Christopher Witt

Speech coach working with leaders who want to influence & inspire audiences, with technical experts who want to be clear & persuasive. Reader. Raconteur. Hiker.

[Pattrn @pattrn]

We're live in #Miami talking about King Tides & how they're affecting the city! https://t.co/l49fRmVDLe

[Andy O'Sullivan @Andy_OSullivan]

Public Speaking Tip:- |t's while rehearsing #presentations that you'll fine-tune the content, substituting sections, swapping the order, replacing words. Allow plenty of time for this critical part of preparation to feel more confident on the day.

#publicspeaking #communication

[Christopher Witt @CPWitt]

A New Type of Government Proposal https://t.co/AYOGT1pAfn

[Martin Shovel @MartinShovel]

A great speech is a reflection of good thinking. The thinking-through-ideas-and-arguments phase is the toughest, but most rewarding, part of working with a client. It's also the reason why Boris Johnson has never given a great speech, and never will
#speechwriter

[Martin Shovel @MartinShovel]

Most speeches are dull affairs because they tend to be pieces of writing read aloud. But speaking & writing are profoundly different. Speech is full of redundancy & repetition, making it easier to follow what is being said. Whereas writing aspires to concision
#speechwriter

[DEACTIVATED @thrasherxy]

Neoliberal endgame: Every worker needs to

—Rent your own workspace at WeWork

—Buy your own equipment

—Manage your own schedule between multiple outlets

—Do your own billing w Quickbooks

—Buy your own healthcare

And in return, corporations get to save $.

Everyone wins!

[Mel Sherwood - Presentations & Personal Impact @MelSherwood_]

#PublicSpeaking #Tip
The more you focus on your audience, the less stage fright you will experience
#pitch #presentationskills #presentations

[Andy O'Sullivan @Andy_OSullivan]

Public Speaking Tip:- When planning for questions, consider how long you need to allow. If subject is complicated or controversial, more time is required than for routine matters. Allocate enough time for everyone to contribute

#publicspeaking #communication #presentations

[Dan Rather @DanRather]

“I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the
oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere.” - Elie Wiesel

[Andrea Wyatt @awsexton]

There's a cult of ignorance in the US, & there always has been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding... through our political & cultural life, nurtured by the notion that democracy means "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."

[Mike Levin @MikeLevin]

My Republican opponent said that if Democrats flip the House, “It’ll be California all over the nation.”

I happen to love California. We’re a hub of innovation, we protect our environment, and we celebrate diversity.

I’ve never been prouder to be a Californian. Who’s with me?

[Andy O'Sullivan @Andy_OSullivan]

Public Speaking Tip:- While rehearsing #presentations, you're fine-tune the content. Allow time for this important part of your preparation. Your confidence will grow as you see improvements in your speech & feel more comfortable with the content

#publicspeaking #communication

[Stu Cameron @stucam7771]

I'm not American, so do I get this right?
You pay Social Security through your salary. This generates a fund, which contributes to times of need, like illness or retirement. The GOP have cut taxes so much for rich people, they now need to raid these funds?

Is that not theft?

[Andy O'Sullivan @Andy_OSullivan]

As you start creating your new speech, avoid getting into specifics. It's tempting to get into all the details & data that can lead to a feeling of overwhelm. Settle on the single core idea first, the detail later.

#publicspeaking #presentations #communication

[Andy O'Sullivan @Andy_OSullivan]

Public Speaking Tip:- While rehearsing #presentations, you'll fine-tune the content like substituting sections, swapping the order, replacing words. Allow plenty of time for this critical part of preparation to save feeling rushed & under pressure

#publicspeaking #communication

[Andy O'Sullivan @Andy_OSullivan]

Public Speaking Tip:- #Publicspeaking anxiety can cause you to start making changes to your #presentations in the minutes before you speak. Fend off any thoughts of making any last-second changes, staying with the presentation you have prepared and practiced

#communication

[Andy O'Sullivan @Andy_OSullivan]

Public Speaking Tip:- With #publicspeaking, we worry about being judged on our words, sentences and slides. Reduce feelings of stress by directing attention to your attendees. Notice if they're interested, distracted or appear to have questions.

#presentations #communication