Listen, Learn And... Listen, Learn And..... Presentations Listen, Learn And...... Ronald Shepherd, Instructional Designer, The Business Workshop A room full of people watch stone eyed, taking in every word spoken by the gentle voice wafting through the air, so convinced, that none of them even bother to nod in agreement. The 'Spiritual Guru' as the speaker is called, is unexpectedly dressed in a crisp black suit and is not exactly speaking about a trip into the unknown or life after, but about daily life, success and failure, and right and wrong; nothing you haven't heard of before. What is it that has people all over the world queuing up, to listen to men and women talk about these basic aspects of existence? As 'New Age Spiritual Guru', Deepak Chopra tells an enamored audience in New Delhi - "What I'm going to share with you is part of our cultural and spiritual heritage. It's nothing new. So what you have really done is brought me here to remind you of something you already know". Then, I guess it is not really what these men speak about that makes them 'great orators', but how they speak. It is a matter of putting things across the right way, of having a flair for words, and of charisma and presence. Of course, not all the great orators of our time have been known to speak in the most gentle and passive of ways. Many a times, the adopted tone to drive a point home is ruthless negation, which can be both frightening and disorienting. I've often wondered what Socrates, one of the greatest orators of all time, would do in a world like ours today. Point is, all through the ages great elocutionists with charismatic personalities have had people craving to listen to them. 'Money' and 'Power' are today's buzzwords and the business world needs men who can lead the way, motivate others to excellence, and help men think in directions that are in the interest of the majority. A person working in any organization almost always knows what the organization's goals are and what it expects of him. But what it takes to be the best is more than just that kind of knowledge. Therefore, there are men and women, who have not necessarily specialized in any particular field of operation, yet they are called in to speak, not only to employees, but also to the top brass of an organization. They do not start with the aim of urging their audience to rewrite history, nor do most of them have a basic message. The emphasis, is on urging people to trust their instincts, and understand the importance of one's own experience, or the dangers of falling into a whirlpool of imitation. Again, something most people already know; so why listen? Well, isn't it better than having a manager speak of company goals and policy every morning. Most people would rather listen to someone willing to help them look at things from a different perspective, making a conscious effort not to force ideas onto them. A good orator uses language skillfully and effectively, as per the need of the moment and his audience, using his own experiences as a platform. People with extraordinary oratory skills and a mind of their own are being seen in a new a new light, and are no longer limited to being 'Spiritual Gurus'. They are the new age educators and motivators and their abilities are continually being used in the corporate sectors the world over. No prizes then for guessing what someone like Socrates would do today!! Graphic Done By Sophiya New Articles The Critical Moments Just Before You Speak: Conquering The Jitters You're waiting your turn to make a speech, when suddenly you realize that your stomach is doing strange things and your mind is rapidly going blank. How do you handle this.... 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Dec 20, 2001 Why Use Humor Why should I bother using humor in my presentations? Can't I just deliver my information and sit down? You sure can and that's what most people do. The problem is that most people are not effective resenters. They are nighty nite, snooze inducing, say your ,.... Dec 06 , 2001 Winning Business Presentations Have you ever been to a presentation for your industry, possibly at a seminar that couldn’t hold your attention no matter how hard you listened? Of course you have. Did you feel guilty because you knew that the information was important to you, but you didn’t...Nov 23, 2001 Five Tips For Better Visuals 1. Remember that most eyes aren't perfect. Because color-perception deficiencies are common, certain color combinations -- including red/green, brown/green, blue/black and...Oct 24, 2001 Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Presentation? - How the Pros Make Nervousness Their Friend Everyone is afraid of a presentation, physiologically. Toastmasters International reports that the following professionals have admitted to feeling nervous when speaking in ...Oct 18, 2001 Explosive Presentation The 14 points You're seated at your desk, reviewing that day's sales calls when your phone rings. You answer it anticipating a potential customer....Sep 10, 2001 Faciliplay: Play As An Online Facilitation Technique First of all, the members of the Fall 1999 KEU Online Facilitation Course inspired me write this. Their wonderful expressions in "Just Three Words" confirmed what I've felt for a...Sep 01, 2001 How Visual Aids Undermine Presentation How do you know you have a presentation? I posed this question to a sales team I was working with recently. One gentleman said, "If I win the business, I know I have a ...Aug 30, 2001 To Keep Things Intresting, Try Varying Slide Elements How many presentations have you sat through that use the same background and text position for every slide? Pretty