Presentation Skill Coaching

13/04/2020

The fear of presentation is third biggest fear in this world. Read to know how you can improve your presentation.

Check out this article : https://www.learning-mind.com/top-10-most-common-human-fears-and-phobias/ It gives you the list of top 10 phobias and at number 3 is t

19/08/2019

A World Without PowerPoint Presentation -

Did this ever happened to you ? The projector can not be connected at the last minute or the computer crashes just before your presentation. Imagine the scenario in multi-million dollar final stage of a RFP. I have experienced this once and trust me, it was a nightmare. Guess what ? My boss handled....

19/07/2019

How to structure best man’s speech ? -

Today we will talk about how to do a best man’s speech. Having done 3 myself, I have improved with every time. If you follow a best man’s speech template, there is nothing to be nervous about and you will deliver absolute perfect speech. 1. Write it down : No matter how big of a geek you are of ...

18/07/2019

How to structure best man's speech ?

Today we will talk about how to do a best man's speech. Having done 3 myself, I have improved with every time. If you follow a best man's speech template, there is nothing to be nervous about and you will deliver absolute perfect speech.

1. Write it down : No matter how big of a geek you are of if you have read 13 books on memory enhancing tricks, couple of glasses of wine and you will go extempore. Write it down and take a picture with your mobile. No excuses for loosing your script. It might sound great in your head but until you actually write it down, it is going to get a lot better

2. Attire : Add a flower to your chest pocket during speech, or a tie pin. Just stand out during your speech. Nothing shiny or overshadowing the groom because it is after all not you who is getting married but be pointable during the speech.

3. Opening : Talk about how did you guys meet and TRY to make make the start funny. There are thousands of example on Youtube - just get some ideas but customize it according to your situation.

4. Content :
This is the story time. Prepare a timeline and roast the groom - make fun of him, add some jokes, some hilarious stories. Tell them he is silly to get married, sacrificing his single status but at the same time tell them that you wish best for him.
Mention his now wife but do not tease her. You are not allowed to roast his wife unless she knows you very well.
No swearing as there are kids and grandparents in the room.
It's alright to make other people laugh but do NOT under any circumstances bring her ex or flings into picture. Ever.
Most important : say something nice about them as a couple. Strike a balance between being emotional and funny.

5. Time : 10-12 minutes. No one will care about how funny you are after 12 minutes. Do not get too drunk before your speech, just enough so it calms you down.

6. Practice : Can not emphasis this enough. Read it to someone to get feedback. A lot of things change during ceremony, practicing it before hand will make you ready for any circumstances.

7. Closing : Depending on your opening, the closing should be same. if you started with a funny opening, make sure you end with a funny one too. Make a sand which and match your closing to your opening.

In the end, just have fun. Even if you mess it up a bit, it is ok. No one cares and everyone will have a good laugh. Don't be nervous and enjoy your time with family and friends

Still want more tips ? Want to run your speech through me before finalizing it. Just drop an email at contact on home page of my website or book a session at presentationskillcoaching.com/one-on-one-coaching/

Cheers.

07/07/2019

The most famous speeches of all time – What goes into good speech ? -

You have to speak at an event – whether its a retirement party or a best man’s speech. Now you want to understand what goes into a good speech ?Well, there are tons of attributes that goes into a good speech – voice modulation, eye movement, body language, dressing sense, humor and even pauses...

06/07/2019

The most famous speeches of all time - What goes into good speech ?

You have to speak at an event – whether its a retirement party or a best man’s speech. Now you want to understand what goes into a good speech ?
Well, there are tons of attributes that goes into a good speech – voice modulation, eye movement, body language, dressing sense, humor and even pauses. Looks like a big task, right ? Where would you start ?

Start by watching or studying the most famous speeches that have left impact at some point in history. Start from there and only then once you have noticed what are the few important points in some of these speeches, only then work on other attributes.

Here are few examples of famous speeches ever :

“Peace, Peace–but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” – Patrick Henry

“Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” – Abraham Lincoln

“I have a dream” – Martin Luther King (watch this one for sure on Youtube)

“Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, members of the Senate and the House of Representatives: Yesterday, December 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy – the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

All of these speeches started as a few words jotted down on paper and were propelled into history by careful composition and skilled delivery.

Writing and delivering a speech is a daunting task even for a experienced speaker. If you’re finding yourself in the position of having to write and deliver a speech, don’t fear.

http://www.presentationskillcoaching.com/the-most-famous-speeches-of-all-time/