tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post6077365898150510128..comments2023-10-25T05:20:10.712-07:00Comments on Speak Schmeak: Just beLisa Braithwaitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11515770110437411408noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post-79905136005523219032008-05-27T09:42:00.000-07:002008-05-27T09:42:00.000-07:00You're right, Brandon. It's not easy to "be" when ...You're right, Brandon. It's not easy to "be" when you're just starting out, because those insecurities can really take over. But it's worth trying. . . a little bit at a time.Lisa Braithwaitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203279973932837403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post-65234687002539030292008-05-27T05:19:00.000-07:002008-05-27T05:19:00.000-07:00Thanks for this great post. It made me stop and t...Thanks for this great post. It made me stop and think about a few things.<BR/><BR/>I have a friend who was fortunate to work with Tony Robbins for a number of years (like him or not, if you have ever seen him live...there are very few who can communicate at his level of effectiveness - in my opinion). She gave me a copy of a home video recording of him talking to a few individuals about communication. One aspect that comes to mind is his point on 'staying out of your own head' when speaking. Any time I have been talking and started consciously wondering how I'm doing...I inevitably make bigger mistakes! I've found it best to prepare well, then just let it flow! The chatter in my head..."am I being funny...how can I look better...what if no one buys...etc." never improves the experience for anyone! This one takes constant practice. Only with experience can a speaker learn to just "be" as you said.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816722476415340816noreply@blogger.com