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If you're asked to speak at an event ask how long they want you to talk. Then make sure you stick to that time. TRANSCRIPT: I recently emceed a big three-day conference with a feast of speakers from celebrities, to motivational speakers, human interest story tellers and medical specialists. Some were old campaigners on the speaking circuit, others had limited public speaking experience but with an interesting story to tell. In any event be it large or small everything needs too run to time There's always been an old adage when engaging a politician to speak. Tell him/her they have 10 minutes. All the while budgeting for a 20 minute address. Politicians, given a captive audience will always go over time. It's become increasingly apparent that many speakers have inherited pollies disease and don't know when to shut up. Organisers spend countless hours organising every aspect of an event, timing segments down to the minute so they can get all the elements into an attractive package that doesn't test the audiences' will or stamina. It's called planning for success. Then along comes a speaker who thinks what they have to say is far more important than anything else that is happening and runs off at the mouth on their chosen subject. Now, I‘m not coming down on a speaker who is so enthusiastic they've just lost sense of time – that I can forgive. I'm talking about the speaker who has been told before they start that they'll be given a countdown – 10 minutes, five, two…times up, but blatantly disregards it. I remember this happening at one event I emceed where the guilty speaker ran over by almost 15 minutes. They were to be followed by the star attraction. A speaker with an international reputation who commands huge fees for his outstanding work. He was Waiting back stage and as the emcee I had to make him aware of the over run and the problems it was creating. However, like a true professional he said, “Don't worry. I can trim back my talk and help you make up the time.” He could have been indignant and upset about having to wait to perform and then lose time, but no. The consummate pro, he was a team player. So a word of advice to all speakers, be a team player, run to time, tailor your talk to fit the time available, be flexible, don't fall in love with the sound of your own voice. And remember the old axiom. No one ever complained because a speech was too short. And another one, always leave your audience wanting more. Public speaking can be a wonderful thing and those who have conquered their fears live for that rush of adrenaline as your name is called out and the audience applauds. Drink in the moment and go for it! But whatever you do, run to time.

This time it's microphone technique. There are may ways to speak and position microphones to achieve optimum results. You can find out more and see our photo gallery at https://greeneyedmonster.com.au/a-z-for-podcasters/ Get early access on PATREON: Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/greeneyedmonster

Words and Phrases to avoid. Don't bring your presentation down by using words and phrases that reduce your impact. Transcript: Words are very powerful used the, well and your speech will rise to dizzying heights - use them poorly and your impact will suffer dramatically. Great, well researched content will fail if you have laced your talk with weak unempowering words and phrases. Words like just …I just want to talk about… hopefully …hopefully we'll see improvement . Phrases like I'm going to start with a story…just launch into it don't introduce the introduction . here's a funny joke …dangerous territory - you've told them it's funny you're going to have egg on your face if no-one laughs - tell the joke by all means but don't flag it. Sorry if I seem a little nervous - you've tipped them off now they'll look for signs - most people would have no idea or in fact care if your nervous, just press on. I'm not very good at public speaking - hello? well get off the stage and leave it to someone who is. I didn't have enough time . . .to prepare …to research to practice - an alarming confession, it's your problem don't try to make it theirs. forget Buzzwords - it might make you think your pretty smart but unless your audience know as much or more about the subject leave out the buzz words - they're over used and lazy - you know the ones - touching base, 24/7, leverage, pick your brain, deep dive, low hanging fruit - don't be lazy don't fall for buzzwords. Forget filler phrases - at this moment in time - now I personally think - I think, at 4AM in the morning either AM or morning not both….due to the fact that - because. When giving an opinion don't start with “I may be wrong but…. that devalues your position, making you sound unsure and less confident. While your speech might be thoroughly researched and prepared a Q AND A session has the potential to bring you undone with a question from left field. A reply of I don't know might well be honest and forthright but it can weaken your position - after all the audience has come to hear you speak as an expert. So how should you answer? When asked something that you don't know “I'm, not the best person to answer that but I'll find out for you .”
That is a question outside my area of expertise, my focus today is on and give a brief summation of your talk or on a humorous note
“I'd like to ask the same question.” Choosing your words and phrases carefully will make you a far more compelling speaker - so watch out for the words and phrases that undermine your presentation. Keep it conversational and on a level everyone can comprehend.

