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Speaking Tip #3: "Bring Your Audience Into Your Story"


Involve your audience in your story by making them apart of the story!

In my true story of performing with Frank Sinatra at Carnegie Hall and learning about first impressions and commanding attention, I brought my audience into the scene.

Here’s how it’s done:
“Picture this: You and I are musicians on stage performing with Frank Sinatra at Carnegie Hall. You play the violin, viola, or cello.

Ladies you are wearing an elegant long black dresses with black dress shoes.

Gentlemen you are wearing a tailored dark suit, white shirt, dark tie, black socks and dress black shoes.”

When your audience is part of the story they will listen more carefully to every detail of your story.

Please share your thoughts and comments about this blog.

Until next week bring your audience into your story so they are apart of it.

Madeline Frank, Ph.D.,  is a 2014 Certified World Class Speaking Coach. She has been coaching and mentoring business professionals to be champion speakers for over 5 years. She is  an Amazon.com Best Selling Author,  speaker, business owner, teacher, and concert artist. She helps businesses and organizations "Tune Up their Business". Her observations show you the blue prints necessary to improve and keep your business successful.  Her latest book "Leadership On A Shoestring Budget" is available everywhere books are sold.  Contact Madeline Frank for your for booking and other inquiries  at mfrankviola@gmail.com


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