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Presentation structure:
Story Template: Public Speaking for Awkward Dorks
Slides: Public Speaking for Awkward Dorks
Planning:
Can you be prepared and still be spontaneous?
Take every opportunity to be uncomfortable
Networking tips:
Two new networking tips (links to other networking posts in the article)
Do you have an uninterested face?
General info:
3 posts about hecklers and difficult audience members
Rule of three:
The Rule of Three: A humor technique from the world of comedy
Relaxation/voice/grounding:
Relaxation and Vocal Preparation Exercises
Blog post: How can Olympic athletes help you become a better speaker?(includes links to several related blog posts)
Blog post: Visualization is for the body as well as the mind
Sales conversations/proposals:
Lois Creamer article: Book More Business
Laurie Guest handout: Sweet Spot Pricing + options for packages
One-sheets
My sample (from Felicia Slattery template)
Felicia Slattery One-Sheet Templates
Recommended Reading:
Visit the Speak Schmeak Blog
Videos to watch:
Hans Rosling: 2009 2006 2007 (If you watch no other videos on this page, watch Hans Rosling. He’s brilliant at making statistics fascinating and fun. All his videos are listed on this page.)
Sir Ken Robinson on schools killing creativity
Astronaut Chris Hadfield on space toilets
Simon Wardley explains cloud computing
Inspirational speech about riding a bike