🎤 7 Tips on How to Engage Your Audience, Even If They Don't Know You
👄 International Launch of 'The Cubicle Chronicles' - It's Closer to the Truth than You Realise
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“Multitasking is merely the opportunity to screw up more than one thing at a time.” — Gary Keller
🎤 This Is The First Lesson Any Presentation Course Teaches ……..
At the end of last year, I attended two solemn funerals where the tone was set not by the collective grief but by the celebrants.
Not good.
There was a disconnect between the person tasked with guiding us through the mourning process and the grieving congregation.
In the realm of public speaking, one might assume that the rule of 'knowing your audience' would be a prerequisite for any compering job. This expectation was reinforced during these funerals. The principle was overlooked, leaving a noticeable void between the celebrants and the mourning assembly.
Compering is about being in the background.
Unfortunately, the celebrants I encountered at these recent funerals were very much in the foreground.
It was a reminder that, in the realm of commemoration, it's not about the celebrant—it's about honouring the departed and comforting those left behind.
The opening lesson of any Public Speaking course will always tell us - consider the audience.
Agreed?
So, we consider the audience, they are front of mind ……. but what do we do about it?
Here are some tips that show you are considering the audience:
Acknowledge any audience connection that may exist with the subject of your presentation. For example, call out someone’s expertise, or friendship, or experience, with the topic.
Seek responses or suggestions from the audience, during the presentation. Make the presentation interactive.
Use vocabulary and contexts that the audience is familiar with. Avoid alienating the audience with anything that doesn’t align with their common sensibilities. eg no swearing
Reference as many people in the audience as possible. In a respectful way.
Does the audience need a break or a stretch? Be observant of restlessness. (Have a great stretch activity ready, just in case)
Reference a local feature or event in your presentation. You’ll need to do some research beforehand, and check the reference is valid, if you’re not from that area.
Meet with the audience before the presentation. Greet them at the door, or mingle as they fill the room. Engage with early arrivals.
Do any of these, and you will create a strong connection with your audience.
👄 ‘The Cubicle Chronicles’
Coming Soon …….
"The Cubicle Chronicles" weaves a captivating tale of ambition, love, betrayal, and the complex dance of relationships in the high-stakes world of office politics. Will the characters emerge unscathed, or will they succumb to the pressures of their corporate environment? Tune in to find out in this gripping soap opera set against the backdrop of the corporate jungle.
‘The Cubicle Chronicles’ is a tale of fiction, I think.
Main Characters
Melanie Highgate
Position: Business analyst
Personality: Cynical, well-worn, humble-bragger
Backstory: A stalwart of the business who has a dim view of those who don’t acknowledge her longevity and knowledge. Wants to be the most important person in the business, but without the accountability.
Alexandra "Alex" Reynolds:
Position: Senior Marketing Manager
Personality: Ambitious, confident, and fiercely competitive.
Backstory: Known for her sharp mind and go-getter attitude, Alex is determined to climb the corporate ladder. However, her past holds a secret that may jeopardize her professional and personal life.
Charlie Fordham:
Position: IT Specialist
Personality: Easygoing, tech-savvy, and charming.
Backstory: Charlie is the go-to guy for all tech-related issues in the office. Unbeknownst to his colleagues, he has a hidden talent for playing matchmaker and loves to meddle in the affairs of others.
Olivia "Liv" Davis:
Position: Junior Copywriter
Personality: Creative, quirky, and a hopeless romantic.
Backstory: Liv dreams of becoming a successful author. She finds inspiration for her romance novels in the most unexpected places, including the complicated relationships that unfold within the office.
Richard Thornton:
Position: CFO
Personality: Authoritative, mysterious, and enigmatic.
Backstory: Rick is the powerful and elusive CFO of Sterling & Hartmann. Despite his position, he keeps his personal life well-guarded, leaving room for speculation and gossip among the employees.
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