Your body language might embarrass you
Your body language might be sabotaging you
Your body language might be confusing your audience
What is your body language saying about you?
Your body language might be saying that you are:
Confident
Truthful
Comfortable
Friendly
Passionate
Or...your body language might be transmitting that you are:
Nervous
Lying
Impatient
Antagonistic
Uninterested
Your body leaks messages
What is it saying about you?
Do you know the signals?
Do you know how to send the right messages with your body?
George Torok
The Speech Coach for Executives
Exhibits International
Dear George,
As an international leading provider of exhibits for Tradeshows, Museums and Special Events, Exhibits International was recently short-listed for a major US museum project. A complex venture, securing this project was pivotal to the reputation, growth and future success of our company.
I wanted to make certain that through the next stage of the bidding process (in-person presentations), the EI management team could present and project their competencies to the best of their abilities.
Right or wrong, people form a perception about how competent you are by how you present yourself when you stand and speak. They also form perceptions about the company you represent based on your performance. A person who can stand in front of a group, with poise and confidence, can immediately create the perception of expertise and experience.
Your professional and personal approach was designed to impact our senior management team with an implementation method that proves its worth at every stage. You advised us to narrow down our topic, focus on a few key points and speak with confidence.
As you suggested I kept my presentation short, and narrowed it down to only 12 minutes, something I would never have done before working with you. My Production VP, Tom, conveyed both his technical expertise and personality in his brief section of the presentation, just as you coached him. I was impressed, and so was the committee.
In the end, the numbers speak. You demonstrated to us how to cut a 60-minute rambling presentation, into a 12-minute clear, concise and focused presentation that helped us secure a $10 million project. My team now has the knowledge, skill and attitude to present professionally.
George, “Thank You”. I appreciate your expertise, your professionalism and of course, your sense of humour which lead us through some grueling sessions.
Sincerely,
Sam Kohn,
President
Exhibits International
George Torok
The Speech Coach for Executives
As an international leading provider of exhibits for Tradeshows, Museums and Special Events, Exhibits International was recently short-listed for a major US museum project. A complex venture, securing this project was pivotal to the reputation, growth and future success of our company.
I wanted to make certain that through the next stage of the bidding process (in-person presentations), the EI management team could present and project their competencies to the best of their abilities.
Right or wrong, people form a perception about how competent you are by how you present yourself when you stand and speak. They also form perceptions about the company you represent based on your performance. A person who can stand in front of a group, with poise and confidence, can immediately create the perception of expertise and experience.
Your professional and personal approach was designed to impact our senior management team with an implementation method that proves its worth at every stage. You advised us to narrow down our topic, focus on a few key points and speak with confidence.
As you suggested I kept my presentation short, and narrowed it down to only 12 minutes, something I would never have done before working with you. My Production VP, Tom, conveyed both his technical expertise and personality in his brief section of the presentation, just as you coached him. I was impressed, and so was the committee.
In the end, the numbers speak. You demonstrated to us how to cut a 60-minute rambling presentation, into a 12-minute clear, concise and focused presentation that helped us secure a $10 million project. My team now has the knowledge, skill and attitude to present professionally.
George, “Thank You”. I appreciate your expertise, your professionalism and of course, your sense of humour which lead us through some grueling sessions.
Sincerely,
Sam Kohn,
President
Exhibits International
George Torok
The Speech Coach for Executives
Win in the Boardroom with Donald Trump
Never interrupt the Donald.
When Donald Trump tells you to shut up - shut up.
Never suggest that you are like the Donald. But it's okay to suggest that you would like to be.
If your competition is getting dumped on – shut up.
Don’t even hint about Donald Trump’s hair or wives.
Don’t start your pitch with the word “honestly”.
Don’t plead, beg or cry to Mr. Trump.
Don’t fight with anyone in the boardroom. Do that before you arrive.
Confirm your alliances before you enter the boardroom.
Be prepared to address your worst question.
Don’t be glib or sarcastic.
Pause, breathe and smile before answering any question.
Turn every negative question into a positive one.
Relate details to the bigger picture.
Admit your mistakes and shortcomings.
Don’t sling mud. Make candid observations.
George Torok
The Speech Coach for Executives
Use the Microphone
There are more than 40 people in the room.
The speakers before you used the microphone.
You are speaking for more than five minutes.
It is a large room.
You are soft spoken.
The room has bad acoustics.
You have something important to say.
You want to play with your vocal nuances.
If any of the above scenarios is true - Use the Microphone.
Your audience will hear you better.
