July | 2021 | Crazy Good Talks

When you’re presenting, do you feel pressured to fill every space with words?

A lot of professionals feel this way. They believe that if they pause, they’re giving the audience “nothing.”

In this episode of Crazy Good Talks®, Deirdre Van Nest explains why the opposite is true. You will discover why taking a pause is the most powerful way to connect deeply with your audience. Plus, she shares four types of pauses for every speaker to master, when to use them, and how.

Deirdre discusses:

Four key times to pause during a presentation or speech
Why pausing will help you build an intellectual and emotional connection with your audience
An easy technique for emphasizing a significant point to your audience
The answer to the question: “How long should I pause for?”
And more

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What’s the difference between a good speaker and a Crazy Good Speaker?

In this episode, Deirdre Van Nest shares four trade secrets that Crazy Good Speakers use to stand out and own the room every time they speak. Whether you’re a new speaker, seasoned speaker, or somewhere in between, these are tips you can use right away to make your next presentation Crazy Good!

Deirdre discusses:

How to avoid a speaker’s worst nightmare: Looking into the crowd and seeing a visibly bored audience –– people daydreaming, sleeping, or playing on their phones
The KEY question Crazy Good Speakers always ask BEFORE planning a presentation
Why every Crazy Good Speaker follows a process
The total game-changer – -what Crazy Good Speakers do to own the room every time they speak
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Monthly Archives: July 2021

14. How to Master the Power of the Pause in Your Presentations

13. So What Does It Actually Take To Be a Crazy Good Speaker?