Comments for The Aussie Speaking Guy http://www.aussiespeakingguy.com Presentation Skills | Public Speaking Training | Workshop and Courses Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:30:47 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 Comment on How to Use a Microphone when Presenting by admin http://www.aussiespeakingguy.com/speaking-tips/how-to-use-a-microphone-when-presenting/comment-page-1/#comment-3 admin Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:30:47 +0000 http://www.aussiespeakingguy.com/?p=65#comment-3 Totally agree David. Excellent suggestion! Keeping in control can be a huge challenge for new speakers. Totally agree David. Excellent suggestion! Keeping in control can be a huge challenge for new speakers.

]]> Comment on How to Use a Microphone when Presenting by David Portney, Public Speaking Training Expert http://www.aussiespeakingguy.com/speaking-tips/how-to-use-a-microphone-when-presenting/comment-page-1/#comment-2 David Portney, Public Speaking Training Expert Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:28:38 +0000 http://www.aussiespeakingguy.com/?p=65#comment-2 Regarding hand-held mics, I'd like to offer the following suggestion: Never, never (did I mention never?) hand the mic to someone to ask a question because their question is likely going to include a detailed recount of their entire life story as context to the question. I kid - only slightly - I speak from experience; I've made the mistake of losing the mic to someone, and losing control of my seminar talk in the process. If you do decide to hand the mic to someone, watch out - you may *never* get it back! Best, David Portney Regarding hand-held mics, I’d like to offer the following suggestion:

Never, never (did I mention never?) hand the mic to someone to ask a question because their question is likely going to include a detailed recount of their entire life story as context to the question.

I kid – only slightly – I speak from experience; I’ve made the mistake of losing the mic to someone, and losing control of my seminar talk in the process.

If you do decide to hand the mic to someone, watch out – you may *never* get it back!

Best,
David Portney

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