Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Further reflection on speechmaking
We did not get to the discussion of your most admired speakerss post in class yesterday (Tuesday, Feb. 1) so, I would like everyone to go read the comments posted by your fellow classmates on the previous blog (Most admired speaker). Choose three speakers comments and make additional comments on each of their chosen speakers. You can either comment on what the post remarked on the speaker or after watching their clip, add your own comment. This post is due by start of next class.
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I really like Jen’s entry, where she talks about TCNJ alumni Joe Urbanski as being her most admired speaker. When thinking about great public speakers, it is easy to get caught-up in the famous and well-known speakers that the rest of us listed off as our most admired speakers. However, I think it is really important that Jen made an important point: you do not need to be rich and famous to be a great public speaker. The clip of Joe giving a speech at Eastern Connecticut State University shows that he as just as effective at public speaking as many of the famous public speakers we spoke about. I noticed that Joe used a lot of hand motions, but they were all valuable because they helped him engage his audience.
Jennifer C. wrote about Ronald Reagan, and how he really knew his audience when he gave his speech, “Tear Down This Wall.” Her entry was very informative and gave me a lot more information about this speech than I had previously known. I thought she made a good point when she said that Reagan knew his audience, and that he was confident that he did even when other people were warning him that his choice of words would be dangerous. I admire his confidence when delivering this speech, and especially his confidence in his own ability to know his audience, even though his advisors were telling him that he was wrong.
Theresa wrote about Oprah and how she has a unique ability to capture her audience’s attention. Oprah is my favorite talk show host. She is amazing in her ability to “know her audience.” I have yet to see an episode where Oprah seems uneducated on the topic that is being discussed on the show. However, when she does not know something, she admits it, and I think this is a unique and admirable trait that not many talk show hosts have. She captivates her audience because she knows what people like and she is a constant source of entertainment. I think Theresa put it perfectly when she said, “she speaks with purpose and control, she owns her speech and she knows her audience.”
Caitlin D wrote that Ellen DeGeneres is her most admired speaker and I can definitely see why. What I think makes Ellen Degeneres so unique is that she is so incredibly comfortable with herself and her story. When she speaks about her past, she does not recount happy times. She talks about an unpleasant experience from her past and manages to make it comical at the same time for her audience to enjoy.
I liked Lindsay’s post about Jerry Seinfeld because when I was trying to choose one most admired speaker I also thought about comedians who I am a fan of. The first point she made is one that I completely agree with – energy. It is important for every speaker to speak with enthusiasm, but it is particularly important for a comedian because his sole purpose is to get strong feedback from the audience.
I thought that Kyle’s selection of Rudi Guiliani was unique because many people do not like to remember the horrible time of 9/11, but when they do that is certainly a prominent figure. This was a time in the history of the US that was a complete tragedy, and Guiliani handled it with much composure. It must have taken a lot to put on a strong facade for a very emotional public.
All of my classmates have chosen strong public speakers throughout our history. One person’s entry I would like to comment on is Caitlyn’s. She chose Stephen Colbert as the public speaker she admires, and I agree with her selection. Stephen Colbert is known for his entertainment in television and what has gotten him that fame is the way he engages his audience, always sounds excited when he speaks, and prepares his talks always with the audience in mind. Whenever possible, he will add a comical phrase or witty comment to make the audience laugh, which encourages people to continue listening to his speech. I agree with Caitlyn’s opinion that he does an exceptional job of preparing his speech with the audience in mind. This is exhibited in his praise of South Carolina peaches over Georgia peaches. I also believe that Mr. Colbert does a good job of being conversational with his audience because while watching his show, I feel like he is talking to me personally.
Another speaker I admire is Martin Luther King Jr. Along with Gretchen, I believe his loud voice and clear pronunciation of his words are two of his greatest talents. His energy level is high and he speaks with a mighty voice to keep hold of his listener’s attention. His speeches are more inspirational, which is one reason I enjoy listening to them. I also like how he quoted the United States government documents in order to make his point. Demonstrating the right to free speech and protest for all people is not an action one can go against easily, when it states this right clearly in our constitution. Due to his inspirational words for so many and his strong and powerful deliver, Martin Luther King Jr. has become a legend in public speaking.
