by Rob Cottingham | Mar 28, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting
Think rehearsal and preparation kill your spontaneity? This episode could change your mind — by showing you how rehearsal actually frees you to make spontaneous choices in the moment. Tips, techniques… and an excuse to use coloured highlighters. What more could you ask from a podcast?
by Rob Cottingham | Mar 26, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting
This episode, we pivot from speechwriting to speaking itself. And we start with the single biggest way most speakers can level up: authentic performance.
by Rob Cottingham | Mar 21, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting
Want actionable feedback on your speech? Here’s how to ask the right person, for the right feedback, at the right time.
by Rob Cottingham | Mar 19, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting
You’ve reached the end of your speech. Now it’s time for a powerful call to action and conclusion. And you can do it in four steps: challenge, call, recipe and reward. Here’s how.
by Rob Cottingham | Mar 14, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting
By all means, meet — or beat — your audience’s expectations for what they’ll get out of your speech. But not for what you put into it. Here’s how to be surprising and unpredictable, but still reliable.
by Rob Cottingham | Mar 12, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting
Every instinct tells us to make our audiences comfortable. Yet a little discomfort can lead to some of the most powerful experiences your speech can offer. Here’s how.