This episode we talk about integrating Zoom Chat with your podcast. You can find out more and see our photo gallery at https://greeneyedmonster.com.au/a-z-for-podcasters/ Get early access on PATREON: Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/greeneyedmonster

This episode we speak with prolific podcaster Jaynie Morris

This time we talk about adding a video component to your podcast. The issues and the benefits or the downside.

You've all heard the old Show Business axiom - The Show Must Go On - well it's no different when it comes to public speaking. TRANSCRIPT; There's an old saying in show business - ‘The Show must go on.' In essence it means, no matter what has befallen a production whatever has happened, the performance goes ahead. Anyone who has worked on radio or television will tell you the same thing. You might be feeling wretched with a headache or had a major argument with your partner, but you carry on with your ‘performance' as if nothing is wrong. The theory is the audience have paid their money, or switched you on in the case of radio and TV, and they deserve your best - no excuses accepted. The same goes if you've agreed to a public speaking engagement. A fight with the boss or crashing your car makes no difference. As long as you're physically able ‘The Show must go on.' Whatever you do though don't share your problems with your audience. A. They didn't turn up to hear your woes. B.They won't care anyway and why should they? You are there to perform, educate and entertain and if you really want to make it as a public speaker - Just Do It! Now if you really know your subject and have practiced many, many, many times you should be able to deliver a compelling speech, and for the time you are on stage put your problems on hold. Adopting that mindset you can compartmentalise your private life from your public life. In fact it might just give you a much needed break from your pressing issues. The end result might not be your best performance but don't beat yourself up over it. You had a reason to be slightly off your game. It's just it's not something to be shared with an audience. I remember a former AFL coach saying a really good player is not one who plays a handful of exceptional games each season and mediocre ones for the rest. A really good player is one who narrows the margin between his worst  games and his best games. Same goes for public speaking - a great performance followed by a string of meh!! performances won't see you climb the public speaking ladder. Make sure your worst performance is not much below your best. You can't control every aspect of your life, the unexpected will happen and usually at the worst possible time. But when it comes to public speaking your regular preparation, rehearsal and practice will ensure that even in the worst circumstances you will be able to give a presentation you can be proud of. Remember - The Show must go on!

Many speakers put hours of preparation into their talk and barely give a moments thought to the Q and A. A big mistake. TRANSCRIPT: A brilliantly crafted and presented public speech can be brought undone by the Q and A session at the end. While it is vital to focus on the body of your speech - under prepare for the Q and A at your peril. It's also often the most feared part of a speech but it doesn't have to be that way. With the right amount of preparation and practice the Q and A can be the icing on the cake but there are a number of things you need to do to make sure your session runs seamlessly. Firstly, prepare and rehearse the types of questions you're likely to get - get a friend to listen to your speech and then ask you questions about it. Be warm - many speakers who''d earlier engaged with the audience during the presentation, cool noticeably fearing the worst from the Q and A. The goodwill you built up is lost immediately. So begin the Q and A with a warm smile, show you are looking forward to answering their questions. Have some questions ready if the audience is slow to get involved - “I'm often asked….. Listen closely to each question and before answering repeat the question so all your audience know what it is - repeating the Q also gives you time to formulate your answer. Be interested and receptive even if the question may seem out of place - show your questioners respect and never be dismissive. Admit it when you don't know the answer - don't wing it -you'll always be found out - say I'm sorry that question is outside the parameters of my research/knowledge but I will find out for you Keep your sense of humour - If a question comes out of left field that throws you but draws a laugh from the audience join in. Being the butt of a light hearted comment will endear you to the crowd. Time - Always be aware of the time remaining. It's very poor form to run over time as there maybe other speakers or sessions that will run late. Leave a minute at the end to wrap up the session with two or three sentences that encapsulate your talk and perhaps a Call to action. “So remember we can all make a difference when we go out to vote on Saturday.” or Make sure you do you bit for the environment Remember the Q and A session comes at the end of a presentation, how you perform during that time will have a lasting impact on the listeners. So you must work to end on a high note and make a final, positive impression on the audience. With enough practice the Q and A could be one of the highlights of your presentation.

