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Articles You are currently browsing the Zone 3: Perimeters sub-category of the Zone 3: Perimeters category of our Articles. Video Taping (Jan 5, 2009 at 10:24 PM) - Q: I have to do a video presentation and I don’t know where to look without an audience. A: Hi Kathy, Here are some ideas... 1. The camera is your audience. Just look into the lens. Getting Over the Jitters (Jan 5, 2009 at 10:24 PM) - I get very nervous when I am about to speak - I get hot, sweat, real thirsty and then I speak and my heart beats 100 miles an hour and when its over I never want to do it again - but I do it again - and it seems that even though I do it my symptoms do get any better - I do not overcome with doing it over and over - suggestions! Tips for Large and Small Audiences (Jan 5, 2009 at 10:24 PM) - Large: Be louder, stronger, bigger. Smaller: Be more intimate and personal. Large: Build rapport and likeability. Small: Build friendships. Large: Never assume everyone can see everything. Small: Never assume someone missed your slip up. Large: Humor spreads like a fire in dry grass. Small: Humor makes you human and real. Large: Use audio/visual equipment that fits the scheme and room. Small: Use less equipment and more eye contact. Speech Impediments (Jan 5, 2009 at 10:24 PM) - A question for you ......... do you have any advice or stashed-away secrets for someone (me) who has a speech impediment but who won't give up trying to do presentations? ~ Gordon, Great Britain I like your attitude! Pro Bono Speaking (Jan 5, 2009 at 10:24 PM) - One of the best and fastest was to test and strengthen your material is by sharing it for nothing. For a while I’ve been hammering out a new seminar concept “Purpose, Passion & Prosperity.” It’s based on my move from the 8-5+ grind to a flexible schedule more income and freedom. Size of Audience Size of Screen (Jan 5, 2009 at 10:24 PM) - Use this as a rough guide when someone asks you how large of a screen you need. You don't want people squinting or not being able to see because the screen is too small. 3-5 people 21 inches diagonal (53.34 cm) 5-9 people 29 inches diagonal (73.66 cm) 10-15 people 37 inches diagonal (93.98 cm) 16-35 people 60 inches diagonal (152.4 cm) 36-50 people 72 inches diagonal (182.88 cm) 51-140 people 120 inches diagonal (304.8 cm) 141-220 people 150 inches diagonal (381.0 cm) 221-390 people 200 inches diagonal (508.0 cm) 391+ Speak Up and Out (Jan 5, 2009 at 10:24 PM) - Speak Up Keep your head elevated when speaking. Burying your noggin in your notes muffles your voice. Have you seen those signs on the back of transport trucks? It says, “If you can’t see my side mirrors, I can’t see you.” In other words, “I might change lanes, crush your grill, and keep on truckin’ without ever knowing your there!” Your mouth is your mirror. Learning from Comedians (Jan 5, 2009 at 10:24 PM) - Many of the events where I speak also include entertainment. I’m writing this from Oklahoma City where two comedic acts where also part of the weeklong program. The performances were much more than hilarious, they possessed a couple of key elements that can help any public speaker stand out. Rest & Review (Jan 5, 2009 at 10:24 PM) - After an engagement take time to rest and review. First, rest. Because of the emotional impact and energy drain of a presentation, it’s best to wait a day before critiquing yourself too heavily. Props (Jan 5, 2009 at 10:24 PM) - When I first started speaking on stage, I discovered that having a box of carefully selected 'props' made it easy for me to cover the subject. Preparing for the presentation, I'd collect items and examples from my office, place them in a box in the sequence I wanted to cover them, and then carry the box on stage.
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