Forget the macho “I don’t need a microphone” stuff.
Use the Microphone.
Your audience will hear you better.
It is easier on your throat.
You can make better use of your vocal range.
Use the Microphone.
It is your friend.
George Torok
The Speech Coach for Executives
speaker
microphone
The speakers before you used the microphone.
You are speaking for more than five minutes.
It is a large room.
You are soft spoken.
The room has bad acoustics.
You have something important to say.
You want to play with your vocal nuances.
If any of the above scenarios is true - Use the Microphone.
Your audience will hear you better.
Forget the macho “I don’t need a microphone” stuff.
Use the Microphone.
Your audience will hear you better.
It is easier on your throat.
You can make better use of your vocal range.
Use the Microphone.
It is your friend.
George Torok
The Speech Coach for Executives
speaker
microphone
Do not read your speech
Do not read your speech – with these exceptions:
Your lawyer instructed you to read it.
You are introducing a piece of legislation.
You are the elected leader of your country.
Reading your speech sounds cold, uncommitted and unconvincing.
If you want to sound warm – don’t read your speech.
If you want to sound passionate – don’t read your speech.
If you want to sound credible – don’t read your speech.
Don’t read your speech. It will feel like a lecture – cold and detached.
Do not read your speech.
It is okay to work from notes. Your notes should consist of key words and phrases – to remind you of what you intend to say. Glance at the key words – then deliver the rehearsed message directly to your audience.
Do not read your speech.
George Torok
The Speech Coach for Executives
Your lawyer instructed you to read it.
You are introducing a piece of legislation.
You are the elected leader of your country.
Reading your speech sounds cold, uncommitted and unconvincing.
If you want to sound warm – don’t read your speech.
If you want to sound passionate – don’t read your speech.
If you want to sound credible – don’t read your speech.
Don’t read your speech. It will feel like a lecture – cold and detached.
Do not read your speech.
It is okay to work from notes. Your notes should consist of key words and phrases – to remind you of what you intend to say. Glance at the key words – then deliver the rehearsed message directly to your audience.
Do not read your speech.
George Torok
The Speech Coach for Executives
Speaker Steals Intellectual Property
How would you like that to be the headline after your speech?
But sometimes people steal without realizing it - especially intellectual property. However ignorance has never been a valid legal nor ethical defense. Of course stupidity and arrogance are not acceptable arguments either.
I witnessed this speaker as she clearly used copywrited music and video in her presentation, (popular music, TV Theme song, Video commercials, main stream movies). She used so many clips from so many sources that I cannot imagine how she obtained permission. And at no time did she allay the concerns of her audience by stating that she had obtained permission to use this copywrited material.
I can only assume that she stole. She took something that wasn’t hers, didn’t get permission, didn’t pay for it nor acknowledged the source. On top of that she did it with that haughty corporate executive superior ‘can’t touch this’ attitude.
Some might suggest that the theft of Intellectual Property doesn’t hurt anyone.
Tell that to authors.
Tell that to patent holders.
Tell that to artists.
Tell that to inventors.
Yes, I know that in corporate meetings, managers and executive get away with pirating Dilbert cartoons. It’s theft. I wonder how those corporate executives would feel about entrepreneurs stealing their Intellectual property.
The irony about this speaker was that she was speaking to a public meeting of entrepreneurs. She warned entrepreneurs that corporate purchasing departments would steal their designs if they could. She warned the entrepreneurs to protect their Intellectual property.
Yet while warning about the illegal behaviour of her colleagues, she was demonstrating her own blatant theft. I don’t believe this speaker was stupid. She appeared intelligent and educated. She expressed an understanding of the value of Intellectual property, therefore could not profess ignorance. Her manner conveyed arrogance – in that Conrad Black divine entitlement way. So I can only conclude that she was a thief - a blatant and arrogant thief.
Funny that this speaker told me how excited she was that she was now writing and speaking for a professional association. I wonder if they read the headline. I wonder if she did.
Speaker Steals Intellectual Property
PS: No I will not tell you who this speaker is.
PPS: Yes, if you are this speaker and you call me to ask if I mean you – I will tell you.
George Torok
The Speech Coach for Executives
speaker
presentation
intellectual property
But sometimes people steal without realizing it - especially intellectual property. However ignorance has never been a valid legal nor ethical defense. Of course stupidity and arrogance are not acceptable arguments either.
I witnessed this speaker as she clearly used copywrited music and video in her presentation, (popular music, TV Theme song, Video commercials, main stream movies). She used so many clips from so many sources that I cannot imagine how she obtained permission. And at no time did she allay the concerns of her audience by stating that she had obtained permission to use this copywrited material.
