Comments on: Should Business People Rehearse Their Lines? And How!

By: tsufit

tsufit — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:39:54 +0000

Right back atcha Becky.
And congrats on your two year blogiversary!
Tsufit

By: Becky Carroll

Becky Carroll — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:59:45 +0000

Tsufit, I agree with rehearsing! I used to sing in a semi-professional choral group, and every time we practiced and sang/danced through a song, we were STRONGLY encouraged to do it “full out” – just as if this was the actual performance.

We end up doing at performance time what we practice. If we practice our speeches with a monotone voice and lack of emotion, that is how they will be delivered.

But if we practice them with excitement in our voice, animated hand movements, and emotion, we will deliver a speech to remember!

Thanks again for the great post. You rock!

By: tsufit

tsufit — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:14:24 +0000

Good idea Bill. It’s actually a brave thing to do–we don’t always like what we see–but certainly helps you get the audience’s perspective. Thanks for yours!
Tsufit

By: Bill Gammell

Bill Gammell — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:28:24 +0000

Any time you mention Jerry Seinfeld, I think you’re on to something.

Here’s one thing that I have noticed about myself. When I video tape a speech I give and study the video tape for the next time, I tend to not only remember the words but the emotion and actions behind it all and it seems to go much better.

I’ll never be a Jerry, but it helps me none the less.