Checklist for dynamic speaking

These elements combine together to create our dynamism. In our workshops, even small tweaks of volume and posture lead to large changes in executive presence. Let 2020 be the year of changing small habits to make big changes in our communication and career. © 2019 Laura Lewis-Barr all rights reserved

Practicing can often feel very uncomfortable but this coming year, push through the discomfort and you'll discover your own inner genius.

A football player in one of my classes said, "I used to throw the football for hours everyday.  I'm amazed that I never practiced my presentations but expected them to be successful."  

Practice!  It's a key factor in successful presentations.

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Public Speaking Dread Transforms to Excitement

Hi Laura,

 

Thank you for emailing the links.

More importantly thank you for helping me getting better with presentations. I have learned a lot during these two days.

You are such a good instructor. Please continue to teach this class.

Again thank you for sharing your knowledge with presentations.

Zena

Methods to Bring us into Your Story

Brain research says that a well told story creates similar brain patterns between the listener and speaker. Here's a reminder of ways to keep a story vivid for your listener.



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New Year's Resolution? Take two days for the most important career skill

Aaron was great with his customers but he hated giving presentations and often read his powerpoint slides. He felt like he was missing many sales because he couldn’t find a way to relax.

Jenny often got feedback that she talked too fast or ran over time during her presentations. She was told that her voice sounded too young and that she didn’t have the “enough gravitas” for the executive team. 

Martina had to lead quarterly meetings but she wasn’t sure how to organize her ideas or make them compelling. 

In two days, these three cheered each other on during challenging exercises that helped Jenny find her own “executive presence,” while Aaron learned that he loved telling short client stories that were funny and powerful. During day two, Martina had a breakthrough, she understood how and why she needed to simplify her ideas and how doing this would help her audience enjoy and remember her presentation.

We’ve seen many students transform in two days. Come join us for our next group in January. Fun, interactive, and guaranteed to meet 

your public speaking goals -- at your location or in Chicago near O'Hare.

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For presentations of several hours, ditch the PowerPoint!

In these digital days, working without PowerPoint is a refreshing change from the norm. Flip charts can give your audience something to look at and keep our presentations both simplified and organized.

If I'm speaking for half a day or less, this is a great option. If you choose to use flip charts, make sure to fill them out before the event.

The fabulous Viceroy hotel in Chicago delivered flip chart paper to my hotel room before my event last week. Made that task much more comfortable.  In addition to the large, visible text, we can make small pencil notes that only we can see. These can help us remember a story or necessary transition.

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More reviews from last week's class.

"Thank you for sending the videos, Laura. I really enjoyed having you at our meeting. Lots of fun and learned a bunch."

--E.J.

Kind words from an attendee

From this week's onsite training: "What an amazing experience Laura, thank you so much for taking the time with us! I’ll be working on polishing my stories for the rest of my life now thanks to you. :)"

--Chris R
















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I was a little nervous but skipping the PowerPoint was fantastic

Fantastic half-day training today on storytelling and executive presence.
I took my own advice and skipped the PowerPoint. Old-school flip charts are a fantastic way to create rapport and keep things simple yet powerful. 

Kudos to the fantastic group at Vertiflex.  I'll be sending you your videos soon. 2019 Laura Lewis-Barr all rights reserved

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The Relief Of Conquering Public Speaking Fears

We love traveling throughout the Midwest, helping professionals organize their ideas, speak without notes, and tell great stories. 
Some participants are filled with glee after conquering their speaking fears and they get a little silly in our final photos.  Here's a brief note from a student in Milwaukee -- 

"Laura- thanks for spending 2 days with us, I got a lot out of it!" Graham

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Cyber Monday Super Sale

Cyber Monday Super Sale. Claim $260 off our 2 day workshop, January 9-10. Send email to lauralb@training4breakthroughs.com for your link to this amazing deal!

Brain Science Confirms -- Our Challenging Workshops Lead to Breakthroughs

Finding the right amount of challenge is key.  Our participants have many breakthroughs in public speaking.  Join us this January.


Here is some more research that says our mistakes and struggles make our brains grow.  Yea!