Carsten Wendt

The art of generous persuasion

[Carsten Wendt @CarstenWendt]

I lived as a boy in London when the Queen celebrated her Silver Jubilee. Though I am German, this speaks to me. Boris Johnson does have a gift for finding the right words.

[Boris Johnson @BorisJohnson]

Statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1/3)

[Carsten Wendt @CarstenWendt]

I agree: it will be good to hear more women's voices (for example in the Kremlin). Something worth backing. https://t.co/o5Fz6OnscC

[Simon Lancaster @bespokespeeches]

Fabulous that so many people are stepping up to offer rooms to refugees. It makes such a difference when refugees are spoken about as real people with real lives and real stories rather than the usual talk about swarms, jungles and cockroaches.

[Carsten Wendt @CarstenWendt]

@EUSpeechwriters A sobering insight. Does Hannah Arendt also offer insights into how truth-tellers can counter this disadvantage?

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The liar vs. the truth-teller: chances are that the liar is not only more persuasive but sounds more logical. A sobering insight. A question to ask: how can truth-tellers counter their disadvantage?

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Hannah Arendt on 'facts' versus truth.

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People speak better when they speak freely.

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[Carsten Wendt @CarstenWendt]

@ToddBuell I am sorry to hear this Todd. My condolences.

[EuroSpeechwriters @EUSpeechwriters]

What Makes a Movie Line Memorable? | Rhetorical Questions https://t.co/AqmJd9Apvm via @YouTube

[Carsten Wendt @CarstenWendt]

@EUSpeechwriters @YouTube Lovely. Even better than the book. Mark Forsyth's Elements of Eloquence are such an enjoyable read.

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Great thoughts here on hybrid events. Think of it as two separate conferences! Have a second Master of Ceremony for the 'virtual' participants. Most of all: let's think afresh so that virtual participants get the same value @DrNickMorgan https://t.co/BsH4myEvuU

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Spanish children used as vaccine ‘fridges’ in 1803.

No way this heading could not get my attention. And it's a fascinating story too. https://t.co/dDmLImIbJT

[Carsten Wendt @CarstenWendt]

Improving your voice can be the hardest improvement to make for public speaking. @DrNickMorgan has a wonderful tip here: Never start to speak unless you are clear how you feel about what you are saying.
https://t.co/DuzaOEhQx4

[Carsten Wendt @CarstenWendt]

"The creative possibilities are exciting and terrifying." It's a quote from the article and it's pretty much how I felt while reading it. #writing #speaking

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[Carsten Wendt @CarstenWendt]

I enjoyed co-moderating an event this evening between #Rotarians and #Toastmasters in Belgium. We explored what we can learn from each other and how we can cooperate. There's lots of potential to do good together. #inspired #rotary

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@maxatkinson Dear Max, this reminds me that it is always a good idea to be forthcoming with feedback. I think it's also one of the big benefits of trainings - that participants finally hear from others that they are already doing a lot of things well as speakers.

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@EUSpeechwriters @maxatkinson Thank you for sharing. I wish I could have been there live.

[EuroSpeechwriters @EUSpeechwriters]

Carsten Wendt on how Dr Max Atkinson @maxatkinson influences his training https://t.co/KSBSgLoRow #speechwriting

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Do you sometimes moderate an event, a panel, an important meeting? And do you now have to do it on camera? That is more challenging but this has been my experience: the key to finding my on-camera moderating mojo is the same as for any other moderation.
https://t.co/XpzhccrO7q

[Carsten Wendt @CarstenWendt]

Dealing with stage fright: if you are traumatised by a negative experience, remember it from a 3rd person perspective. I didn't know this but I could see it working. Either way, it's worth the try. https://t.co/eTMW8HRVRA