I have been reading a very interesting book on moden jargon called ‘Shoot the Puppy- a survival guide to curious modern jargon of modern life by Tony Thorne. It’s hilarious, informative and a delightful read for the language lover. Thorne narrates some really interesting anecdotes and also the known origins of the words.
Some examples:
al desko which means without leaving the desk
blook which is a book derived from a blog
road warrior which means a travellor on business.
The book satisfies as the author puts it one’s infolust.The BBC recently posted an interesting article on the oldest English words.
Tara
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
The Resonance of Authenticity
Today I want to talk to you about what I like to refer to as the “Resonance of Authenticity”.
Those of you who attended my MLMTeleclass on February 14th will know what I mean with that.
As a speaker - and that includes anyone who relies on their voice as a medium in whatever they do – your voice is the first point of contact between you and the people with whom you are communicating - your clients, your students, your customers, your employees, or your audience.
Your Voice is Your Calling Card...
Your voice is very personal. It is a direct expression of who you are – it is an energetic representation of you – of ALL of you.
The way you present yourself and the way your voice carries your message across are crucial to how you are perceived, no matter what the actual content of your message is, regardless of your expertise.
What does that mean?
It means that it is not just WHAT you say – it is HOW you say it…
But perhaps even more importantly, it is WHO is saying it…
Who is the person BEHIND the voice. What is the message BEHIND the message – what are you transmitting…?
You are ALWAYS transmitting something – so you are ALWAYS communicating, even when you don’t mean to, and even when you are not aware of it.
Using Your Voice Properly Really Means Two Things…
There is your physical voice that is operated by your body and is clearly audible to everyone – and then there is YOUR voice, as in who you are and what you project energetically.
What kind of energy is BEHIND your words?
Do you speak with a balanced, clear and strong energy - or do you sometimes communicate mixed messages when you speak?
Is the message behind the message telling a different story than the one you are attempting to communicate?
We obviously want people to realize how wonderful and amazing we are and how valuable our service is!
This is why, to be TRULY great communicators we simply have to look the full picture.
We need to approach the development of our speaking skills holistically.
We have to do both the INNER and the outer work.
If we want to truly inspire and impact people we cannot afford to ignore to look at our own dissonance if it’s there!
The Resonance of Authenticity…
Body language, voice dynamics and voice technique are all important factors for successful speaking. You can work on all of those and gain a certain degree of mastery purely from a practical perspective.
But what is it on a subconscious level that controls both body language and voice dynamics?
YOU do – the person BEHIND the voice. YOU add life and emotion to the sound and the overall expression.
More important than all the technical stuff that can be learned and that can SUPPORT and greatly enhance your expression, your ability to be powerful, dynamic, resonant and so on; more important than ANY of those is to establish what I like to call “The Resonance of Authenticity”…
What does it take to be an AUTHENTIC speaker, somebody who speaks FROM the heart TO the hearts of people.
Someone who has a purpose and a vision that they are compelled to share.
Someone who feels passionate about that purpose and that vision.
Someone who has a VOICE inside of them busting to get out…
Someone who needs that voice to be heard, REALLY heard – not just in the physical sense but on an emotional level as well.
A voice that reaches out – and into people’s hearts.
A pure un-diluted, authentic voice that represents the real YOU, all that you are – and all that you CAN be.
Your voice is very susceptible to both physical and emotional influences.
Therefore, as a powerful speaker you simply have to be aware of both the voice technicalities and your emotional well-being.
Your voice, your mind, and your emotions work together – always!
If you’re feeling nervous or insecure – it will show.
If you’re feeling small, not worthy, not knowledgeable enough, not successful enough etc.- it will show.
If you’re impatient, anxious, needy, sad or angry inside – it’ll show, and so on and so forth.
If you send out mixed messages, people won’t hear you, or they will hear parts of you that you did not intend or did not want for them to hear - they will subconsciously react with resistance or even suspicion..
Your spoken message will not fully come across in the way that you wish for it to do if your energetic message counter communicates.
Your intended message will be tainted, or diluted or, distorted, or, worst case, simply disregarded.
Consider…
Listen to you own inner voice.
What is it saying?
What are the things inside of you that might not resonate with what you wish to project?
What is the message BEHIND the message – what are you transmitting?
What could YOU be communicating energetically that is not congruent with the message that you want to communicate?
