If you could present yourself really well, in an authentic way which connected powerfully with your audience on stage, on Zoom, at a networking event or around the board table, you would be creating your Speak Performance. "Speaking—Or an Approximation Thereof—with Ges Ray" is an invitation to think about and experiment with your presentation skills, your Speak Performance, in a fun, challenging and occasionally bonkers way. The last thing we want when watching or listening to a presenter is ...
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Your sixth bonus episode: we've all been there... In our final tale from the strange annals of storyteller, Ges Ray, we meet Monty—a man on a mission to be more beautiful, more successful and more photogenic than his peers. Yet, this cautionary tale is one for anybody who has ever felt trepidation at the thought of a Zoom call!…
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Your fifth bonus episode: go on, let your hair down with this fabulous retelling. Our story tonight is a towering (and somewhat hairy) tale—one of tragic ends that are split between top and bottom, up and down. Confused? Don’t worry; order a takeout meal and all will be revealed!By Ges Ray and Martyn Pentecost
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Your fourth bonus episode... Go on, you can figure this old tale out. The heroine of our fairy tale this evening is Scarlet. She runs her own business creating beautiful, hooded garments. However, when Scarlet attempts to develop a marketing campaign that goes viral, she finds herself lost in the woods and in the company of a big, bad wolf.…
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Stop dumping on your audience! How to handle information persuasively for your audience.
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No one wakes up in the morning wanting to wade through even more information than they did the day before. Yet most speakers or presenters end up drowning struggling audiences with dull, ineffective information. Ges Ray helps you rescue your desperate listeners with exactly what they need. Of course, other (mis)advice is available, as freely given …
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Your third bonus episode: by now you should be able to translate Mansell and Grizzle yourself... Mansell and Grizzle are vile. Utterly and completely vile. So vile in fact, when they start filming death-defying stunts for their social media channels, Mansell and Grizzle’s parents go to work on rectifying the defying part of the challenges.…
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The right words, but not necessarily in the right order—Why SCRIPTING is critical for your Speak Performance!
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Some speakers ponder a few ideas on a Sunday afternoon, cobble together a rough set of notes on the Tuesday, and then on Wednesday meander to the stage and ramble around it—boring the audience to death. Scripting, crafting your thoughts, shaping your message for maximum impact is not just useful for a big talk, but can be handy in everyday situatio…
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Your second bonus episode: can you recognise this contemporary reworking? Tonight’s tale follows the experiences of a young girl as she braves the challenges of life, loss and delicious baked goods.By Ges Ray and Martyn Pentecost
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HO! HO! HO! Haunt and Obsess your Audience
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ECHO Part 2: Haunt and Obsess Presenting or speaking in public isn't just about make a good impression at the event. Making sure people remember what they've experienced and put their new insights into practice is what elevates your Speak Performance. Ges Ray and the assembled motley crew step you through two critical areas that allow your message …
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Here is your first bonus podcast experience: a retelling of the classic tale... Are you sitting comfortably? Then your storyteller, Ges Ray, will begin... There once was a prince who wanted to get married. Alas, he could not find a real princess... until one Saturday night a strange visitor arrives at the palace. So, the prince’s mother, Queen Gudr…
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Welcome to the Speaking—Or an approximation thereof—Podcast
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A brief introduction to the upcoming podcast (and Vodcast) episodes!By Ges Ray and Martyn Pentecost
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By EC! Engage and Compel—the foundation of your Speak Performance!
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ECHO Part 1: Engage and Compel Do you start your speech with your name, your career breakdown, your awards and qualifications? If so, then you are in for a treat as Ges Ray and the assembled motley crew throw you into the deep end with something much more scintillating, stimulating and seductive. And if you already know how vital the opening of any…
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