Public Speaking with Peter George

Whether it's in communications, art, or even nature, 3s surround us. It's commonly known as the rule of 3, and it has been used throughout recorded history. This rule suggests that things grouped in 3s are more easily recognized, remembered, and retold. Also, our brains are constantly on the lookout for patterns, and since 3 is the smallest number of elements required for a pattern, it's the one that's most frequently seen and heard. But is the Rule of 3 really a rule? Not necessarily. It's more of a guideline. Listen in, and you'll hear how you can incorporate 3s into your talks.

Do you employ storytelling in your business life? If so, do you know how you can make your stories more effective? And if you don't use stories when presenting, is it because you don't understand the value or don't know how to develop stories? Whether you do or don't, you want to listen to the advice Neil Gordon shares in this episode, including the benefits of storytelling and what you can add to help your listeners understand and remember the information you share with them. Takeaways - How to incorporate the unexpected - The Value of being vulnerable in your stories - How to use Neil's Silver Bullet - The benefits of analogies - How re-runs of the TV show Numbers can help you develop analogies - How the start of a talk is much like the start of a race Resources - NeilCanHelp.com

When it comes to preparing for presentations, there are two extremes. At one end is the person who barely prepares, if at all. They're happy to fly by the seat of their pants. At the other end is the speaker who is a perfectionist. They want everything calculated to the nth degree. Do you consider yourself to be a perfectionist? If so, is it holding you back? Is it keeping you from focusing on connecting with your audiences? Then tune in and learn how perfectionism affected my client and how it might be affecting you.

Are you a consultant, coach, or in another profession and have thought about using public speaking to increase both your exposure and sales? If so, have you wondered how to go about it? Then listen in as my guest, Steve Preda, shares with you how he did it and how you can, too.

When you speak in front of others, which signal are you sending to your listeners -- that you are confident or that you're not? And, why does this matter? When people don't have confidence in you, they likely don't have confidence in the information you're sharing. So, how are you going to demonstrate confidence, especially when you lack it? Tune in and discover how you can accomplish through your stance.

Do you struggle with impostor syndrome? Have you somehow lost the confidence you once had? If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle with these, including my guest, Luke Menkes. Luke is an experienced public speaker who had to learn how to get over tremendous stage fright, introversion, and shyness to be able to excel in running his very successful and growing podcast New Town Big Dreams. He's a living, positive example of what you can accomplish with persistence, a few simple techniques, and the right strategy.

Recently, a client and I were discussing how you can change the entire meaning of a sentence simply by choosing which word or words you emphasize. Some people call this hitting or punching a word. In this short episode, you'll hear an exercise that not only illustrates how this works but also one you can use to practice hitting the appropriate words so you accurately convey your intended meaning.

I don't know about you, but if I were asked to list the various ways the body is involved in public speaking, I would include stance, movement, gestures, heart rate, and even sweating. And to be honest, the rib cage would be far down on that list, if it were on it at all. In this episode, Dr. Amy Novotny shares why the often-neglected rib cage should be higher on that list and how it helps you when you deliver presentations in meetings and on stage.

When I started coaching, I realized that many of the things my mother taught me about interacting with others were spot on. From her point of view, she was teaching me about respect. However, she couldn't have known that she was also teaching me about one of the most valuable aspects of presentation skills — engagement. Listen in, and catch the top 10 things my mom taught me about public speaking.

Richard Strauss said, "The human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all, but it is the most difficult to play." He was so right. Think about the numerous aspects of the human voice that you can manipulate, including pitch, rate, tone, and volume. Add to this that, just like any fine instrument, you need to care for it. With so much to know and do, it's no wonder that so many speakers pay little attention to their voices and use them well. In this episode, Alana McKenzie helps you treat your voice as an instrument, prevent vocal pain or exhaustion, and create authentic and compelling emotion in your speaking.