Finally, Caitlin D. writes about another speaker who I admire. Ellen DeGeneres also has a talk show like Stephen Colbert, but unlike Colbert Ellen adds to her public speaking a more serious and truthful side. One point I agree with Caitlin on is how beautiful Ellen’s honesty is in her speeches. Her audience knows that she has gone through a lot, and it gives her an encouraging stance. People can look at her and say, “Ellen DeGeneres has been through some rough times, but she has made it out okay, and therefore, I know I can too.” This aspect makes her relatable to her audience and brings out that strong connection. The honesty she presents in her speeches helps her to connect with the audience and makes her a strong public speaker.
I liked how Ellen Degeneres knew when to be funny and when not to be funny. She knew that this was a commencement speech in front of graduating college students as well as the dean and faculty of the college. Therefore, the speech had to have some seriousness to it, but Ellen realized how she could draw upon her own strengths (in this case, comedy) to make her speech more unique and engaging. She interjected jokes seamlessly into her speech so they did not seem out of place or inappropriate.
I agree with Lindsay that Jerry Seinfeld definitely qualifies as a great public speaker. He has experience being in front of large crowds, with the sole purpose of trying to make them laugh. However, he does so without seeming like he is trying so hard. Along with his clear and soothing tone of voice, his conversational tone adds to the delivery of his joke. He comes across as a regular, everyday person (one that isn’t immune to being given the finger), and that adds to his relatable nature.
I think that most people would agree that Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the best public speakers. In the clip that Gretchen provided, I noticed that, even though he is boxed in by a podium and numerous microphones are in his face, he still moves around slightly where he is standing. He does not appear uptight, nervous, or robotic, and I think that is a very important skill that public speakers should have. In addition, I think that most people can imagine his booming and powerful speaking voice before he even starts to speak, and that is a testament to how his words resonate with everyone.
Lindsay wrote about Seinfeld. Although I hadn't thought of it when doing the assignment, I completely agree he- and most successful comedians- need to be great public speakers in order to get the right reaction from their audience. As she and others have commented about, his energy is what sells his jokes.
Alli wrote about John Cleese. After watching the clip of his eulogy for Graham Chapman, I do agree that his humor made the sad situation easier to cope with. His timing was perfect, his jokes were great, and his voice- as always- was epic.
And lastly, Gretchen wrote of Martin Luther King, Jr, which prompted me to watch the 'I Have a Dream' speech again. His timing and energy, and his use of repetition is spot on and gives me chills every time I hear it.
I enjoyed reading U-Jin’s blog about Magic Johnson. I was a huge MJ fan as a little kid so I definitely had to watch that video. Mr. Johnson he used a great tone of voice for the situation and spoke slowly, clearly, and with power. He was surely grieving over the death of his friend and idol, yet his voice did not waver as he recalled his memorable experiences with Jackson. He really made the audience listen, and I believe that the content of his speech had a soothing effect amongst such a tragedy.
I’m a big sports fan so I enjoyed Victoria’s blog about Rex Ryan (even though I’m a Giants fan!). Ryan really “gets the message across.” He motivates his players, and uses the respect they give him to really make his words effective. I would imagine that it’s very hard to get a message through to a crowd of rowdy, and presumably pompous young jocks, but it is evident that Ryan really accomplishes this goal from the looks on his players’ faces.
I also liked Whitney’s post about Anderson Cooper. He really knew his audience: young, happy, college graduates. His speech was especially geared toward this audience and that shows just how much Cooper cares about getting his message across. He wanted to make these college graduates remember the day and to be proud of their achievements. Cooper’s sense of humor is fantastic, he is very comfortable speaking in front of an audience, and his voice is very smooth and believable. I ended up watching most of that ten-minute clip because it was so entertaining!
Lindsay’s post on Jerry Seinfeld was a post I could definitely agree with. Jerry Seinfeld has a great amount of energy and it really draws an audience in. This makes his audience always entertained because they are never bored because his great vocal variety. This aspect is crucial for all public speakers and it also makes him a great comedian.
I also agree with Gretchen about Martin Luther King Jr. being a great public speaker. He has energy and great voice to make him draw in a crowd. Also, he knows his audience well so he tailors his speeches to be very effective with them, making it extremely inspirational. Also, he introduces so much factual evidence that it shows the credibility in his speeches also making it very effective. Overall, Martin Luther King Jr. was a great public speaker.
