Personal Presentation Improvement
In the association world (even on a state level), we do a lot of public speaking - from annual conferences to monthly meetings to the local media and civic groups. And in the communications world, media training is standard procedure. But now there's a new twist.
On July 13, media trainer TJ Walker is officially launching The Speaking Channel - an Internet TV network devoted to all aspects of speaking. The site will feature daily video segments spotlighting the best and worst TV interviews of the previous day and daily video, audio and text tips on how to master media interviews. (You must have the Windows Media player installed to view the videos.)
Visitors will be able to submit videos of their best speaking moments for the Channel’s “Great Speaking with TJ Walker” program. You can also submit videos of new business pitches and spokesperson appearances for critiques. All videos can be sent to info@speakingchannel.tv. In addition, there is an online video/audio interactive presentation school. Online forums are slated for the future.
“Speaking is the #1 fear most people have,” said TJ Walker. “And yet every promotion, new business client or vote has been earned by someone willing to speak. The Speaking Channel will soon be the one place in the world where anyone interested in great speakers or becoming a better speaker can come and experience the real deal.”
Interesting twist on distance learning and speech/media training. How could your association channel current learning opportunities and become The [ Fill in the Blank Here ] Channel online?
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If these plans should ever change in the future -- and again that is not at all in the plans -- you can be sure that as long as I am a part of this blog, we would do so with editorial integrity, and anything that generates income would be clearly noted as paid for.
Posted by: Scott Briscoe | June 23, 2006 2:39 PM