What do you hear in your own voice?
1 Physically
2 Emotionally/energetically.
A really great way to work on not just your psychical sound but also you energetic transmission is to do is to record yourself. Most people do not like this very much, but it really is great training. So record yourself and track your progress – you’ll be surprised.
To Create Real Impact….
Practice communicating clearly and undiluted and SPEAK not just a conscious level but on an emotional level too.
Practice being totally PRESENT whenever you speak. This will project confidence and balance.
Practice total RESONANCE between you and your message; say what you mean – mean what you say.
Fuel your message with passion and real emotion – and you will move and inspire people beyond your words!
When we are able to connect with that deep authentic part of ourselves that speaks our truth, our wisdom and our passion – we don’t need any gadgets or fancy stuff.
We simply have all that we need inside of us.
We all have a natural Resonance of Authenticity – don’t be afraid to use it!
Listen to your heart and speak in your own voice.
When you do, people will let you in and listen to you with open, receptive ears AND hearts.
To your Speaking Joy and Success,
Suzann
Those of you who attended my MLMTeleclass on February 14th will know what I mean with that.
As a speaker - and that includes anyone who relies on their voice as a medium in whatever they do – your voice is the first point of contact between you and the people with whom you are communicating - your clients, your students, your customers, your employees, or your audience.
Your Voice is Your Calling Card...
Your voice is very personal. It is a direct expression of who you are – it is an energetic representation of you – of ALL of you.
The way you present yourself and the way your voice carries your message across are crucial to how you are perceived, no matter what the actual content of your message is, regardless of your expertise.
What does that mean?
It means that it is not just WHAT you say – it is HOW you say it…
But perhaps even more importantly, it is WHO is saying it…
Who is the person BEHIND the voice. What is the message BEHIND the message – what are you transmitting…?
You are ALWAYS transmitting something – so you are ALWAYS communicating, even when you don’t mean to, and even when you are not aware of it.
Using Your Voice Properly Really Means Two Things…
There is your physical voice that is operated by your body and is clearly audible to everyone – and then there is YOUR voice, as in who you are and what you project energetically.
What kind of energy is BEHIND your words?
Do you speak with a balanced, clear and strong energy - or do you sometimes communicate mixed messages when you speak?
Is the message behind the message telling a different story than the one you are attempting to communicate?
We obviously want people to realize how wonderful and amazing we are and how valuable our service is!
This is why, to be TRULY great communicators we simply have to look the full picture.
We need to approach the development of our speaking skills holistically.
We have to do both the INNER and the outer work.
If we want to truly inspire and impact people we cannot afford to ignore to look at our own dissonance if it’s there!
The Resonance of Authenticity…
Body language, voice dynamics and voice technique are all important factors for successful speaking. You can work on all of those and gain a certain degree of mastery purely from a practical perspective.
But what is it on a subconscious level that controls both body language and voice dynamics?
YOU do – the person BEHIND the voice. YOU add life and emotion to the sound and the overall expression.
More important than all the technical stuff that can be learned and that can SUPPORT and greatly enhance your expression, your ability to be powerful, dynamic, resonant and so on; more important than ANY of those is to establish what I like to call “The Resonance of Authenticity”…
What does it take to be an AUTHENTIC speaker, somebody who speaks FROM the heart TO the hearts of people.
Someone who has a purpose and a vision that they are compelled to share.
Someone who feels passionate about that purpose and that vision.
Someone who has a VOICE inside of them busting to get out…
Someone who needs that voice to be heard, REALLY heard – not just in the physical sense but on an emotional level as well.
A voice that reaches out – and into people’s hearts.
A pure un-diluted, authentic voice that represents the real YOU, all that you are – and all that you CAN be.
Your voice is very susceptible to both physical and emotional influences.
Therefore, as a powerful speaker you simply have to be aware of both the voice technicalities and your emotional well-being.
Your voice, your mind, and your emotions work together – always!
If you’re feeling nervous or insecure – it will show.
If you’re feeling small, not worthy, not knowledgeable enough, not successful enough etc.- it will show.
If you’re impatient, anxious, needy, sad or angry inside – it’ll show, and so on and so forth.
If you send out mixed messages, people won’t hear you, or they will hear parts of you that you did not intend or did not want for them to hear - they will subconsciously react with resistance or even suspicion..
