Stepping out from behind the Mic. Invited to do some Public Speaking. Suggestions?

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Permalink Reply by Barry Trussell on November 16, 2008 at 6:42pm

Hi Wayne,

My best suggestion is that you find connections and your dialogue will ensue. Poscasting voiceovers to book writers. A common thread there is communicating a message to many people. What the similarites and the differences could be. Show them how they will benefit from this. Perhaps even using an example ot two of what not to do from your own experience. When people relate to you and your experience you develop a bond, and that's when they really tune in an listen (get warmed up). Speak of your experience perhaps of recording when it wasn't quiet - you know when you had the perfect line and a dog barked, or a lawnmower started. I bet it's happened to them and they can relate to that. Speak of what you know, and don't be afraid to ask rhetorical questions to make your point. Chances are they'll get it. The most obvious things to speak about happen every day in your recording life. You're just going to find the most common threads that connect you.

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Permalink Reply by Wayne Henderson on November 19, 2008 at 11:40am

Thanks for the suggestions Barry! I am taking them to heart, and will use them as I prepare for the public speaking engagement. I appreciate your help. Wayne

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Permalink Reply by Bonnie Engel Lee on November 20, 2008 at 8:00am

If you haven't 'done much public speaking, Toastmasters is a great "club" to join. Their training includes speech organization, using vocal variety and other features of public speaking that are very helpful. Since I suspect you will be speaking fairly soon, you probably won't have time to attend Toastmasters' sessions. So, as a former Toastmater, I'd suggest writing an outline, not the specific words, rehearsing (of course) and including lots of audio samples to liven up your presentation. When you start speaking, it's helpful to ask the audience some questions to get them thinking abou the topic and then tie in your ending with the questions you asked to give the speech cohesiveness. Good luck

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Permalink Reply by Wayne Henderson on February 14, 2009 at 12:57pm

The public speaking engagement is finally here, next week in fact! Thanks again for your suggestions. I'm pretty excited for this event.

Wayne

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