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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.

Ep. 15. How to get great feedback on your speech

Ep. 15. How to get great feedback on your speech

by Rob Cottingham | Mar 21, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting

Want actionable feedback on your speech? Here’s how to ask the right person, for the right feedback, at the right time.

Ep. 14. Get your audience to expect more… of themselves.

Ep. 14. Get your audience to expect more… of themselves.

by Rob Cottingham | Mar 19, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting

You’ve reached the end of your speech. Now it’s time for a powerful call to action and conclusion. And you can do it in four steps: challenge, call, recipe and reward. Here’s how.

Ep. 13. Don’t meet your audience’s expectations

Ep. 13. Don’t meet your audience’s expectations

by Rob Cottingham | Mar 14, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting

By all means, meet — or beat — your audience’s expectations for what they’ll get out of your speech. But not for what you put into it. Here’s how to be surprising and unpredictable, but still reliable.

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