Author Archive
Gestures Really Can Get You in Trouble-Let’s Look at Body Language
Yazan: Rosie | 17 July 2010 | No Comments
Categories: body language
As many of you know I enjoy teaching about body language and the impact of our message. So many times our very important message, regardless of how engaging it is, can be blocked by our body language message.
the multiple messages our body sends and how it is received by different folks is never ending.
So I [...]
So You Want To Use PowerPoint in Your Next Presentation?-Part 1
Yazan: Rosie | 07 July 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Powerpoint
You have decided to use a PowerPoint slide show in your next presentation. But how can you assure interaction with your participants? This series will look at some tips for making PowerPoint an aide and not the main focus of your presentation. To start the discussion read a post I just wrote on another site [...]
Story Telling Theory And Practice- Professor Brian Sturm
Yazan: Rosie | 14 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: storytelling
Listen and look at the theory and practice of storytelling by Professor, Brian Strum from North Carolina. Pay close attention to his use of vocal variety as he tells his story. Simply powerful I felt like I was right there. P;lay more than once because there is a lot of content.
Did I tell you the [...]
Stories-Tell Them, Show Them and Hold Them-Pt. 1
Yazan: Rosie | 25 September 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Full Body Use, Stories
Storytelling is simply awesome. I am going to share several posts in video, audio and text on storytelling. Feel free to add your comments.
This post will feature a short video by Scott Simon. What do you think? Do you agree or disagree?
I Have Not Posted To This Site In So Long That Porn Stars Are Posting Comments To It
Yazan: Rosie | 18 June 2009 | 2 Comments
Categories: Stories
Now, the opening title of this post probably made you want to know what I was talking about. Or, it made you quickly click away thinking that I might be going in a direction you did not want to follow.
The reality is that it is a great opening for a story and the beginning of [...]
Hit Your Audience With A Hammer
Yazan: Rosie | 14 April 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Other Creative Tips
Enjoy this guest blogger,by Dr. Wayne E. Pollard
Laughter is a very interactive tool.
Do You 3 Interactive Presentation Tips You Want To Share?
Yazan: Rosie | 04 April 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Personal coaching, presentation tips
Do you have three (3) interactive presentation tip you want to share? Well, I hope so because I am opening this site up to give you that opportunity. Just call in the number below and follow the prompts. It will be posted as long as the entire audio is not a commercial. But I do [...]
Get Your Audience Talking To Each Other In The Very Beginning
Yazan: Rosie | 04 April 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Rap, Voice
I had an opportunity to do a keynote two weeks ago. I used a technique I have used many times before with success. I walk rapidly out towards the audience and ask them to turn to the person on their left and right and say a the title of the keynote.. In this case the [...]
Practice The Art Of Playing
Yazan: Rosie | 03 March 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Play
Practice the art of playing. That’s right playing is an art form. In my opinion we should take the time to play games, board games, with children. Now, think about it, if you are able to jump rope with some pre-teens you will have an edge when you need to present to them.
Or, if you [...]
Take Off Your Robes And Come Out Speaking!
Yazan: Rosie | 11 November 2008 | 1 Comment
Categories: Full Body Use, Other Creative Tips, Singing
This short clip from Sister’s Act illustrates the need to change the way you have been presenting. Engage your audience with new ways of doing something, of change and excitement.
Try not to dwell on the faces that are stern and serious and get out there and enjoy yourself! Share your messages in a way that [...]