I can only assume that she stole. She took something that wasn’t hers, didn’t get permission, didn’t pay for it nor acknowledged the source. On top of that she did it with that haughty corporate executive superior ‘can’t touch this’ attitude.
Some might suggest that the theft of Intellectual Property doesn’t hurt anyone.
Tell that to authors.
Tell that to patent holders.
Tell that to artists.
Tell that to inventors.
Yes, I know that in corporate meetings, managers and executive get away with pirating Dilbert cartoons. It’s theft. I wonder how those corporate executives would feel about entrepreneurs stealing their Intellectual property.
The irony about this speaker was that she was speaking to a public meeting of entrepreneurs. She warned entrepreneurs that corporate purchasing departments would steal their designs if they could. She warned the entrepreneurs to protect their Intellectual property.
Yet while warning about the illegal behaviour of her colleagues, she was demonstrating her own blatant theft. I don’t believe this speaker was stupid. She appeared intelligent and educated. She expressed an understanding of the value of Intellectual property, therefore could not profess ignorance. Her manner conveyed arrogance – in that Conrad Black divine entitlement way. So I can only conclude that she was a thief - a blatant and arrogant thief.
Funny that this speaker told me how excited she was that she was now writing and speaking for a professional association. I wonder if they read the headline. I wonder if she did.
Speaker Steals Intellectual Property
PS: No I will not tell you who this speaker is.
PPS: Yes, if you are this speaker and you call me to ask if I mean you – I will tell you.
George Torok
The Speech Coach for Executives
speaker
presentation
intellectual property
Two voices - at the same time!
Have you tried to listen to two people talking to you at the same time?
You don’t hear either one.
When you speak be sure that your listeners are hearing one voice at a time.
Don’t talk to them while you want them to read.
Don’t talk to them while you want them to listen to an audio track.
Don’t talk to them while you want them to think.
If you want people to listen when you speak – speak only when they can listen.
George Torok
The Speech Coach for Executives
You don’t hear either one.
When you speak be sure that your listeners are hearing one voice at a time.
Don’t talk to them while you want them to read.
Don’t talk to them while you want them to listen to an audio track.
Don’t talk to them while you want them to think.
If you want people to listen when you speak – speak only when they can listen.
George Torok
The Speech Coach for Executives
Presentation Skills Success
How to prepare, write, rehearse and deliver your speech, presentation or public speaking program from the “Speech Coach for Executives” – George Torok.
Your presentation is the vehicle for delivering your message and to create results. A successful presentation is one that moves people to action.
You know it was a success if... read more
George Torok
The Speech Coach for Executives
presentation
presentation skills
Your presentation is the vehicle for delivering your message and to create results. A successful presentation is one that moves people to action.
You know it was a success if... read more
George Torok
The Speech Coach for Executives
presentation
presentation skills
What is the Value of your Speech?
How do you measure the value of your speech?
Is the value of your speech based on:
How long you spoke?
How long you prepared?
Your education or title?
If you are toying with any of those yardsticks – you are way off.
The real value of your speech is based on the value of what you make happen as a result of your speech.
So if your sales presentation closed a $10M deal – it was a $10M speech.
If your impassioned plea generated $30,000 in association revenue – it was a $30,000 speech.
If your presentation inspired another $100,000 in donations – it was a $100,000 speech.
If your talk inspired your staff to work together and finish the $3M project on time – it was a $3M speech.
If your speech pushed the button on a $25,000 sale – it was a $25,000 speech.
Knowing that, what will you do to better prepare?
What will you invest in making your speech a success?
Consider this: Million Dollar Speeches don’t come cheap.
George Torok
The Speech Coach for Executives
Is the value of your speech based on:
How long you spoke?
How long you prepared?
Your education or title?
If you are toying with any of those yardsticks – you are way off.
The real value of your speech is based on the value of what you make happen as a result of your speech.
So if your sales presentation closed a $10M deal – it was a $10M speech.
If your impassioned plea generated $30,000 in association revenue – it was a $30,000 speech.
If your presentation inspired another $100,000 in donations – it was a $100,000 speech.
If your talk inspired your staff to work together and finish the $3M project on time – it was a $3M speech.
If your speech pushed the button on a $25,000 sale – it was a $25,000 speech.
Knowing that, what will you do to better prepare?
What will you invest in making your speech a success?
Consider this: Million Dollar Speeches don’t come cheap.
George Torok
The Speech Coach for Executives
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