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Best Videos on Public Speaking Skills
As we stated on the main page of our new video section, Hodu.com will be searching for the best educational videos dealing with the various topics we cover. This sub-section wil be dedicated to bringing you quality audio-visual material offering you tips, strategies and ideas for perfecting the skills you need to speak effectively in public and deliver sparkling presentations.
We will add new videos regularly as we discover material that meets our criteria. Happy viewing!
So you also hate public speaking?
OK, we'll come straight...this one's not meant to be taken too seriously, but apart from giving you a jolly good laugh, it might put you in a more receptive mood for the more serious stuff below - especially if, somehow you recognize yourself here! ...My stomach's not quite right...when I stand up to speak I'm paralyzed with fright.." laments Barbara Mcafee in this ditty she both wrote and sings especially for the consulting firm, Spoken Impact. So you see, you're not alone. No way!
...But your speaking skills are better than you think!
If you do see yourself in the top video, this one could be the perfect antidote, because trainer Robert Graham insists you are always better than you think! Robert offers here some fundamentals of successful public speaking. Among the topics he touches on are the importance of viewing your speech as a series of "small conversations", the correct use of the hands and gestures and how to avoid "verbal crutches" and negative body language.
Use Powerpoint, but please, not like this!
"Hey, what gives here?", you'll ask when you turn up the sound on this little presentation, "Isn't this also a comedy routine?" Indeed it is! But while you might find Don Macmillan (probably the only professional comedian with a background in hi-tech) hilarious, the lessons he teaches here are dead serious. In his inimitable style, Don points out and explains the all too common mistakes people make when preparing and delivering presentations with the aid of Powerpoint. If you can't stop chuckling on the way, well, why not?
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