Your spoken message will not fully come across in the way that you wish for it to do if your energetic message counter communicates.
Your intended message will be tainted, or diluted or, distorted, or, worst case, simply disregarded.
Consider…
Listen to you own inner voice.
What is it saying?
What are the things inside of you that might not resonate with what you wish to project?
What is the message BEHIND the message – what are you transmitting?
What could YOU be communicating energetically that is not congruent with the message that you want to communicate?
What do you hear in your own voice?
1 Physically
2 Emotionally/energetically.
A really great way to work on not just your psychical sound but also you energetic transmission is to do is to record yourself. Most people do not like this very much, but it really is great training. So record yourself and track your progress – you’ll be surprised.
To Create Real Impact….
Practice communicating clearly and undiluted and SPEAK not just a conscious level but on an emotional level too.
Practice being totally PRESENT whenever you speak. This will project confidence and balance.
Practice total RESONANCE between you and your message; say what you mean – mean what you say.
Fuel your message with passion and real emotion – and you will move and inspire people beyond your words!
When we are able to connect with that deep authentic part of ourselves that speaks our truth, our wisdom and our passion – we don’t need any gadgets or fancy stuff.
We simply have all that we need inside of us.
We all have a natural Resonance of Authenticity – don’t be afraid to use it!
Listen to your heart and speak in your own voice.
When you do, people will let you in and listen to you with open, receptive ears AND hearts.
To your Speaking Joy and Success,
Suzann
Monday, February 23, 2009
The Goal
The Goal
Before we deliver or even begin crafting our speech there is that one thing to consider that could make all the difference. What is the goal of the speech? Is it to inform, persuade or simply narrate a story? Make your goal as specific as possible. Before giving any speech, presentation or workshop I write out the goal, call it statement of purpose if you will in a single sentence. For e.g I want to inform the audience about the latest features of product XXX or I want to motivate my audience to take action XXX
It is only after I have set a clear goal do I research data and structure my speech. Needless to say without a clear goal, a speech may end up as a rambling account of loose facts leaving the audience confused.
Before we deliver or even begin crafting our speech there is that one thing to consider that could make all the difference. What is the goal of the speech? Is it to inform, persuade or simply narrate a story? Make your goal as specific as possible. Before giving any speech, presentation or workshop I write out the goal, call it statement of purpose if you will in a single sentence. For e.g I want to inform the audience about the latest features of product XXX or I want to motivate my audience to take action XXX
It is only after I have set a clear goal do I research data and structure my speech. Needless to say without a clear goal, a speech may end up as a rambling account of loose facts leaving the audience confused.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
One Minute Coach-Masha Malka
We'll be interviewing bestselling author of the 'One Minute Coach-Change Your Life One Minute at a Time ' Masha Malka on 3rd February. Keep a lookout - I promise you, its going to be exciting!
Tara
Tara
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Crash diet Ah Ums Ehs- Tara
Recently I heard a speech that distracted me totally .It was not a bad speech, in fact the contents were good, and the speaker promising but his speech was littered with unnecessary fillers like ahs, ums and ehs.
Speakers use Ah-Ums-Ehs to fill those small pockets of silence after sentences, transitions or when they are simply thinking of what to say next. They feel the need to fill these gaps with meaningless sound making the speech bulky and clumsy.
Remember that the audience needs more time to process what the speaker has said than the speakers mind needs to create it.
These little pockets of silences should be used to connect with the audience breathing calmly, thinking of what to say next while maintaining eye contact. Subdue those Ah-Um-Ehs into power pauses where the relieved audience member also has the chance to process what you have said.
It is said that speech is silver, silence is golden tweak it to speech is silver, power pauses are golden! Take a crash diet in eliminating these fillers. Your delivery will be lean, to the point and powerful.
Speakers use Ah-Ums-Ehs to fill those small pockets of silence after sentences, transitions or when they are simply thinking of what to say next. They feel the need to fill these gaps with meaningless sound making the speech bulky and clumsy.
Remember that the audience needs more time to process what the speaker has said than the speakers mind needs to create it.
These little pockets of silences should be used to connect with the audience breathing calmly, thinking of what to say next while maintaining eye contact. Subdue those Ah-Um-Ehs into power pauses where the relieved audience member also has the chance to process what you have said.
