Comments on: My Shell Theory of Public Speaking http://www.suzemuse.com/2010/06/my-shell-theory-of-public-speaking/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:12:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Engagement, Authenticity, Influence: I’m Calling Shenanigans – Suzemuse http://www.suzemuse.com/2010/06/my-shell-theory-of-public-speaking/comment-page-1/#comment-1645 Engagement, Authenticity, Influence: I’m Calling Shenanigans – Suzemuse Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:01:54 +0000 http://www.suzemuse.com/?p=2216#comment-1645 [...] like Podcamps and PAB have literally changed my life. I’m a better writer now. I’m a public speaker. I’m teaching others how to work and play and grow their businesses with digital [...] [...] like Podcamps and PAB have literally changed my life. I’m a better writer now. I’m a public speaker. I’m teaching others how to work and play and grow their businesses with digital [...]

]]> By: Patrick Allmond http://www.suzemuse.com/2010/06/my-shell-theory-of-public-speaking/comment-page-1/#comment-1642 Patrick Allmond Sun, 04 Jul 2010 19:01:07 +0000 http://www.suzemuse.com/?p=2216#comment-1642 Congratulations. It is great to hear about someone going through a transition like this. I am another huge fan of public speaking. Not so I can hear my own voice, but so I can do exactly what you said towards the end of your article - present content passionately. <br><br>There is something else I am sure you learned that you didn't mention: Public speaking got easier with practice. Watching all of those TEDtalks is one thing, but to really get good you have stand up and do it. And once you do it the first time, the 2nd time will be easier. etc. etc. <br><br>Keep up the great work. May both of our speaking paths cross one day. Congratulations. It is great to hear about someone going through a transition like this. I am another huge fan of public speaking. Not so I can hear my own voice, but so I can do exactly what you said towards the end of your article – present content passionately.

There is something else I am sure you learned that you didn't mention: Public speaking got easier with practice. Watching all of those TEDtalks is one thing, but to really get good you have stand up and do it. And once you do it the first time, the 2nd time will be easier. etc. etc.

Keep up the great work. May both of our speaking paths cross one day.

]]> By: Susan Murphy http://www.suzemuse.com/2010/06/my-shell-theory-of-public-speaking/comment-page-1/#comment-1622 Susan Murphy Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:22:18 +0000 http://www.suzemuse.com/?p=2216#comment-1622 Yes, if anyone doesn't believe that I used to be very shy, you can just ask Sandy. She's got a lot of good goop on me. :) Yes, if anyone doesn't believe that I used to be very shy, you can just ask Sandy. She's got a lot of good goop on me. :)

]]> By: Shazell http://www.suzemuse.com/2010/06/my-shell-theory-of-public-speaking/comment-page-1/#comment-1621 Shazell Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:40:02 +0000 http://www.suzemuse.com/?p=2216#comment-1621 Well, I believe that you were once shy - in spades - because I saw it with my own eyes - and it has been such of special kind of joy to see you come out of your shell..........I love that you learned much of your technique from TED....................another reason to recommend this great site! I had forgotten about the first car thing - but it was probably one of the things - conquering the stupid clutch thing - that propelled you on to bigger and better conquests. You go girl! Well, I believe that you were once shy – in spades – because I saw it with my own eyes – and it has been such of special kind of joy to see you come out of your shell……….I love that you learned much of your technique from TED………………..another reason to recommend this great site! I had forgotten about the first car thing – but it was probably one of the things – conquering the stupid clutch thing – that propelled you on to bigger and better conquests. You go girl!

]]> By: Susan Murphy http://www.suzemuse.com/2010/06/my-shell-theory-of-public-speaking/comment-page-1/#comment-1620 Susan Murphy Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:17:54 +0000 http://www.suzemuse.com/?p=2216#comment-1620 Joe, you're right - it's all a performance. I too, have sung on stage <br>in bands, choirs, quartets. I even dabbled in acting in high school <br>(shhh don't tell anyone ;)). Getting over yourself is probably the <br>best thing anyone can do to improve their ability to perform on a stage.<br><br>And...it's official. Pomposity is my new favourite word. Pomposity. Joe, you're right – it's all a performance. I too, have sung on stage
in bands, choirs, quartets. I even dabbled in acting in high school
(shhh don't tell anyone ;)). Getting over yourself is probably the
best thing anyone can do to improve their ability to perform on a stage.

And…it's official. Pomposity is my new favourite word. Pomposity.

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