by Rosemary Ravinal | Jun 28, 2019 | Public Speaking Tips
Commentary on the performance of the 20 candidates on June 26 and 27 is abundant: what they said or did not say, who attacked whom, who got the most time to speak, and who polled best. My observations are much more practical: Who needed to look taller and...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Jun 25, 2019 | The Resonant Speaker
We do it hundreds of times a day when we speak. We fill those lapses in thought with vocal fillers; such as uh, hmm, you know, like—words and sounds that pepper our spoken statements. Speech coaches call them word whiskers, like little stray...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Jun 20, 2019 | The Resonant Speaker
The Resonant Speaker as storyteller needs to make an authentic emotional connection with an audience. Make them feel, connect with a memory, and love something about themselves. Let’s take a cue from big brand stories. A brand is shorthand for...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Jun 13, 2019 | Public Speaking Don'ts
Turn on any cable news channel (preferably MSNBC) and you will likely hear the word “absolutely” included in the response of a contributor or interviewee. News anchor: “Will the Golden State Warriors hold on to the NBA Championship? Guest: “Absolutely.“ News anchor: “...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Jun 7, 2019 | Presentation Skills
The color of your wardrobe has a lot to do with your success. As a public speaker and spokesperson, you should know what works and what doesn’t, and what colors say about you. How you project yourself in a media interview is often as important as what you say....
