What is it that professional public speakers really do? Besides delivering content that solves problems, many speakers believe there’s a higher purpose. This post is about two speakers who believe speaking is more than just content and entertainment. Two of my mentors and friends; Keith Harrell and Bob Proctor, shared their views about this in private conversations with me that I think you might enjoy. Keith Harrell, known to his fans as Dr. Attitude, is one of the most popular motivational speakers in corporate America. You can see him in action at www.keithharrell.com Bob Proctor is a professional speaking legend, and most recently starred in the hit movie, The Secret. Check him out at www.bobproctor.com Both of these gentleman are world class performers and world class human beings. They are a credit to our profession. Listen to this post and take note of their wisdom. Steve Siebold, CSP, CPCS ( 5:54 )
Public Speaking Wisdom from Keith Harrell and Bob Proctor
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Steve Siebold, CSP My name is Steve Siebold. I’m an author with 1.4 million books in print, and a professional speaker and consultant to Fortune 500 sales teams on how to increase sales and retention rates through mental toughness training. My corporate clients include Johnson & Johnson, Toyota, Harrah’s Entertainment, Procter & Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline, Ingersoll Rand, etc.
95% is behind-the-scenes and only 5% is on-stage. As a former competitive figure skater, there was nothing like show-time, but with out proper training for hours, show-time was not fun. Speaking actually feels the same way.
– Michelle
Ongoing lifelong practice is absolutely essential. It’s one way of “filling the well” so there is a abundance available to draw upon when needed. I’ve learned that when you speak from overflow, the audience is treated to an exchange of information combined with a significant amount of your personality. It “flows” because there’s no fear of being blocked by a lack of content. The “well” never runs dry!
Great advice Steve practice and rehearse. Tiger Woods practices every day including on tournaments. If you don’t use it you lose it, so yes sound advice and great wisdom passed on from Bill to you to me.