Info and Fun - Videos on Public Speaking & Communication

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Wake up Your Audience. This fun video of animals shocked by something they see is my reminder to you. Don't repeat your ideas over and over. Start a story without explaining that you're going to tell a story. Don't hand out your slides at the beginning of your presentation. In other words, try to create some drama in your presentation so your audience feels a little like this. (But in a good way.). 

Our minds always create stories. This wonderful film reminds me that our mind prefers stories and we will create them whenever we can throughout our day. Using storytelling and keeping our concepts understandable (simple isn't easy!) will please any audience .  What story does your mind create from this simple animation?

Some very true ideas about Powerpoint, mixed with lots of fun.

A technique to make your presentations more impactful and lively.

Let's never forget the power of a smile to build rapport with our audience.

Fantastic summary of storytelling best practices.  This Ted talk lists all the elements of great stories. I'd add that business length stories need to be short. Wish he had told some of his own stories here.

This sweet video from Liberty Mutual  is a bit older and somewhat pixelated but it illustrates  how kindness can be contagious.  Developing empathy and taking action are emotional intelligence skills.  These are central to success in communication, and in life.