Canned vs. prepared?
My July/August newsletter's lead article tells why you can never be too prepared when you speak!
As always, you can also find more info about my upcoming One-Day Blitz workshops.
And for a good giggle, visit here: see examples of what not to do when you have the opportunity to speak! The latest one is a doozie.
Tips you can use!
Cheer gently
Whether you go to the ballpark to to cheer on the Nats or your local Little Leaguers, you need to take it down a notch when your throat starts to hurt or your voice feels strained. What was "sexy" when you were younger and rowdier is less acceptable now that you need to "be fully present" at your office every morning.
Stand and be chill
There are many benefits to standing tall--looking like a leader, speaking with more energy. Here's another way you can benefit in the heat of the summer: your body will cool down faster if you are aligned and unfolded. So uncross those arms, take your hands out of your pockets, and chill.
Go ahead, use both hands!
If you suffer from "shaky hands" when you get up to read an intro or other short speech, consider copying your text onto a 5 x 8 note card, If you hold that firmly with two hands you can use the tension to overcome your jitters, so your notes won't be "flapping in the breeze."
