. . PUBLIC SPEAKING: FREE Public Speaking Tips . . FREE Public Speaking Tips LJL Seminars http://www.ljlseminars.com/monthtip.htm . .Lenny Laskowski is an international professional speaker and an expert on presentation skills and related topics.
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. How to Overcome Speaking Anxiety How to Deal With A Hostile Audience A.U.D.I.E.N.C.E Analysis-It's Your Key to Success 11 Tips for Using Flip Charts More Effectively Using Overhead Transparencies The Job Interview Process - 5 Stages Your Telephone Speaking Voice Elements Of An Effective Speech Speech Preparation As A Process Impromptu or Extemporaneous Speaking How to Gesture Effectively Gathering Information and Materials Using Visual Aids as Notes Using Computer LCD Display Projectors How to Use Transitions Effectively 4 Common Ways to Remember Material How to Handle That Dreaded Question & Answer Period The 7 Aspects of a Dynamic Presentation Speaking - From FREE to FEE How to Create a Great First Impression Setting Your Personal Speaking Goals Five Ways to Make Your Body Speak What Not To Do When Making a Keynote Presentation Reconsider What Training Means ... Quick Tips You Can Use In Everyday Situations Hints for Eliminating Visual or Verbal Clutter How To Cure the Verbal Virus - A Five-Step Treatment Plan HOW TO GET ANY AUDIENCE TO ADMIRE YOU - Six Lessons Learned From FDR's Fireside Chats SOFT SPEAKER RX:TOP 4 WAYS TO LET YOURSELF BE HEARD My Favorite Two-Minute Vocal Warm Up Public Speaking Improves Every Area of Your Life Setting up in business as a speech writer - some legal aspects . . Content Sample: . . How to Use Transitions Effectively http://www.ljlseminars.com/transit.htm .Transitions are an integral part of a smooth flowing presentation, yet many speakers forget to plan their transitions. The primary purpose of a transition is to lead your listener from one idea to another. The following are some examples of transitions that work well:
. Bridge words or phrases (furthermore, meanwhile, however, in addition, consequently, finally. .Trigger transition (same word or idea used twice: "a similar example is ...").
. Ask a Question ("How many of you ....?") Flashback ("Do you remember when I said ...?") .Point-By-Point ("There are three points ...The first one is.. The second one is..etc.)
.Add a Visual Aid as a Transition - Many times it may be appropriate to add a visual between your regular visual aids for the sole purpose of a "visual" transition. Many times a clever cartoon used here can add some humor to your presentations.
.Pausing (Even a simple pause, when effectively used, can act as a transition. This allows the audience to "think" about what was just said and give it more time to register.
.Use Physical Movement (The speaker should move or change the location of their body. This is best done when you are changing to a new idea or thought.
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