boring, aren't they?...Aug 16, 2001 Six Tips For Taming A Hostile Audience As you advance in your career as a presenter and speak more often in public, sooner or later you are going to find yourself addressing a group of people who don't want to be there ... ...Aug 02, 2001 Handouts That Won't Get Trashed Good handouts extend your message and serve as a valuable resource. But if you want to create handouts that won't get tossed into the first available....July 19, 2001 Vocal Power DEVELOP A PLEASING VOICE In our highly visual culture, many of us underestimate the power of our voices. The sound of our voice will either draw people....July 05, 2001 How To Creat A Great First Impression They say you can't judge a book by it's cover but how many of us judge people by the way the talk, the way they talk or even by the ....June 21, 2001 How To Deal With A Hostile Audience 1. Listen carefully to the question & repeat it aloud - Make sure you understood the question correctly & that your ....June 07, 2001 Practice Makes You Perfect Have you ever put in a lot of effort to prepare for a presentation only to find that at best you received a lukewarm response from your audience?...... The Six Deadliest Sins Of Presentations Whether you are giving a presentation at a meeting, or conducting a workshop, there are six deadly sins you must avoid to be successful. ..May 24, 2001 20 Ways To Plan For Fun And Excitement At Your Next Meeting The following is a quick list and mini explanation of twenty different ways to plan for..May 08, 2001 How To Improve Your Presentation Skills? Most people rank public speaking high on the list of things they don't like to do. Says author George Plimpton: "One of life's ... March 05, 2001 Successful Presentation Presenting Solutions can provide you the equipment for great presentations. Other sources can provide you the... February 20, 2001 Wrapping It Up In Style! The audience loved your presentation! You are on a high. And now that you are down to the last leg, how do you make sure that the end is as engaging as the .... Conquering Stage Fright Stage fright symptoms seem more severe to the speaker. Start by taking a positive and aggressive attitude about ... January 24, 2000 Presentation Skills For Emergent Managers Management is the art of getting things done. A Presentation is a fast and potentially effective method of getting things done through other people.... December 11, 2000 7 Aspects Of A Dynamic Presentation There are 7 aspects people must deal with when preparing and delivering presentations. An effective speaker learns to... October 06, 2000 A Taxonomy Of Simulation Related Activities I developed the following schema to help me think more accurately about "gaming and simulation" activities. The basis of this...October 18, 2000 Use'em Don't Loose'em! How To Use "Q" And "A" To Create Compelling Presentation The Facts of Q and A part of any presentation: The BAD NEWS~ ... September 11, 2000 Represent Your Company With Style Someday, it is going to happen. You may be eating dinner, you may be attending a party, or you may be enjoying a luncheon ... August 07, 2000 Handy Tips For Effective Handouts When the presentation or training session ends, does the learning also have to end? Absolutely not. Yet often, that can happen. ... 5 Audio-visual Mistakes You Don't Want To Make In Your Speech WARNING! CAUTION! BE AFRAID-BE VERY AFRAID! There's a trap out there lurking for the guy or gal who presents ideas... Winning Business Presentation Have you ever been to a presentation for your industry, possibly at a seminar that couldn't hold your attention no matter how hard you listened? Of course you ... How To Deal With A Hostile Audience Listen carefully to the question & repeat it aloud - Make sure you understood the question correctly & that your audience knows the question to... Starting On The Right Foot! "I am not much of a speaker but here goes. First of all I am really sorry for starting so late. But the damn projector broke down and it.... Room Layout Room layout affects all aspects of a presentation. Just the physical arrangement of chairs can create a feeling of intimacy and cooperation or.... How To Present The 100-Page Report You hold it in your hands, neatly typed and bound. It weights as much as an unpublished novel, but anyone leafing through it can see .... Presentation Tips From Pros The presenter just stepped out in front of hundreds of physicians at the American College of Surgeons Annual Conference. It's a sea of ... 4 techniques to guarantee you're a terrible presenter As you all know, the road to the top isn't an easy one. Getting there can be like climbing one of those rope ladders that dangles from a dangerous precipice, and if you're in high-tech, it's... A strong template is the key to positive first impression You've already dropped $50,000 to develop a good Web site, and many times more than that to design marketing materials that reflect your company's identity. Your star salesperson is . .. Q&A sessions - Interrogation or Interaction? You are a presenter. You've made your presentation and are allowing your audience to pose questions. What does a "Question and Answer Session" mean to you? ... Presentations Listen, Learn And...... Ronald Shepherd, Instructional Designer, The Business Workshop A room full of people watch stone eyed, taking in every word spoken by the gentle voice wafting through the air, so convinced, that none of them even bother to nod in agreement. The 'Spiritual Guru' as the speaker is called, is unexpectedly dressed in a crisp black suit and is not exactly speaking about a trip into the unknown or life after, but about daily life, success