I really liked Caitlin’s post about Ellen DeGeneres. Ellen is a fantastic public speaker because of her great charisma, but she is also very effective because she can really bring the audience in. She speaks pleasantly even when she is talking about bad past experiences and also makes them very comedic at the same time. This gives her a unique characteristic and makes people attracted to her speaking. Also, her honesty makes her speeches very effective because she talks about her hard times, which many people can relate to. All of these characteristics of Ellen make her a great public speaker.
The first speaker I saw who I really connected with is John F. Kennedy, posted by Noelle. John F Kennedy was not our President for a full term but he is still known today as one of the most influential speakers of a generation. His staying power is trade marked by his speeches that made a generation take notice. His eye contact, presence, and use of stress on certain words make his words memorable and an inspiration to this day. I definitely agree that John F. Kennedy is a speaker to be admired.
I thought it was really brilliant that Caitlyn chose Stephen Colbert as her most admired speaker. I would have never thought of him initially, but after watching his show a few times as well as watching the YouTube clip, I became really impressed with his speaking capabilities. It’s logical that a television personality would be a good public speaker but I admire the persona of Stephen when he is speaking. Stephen is playing a character on his show and he does it so believably. His words are empathic and he seems to really believe what he is saying. I really agree that Stephen Colbert is a speaker to be admired.
In the same vein as John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr. had the words, charisma and strength to lead a movement and a generation. Martin Luther King’s speeches were powerful beyond belief. Gretchen chose to speak about his last speech but I really think that his “I Have a Dream” speech is one of the most powerful pieces of rhetoric of all time. Every person can relate to what he said – wanting to be free and wanting your children to have freedom. It touches something within each person that is more than race or class. It was genius and his delivery gives me goose bumps. I really believe that MLK should be considered one of the most admired speakers of all time.
My classmates all did an excellent job of picking out prominent figures that are truly exceptional public speakers.
To begin, when selecting my speaker I came across many I admired equally. For instance Noelle’s blog about JFK shows how one single man really had an enormous impact on our nation. His leadership and ability to convey the important messages has made a lasting impact on our country. His inauguration speech is one of his most prominent speeches even though it was only the start of his shortened presidential term.
Next, after watching the super bowl last night and reflecting upon the 2010-2011 season, I would agree with Victoria that Rex Ryan was a very prominent and influential speaker in the NFL. Even if I am a Giants fan and at some points his comments do seem arrogant, he took a team that everyone thought was nothing and was able to make them into a powerhouse. He leads on and off the field which is a key role for a coach, especially on this big of a stage. He is never afraid to speak his mind, and certainly uses emphasis in his tone to deliver the message.
Finally, also seeing Joe Urbanski at LDP I agree with Jen that he is a very influential public speaker. Besides the fact that he has built a career around public speaking, Joe is able to connect with each person in the audience even if he is speaking to a large group. This is key to public speaking, and he does this at an exceptional level.
Gretchen's entry about Martin Luther King Jr. was incredibly informative when thinking about how to effectively present information while you are making a speech. Too often it seems that documents are simply talked about in political speeches in a broad manner, not directly relating to the speech at hand or connecting only in a tangential manner. I think that Martin Luther King Jr. shows how to effectively make use of an outside source to connect with his audience without out being too general in what he is saying in his final speech. Additionally, Gretchen talks about how he uses his voice to gather the audience's attention, and even though I have had trouble picking up on this aspect of speakers in the past Martin Luther King's voice modulation is one that I have always been able to notice.
Lindsay's entry about Jerry Seinfeld doing his stand up comedy also stood out to me because, after watching the clip, it definitely demonstrates the power that interacting with your audience can have on the overall effectiveness of your speech. He uses an example that is easy to relate to in order to effectively get his point across. In class we talked about the importance of feedback in the communication process and the laughter of the audience, and the way that Jerry seems to process this feedback in order to adjust his act and take specific, deliberate pauses, is incredibly impressive. He certainly has an incredibly awareness of the audience he is appealing to during his routine.
In Caitlyn's entry she write about Stephen Colbert and the energy he can bring to topics that most people would not get excited over. This passion is one of the marks of an accomplished public speaker and the success that he has found because of his enthusiasm, combined with his humorous takes on topical issues, are one of the reasons I consider him an admirable public speaker as well. While he does use humor and enthusiasm to generate interest, I think he also demonstrates a fantastic grasp of what he speaks about as well, which makes the messages he puts out to the public all the more interesting and believable. He presents himself as someone you want to listen to, which is the ultimate goal of most public speakers.
