who had been inspired by that newspaper article. She also said, last night, that ITC gave her the courage to persuade 75 work colleagues to enter a charity run/walk, and she was the winner of the sponsor’s prize at the event – a new car. We were very happy to celebrate with her and with our visitors!! 5. Swagger The word "swagger" conjures up images of John Wayne starring in a classic Western movie or Mohammed Ali brashly proclaiming "I am the greatest." Does such swagger fit within the skill set of a leader? In his article "Confidence: Putting Grace in Your Swagger," John Baldoni describes swagger as "a healthy dose of confidence without overconfidence," and "the subtle display of confidence and capability." Leaders with swagger radiate a positive pride in their ability, work, and purpose. Leaders with swagger refuse to be defeated or downcast, but rather expect to win or end up on top. Leaders with swagger carry a certain charisma that motivates and inspires those they lead. As Baldoni writes, "when displayed appropriately, swagger can help a team or an entire organization feel better about itself and its people, and in turn deliver more to its customers." From Leadership Wired by Dr. John C. Maxwell which is available via e-mail on a free subscription basis. You can subscribe or unsubscribe by clicking here. 6. Meeting Success Tip:
Develop a sense of humour. You can use humour more often than you think. It enables you to make a stronger statement than you would dare make any other way. You might also try fielding an irritating or sexist remark with a joke.
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