As a speaker, whenever you make a general statement of the way things were all of the time or most of the time, the 2-step formula that will immediately make your speech much more interesting is this: Give a sample example At the end of your sample example, let your audience know, “And this is […]
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When you create an experience for your audience, they will likely want to experience it again. This leads to you getting booked time and time again to speak. Take a look at the following video for one of the ways to create that valuable experience. https://cv-newsletteraudios.s3.amazonaws.com/DiscussAndDebrief.mp4 To see additional ways to create an experience for […]
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If you don’t have hooks strategically sprinkled throughout your speech, chances are your audience will bail mentally if not physically. You have to find ways to keep hooking your audience so THEY don’t want to let go. Below you’ll find 7 super hooks (in no particular order) that get your audience to say, “Tell me […]
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Statistics help bring credibility and influence to your speeches. However, statistics alone are not enough. See the 5 keys below for ways to educate, entertain, and influence your audience with stats. Key #1: Do not Drop Stats off; Drive them Home Many times you’ll see a speaker go into a list of statistics in order […]
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Years ago I was asked to give a speech to a group of educators in Virginia. Right before I took the stage, I decided to change my speech in an attempt to connect quicker and deeper with this particular audience. Play the audio lesson below and hear what I did backstage before I got onstage. […]
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When you connect with one audience member, it usually does wonders in helping you connect with the entire group. I believe this is because, by pointing out individuals in the group, the group begins to realize that you actually see them as individuals and not as one large group. That’s the basis for a deep […]
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I’ve always prided myself in being a content-rich speaker so imagine my surprise when I had the following conversation after a speech. A couple ladies cornered me and said, “You had a lot of content in your speech.” I said, “Thank you.” They looked at me with concerned expressions and said, “That wasn’t a compliment. […]
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If you don’t have hooks strategically sprinkled throughout your speech, chances are your audience will bail mentally if not physically. You have to find ways to keep hooking your audience in so THEY don’t want to let go. 7 Irresistible Hooks Below you’ll find 7 irresistible hooks (in no particular order) that get your audience […]
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People often ask me, “Craig, how do you connect with your audience?” I always tell them, “The quickest way to connect with your audience is by using the 4 F-words in speaking. They will help you connect with your audience and make them laugh. Listen to the following audio to pick up the first F-word […]
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Three decades ago I remember watching the movie called “Lean On Me.” In one powerful scene, Joe Clark (the Principal of the school) said, “No involvement, no commitment.” I’ve never forgotten that. One of the best ways to get people to commit to something is to make them feel involved. In speaking, there are endless […]
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