I have put out a few newsletter lessons on Energy Shifts but I figured now was time to SHOW it rather than just teach it. Take a look at the following video lesson and please forgive the very temporary mismatched audio and video. Energy shifts breathe new life into vital parts of your speech.
YOUR TURN
Please feel free to comment and/or give an example of an energy shift in one of your stories.
Hello!
Thank you very very much Craig, I am following to since a while and I am looking forward to meet you one day! That is my goal! Thanks to your advices, I just won the First Place Humorous Speech (english one) At the Division F (South France) In my very first try!!! Now I am going to the semi-Finals in Amsterdam.
I really love your energy and Sometimes when I hear other speakers, I always go back to your speeches because your really Know how to lift energy and That is so wonderful!
I am a Gospel Singer, A project Manager, A mum and I really intend to be a Great Motivational Speaker and Help Thousands of people like you do!
Thank you so much because you game me hope in new ways of delivering speeches.
You are really wonderful! Be blessed And please! Keep Talking!
Voice is Energy, Voice is Emotions!
Thank you Claude! I really appreciate your very kind words and I can feel your energy through the screen. Congratulations on your success in the contests. I’m sure you’re touching many lives already. Keep it up!
Shift happens – haha!
Great lesson Craig, merci. I’ll try it soon.
Thanks Alexandre!
Great lesson Craig,
I learned the value of energy shift from singer/storyteller Don White. It does take quite a bit of practice to master it. One other thing that you might mention is that a downshift before something funny can cause the comedic moment to be more impactful. It’s like building emotional tension then you get a bigger release. You do it well in the first example.
Thank you, as always, for sharing your knowledge.
Regards,
Matt McCarty
Great point Matt! Thank you for adding value to the post. I agree with you 100 percent.
Craig….that’s an awesome lesson on Energy Shifts.
I really love your facial expressions that’s closely aligned with what you are saying. I am really finding it tough to get there….may be I am being very conscious about myself…too much.
Thank you. Whenever I know I need to work on something, I overemphasize it in rehearsal so that when I get on the real stage, I will find that happy medium. I suggest that you overemphasize your facial expressions in rehearsal.
Craig, I have been following you and learning from you for years. Your creativity, ability to teach and willingness to share are unique.
Of everything I have learned from you and your products, this lesson has always been my favorite. Many years ago, when I first heard concept as a lesson on my (Lady & Champs) CD I knew it was special. I even played that lesson in a couple of my Toastmasters clubs.
Keep doing what you’re doing! Thanks.
Thank you so much Rashid. It’s one of my favorite lessons to teach and to remember.