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Ep. 21. Make the most of your voice on stage

Ep. 21. Make the most of your voice on stage

by Rob Cottingham | Apr 11, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting

When you treat your voice as an instrument (and not an afterthought!) great things happen to your speeches… and to your audiences. This episode we break down three powerful vocal tools: pitch, pace and volume.

Ep. 20. Hey! The audience’s eyes are up here! And over here… and…

Ep. 20. Hey! The audience’s eyes are up here! And over here… and…

by Rob Cottingham | Apr 9, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting

For once, the conventional wisdom has it right: eye contact with your audience is powerful. Here’s how to put it to work for you — even when you have to read your speech from the page.

Ep. 19. Get your hands dirty (and know your tools)

Ep. 19. Get your hands dirty (and know your tools)

by Rob Cottingham | Apr 4, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting

Roll up your sleeves… because this episode we talk about the tools of the public speaking trade. And one tool in particular: your microphone.

Ep. 18. Prepare… even when you don’t have time

Ep. 18. Prepare… even when you don’t have time

by Rob Cottingham | Apr 2, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting

Maybe this isn’t going to be a virtuoso performance. But it can still be a really good one. Here’s how to lift a speech from the page when you only have a few minutes to prepare.

Ep. 17. Practice. No, really practice.

Ep. 17. Practice. No, really practice.

by Rob Cottingham | Mar 28, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting

Think rehearsal and preparation kill your spontaneity? This episode could change your mind — by showing you how rehearsal actually frees you to make spontaneous choices in the moment. Tips, techniques… and an excuse to use coloured highlighters. What more could you ask from a podcast?

Ep. 16. Don’t just read your speech. Perform it.

Ep. 16. Don’t just read your speech. Perform it.

by Rob Cottingham | Mar 26, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting

This episode, we pivot from speechwriting to speaking itself. And we start with the single biggest way most speakers can level up: authentic performance.

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