Create a Stand OUT Speech by Dropping a Rock on Your Audience
Dec 10, 2014 | Connect with Every Audience, Write a Meaningful & Memorable Message
Imagine that you’re standing next to a large pond. You walk over and pick up a huge rock, and drop it in to the pond. What happens? There is a huge splash. Ripples spread across the pond. The rock quickly sinks to the bottom. Now, imagine you’re standing next to that...Are You Disconnected from Your Audience When You Speak?
Nov 15, 2014 | Connect with Every Audience, Write a Meaningful & Memorable Message
In the speaking world, the phrase ‘connect with your audience’ has almost become a cliche. I should know, I’ve been a big proponent of the idea. But what does that really mean? Sometimes, to answer a question like this, it helps to look at the opposite side of the...Stand OUT! Speaking Tip: Is The Curse of Knowledge Alienating Your Audience?
Mar 3, 2014 | Connect with Every Audience, Write a Meaningful & Memorable Message
Imagine giving a speech you’ve practiced for weeks. You’ve never been more enthusiastic about a presentation. As the speech progresses, you sense a lack of connection with the audience. You conclude and walk off the stage to polite, but muted, applause. To make matter...Why YOU?
Apr 9, 2012 | Connect with Every Audience, Tell a Story, Make Your Point, Write a Meaningful & Memorable Message
Everyone is necessarily the hero of his own life story. ~ John Barth One day, Lance challenged his audience with this question: “Why would anyone listen to me? I’m just an ordinary guy from the Midwest who has lived a pretty good life with few problems.”...Our conference was elevated to a new level of professionalism. Michael will be retained to help make our trainers become better communicators, both visually and verbally and to assist us with next year’s conference. We highly recommend him and Speaking CPR to assist with your next event."
Robert Gerbus, President, Trans Ash, Inc.
Robert Gerbus, President, Trans Ash, Inc.
Michael Davis exceeded every expectation and was one of the best coaches I ever worked with. His quiet professionalism, and unsurpassed knowledge of storytelling helped make my Ted X Cincinnati talk extremely powerful.
I would recommend Michael, as a story and speaking coach to anyone with a high stakes talk to give. Michael will help you take your speech from good to great!”
LTC (Ret.) Scott Mann, Green Beret, Storyteller, Trainer, Coach, Author
LTC (Ret.) Scott Mann, Green Beret, Storyteller, Trainer, Coach, Author
He truly has a gift in connecting with the heart of each person he works with and helping them to unleash their story into their talk. All of the speakers raved about his work with them. Each of them has had broad experience in speaking, but they all felt that working with Michael raised the bar on their ability to speak. You can listen to all of his speakers, Anthony Munoz, Richard Bernstein and Graeme Joffe, at http://www.tedxcincinnati.com/talks/.”
Allison Wonders Gars
Speaker Coach Manager, TED x Cincinnati
Allison Wonders Gars
Speaker Coach Manager, TED x Cincinnati
“Investing in Michael is one of the best investments I have ever made. I speak on the subject of diversity in the workplace, which can at times be a difficult topic to discuss.
Michael taught me a repeatable process that allows me to create a foundational concept, a logical structure, an opening that grabs the audience’s attention, and a conclusion that encourages my audience to take action that will save them time and money.
I found Michael easy to work with, flexible with his schedule, and a wealth of information about the art of speaking. If you need to improve your presentation or speech, I highly recommend you consider hiring Michael. It is one of the best investments you can make in your own growth.”
Natalie Holder
Founder, QUEST Diversity
Natalie Holder
Founder, QUEST Diversity
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