Your sixth bonus episode: we've all been there...

In our final tale from the strange annals of storyteller, Ges Ray, we meet Monty—a man on a mission to be more beautiful, more successful and more photogenic than his peers. Yet, this cautionary tale is one for anybody who has ever felt trepidation at the thought of a Zoom call!

When presenting do you squeak like a mouse, sound like a heavy breather or boom like a bombastic Old Etonian?

The tongue, the teeth, the tip of the lips... all critical elements in presenting magnificently. Yet very few presenters pay attention to their critical instrument for delivery—the voice!

Ges Ray helps you unlock the power of your voice to enchant your audience in new, deeper ways!

G'ru and the other motley crew of Speaking—or an approximation thereof certainly know how to use their voices in the most disturbing ways.

A VODCAST EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE: Some things just have to be seen to be believed!

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu6qAkOABqiCNxtbKlWl3H_RaTOByCOOO

PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING ADVISORY: this podcast is for adults only, those who cannot cope with satire, sarcasm, scatalogical material or self-mockery are STRONGLY ADVISED to find a dull, predictable podcast about presenting in a dull, predictable manner elsewhere.

Your fifth bonus episode: go on, let your hair down with this fabulous retelling.

Our story tonight is a towering (and somewhat hairy) tale—one of tragic ends that are split between top and bottom, up and down. Confused? Don't worry; order a takeout meal and all will be revealed!

"My talk is for everyone, anyone can benefit from it!"

So says the speaker who can't be bothered to think about the variety of people in the audience: stressed, relaxed, excited, successful, wishing they were anywhere else, cynical, hopeful, creative, realistic, and so on.

Far too many presenters think the information is the only factor in their presentation.

Ges demonstrates that nuanced understanding of your audience and approaching your presentation with respect for this diversity helps you deliver what your audience truly seeks... Not information, but an experience that creates transformation.

And as usual, the motley crew of Speaking—or an approximation thereof do their worst to sabotage your best efforts...

PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING ADVISORY: this podcast is for adults only, those who cannot cope with satire, sarcasm, scatalogical material or self-mockery are STRONGLY ADVISED to find a dull, predictable podcast about presenting in a dull, predictable manner elsewhere.

Your fourth bonus episode... Go on, you can figure this old tale out.

The heroine of our fairy tale this evening is Scarlet. She runs her own business creating beautiful, hooded garments. However, when Scarlet attempts to develop a marketing campaign that goes viral, she finds herself lost in the woods and in the company of a big, bad wolf.

No one wakes up in the morning wanting to wade through even more information than they did the day before.

Yet most speakers or presenters end up drowning struggling audiences with dull, ineffective information. Ges Ray helps you rescue your desperate listeners with exactly what they need. Of course, other (mis)advice is available, as freely given by the unusual motley crew.

PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING ADVISORY: this podcast is for adults only, those who cannot cope with satire, sarcasm, scatalogical material or self-mockery are STRONGLY ADVISED to find a dull, predictable podcast about presenting in a dull, predictable manner elsewhere.

Your third bonus episode: by now you should be able to translate Mansell and Grizzle yourself...

Mansell and Grizzle are vile. Utterly and completely vile. So vile in fact, when they start filming death-defying stunts for their social media channels, Mansell and Grizzle's parents go to work on rectifying the defying part of the challenges.

Some speakers ponder a few ideas on a Sunday afternoon, cobble together a rough set of notes on the Tuesday, and then on Wednesday meander to the stage and ramble around it—boring the audience to death.

Scripting, crafting your thoughts, shaping your message for maximum impact is not just useful for a big talk, but can be handy in everyday situations.

Ges Ray describes the power of scripting and his assembled motley crew demonstrate just how not to do it... Perhaps counter to your expectations, preparing scripts can allow you to be much more present and valuable to the audience in the moment.

PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING ADVISORY: this podcast is for adults only, those who cannot cope with satire, sarcasm, scatalogical material or self-mockery are STRONGLY ADVISED to find a dull, predictable podcast about presenting in a dull, predictable manner elsewhere.

Your second bonus episode: can you recognise this contemporary reworking?

Tonight's tale follows the experiences of a young girl as she braves the challenges of life, loss and delicious baked goods.

ECHO Part 2: Haunt and Obsess

Presenting or speaking in public isn't just about make a good impression at the event. Making sure people remember what they've experienced and put their new insights into practice is what elevates your Speak Performance.

Ges Ray and the assembled motley crew step you through two critical areas that allow your message to land powerfully and to live in the hearts, minds and actions of your audience long after the event is over. It is time to Haunt and Obsess them...

PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING ADVISORY: this podcast is for adults only, those who cannot cope with satire, sarcasm, scatalogical material or self-mockery are STRONGLY ADVISED to find a dull, predictable podcast about presenting in a dull, predictable manner elsewhere.