tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post1861260594177439700..comments2023-10-25T05:20:10.712-07:00Comments on Speak Schmeak: Public speaking: performance vs. connectionLisa Braithwaitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11515770110437411408noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post-69102243904367886122008-03-12T14:18:00.000-07:002008-03-12T14:18:00.000-07:00I agree, you have to have all your technical skill...I agree, you have to have all your technical skills in place, and then *not show them.*<BR/><BR/>I've seen far too many speakers with "technical" skills who come across as fake and stagey because they're trying so hard. And right, they're not connecting with the audience either.<BR/><BR/>It's a difficult balance, one that comes with lots of experience!Lisa Braithwaitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203279973932837403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post-4625670003230859412008-03-12T13:39:00.000-07:002008-03-12T13:39:00.000-07:00No arguement from me here! (Sighs of relief all a...No arguement from me here! (Sighs of relief all around!)<BR/><BR/>I guess my basic philosophy is that people who are really, really on top of their game, technically, can "pass beyond" just performing and connect. If they're completely technically sorted out then they can't connect (as easily, at least) because they're working on the technicalities.<BR/><BR/>Earlier thoughts from me (such as they're worth) <A HREF="http://www.curved-vision.co.uk/presentation-skills-blog/2006/07/03/just-go-out-there-and-be-yourself/" REL="nofollow">here</A> in a blog article from way back....simonrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00560480110498694142noreply@blogger.com