Jen's post about Joe Urbanski really struck a chord with me. After his speech at the LDP event here at TCNJ, I fondly remember many of my friends discussing how much they enjoyed the guest speaker. After watching the link I was in agreement with both Jen and many of my friends. What I really admired was his ability to turn up the intensity and then simmer down to focus on important topics. He also used successful tools for his attention getters and visual aids. Having the audience stand up and stretch ensured that he had everyones full attention. In addition, his usage of poems provided clever wording that enticed
listeners.
Another post that caught my attention was Caitlin D.'s post about Ellen. While Ellen and my speaker, Anderson Cooper, were both commencement speakers at Tulane, they both used very different techniques. I admired Ellen's original and very unique humor. She has an amazing ability to make people laugh at jokes that seem natural and not contrived. She also has the ability to tell jokes that applies to all ages. Rarely does she have to sensor or adapt her speeches to an audience. She tells jokes that apply to all.
The last post that I really admired was Kyle T.'s reflection of Vince Offer. Initially I had never heard of his name, yet when I read Kyle's post I instantly knew the product, and therefore the speaker. Vince has filled the infomercial void left after the passing of Billy Mays. Initially I thought I knew little about him, but after watching a few videos I noticed that I see his work nearly everyday, and that he has led me to contemplate buying many gadgets. Vince is the guy we love to hate, we may be annoyed with the constant commercials and piercing voice, but when analyzing his work its hard not to notice how effective he is in selling his products.
Josh Buono’s entry is about Kurt Vonnegut and how he is one of the most prominent writers of his time. I completely agree with Josh that Kurt is an excellent speaker because he is very cohesive with his speech and his mannerisms flow smoothly, as he instantly forms a connection with the crowd. I also feel that writers may be talented at being expressive on paper but when it comes to speaking, it is a whole new form of communication. Kurt Vonnegut is definitely talented both as a writer and as a speaker. His jokes are very appropriate for his speech and overall I feel that he is a very natural, intelligent speaker.
Just as Lindsay admires Seinfeld as a speaker, I also admire many comedians. On television, comedians make it seem so easy when they are telling jokes in front of the crowd or even talking about their amusing, personal stories. However, their act is not as easy as it looks because they are essentially speaking in front of many people, just as public speakers do. I often think that it is harder for them because they have to improvise while constantly interpreting the feedback of the audience. I agree with Lindsay in that Seinfeld is very energetic and the crowd is certainly interested and vivacious. Also, it is very helpful that he acts out his stories through body movements and facial expressions. By doing so, Seinfeld has the audience’s undivided attention and visual movements always portray messages more clearly.
Furthermore, I believe that Rudi Guiliani is another exceptional speaker. Kyle mentions that he is motivational especially during the hardest period America had to face. Speeches after a tragedy are hard to give especially because you have to address messages in a certain ways that are both sympathetic yet motivating—giving the people something to look forward to. Rudi Guiliani is emotional but is very good at being calm during his speech. He is sincere and his words truly touch the hearts of viewers across the nation.
I loved how Jen mentioned a TCNJ alum as her most admired speaker. He was just as well-spoken as anyone else listed, and it was inspiring to hear someone who was once-literally-in our position. It shows me that I can be a great public speaker, on the level of the famous people whom we selected.
I, like Caitlin, also admire Ellen, and find her wit and humor to be so admirable. She finds a way to make her point poignantly, while still keeping her audience awake. She knows what her listeners expect of her, and she does not fail to deliver it. This is a key facet of good public speaking, as we discussed in class, and she is someone whom we can especially look up to in this manner.
Finally, I loved the post about Stephen Colbert. I had considered posting about him as well; in my opinion, he is one of the funniest people I have ever heard. He has great timing and delivers with a dry style that I find to be hysterical. He was definitely a refreshing option as a speaker to admire.
I liked Victoria’s video because Rex Ryan truly seems to be, like she said, “getting through to his audience.” His team all had serious faces as they listened to Rex Ryan speak with conviction. He wanted to get across to them that they have to sacrifice in order to become the team they have potential to be, the team they said they were going to be. He used profanity in his speech and seemed to be reprimanding his team, but I think what he used was a tough love approach to motivate them. Considering he is a coach of an NFL team, trying to get his team to deliver the best performance they can on the field, his method of speaking to them is acceptable. He raised his voice and emphasized certain words to really deliver his message. His audience was quiet and nods of approval could be seen, which demonstrate that the coach’s message was getting through to the guys.