This episode we cover a list of questions as to what you should ask yourself before embarking on your journey to become a podcaster.

A good podcast is a structured podcast. Learn about the importance of having a consistent structure in your broadcasts. You can find out more and see our photo gallery at https://greeneyedmonster.com.au/a-z-for-podcasters/ Get early access on PATREON: Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/greeneyedmonster

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TRANSCRIPT; Before you start preparing your public speech you need to ask yourself this. What do I want to achieve by giving my talk and what message do I want the audience to takeaway. Without having those concepts in your mind preparing your speech will be like setting off in your car without knowing your destination - you drive around aimlessly looking for someplace you're not sure about. Likewise not knowing what you want to achieve will lead to a meandering talk with no impact or purpose and a very frustrated and confused audience Once you have decided on the purpose and outcome of your speech you can start building the infrastructure for a compelling and passionate talk. Remember you are at the wheel taking your audience either on a Magical mystery tour or a tour of enlightenment which one is is up to you. If an audience has been good enough to give you their precious time make sure you respect them by giving the best talk possible and that can't happen without a lot of research and hours of practice. It was Mark Twain who said if you want me to speak for an hour I'm ready today. If you want me to speak for just a few minutes it will take me a few weeks to prepare. Abraham Lincoln once said he had no time to deliver a 5 minute speech but he could go and speak for an hour at any time. The theme being, given time we can all relate a story or build an argument but to do it in a short space time requires discipline to distill the facts ,sifting the wheat from the chaff so a short speech will contain all the ingredients of a long speech but in a more powerful compact package. Preparing a speech is a skill in itself.

Now you have the ideas and content together for your podcast, next is where do I record. We talk about the various options and venues to make great podcast recordings. You can find out more and see our photo gallery at https://greeneyedmonster.com.au/a-z-for-podcasters/ Get early access on PATREON: Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/greeneyedmonster

Want to know a bit about the different microphones used in podcasting? We look at several types and the various factors that affect how they sound. You can find out more and see our photo gallery at https://greeneyedmonster.com.au/a-z-for-podcasters/ Get early access on PATREON: Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/greeneyedmonster

Writing for the ear is vastly different to writing for the eye. Bear this in mind when writing a speech. TRANSCRIPT; As a young journalist an old news editor of mine once said remember radio news isn't like reading from a news paper. If you misunderstand a paper story you can re-read the section until you understand it. Not so with the broadcast media - mishear a story and it's lost forever. Same with public speaking - so to my point, write for the ear not the eye. While I'm against public speakers reading out their talk there are times when reading a prepared speech is necessary. So as you prepare your script, when you're writing it read it out aloud progressively to hear how it sounds. A piece of writing which appears perfect when you read it in your head can sound awkward, stilted clumsy when read out aloud. The written word is always more formal than the spoken word. While spoken language uses tone and pitch to improve understanding the written language is limited to layout and punctuation. With the exception of formal speeches, spoken language tends to be more impromptu. Because of that a written speech will usually be more restrictive and fail to have cut through with the audience - a written speech can appear like an invisible barrier stoping your message getting through. Public speaking should be more conversational, even though, in the main it's a one way conversation . If you're relying on reading your speech there's no room for spontaneity, lose your place in your script and lookout. Speaking from dot points and largely adlibbing you can take in how your audience is reacting to what you say and you can respond accordingly. Then move on to your next point. When delivering your speech you need to use short sentences and in the main,short punchy words. When you write an article, our language contains much more details, whereas speeches tend to have the main ideas presented in a powerful and compelling way. It all goes to demonstrate why a speech or talk should never been seen as just standing up and reading out a written document. If your going to just read a Pre written script why not just email it out the day before, you'll save your audience a lot of trouble

In this episode of A-Z for Podcasters we talk about musical content and artwork for your channel and individual podcasts. You can find out more and see our photo gallery at https://greeneyedmonster.com.au/a-z-for-podcasters/ Get early access on PATREON: Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/greeneyedmonster

