This Moved Me

Rick Altman - founder of Better Presenting and the Presentation Summit Conference - joined me on the show to talk about how we can make better presentations with better slide decks. What an important mission!

As he said, hating PowerPoint is a badge of honor for so many people - but Rick's knowledge of PowerPoint has given him a chance to see the benefits of such a powerful tool, as well how we normal humans (read: not design or software experts) can use it well - in order to serve our audience and our goals.

Rick is a passionate advocate - and brings that passion and joy into this conversation.

Enjoy!

This week I hit my 150th episode. WHA??? (I know, I feel the same way.)

Almost three years ago, I ventured into this endeavor sure that I had something to offer - but NO IDEA really how to do that, or if it would work, or how much work it would be. Turns out it was a LOT of work - and that I love it way more than I ever thought I would!

This Moved Me has challenged me to show up, and take a risk. (A muscle all of us speakers need to flex as much as we can.)

And that sometimes people dig what I do! And sometimes, they don't. And that has to be ok if I'm going to do this.

At the end of every one of my Mini Moved Me episodes for the last year or so, I have included a little something for those who stick with me to the end: a tiny little outtake - me, messing up somehow.

There may be 3 people out there who hear them - but it's not really about that.

It's about practicing the art of showing up, ANYWAY.

I had the awesome privilege to go and see the TED Conference Opening Session/Event on Monday night.

Well, ok - I wasn't THERE. I was watching from a movie theater. Pretty much by myself.

It was still amazing to be there and see how it's all pulled together. Unbeknownst to many people, it is not just a litany of individual talks - it really is an event.

At the end, the amazing Chris Anderson (author and TED Conference curator and overall guru of life) asked for feedback from the millions of people watching online.

I was one of those people - and I am all about feedback!

So, I took him up on his offer.

This is the feedback I sent to Chris:

1. Keep breaking the mold.
2. Get the speakers off stage.
3. Move towards integration rather than memorization.

These are some big ideas! Take a listen to the show to dig in with me.

AND, if you're interested in joining me for a course on INTEGRATION vs. MEMORIZATION, shoot me an email. :) I am working on it.

Welcome to the Speaking Truths series!

Regardless of how capable or skilled or experienced or savvy we are, too many of us struggle to fully embrace the power and importance of sharing our voice.

We need to stand up - speak up - grounded in our authentic and courageous and clear voice. Even in that business meeting. Even in that workshop you've done a zillion times. Especially in that TED talk.

But over the last two decades I've worked with too many speakers who hold themselves back by myths and ideas that are not grounded in truth. So, I decided to create a manifesto of sorts!

The 7 Empowering Speaking Truths of Public Speaking.

(If you haven't yet downloaded the pdf, do that now. If you want in on the more intensive and free email course on the subject that has added resources, reflection questions and some random goodies - you can sign up for that here!)

Today we're facing a speaking truth that most people know – but we don't often talk about: If we want to be transformative, there are no shortcuts!

Check out the other posts/episodes in this series:

Speaking Truth #1: Audience + Authenticity = Connection

Speaking Truth #2: Perfection Kills Connection

Speaking Truth #3: Be an Un-Speaker

Speaking Truth #4: Stories are the Pathway to Empathy

Speaking Truth #5: Speaking Brings Us to the Truth of Ourselves

Speaking Truths #6: Audiences are Generous, If you are Generous With Them

Welcome to the Speaking Truths series!

Regardless of how capable or skilled or experienced or savvy we are, too many of us struggle to fully embrace the power and importance of sharing our voice.

We need to stand up - speak up - grounded in our authentic and courageous and clear voice. Even in that business meeting. Even in that workshop you've done a zillion times. Especially in that TED talk.

But over the last two decades I've worked with too many speakers who hold themselves back by myths and ideas that are not grounded in truth. So, I decided to create a manifesto of sorts!

The 7 Empowering Speaking Truths of Public Speaking.

(If you haven't yet downloaded the pdf, do that now. If you want in on the more intensive and free email course on the subject that has added resources, reflection questions and some random goodies - you can sign up for that here!)

Today we're facing a speaking truth that most people know – but we don't often talk about: Audiences are Generous! - IF we are generous with them.

