======================================================= Simply Speaking...Selling Yourself & Your Ideas E-Zine Volume 11, October, 2012 Published by Lenny Laskowski Copyright LJL Seminars, 2012 All Rights Reserved ------------------------------------------------------- LJL Seminars (tm) (860) 559-0202 Fax: (800) 743-3314 http://www.ljlseminars.com LennyL@LJLSeminars.com ------------------------------------------------------- This E-Zine meets the requirements of the "Can Spam Act of 2003" (S.877), of December 16, 2003 ------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: You are receiving this E-Zine because you have subscribed via our website or by email. If you did not subscribe, removal instructions can be found at the end of this newsletter. ======================================================- A. Lenny's Tip of the Month B. Lenny's new book ======================================================= A. Lenny's Tip of the Month Based on Lenny's new book, "Painless Presentations - The Proven Stress-Free Way to Successful Public Speaking" =========================================== The Seven Aspects of Speaking - Part 4 of 7 =========================================== In July I introduced Aspect #1- The Speaker http://www.ljlseminars.com/aspect1.txt In August I talked about Aspect #2 - The Message http://www.ljlseminars.com/aug2012.txt In September I discussed Aspect #3 - The Audience http://www.ljlseminars.com/sep2012.txt In this issue I will be discussing Aspect#4 - The Channel ========================= Aspect 4 — The Channel ========================= When you communicate during a presentation you use s everal channels of communication to convey your message. When you talk directly to an audience, you will employ many different types of communication channels such as: A. Non-verbal 1. Gestures 2. Facial expressions 3. Body movement 4. Posture B. Pictorial 1. Diagrams 2. Charts 3. Graphs 4. Pictures 5. Objects C. Aural 1. Tones of voice 2. Variations in pitch and volume 3. Other vocal variety Let’s look at each of these in more depth. The majority of our communication occurs on the non-verbal level. Non-verbal communication is that communication you use other than the words you are speaking. Most of your non-verbal communication is provided through the use of gestures, facial expressions, body movement and posture. When your verbal and non-verbal messages do not agree, you can send a mixed or even confusing message to your audience. We have all experienced this. You have heard the expression, “Actions speak louder than words”. Or maybe someone has said to you, “It’s not what you said, but how you said it”? As a presenter you need be sure your verbal and non-verbal messages are in alignment with each other; otherwise, we can send and mixed message. Our body movement is the largest single gesture or non-verbal message we can use. If you do not use your body movement effectively you can confuse your audience and they will not understand what you are saying. I will discuss this in greater detail in the chapter on non-verbal messages. Our second major group is pictorial. This is the group which consists of the types of visual aids you use during your presentations. They can include, diagrams, charts, graphs, pictures or photographs or objects. Just like with the non-verbal, you need to be sure the pictorial group you use during your presentation aligns with your verbal message. For example, if the photograph you are showing is not bout what you are talking about, the audience will get confused. You want your visual aid to enhance your presentation and further support or clarify your message. The last channel group is aural. That is, your voice. How your voices sounds, the variations in your pitch and volume, can have a huge effect of the meaning of your words. The tone of your voice is what can convince someone or get you in trouble. Has you significant other ever said to you, “It’s not what you said, but how you said it”. or they may have said, I don’t like the tone of your voice. When you get emotional during your presentation, this will be reflected in the tone of your voice. Most messages are sent via light waves and sound waves and are received by the eyes and ears. The more sensory channels a speaker can use at the same time, the more effective the presentation will be. At the same time, if the various channels used are not in alignment, you will confuse or even upset your audience. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ B. Lenny's new book - Painless Presentations +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ My new book is out!!!! "Painless Presentations - The Proven Stress-Free Way to Successful Public Speaking" A simple road map to the world of professional presentations What happens when you're asked to give a speech, professionally or personally? If you get nervous, start weating, and hope it's all just a bad dream then you aren't alone, but you need help. Painless Presentations proves that speaking doesn't have to bepainful, or even stressful. A speech is a means to giving great, helpful material to an audience and the speaker is the vehicle to achieve that goal. This simple-to-read book guides those just beginning their journey into the world of speaking. Painless Presentations teaches the "Dozen Deadly Dangers" to avoid and much more. - Explains how to gather information and materials - Details the structure of a presentation - Describes uses of visual aids and vocal variety - Demonstrates how to handle questions Painless Presentations offers wisdom derived from Lenny Laskowski's thirty-five-year speaking career, delivering more than 2,700 programs to clients in over 178 countries. It will give you no-sweat tips for delivering speeches that win over your audiences every time and teaches you that giving speeches doesn't have to be painful. The book will be available in all major book stores and on-line in October, 2012. 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