tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post6105448460928263107..comments2024-01-24T11:57:22.116-06:00Comments on Jeanette Levellie: Hope Splashes : 7 Tips for Speakers and Wannabe SpeakersJeanette Levelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-35217972359017697152012-06-21T13:09:28.343-05:002012-06-21T13:09:28.343-05:00Thought of you as I was working on a speech this v...Thought of you as I was working on a speech this very morning. Very timely post. Are you still speaking after the initial rush?Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-83811155446476119682012-06-20T16:09:02.929-05:002012-06-20T16:09:02.929-05:00Jeanette:
My voice doesn't carry well. ...Jeanette:<br /> My voice doesn't carry well. I prefer not to do much public speaking. But, like you, I listen with my heart and my brain. I get a little edgy when a speaker gets off track from the message.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-37787651905713232762012-06-20T12:36:10.794-05:002012-06-20T12:36:10.794-05:00Okay, Florida and Cali. are the two exceptions, Je...Okay, Florida and Cali. are the two exceptions, Jessie!Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-61280405967244090352012-06-20T12:35:44.306-05:002012-06-20T12:35:44.306-05:00These are excellent, Susan. Thank you for adding t...These are excellent, Susan. Thank you for adding them!Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-21141848581430350262012-06-20T12:35:18.957-05:002012-06-20T12:35:18.957-05:00You are? That's wonderful! I'll be speakin...You are? That's wonderful! I'll be speaking at a church up your way in August! I'd love to meet you, Glenda.Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-6836315402543026972012-06-19T22:20:15.105-05:002012-06-19T22:20:15.105-05:00Good advice.Good advice.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-32526784043797824112012-06-19T21:07:25.687-05:002012-06-19T21:07:25.687-05:00Good points! I will say that I think speakers can ...Good points! I will say that I think speakers can get away with being bare legged in FL. LOL <br />I don't care for fakeness in a speaker and sometimes if I don't agree with what they're saying on one count, it makes everything else suspect.<br />Smiles are so important. Speakers shouldn't be too stern, imo. (except maybe preachers, lol)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-29824621405055421702012-06-19T20:47:48.964-05:002012-06-19T20:47:48.964-05:00I've taught a great deal over the years, and l...I've taught a great deal over the years, and learned a thing or two.<br /><br />1) Avoid cliche illustrations. If you've heard a dozen speakers use a story, so has your audience.<br /><br />2) Wear comfortable shoes. Getting a cramp in your foot will end your talk in record time.<br /><br />3) Use examples people understand. Farming stories won't fly in urban settings.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-78647799633865975662012-06-19T18:16:55.340-05:002012-06-19T18:16:55.340-05:00I am working on 4 talks for a retreat in April. I ...I am working on 4 talks for a retreat in April. I will remember your tips.GLENDA CHILDERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413897395818998532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-13038448615608414162012-06-19T11:20:38.077-05:002012-06-19T11:20:38.077-05:00Excellent additions, Ava! Thank you so much for sh...Excellent additions, Ava! Thank you so much for sharing them with us.Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-34239278124748914792012-06-19T11:19:53.171-05:002012-06-19T11:19:53.171-05:00I think a lot of writers are introverts, Loree. Do...I think a lot of writers are introverts, Loree. Don't feel bad. I, unfortunately and fortunately at once, am a ham.Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-24887308948680881632012-06-19T11:19:01.774-05:002012-06-19T11:19:01.774-05:00We like to know they are human, don't we?We like to know they are human, don't we?Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-47545806835540706102012-06-19T11:18:30.180-05:002012-06-19T11:18:30.180-05:00Wow, that's great, Carol! Every day might be a...Wow, that's great, Carol! Every day might be a bit much, but I appreciate the applause.Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-57449406877498029412012-06-19T11:17:45.341-05:002012-06-19T11:17:45.341-05:00Dear Barb: You are so sweet. I need to have a #1 c...Dear Barb: You are so sweet. I need to have a #1 cheerleader plaque made and send it to you! I can always count on you to make my day! Thanks.Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-52968117809407791972012-06-19T11:16:50.284-05:002012-06-19T11:16:50.284-05:00Tanya: Well, I think a tottering stage counts as a...Tanya: Well, I think a tottering stage counts as a good exception to that rule! And I agree that the Lord is bigger than all our mistakes. It's the constant little comments about minor things that tend to distract us.Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-22329120234942020122012-06-19T11:03:45.705-05:002012-06-19T11:03:45.705-05:00Hi Jeanette,
I'm a speaker too and agree with ...Hi Jeanette,<br />I'm a speaker too and agree with all your pointers.My favorites are #1 and 2. Don't underestimate the power of nonverbal communication with an audience. When I coach my students in public speaking, I also advise them to:<br /> 1. Never admit they are nervous--It lowers their credibility in the eyes of the audience.<br /> 2. Don't apologize for mistakes, problems, errors in the speech or with visual aids. It's like shining a spotlight on your mistakes. An unsuspecting audience might not have noticed these until you pointed them out. Just keep your focus on the message and keep going. <br /><br />Thanks for a great post!Ava Walker Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968305681481056689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-1176917545602022702012-06-19T10:25:41.057-05:002012-06-19T10:25:41.057-05:00Loved these tips. I'm not at all a great speak...Loved these tips. I'm not at all a great speaker. I've done well when necessary, but I get so nervous each time.Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-25305868110515844412012-06-19T09:33:07.648-05:002012-06-19T09:33:07.648-05:00Good tips!
I like to listen to speakers that enga...Good tips!<br /><br />I like to listen to speakers that engage me on a personal level - ones I feel a connection with.<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-16451309522588063372012-06-19T08:01:57.181-05:002012-06-19T08:01:57.181-05:00Thanks for these wonderful tips. While I've sp...Thanks for these wonderful tips. While I've spoken to small groups of women in church settings before, I'm looking forward to speaking at a major venue in September. I need all the help and advice I can get and am going to print this out and tack on the wall to review every day.Home Instructed Studentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14499078929352419868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-52607781261935916652012-06-19T07:03:59.268-05:002012-06-19T07:03:59.268-05:00I'm not a speaker and never intend to be and I...I'm not a speaker and never intend to be and I never really analyzed why I do or don't care for a speaker. However, after reading your tips I now understand why I like some and don't care for others.<br /><br />I really wish I could hear you speak!<br /><br />Blessings as you speak!Barb Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11726481414563288676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2081925465275931199.post-40873170827767161992012-06-19T06:54:59.869-05:002012-06-19T06:54:59.869-05:00Solid advice.
I recently spoke to a large group ...Solid advice. <br /><br />I recently spoke to a large group of women (about 260) and broke Rule #4. As I stepped onto a different section of the stage, part of it started teetering. It caught me so off-guard that I mentioned it. Unfortunately, that was right at a critical point in my speech. I grow frustrated watching the video of that event! If I had just been able to keep MY mind focused, I wouldn't have distracted their minds and the emphasis of the talk would have been stronger.<br /><br />Fortunately, our God is bigger than our mistakes and, while I hate making mistakes, I know His grace is greater and reaches further. All glory to Him!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com