Preparation for giving a speech doesn't end until you've checked out the venue. Fail to do that and you could be headed for disaster TRANSCRIPT: No amount of preparation will be enough if you aren't familiar with the venue where you are speaking. Walking in cold is a sure way to push your nerve levels into over drive. Allow time to check the venue whether it be on the day or even beforehand. Is it a big room or a small room? The size and layout can affect the way you deliver your presentation. A small venue is more intimate and your movement and gestures should reflect that. A large room with a bigger audience allows you to be more expansive and theatrical. Small gestures in a large hall will be lost - big hand gestures and body movements are more appropriate. In a small venue the audience is closer they will see a half smile, rolling your eyes but in a big auditorium that would go unnoticed. Small details, but used properly your performance will improve markedly. While you're there, check the stage - is there a lectern - how's the lighting. Too late to be introduced on stage only to find there's no lectern for your notes or the lighting is too poor to read them. Do a mic check to make sure you can be heard at the back of the room. A check of the setup is your responsibility - don't rely on the organisers to have it right for you because once you're on stage the audience will blame you, not the organisers. if you are struggling to be heard or see your notes. Doing a location check will also give you confidence because you will be familiar with your surroundings which gives you a feeling of control and will help calm the nerves. A good public speaker leaves nothing to chance.

This week on A-Z for Podcasters we talk about packaging your podcast. What goes in to making a great podcast and not just mumbling on for the whole show. You can find out more at https://greeneyedmonster.com.au/a-z-for-podcasters/ Get early access on PATREON: Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/greeneyedmonster

As I continue researching ahead of narrating an audiobook version of A Man Called Possum by Max Jones I am talking to people about their Possum stories. This time it's John Aspinall who grew up at Lock 7 on the Murray. If you have any stories about the Possum or know someone who has contact me at goodinningsmedia@internode.on.net

What role does your personality play in public speaking? Is it better to have an extroverted or introverted personality? The answer might surprise you. TRANSCRIPT: What role does your personality play in public speaking - Well frankly it can make or break you. It's all in how you use it. You might have a bright bubbly personality or you might be quiet and introverted - if you identify with either personality stick with it and you can still be successful. The worst thing you can do is to try to change because you think that is what you need to do to get better. It's a familiar story you've seen a great Ted speaker and you think if I can imitate them Ill be great too. That is so far from the truth - trying to be a carbon copy of someone else will see you come across as shallow and false. Your audience will see through you in a flash. It's better to be a 100 percent original that a 40% copy of someone else. What ever your personality extrovert or introvert you can become an excellent speaker - just play to your strengths - be true to yourself. Most people would think extroverts make the best speakers but that is not so. Introverts excel as public speakers as often they connect better with the audience who identify with their retiring personality. Introverts often connect on a deeper level . Not saying extroverts can't do that but because of their outgoing personality they may have to work harder to develop a strong bond with the audience. So don't see being an introvert as a hindrance it really can be an asset if you work on it. The most important advise is to work with what you've got. Good speakers aren't always funny, out-there or energetic, but they are always interesting. They communicate valuable information to their audience in an entertaining an informative way. To be a good public Speaker takes a lot of work but the rewards are worth it. Just stay true to yourself.

This week we learn about the gear you will need to get going in podcasting. It's not as expensive as you might think. You can find out more at https://greeneyedmonster.com.au/a-z-for-podcasters/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/greeneyedmonster