U-Jin’s admiral speaker was Magic Johnson delivering a speech at Michael Jackson’s memorial service. It was a touching speech that’s purpose was to remember Jackson for the legend that he was and to bring a sense of peace to those closest to him and those who mourn him. In my opinion it did those things. He lightened up the mood by telling a funny story to which his audience responded with laughter. He did not make a mockery of anything but instead, spoke with great delicacy to evoke a sense of relaxation and also happiness, as U-Jin commented. When someone dies, it is good to reminisce on the life moments of the deceased to not depress yourself with the recent death of the person so I feel that Johnson’s words were very comforting and put the audience at ease.
Lastly I liked Ellina choice for her admirable speaker. I was actually thinking about choosing Bill Clinton as well. I really like the way he begins his speech. He is obviously unwelcomed by his audience getting booed yet he does not lose confidence. He does not get intimidated by the initial reaction of the crowd which is very brave and makes for an excellent public speaker. He starts off by assuring the crowd that he knows their sentiments towards him, he hears them, and now he wants to be heard. Wow. He uses words that make the audience agree with what he has to say despite their hate for him. It is the content of his message and his confidence that truly captivate his audience, to really turn the initial boo’s into applaud and even standing ovations. I think he is a very powerful speaker, making good eye contact with his audience and saying just the right things to calm an audience down.
I was very pleased to see the selection of the public speakers that our class admires—perhaps less for their speaking ability than character in some cases, but I digress. My favorites were (in no particular order):
Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan: I was thrilled to see these two former presidents listed as admired speakers. Each one faced unique and enormous challenges as a President—from inflation control, to navigating the dot-com boom, to the Challenger tragedy, to uniting a country still divided by the Vietnam War. Both men had a way of reaching out to people who were seemingly inaccessible to their respective parties—they had a communication style all their own, that formed a sort of trust between speaker and listener.
Oprah: In much the same way as Clinton and Reagan have a way of building political trust, Oprah has the means to build a rapport with her audience that few can accomplish. (I certainly can't see, let's say, Rosie O'Donnell doing what Oprah has done). Maybe it's the fact that everyone gets a car or a trip—or maybe she has a way of really tugging at the heartstrings of the American public. I think Theresa is spot on in her assessment: Oprah is a very masterful public speaker who is fortunate enough not only to have the right words to say, but the power of backing them up.
Finally, in Randy Pausch's last lecture, he says that every good speech has what he calls a "head fake... [because] the best way to teach somebody something is to have them think they're learning something else." Truer words were never spoken.
I really liked Caitlyn D's post about Ellen Degeneres. I absolutely love Ellen Degeneres because she is one of those speakers who gets their point across with humor. She is really great with attention-getters, and even pokes fun about the audience. She opens up to the audience about her past and tells them about her mistakes so that they may be able to learn from her and not make the same mistakes she has made in her lifetime. You can tell by her content and delivery that she is truly speaking from the heart, and I also admire her very much as a speaker and a person.
Another speaker I thought was interesting was Noelle's post about John F. Kennedy. Not only was he admirable as a president, but as a very good speaker as well. He is very strong in his speech, making a bond with his audience by saying the words "us" and "you". He wants to show his fellow Americans that they are all in this together, and I think he does a very powerful job in doing so.
Lastly, I agree with Theresa's post about Oprah being a very good public speaker. Anyone who has ever seen an episode from her television show would happily agree that Oprah is inspirational when she speaks. She uses eye contact and strong word choices to keep her audience on the show enamored by her words. Oprah has given so many speeches to motivate people of different races that there is not doubt she should be admired as a public speaker. I think the thing that sets Oprah apart from most inspiring speakers is her struggle. She knows how it feels to be discriminated against, so she connects with her audience on a personal level and it makes her words extremely believable. Oprah has a lot of heart and I think thats why most people admire her.
I really liked Theresa’s post about Oprah Winfrey. Obviously, Oprah is a great and polished public speaker, she would not be as successful as she is if this were not true; but what I really find admirable about the way Oprah speaks is her ability to connect with her audience. From the reception she receives with every pause in her speech, you can really tell that the audience is completely enamored with what she has to say. Even watching the video on a small screen in sub-par quality, her charisma still comes through. She maintains eye contact and never reads off of anything, giving you the impression that she is speaking directly to you. The inflection in her voice conveys passion and that passion really makes you believe in her message.
