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188: The Art of Stage Presence, with James Whittaker
188: The Art of Stage Presence, with James Whittaker
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Apr 13, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
James Whittaker
Author, The Art of Stage Presence*
“The audience will relate to your concept that you’re talking about much more than details.” -James Whittaker
You are there for the audience, not you.
“You are speaking for the audience, not to the audience.” -James Whittaker
Have the first sentence completely committed to memory. During the first 99 seconds, do one of these four things:
Inspire
Intrigue
Interest
Inform
Spend as much time on the opening as on the rest of the presentation.
Seek out small stages to practice on (your 1:1 with a manager, team meetings, etc.)
Give your attention to the people taking notes and nodding their heads and engaged with what you are saying.
Feedback
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The next Q&A show is episode 191 on the topic of books
Resources for leaders: http://coachingforleaders.com/resources
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Community Member Spotlight: David Wissore
David mentioned the Carnegie Coach podcast and also recommended Toastmasters International
If you’d like to be considered for a future community member spotlight, visit http://coachingforleaders.com/spotlight
Author, The Art of Stage Presence*
“The audience will relate to your concept that you’re talking about much more than details.” -James Whittaker
You are there for the audience, not you.
“You are speaking for the audience, not to the audience.” -James Whittaker
Have the first sentence completely committed to memory. During the first 99 seconds, do one of these four things:
Inspire
Intrigue
Interest
Inform
Spend as much time on the opening as on the rest of the presentation.
Seek out small stages to practice on (your 1:1 with a manager, team meetings, etc.)
Give your attention to the people taking notes and nodding their heads and engaged with what you are saying.
Feedback
Comments, questions, or feedback for future Q&A shows: http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback
The next Q&A show is episode 191 on the topic of books
Resources for leaders: http://coachingforleaders.com/resources
Please join my weekly leadership guide. The leadership guide is delivered to your inbox each Wednesday and includes my thoughts and recommendations on the best articles, podcasts, videos, and books, to support your development between shows. It also includes a brief overview and link to the full weekly show notes. If you, like me, tend to listen to podcasts while you’re on the road or exercising, this will give you an easy way to follow-up later on the links and resources we mention in every show.
As a bonus, when you join the weekly leadership guide, you’ll get immediate access to my reader’s guide listing the 10 Leadership Books that Will Help You Get Better Results From Others with brief summaries from me on the value of each book. Download the 11-page reader's guide and 9-minute video of these book recommendations…plus, insight on the 2 books that I rely on weekly! http://coachingforleaders.com/subscribe
Community Member Spotlight: David Wissore
David mentioned the Carnegie Coach podcast and also recommended Toastmasters International
If you’d like to be considered for a future community member spotlight, visit http://coachingforleaders.com/spotlight
Released:
Apr 13, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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