DJ Skills Transferable to Other Business

Can DJ (disk jockey) skills be transferred to other business and careers?


This question caught my attention in a discussion group.


Here is my answer:
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What an interesting question.

I was a DJ in the 70's playing records for dances. I now run my own business as a keynote speaker, presentation trainer and speech coach.

What transferred?

• Watching and listening to the audience
• Playing the music for the audience - not me 
• Noticing patterns of style
• Smiling even when you don't feel like it 
• Not panicking when things go wrong

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Extroverts vs Introverts: Who are the better speakers?

Are extroverts better public speakers than introverts?

It turns out that extroverts and introverts have different strengths and weaknesses. Both can be powerful public speakers if they manage those characteristics.

George Torok discusses those differences and how to use them to your presentation advantage.




What do you think?


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How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking - Presentation Tips video

How can you overcome the fear of public speaking?

Speech anxiety or the fear of public speaking is one of the most common feelings that most speakers face at some time. That includes many of the great speakers.

What that means to you is - if you get anxious about speaking in public, you are normal.
The second important point is that you can learn to overcome the fear or at least to manage the feelings.

This video offers you three simple yet powerful techniques to take more control of your internal feelings. Imagine feeling and looking more confident the next time you speak.






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Presentation Tips Video: Should You Start with a Joke

How should you start your presentation? Should you tell a joke? If not, then what? Enjoy the presentation tips in this video from George Torok:




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