Whitney posted a clip of Anderson Cooper which I also found really interesting. Not only is he very charismatic and well versed, but he also has a sense of humor which really adds to his entire presentation. Like Oprah, he knows and understands his audience and uses that as a way to connect with them. The crowd he is speaking to is comprised of young college graduates and so he speaks to them at their level by relating stories of his own experiences at that age. His appropriately timed sarcasm and wit really add to his speech and make it one that is both effective and memorable.
I also agreed with Noelle’s post about John F. Kennedy. Kennedy was definitely one of our most charismatic and well spoken presidents to date. Like other great public speakers, he knows how to connect with his audience, in this case by using phrases such as “my fellow Americans”. This lets them know that although he may be in a position of power, in the end, he is still one of them. I feel that this is an especially effective tactic because it really gives what he is saying some credibility. His manner of speaking directly to the people allows them to believe that he is really wants to look out for their best interests. Another characteristic about President Kennedy’s speaking that I found particularly impressive is the way he effectively uses pauses and inflections in his voice to emphasize different parts of his address. He speaks dramatically enough to keep his audiences attention, but it is never over the top. Kennedy was definitely a president who had perfected the art of public speaking and is someone that I believe is a truly great example of an admired speaker.
Caitlin’s post on Ellen DeGeneres essentially described all my feelings towards Ellen as a public figure. I believe that she is an inspiring individual who not only exudes confidence but inspires others around her through her charisma and character. While it is one thing to be able to get up in front of a crowd and give a speech, it is another to take the time to relate to the audience members using comedy. I have always admired speakers who attempt to relate to others through comedy because I believe it is one of the greatest risks a speaker can take. Nobody likes hearing silence after attempting a joke but speakers that are confident enough to use comedy without fear or hesitation are wildly entertaining. But, this is just one of the many reasons why Ellen DeGeneres is an engaging, inspiring and effective public speaker. I could go on for pages about how great of a speaker Ellen DeGeneres is in my mind.
Another post I found interesting was Ellina’s most admired speaker, Bill Clinton. As a public speaker one has to have not only confidence but courage to stand in front of a crowd. This is hard enough as it is, but standing and speaking in front of a crowd that more or less has absolutely no respect for you is possibly the hardest thing any speaker can do. It seems like Bill Clinton was almost magical with his words, turning hisses and jeers into admiration and applause.
Lindsay’s post regarding Jerry Seinfeld also struck my interest. Again, I feel that one of the most courageous things to attempt as a speaker is trying to tell jokes. It is a great risk to use comedy in front of a crowd full of miscellaneous strangers. Moreover, another reason I admire Jerry Seinfeld is because he is performing his comedy for the sole reason of entertainment. He answers the audience’s question of public speaking, WIIFM, perfectly. He is providing the audience an escape from reality for a few hours. He is taking them out of their working lives and sending them on a journey of laughter and excitement.
One speaker that stood out to me was Randy Pausch. Before I read Danielle and Marty’s blogs about their admired speakers, I had never heard Randy Pausch speak. When I watched both videos of his speakers, he also inspired me as well. Randy’s character can grab any audience’s attention, his personality speaks through his words. His enthusiasm and charisma is something notable about his public speaking. He uses jokes and visual aids in order to gain attention from the audience and received the correct feedback based on his communication and speaking skills. Randy bases his speeches around his personal experiences, but does not focus on those stories. He uses his personal life to attract and relate to the audience, not just to preach to them. He is an inspirational speaker and person and I can fully see why Danielle and Marty chose Randy Pausch as their admired speaker.
John chose Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor as his admired speaker. I have never heard of her before now. After watching her speech, I can see how she withholds the communication skills to be a great speaker. Dr Taylor uses hand gestures and voice changes affectively to grab the attention of her audience. She uses a personal experience to lure the audience in and to keep their attention. She uses comedy and great attention getters to keep the audiences concentration.
Kyle M chose Rudi Giuliani as his admired speaker and I also look up to Rudy Giuliani as an inspirational speaker. I remember September 11th as if it were yesterday, because I live so close to Manhattan and I remember looking up to Rudy Giuliani through his speeches. This speech brought Giuliani onto the map as a great speaker, based on a national disaster. He emphasizes certain statements and through his tone of voice gains attention. He has a very soothing voice and even though this speech deals with devastating and frightening events that occurred, he keeps the audience informed and also does a great job of calming the viewers in a non-obvious method.
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