and failure, and right and wrong; nothing you haven't heard of before. What is it that has people all over the world queuing up, to listen to men and women talk about these basic aspects of existence? As 'New Age Spiritual Guru', Deepak Chopra tells an enamored audience in New Delhi - "What I'm going to share with you is part of our cultural and spiritual heritage. It's nothing new. So what you have really done is brought me here to remind you of something you already know". Then, I guess it is not really what these men speak about that makes them 'great orators', but how they speak. It is a matter of putting things across the right way, of having a flair for words, and of charisma and presence. Of course, not all the great orators of our time have been known to speak in the most gentle and passive of ways. Many a times, the adopted tone to drive a point home is ruthless negation, which can be both frightening and disorienting. I've often wondered what Socrates, one of the greatest orators of all time, would do in a world like ours today. Point is, all through the ages great elocutionists with charismatic personalities have had people craving to listen to them. 'Money' and 'Power' are today's buzzwords and the business world needs men who can lead the way, motivate others to excellence, and help men think in directions that are in the interest of the majority. A person working in any organization almost always knows what the organization's goals are and what it expects of him. But what it takes to be the best is more than just that kind of knowledge. Therefore, there are men and women, who have not necessarily specialized in any particular field of operation, yet they are called in to speak, not only to employees, but also to the top brass of an organization. They do not start with the aim of urging their audience to rewrite history, nor do most of them have a basic message. The emphasis, is on urging people to trust their instincts, and understand the importance of one's own experience, or the dangers of falling into a whirlpool of imitation. Again, something most people already know; so why listen? Well, isn't it better than having a manager speak of company goals and policy every morning. Most people would rather listen to someone willing to help them look at things from a different perspective, making a conscious effort not to force ideas onto them. A good orator uses language skillfully and effectively, as per the need of the moment and his audience, using his own experiences as a platform. People with extraordinary oratory skills and a mind of their own are being seen in a new a new light, and are no longer limited to being 'Spiritual Gurus'. They are the new age educators and motivators and their abilities are continually being used in the corporate sectors the world over. No prizes then for guessing what someone like Socrates would do today!! Graphic Done By Sophiya New Articles The Critical Moments Just Before You Speak: Conquering The Jitters You're waiting your turn to make a speech, when suddenly you realize that your stomach is doing strange things and your mind is rapidly going blank. How do you handle this.... Feb 14, 2002 Tips To Make You Look Professional And Win With Your Audience Recently I had a conversation with author, speaker and consultant Jeff Davidson. Here are a few tips and guidelines we offer to help your next speech be an even greater success.... Jan 31, 2002 Three Mind Tickling Techniques Raw information tickles the logical mind. The rest of the mind it bores to sleep. Result: bored, sleepy listeners who remember nothing and do nothing. Great presenters organize... Jan 17, 2002 The Art Of Powerful Presentation How is it that one can have a great song, a great voice, be a great musician and still be boring on stage? How is it that one can have an average song, hardly any voice to speak... Jan 03 , 2002 Previous Articles Seven Strategies For Handling Difficult Questions-What To Say When You Don't Know The Answer Honesty is the only policy when presenting to a group. However, blatantly admitting, “I don’t know”, in response to a direct question from an audience member.... Dec 20, 2001 Why Use Humor Why should I bother using humor in my presentations? Can't I just deliver my information and sit down? You sure can and that's what most people do. The problem is that most people are not effective resenters. They are nighty nite, snooze inducing, say your ,.... Dec 06 , 2001 Winning Business Presentations Have you ever been to a presentation for your industry, possibly at a seminar that couldn’t hold your attention no matter how hard you listened? Of course you have. Did you feel guilty because you knew that the information was important to you, but you didn’t...Nov 23, 2001 Five Tips For Better Visuals 1. Remember that most eyes aren't perfect. Because color-perception deficiencies are common, certain color combinations -- including red/green, brown/green, blue/black and...Oct 24, 2001 Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Presentation? - How the Pros Make Nervousness Their Friend Everyone is afraid of a presentation, physiologically. Toastmasters International reports that the following professionals have admitted to feeling nervous when speaking in ...Oct 18, 2001 Explosive Presentation The 14 points You're seated at your desk, reviewing that day's sales calls when your phone rings. You answer it anticipating a potential customer....Sep 10, 2001 Faciliplay: Play As An Online Facilitation Technique First of all, the members of the Fall 1999 KEU Online Facilitation Course inspired me write this. Their wonderful expressions in "Just Three Words" confirmed what