Why great speakers focus on words more than tone

Brian Miller Guide 1 months ago

Description

When you have to give a speech, what makes you most nervous? For many it’s performance concerns, “Am I interesting enough? Engaging enough?” But what if design is more important than delivery? Let’s explore what happens when you focus on the words and the order of ideas.

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-Design a complete keynote speech on a single page
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brian Miller is a former magician turned international keynote speaker whose TEDx talk has been viewed over 3.7 million times. He is one of five co-founders of the discipline of core messaging, and through his firm Clarity Up, has helped hundreds of experts across 30+ content areas on six continents drive action on their big ideas. Brian has received five Cicero Speechwriting Awards, two Anthem Awards for social impact, and four Communicator Awards.