July 15, 2017

Good Speaking Primer

Attended an event promoting apprenticeships in Rainer Beach. There were 2 young men who talked to the crowd. They were not practiced public speakers, but they were both excellent first timers. Why?

Focused on giving good advice the audience could use.
Not platitudes, but straightforward practical experiences, attitudes and reality.

They were motivational without trying.
Be ready to learn, work hard, have a good attitude, and show up on time.

Addressed being minorities without being victims.
Said it will happen, but not going to ruin my day. They were thrilled to have good jobs after low paying, go nowhere jobs. Someone else’s problems were not going to affect them.  After all you grew up being who you are.

Both emphasized it wasn’t because they were special.
The audience could complete the training and get good jobs as well. Success came from learning and applying it. They both supported people to take the training they had.


Very pleased to meet Evan and Gerald last night. Encouraged both to keep speaking because they cared about people.  They talked and showed the audience a path to success.

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