Addressing an unseen audience is a whole new ballgame. What can you do to maintain contact? TRANSCRIPT: One of the most unnerving talks I‘ve ever had to give came only recently. I'd been asked to address a group of about 300 people as guest speaker at a forum. However, weeks before the event Covid hit and the face-to-face talk became a video conference. So instead of a sea of faces I only had a camera and a small video crew in front of me. I'm used to getting feedback from the audience seeing and hearing them reacting to my talk and adjusting accordingly, but this time…. nothing. It begs the question, how to connect with people when you're getting absolutely no feedback, it's a question I've already been asked as a public speaking coach. In this Covid era this is a question many speakers are going to have to face. So what do you need to do? Well you need to relate to the camera and a whole new way and treat it as your friend. Budding radio presenters are often told to take the microphone as the one and only person speaking to. So the audience out there feel its only them you're speaking to. Even when you're speaking to 300 people your address should be personal and directed so each member of the audience thinks the talk is just for them. So in this virtual audience talk to the camera as if it is the centre of your universe. Speak to the camera like it is someone you know and respect. Speak to it like a friend. In a typical audience to speaker situation if your doing it right you can feel the warmth bouncing back at you . Talking to a virtual audience you'll have to make your delivery more personal, instead of something like “There are three major challenges facing society today they are …etc etc .To a virtual audience make it more inclusive, ask for their help. “So what do you see as the major challenges facing society today?” “I think there are three and I'd like to share them with you.” They can't answer of course but it's a great way to show the audience that you're talk is about them, not about you. By generating a feeling of inclusion and using inclusive language you'll be recreating the shared experience that's removed when you're not speaking live in front of the audience. It's a necessary strategy when you lack all physical contact or even the ability to see the people you're talking to. Remember they are seeing you on a screen, close-up,any quirky mannerisms or jerky movements will be obvious and they'll be annoying. Delivering your talk to a camera won't be a spontaneous thing for you so you need plenty of practice. Video your sessions and play them back and then re-do them. Work on generating warmth and energy and eliminating any annoying gestures. Speaking to a large audience down the barrel of the camera lens is not the ideal way to give a talk but with Covid with us for the foreseeable future everyone called on to address a video conference needs to learn how to master this brave new world of public speaking . Do it well and you'll be much in demand

This is our first episode of A-Z for Podcasters and we will be giving an overview of some things to consider before starting your new podcast. Find out more at https://greeneyedmonster.com.au YOU CAN GET EARLY ACCESS TO THIS PODCAST ON PATREON BY BECOMING A SPONSOR> https://www.parteon.com/greeneyedmonster

Join us each Tuesday from 21st September 2021 to learn all about making your own podcast. Ideal for individuals, groups and businesses. Find more on our web site at https://greeneyedmonster.com.au

new opening track for A-Z for Podcasters with Graeme Goodings & David Hales

While many of us are very comfortable speaking in front of a small group the thought of addressing 50 - 60 or a hundred or more terrifies a lot of speakers. Why is it so and what can you do about it? TRANSCRIPT: Does the thought of giving a speech to hundreds of people make you nervous? Here's a simple trick for being comfortable when speaking to a large audience.  There are plenty of very capable speakers who turn pale when told the going to have to speak to a large audience. They're very comfortable in front of small groups but are filled with dread when the number climbs to 40 or 50 or more. and don't even mention 2 or 3 hundred. So what's the issue? It's just a group of people only more of them. The principle of public speaking remain the same no matter the size of the audience. So how do you overcome this irrational fear? For a start don't see the crowd as a seething 400 eyed multi headed monster just waiting to chew you up and spit you out. No matter how big the group its just like a small audience made up of every day folk like you and me. These people in the audience are the same people you talk to each day in ordinary conversations and they will respond in the same way. The same passion and emotion you bring to speaking with another person, needs to be there when that person is gathered in a crowd no matter how big or small it is. So how do you put that into action. You have to actually speak to your audience as individuals, rather than as a group. If the lights are up make eye contact with one person for a few seconds, then move on and connect with another individual, and so on.  If the lights are down, or the event is huge and you're so far away that you can't make out individual faces, then speak to each section of the audience. Each person will think you're talking directly to them. Now you'll feel like, you're speaking to a small group—the type of audience that never made you anxious in the first place. You're having a conversation with a few people who share your interest in this topic. Let's face it You're at your best when you're speaking one-on-one, that is, when you're conversational. I'l be very frank here - the public speaking situation, particularly speaking to a large group of people is artificial, and we have to learn how to handle ourselves in that situation . From caveman days in terms of evolution, we're wired to speak to family, to a small group around a fire, or to a members of our tribe. Facing hundreds of people, all of whom are staring at us waiting for us to entertain or inform them, can play to our primitive instincts like a hostile situation.    But it's just something that in our modern professional lives, we have to learn to live with and master. But remember Everyone you're speaking to is wired the same way you are. They too like small, intimate chats that are basically a conversation around that campfire. They're comfortable listening and responding to someone they feel close to. So that's why the best speakers make it feel like an almost one on one conversation - that gets back to eye contact - body language - warmth and passion in your voice and good story telling. So when confronted by a big audience have that conversation with each small group at a time. Whatever the numbers of attendees involved, remember it's just a conversation

