I don’t know if she was coached, heard this from her parents, or decided this on her own. It’s still a great example, of clear, concise, and compelling argument. She makes her point, she then gives support, and then she makes her point again. She is using the PEP (point, example, point) model to make her argument. She’s also very passionate and uses gestures.

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I’ve written many posts on how to tell a powerful story. When we hear a good story we are moved, literally, moved to action. Listen to this example from a very large brand. This is great example of how business professionals can use story.

1. Did you notice how the music in the beginning was an attention getter and at the same time provided the setting?
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First, I’m writing a short episode on things you can learn from your pet about communication. If you’ve got an idea on this, please post it to the comments.

Second, if your dog does tricks, take a pic and enter the Quick and Dirty Tips Sweepstakes. Here’s the link with more details…
http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/SweepStakesMain.

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Do you wish you had the presentation gene…the one that enables you to efficiently prepare and dynamically deliver your work in a clear, concise, and compelling manner? Unfortunately, there is no gene (not yet).  Instead, this seminar will share essential tips and tools for making better scientific presentations.

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This week I mentioned speeches by Nelson Mandela.  I thought I’d include it here for inspiration!

Enjoy.

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I mentioned this speech this week on the show.  I mention it frequently and thought it would be great to include it on my site.  For inspiration!

Enjoy…

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What makes a keynote speech different from any other type of speech?

It’s motivational or inspiring
It’ s emotional
It’s pragmatic
It’s humorous
It’s  FULL of stories
It’s s energetic
It repeats a simple message or call to action
It’s customized for each particular audience

Here is an examples of keynote speeches that follow most  of the rules above.

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I saw this video today…I thought it was humorous (warning: a little off color…)

I am thinking of attempting to make some videos similar to these. What do you think? Too big a stretch? Too far from my brand? I’d love to hear what you think.

Anyway…

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This clip was featured on Google today. I thought it was a great way to show how simple images can explain complex topics. It used several metaphors to explain things again, a good tool for explaining complex concepts. I’ve seen this technique before used for storytelling and for converting teleseminars into presentations.

Now if I only could draw well enough! Enjoy the clip.

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First an important dose of legalese:

Disclaimer:

I make no representations or warranties as to whether or not this process of release authorization is considered enforceable. Use it at your own risk.

The information in this document is for informational purposes only. In other words, I am not a lawyer. So that would also mean I am not your lawyer, because again, I’m not a lawyer.

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