I've felt for a...Sep 01, 2001 How Visual Aids Undermine Presentation How do you know you have a presentation? I posed this question to a sales team I was working with recently. One gentleman said, "If I win the business, I know I have a ...Aug 30, 2001 To Keep Things Intresting, Try Varying Slide Elements How many presentations have you sat through that use the same background and text position for every slide? Pretty boring, aren't they?...Aug 16, 2001 Six Tips For Taming A Hostile Audience As you advance in your career as a presenter and speak more often in public, sooner or later you are going to find yourself addressing a group of people who don't want to be there ... ...Aug 02, 2001 Handouts That Won't Get Trashed Good handouts extend your message and serve as a valuable resource. But if you want to create handouts that won't get tossed into the first available....July 19, 2001 Vocal Power DEVELOP A PLEASING VOICE In our highly visual culture, many of us underestimate the power of our voices. The sound of our voice will either draw people....July 05, 2001 How To Creat A Great First Impression They say you can't judge a book by it's cover but how many of us judge people by the way the talk, the way they talk or even by the ....June 21, 2001 How To Deal With A Hostile Audience 1. Listen carefully to the question & repeat it aloud - Make sure you understood the question correctly & that your ....June 07, 2001 Practice Makes You Perfect Have you ever put in a lot of effort to prepare for a presentation only to find that at best you received a lukewarm response from your audience?...... The Six Deadliest Sins Of Presentations Whether you are giving a presentation at a meeting, or conducting a workshop, there are six deadly sins you must avoid to be successful. ..May 24, 2001 20 Ways To Plan For Fun And Excitement At Your Next Meeting The following is a quick list and mini explanation of twenty different ways to plan for..May 08, 2001 How To Improve Your Presentation Skills? Most people rank public speaking high on the list of things they don't like to do. Says author George Plimpton: "One of life's ... March 05, 2001 Successful Presentation Presenting Solutions can provide you the equipment for great presentations. Other sources can provide you the... February 20, 2001 Wrapping It Up In Style! The audience loved your presentation! You are on a high. And now that you are down to the last leg, how do you make sure that the end is as engaging as the .... Conquering Stage Fright Stage fright symptoms seem more severe to the speaker. Start by taking a positive and aggressive attitude about ... January 24, 2000 Presentation Skills For Emergent Managers Management is the art of getting things done. A Presentation is a fast and potentially effective method of getting things done through other people.... December 11, 2000 7 Aspects Of A Dynamic Presentation There are 7 aspects people must deal with when preparing and delivering presentations. An effective speaker learns to... October 06, 2000 A Taxonomy Of Simulation Related Activities I developed the following schema to help me think more accurately about "gaming and simulation" activities. The basis of this...October 18, 2000 Use'em Don't Loose'em! How To Use "Q" And "A" To Create Compelling Presentation The Facts of Q and A part of any presentation: The BAD NEWS~ ... September 11, 2000 Represent Your Company With Style Someday, it is going to happen. You may be eating dinner, you may be attending a party, or you may be enjoying a luncheon ... August 07, 2000 Handy Tips For Effective Handouts When the presentation or training session ends, does the learning also have to end? Absolutely not. Yet often, that can happen. ... 5 Audio-visual Mistakes You Don't Want To Make In Your Speech WARNING! CAUTION! BE AFRAID-BE VERY AFRAID! There's a trap out there lurking for the guy or gal who presents ideas... Winning Business Presentation Have you ever been to a presentation for your industry, possibly at a seminar that couldn't hold your attention no matter how hard you listened? Of course you ... How To Deal With A Hostile Audience Listen carefully to the question & repeat it aloud - Make sure you understood the question correctly & that your audience knows the question to... Starting On The Right Foot! "I am not much of a speaker but here goes. First of all I am really sorry for starting so late. But the damn projector broke down and it.... Room Layout Room layout affects all aspects of a presentation. Just the physical arrangement of chairs can create a feeling of intimacy and cooperation or.... How To Present The 100-Page Report You hold it in your hands, neatly typed and bound. It weights as much as an unpublished novel, but anyone leafing through it can see .... Presentation Tips From Pros The presenter just stepped out in front of hundreds of physicians at the American College of Surgeons Annual Conference. It's a sea of ... 4 techniques to guarantee you're a terrible presenter As you all know, the road to the top isn't an easy one. Getting there can be like climbing one of those rope ladders that dangles from a dangerous precipice, and if you're in high-tech, it's... A strong template is the key to positive first impression You've already dropped $50,000 to develop a good Web site, and many times more than that to design marketing materials that reflect your company's identity. Your star salesperson is . .. Q&A sessions - Interrogation or Interaction? You are a presenter. You've made your presentation and are allowing your audience to pose questions. What does a "Question and Answer Session" mean to you? ... Listen, Learn And...... Listen, Learn And......

