Spirit Magazine - March 2014 - (Page 40)

Wise Guide T OP F I V E Delivery System Communication coach Carmine Gallo shares his tips for preparing a TED-worthy presentation. Carmine Gallo is the author of Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds. 1 Follow the 18-Minute Rule "Whether you're a humble academic researcher or Bono, each TED presenter is given no more than 18 minutes to speak," Gallo says. "Research shows that speeches exceeding 20 minutes increase the anxiety levels of those listening, so be mindful of the length of your talk to ensure a positive experience." 2 Share Your Passion "Dig deep to identify what about your topic makes your heart sing. As Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor was preparing her TED talk about 40 SPIRIT MARCH 2014 the day she had a stroke, she was focused on the medical takeaways. A friend suggested she speak instead to what her stroke taught her about spirituality. The talk now has more than 10 million views." 3 Think Visually "Employ visuals to take audience members on a journey that drives your message home. Undersea explorer Robert Ballard's talk featured 57 slides that contained only photos. Because the slides didn't use words, they complemented his story instead of detracting from it. When information is delivered verbally, we remember about 10 percent of what's said. When you add a picture, retention goes up to 65 percent." 4 Tell a Story or Two "In public speaking, you want your audience to like you. You can accomplish this by establishing an emotional connection through storytelling. Neuroscientists have discovered that when a story is being told, speaker and listener are literally in sync, meaning the brain lights up in the same region for both parties." 5 Practice Being Natural "While it sounds counterintuitive to say that the more you practice, the more natural you'll look and sound, it's not. Practice allows you to internalize your content, making it easier to focus on nuances of communication like tone and body language. It also gives you confidence." ILLUSTRATION BY NICOLE MARIE RINCON

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - March 2014

Spirit Magazine - March 2014
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
Wise Guide
Numbers
Business
The New American Dream
Your Adventure In New York City
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
The “If” List

Spirit Magazine - March 2014