Check out the other posts/episodes in this series:

Speaking Truth #1: Audience + Authenticity = Connection

Speaking Truth #2: Perfection Kills Connection

Speaking Truth #3: Be an Un-Speaker

Speaking Truth #4: Stories are the Pathway to Empathy

Speaking Truth #5: Speaking Brings Us to the Truth of Ourselves

Welcome to the Speaking Truths series!

Regardless of how capable or skilled or experienced or savvy we are, too many of us struggle to fully embrace the power and importance of sharing our voice.

We need to stand up - speak up - grounded in our authentic and courageous and clear voice. Even in that business meeting. Even in that workshop you've done a zillion times. Especially in that TED talk.

But over the last two decades I've worked with too many speakers who hold themselves back by myths and ideas that are not grounded in truth. So, I decided to create a manifesto of sorts!

The 7 Empowering Speaking Truths of Public Speaking.

(If you haven't yet downloaded the pdf, do that now. If you want in on the more intensive and free email course on the subject that has added resources, reflection questions and some random goodies - you can sign up for that here!)

Today we're facing a speaking truth that most people know - but we don't often talk about: Speaking Brings Us to the Truth of Ourselves. Uff-da!

Check out the other posts/episodes in this series:

Speaking Truth #1: Audience + Authenticity = Connection

Speaking Truth #2: Perfection Kills Connection

Speaking Truth #3: Be an Un-Speaker

Speaking Truth #4: Stories are the Pathway to Empathy

Welcome to the Speaking Truths series!

Regardless of how capable or skilled or experienced or savvy we are, too many of us struggle to fully embrace the power and importance of sharing our voice.

We need to stand up - speak up - grounded in our authentic and courageous and clear voice. Even in that business meeting. Even in that workshop you've done a zillion times. Especially in that TED talk.

But over the last two decades I've worked with too many speakers who hold themselves back by myths and ideas that are not grounded in truth. So, I decided to create a manifesto of sorts!

The 7 Empowering Speaking Truths of Public Speaking.

(If you haven't yet downloaded the pdf, do that now. If you want in on the more intensive and free email course on the subject that has added resources, reflection questions and some random goodies - you can sign up for that here!)

Today we continue the series with Speaking Truth #4: Stories are the Pathway to Empathy.

Check out the other posts/episodes in this series:

Speaking Truth #1: Audience + Authenticity = Connection

Speaking Truth #2: Perfection Kills Connection

Speaking Truth #3: Be an Un-Speaker

Welcome to the Speaking Truths series!

Have you listened to Speaking Truth #1 and #2 yet? Go for it!

Over the last two decades I've worked with too many speakers who hold themselves back by myths and ideas that are not grounded in truth. So, I decided to create a manifesto of sorts!

The 7 Empowering Speaking Truths of Public Speaking.

(If you haven't yet downloaded the pdf, do that now. If you want in on the more intensive and free email course on the subject that has added resources, reflection questions and some random goodies - you can sign up for that here!)

And Today is Speaking Truth #3! - On Being an Un-Speaker!

Welcome to the Speaking Truths series!

If you missed out on Speaking Truth #1 - you can find it here.

Over the last two decades I've worked with too many speakers who hold themselves back by myths and ideas that are not grounded in truth. So, I decided to create a manifesto of sorts!

The 7 Empowering Speaking Truths of Public Speaking.

(If you haven't yet downloaded the pdf, do that now. If you want in on the more intensive and free email course on the subject that has added resources, reflection questions and some random goodies - you can sign up for that here!)

Today we continue with Speaking Truth #2: Perfection Kills Connection! Let's do this.

Welcome to the Speaking Truths series!

Regardless of how capable or skilled or experienced or savvy we are, too many of us struggle to fully embrace the power and importance of sharing our voice.

We need to stand up - speak up - grounded in our authentic and courageous and clear voice. Even in that business meeting. Even in that workshop you've done a zillion times. Especially in that TED talk.

But over the last two decades I've worked with too many speakers who hold themselves back by myths and ideas that are not grounded in truth. So, I decided to create a manifesto of sorts!

The 7 Empowering Speaking Truths of Public Speaking.

(If you haven't yet downloaded the pdf, do that now. If you want in on the more intensive and free email course on the subject that has added resources, reflection questions and some random goodies - you can sign up for that here!)

Today we start with Speaking Truth #1: Audience + Authenticity = Connection (And the point is connection!).