This episode we take a look at those specially place late night food ads and a favourite topic of mine, COVID cross contamination issues.

Don't you just hate when words are pluralised when they should not be. have a listen to see what I mean!

Um, err, ya know... Filler words can plague your speech and annoy your audience. The answer is easier than you think. TRANSCRIPT: Um ah - it's nice to be here - so I'm going um talk to you about er - something that's umm very important. We've all heard people talking like this - using filler words when they can't think of what to say. But you only need to take action if the filler words become excessive, the occasional um or er is perfectly acceptable - as long as you are speaking with passion and energy. But let's look at the case of the speaker whose talk is becoming engulfed in ums ah's you know and like. What can you do to cut the fillers words dramatically? Firstly - record yourself - listen back and see how much of a problem it is - often we use filler words without even being aware of it. Keep recording your presentation until the filler words are at a minimum. If you don't want to record your talk maybe a friend can listen and let you know every time you err or umm. So, what do you do to replace the filler word - well, absolutely nothing - by that I mean instead of umm simply pause . Never underestimate the power of the pause. It can add emphasis to what you've said or are about to say. It can let you change tack - it can give your and your audience a breather. It can let you recollect your thoughts. When listening to other speakers note how often they use filler words, you'll be surprised how often they , and it will make you aware of how often you use them yourself. Your aim is not to completely eliminate all filler words; your aim should be to reduce them so they don't distract from your speech allowing your audience focus on you, on your message, and your vision.

After giving you 20 Public Speaking Tips I thought I would distill it into 7 Quick tips

A bit of fun and info during COVID-19 lock down in South Australia July 2021.

Lockdowns are happening again around Australia - there are many ways to keep active and stay in touch personally and business wise. David and Graeme discuss the options.

To become a better public speaker you have to realise that your audience is more important than your information. So what does that mean?

A Man Called Possum by Max Jones is soon to become an audio book narrated by Graeme Goodings. Recently Graeme interviewed Paul Hansen on Adelaide radio station 5AA. Paul Hansen had personal contact with Jimmy "The Possum" on a number of occasions and shares his stories.

Do you have problems with tangled petrol pump hoses or people using your flat surfaces for storage. Plus, people who seem to want to make me rich.

Wood fires and suburban areas. plus, those flat surfaces around the home that get used for storage no matter what you do.

Do you suffer with memory fade or have Senoir's Moments? What the hell is going on? Am I just getting older or what?

There are a number of elements that go to making a good public speech. Master them and you're well on your way.

under the banner BIZ KI which has now been changed to reflect everything Kangaroo Island as "KI Life."

Are you sick of the kitchen clutter. John has an issue with his kitchen cupdoards.

Humour can be a very powerful weapon in public speaking but you must use it wisely.

Is that "Big" or "Large"? Size confusion at it's best. Why are so many words confused with each other?

Who is the one in danger? They're all in Hi Vis Vests! Which one do we look out for?

The talk is going brilliantly - then a heckler starts interjecting. What do you do?

A Man Called Possum by Max Jones is soon to become an audiobook narrated by Graeme Goodings. It's the remarkable story of a man who "went bush" in 1928 and lived alone along the banks of the River Murray. For 54 year he roamed up and down the Murray sleeping in hollowed out tree trunks, surviving on fish and native wildlife.

Do you know someone who looks at their passenger when talking while driving? Why? Johnno and I discuss the why and the implications.

In public speaking should you apologise if things aren't going to plan

What do you think about panic shopping? Is it necessary or stupidity?

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