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A room full of people watch stone eyed, taking in every word spoken by the gentle voice wafting through the air, so convinced, that none of them even bother to nod in agreement. The 'Spiritual Guru' as the speaker is called, is unexpectedly dressed in a crisp black suit and is not exactly speaking about a trip into the unknown or life after, but about daily life, success and failure, and right and wrong; nothing you haven't heard of before. What is it that has people all over the world queuing up, to listen to men and women talk about these basic aspects of existence?

As 'New Age Spiritual Guru', Deepak Chopra tells an enamored audience in New Delhi - "What I'm going to share with you is part of our cultural and spiritual heritage. It's nothing new. So what you have really done is brought me here to remind you of something you already know".

Then, I guess it is not really what these men speak about that makes them 'great orators', but how they speak. It is a matter of putting things across the right way, of having a flair for words, and of charisma and presence. Of course, not all the great orators of our time have been known to speak in the most gentle and passive of ways. Many a times, the adopted tone to drive a point home is ruthless negation, which can be both frightening and disorienting.

I've often wondered what Socrates, one of the greatest orators of all time, would do in a world like ours today. Point is, all through the ages great elocutionists with charismatic personalities have had people craving to listen to them.

'Money' and 'Power' are today's buzzwords and the business world needs men who can lead the way, motivate others to excellence, and help men think in directions that are in the interest of the majority.

A person working in any organization almost always knows what the organization's goals are and what it expects of him. But what it takes to be the best is more than just that kind of knowledge. Therefore, there are men and women, who have not necessarily specialized in any particular field of operation, yet they are called in to speak, not only to employees, but also to the top brass of an organization.

They do not start with the aim of urging their audience to rewrite history, nor do most of them have a basic message. The emphasis, is on urging people to trust their instincts, and understand the importance of one's own experience, or the dangers of falling into a whirlpool of imitation.

Again, something most people already know; so why listen? Well, isn't it better than having a manager speak of company goals and policy every morning. Most people would rather listen to someone willing to help them look at things from a different perspective, making a conscious effort not to force ideas onto them. A good orator uses language skillfully and effectively, as per the need of the moment and his audience, using his own experiences as a platform.

People with extraordinary oratory skills and a mind of their own are being seen in a new a new light, and are no longer limited to being 'Spiritual Gurus'. They are the new age educators and motivators and their abilities are continually being used in the corporate sectors the world over. No prizes then for guessing what someone like Socrates would do today!!

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