It is said that speech is silver, silence is golden tweak it to speech is silver, power pauses are golden! Take a crash diet in eliminating these fillers. Your delivery will be lean, to the point and powerful.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Hello
Hello,
My name is Tara Majumdar.
I will be contributing to Suzann’s blog with articles, thoughts and ideas.
Public speaking is close to my heart and I work as a trainer and coach for intercultural communication and presentation skills.
It’s a pleasure to work together with Suzann, an amazing person whose knowledge of the human voice is unparalleled. She is this unbelievable cocktail of wisdom, warmth, craziness, generosity, creativity and talent- a veritable powerhouse.
Look out for interesting posts and I hope dear reader, we have much fun along the way.
Best
Tara
My name is Tara Majumdar.
I will be contributing to Suzann’s blog with articles, thoughts and ideas.
Public speaking is close to my heart and I work as a trainer and coach for intercultural communication and presentation skills.
It’s a pleasure to work together with Suzann, an amazing person whose knowledge of the human voice is unparalleled. She is this unbelievable cocktail of wisdom, warmth, craziness, generosity, creativity and talent- a veritable powerhouse.
Look out for interesting posts and I hope dear reader, we have much fun along the way.
Best
Tara
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Masha Malka's new book!
Hi everyone!
How are you today?
I am great. I just came back from Mark Victor Hansen MEGA Speaking Empire Seminar and it was a blast! You would not believe the quality of speakers that Mark had managed to gather this time. If you ever get a chance to attend one of Mark’s seminars, you should. I will make sure to let you know about the next one.
Anyway, today I’m writing for another reason.
I want to tell you about an amazing friend and colleague of mine, Masha Malka.
Masha has helped thousands of people transform their lives through her teachings and her books.
Today, Tuesday November 12th, you have the opportunity to get her newest book, The One Minute Coach; change your life one minute at a time, and enjoy 91 free gifts on top!
Masha has gathered 91 incredible experts, authors, speakers, entrepreneurs and coaches as well as some modern day luminaries Wayne Dyer, Chris and Janet Atwood, Ken Foster, and me.
We are all here to show you new ways to transform your life and achieve more of your dreams faster than ever before and truly live the best life you possibly can.
With this kind of amazing support from your peers it’ll be well worth checking Masha’s work out.
Go see here: http://mashamalka.com/bookpromotion/
The One Minute Coach; change your life one minute at a time addresses the very reasons why people stop themselves from being all they can be and enjoying the success they dream of. It is perfect for anyone who is ready to discover how to build the kind of life they want.
Masha is not someone who just talks about success and achievement, she walks her talk. As a 17 year old refugee she lost everything to flee to freedom and become a successful entrepreneur, author, speaker, wife and mother. Find out how she did it. Masha shares powerful information that took her from complete exile to now enjoying a successful business and a fulfilling home life.
You know, I believe with all my heart people have the power to achieve amazing things in their life. I also believe many people may WANT to achieve something, yet, for countless reasons – do not. More times than not, they don’t realize how very simple it really is to achieve their dreams.
Masha is the perfect example of someone who took chances and had the courage to pursue the life of her dreams. Find out her formula for fulfilling your dreams in The One Minute Coach; change your life one minute at a time.
Get it here: http://mashamalka.com/bookpromotion/
And listen, here’s another great thing: If you get her book today you will also be helping two very important organizations. Habitat for Humanity and Friend of Chabad of Southern Spain Charity that assists children of special needs, families in need, as well as religious and communal cultural programs and events.
Go here now for all the details. I promise you, you've got literally nothing to lose, and everything to gain. http://mashamalka.com/bookpromotion/
To your success and as always; all the very best to you,
Love,
Suzann.
P.S. In order to receive all the extra bonuses go see now! (You’ll be glad you did, these are really cool bonuses)
http://mashamalka.com/bookpromotion/
P.P.S. I’m sure you know lots of people who would love to get the book and enjoy all the wonderful bonus gifts. If someone you know, is ready to make some breakthrough changes in their personal and professional life too do them a favor and forward this mail to them.
P.P.P.S. Don’t forget, if you buy the book today, you are helping two very worthy organizations.
http://mashamalka.com/bookpromotion/
P.P.P.P.S. If you are currently receiving my free lessons I hope you are enjoying yourself and learning lots of great stuff.
If you are finding my teachings helpful you will enjoy my newest e-Book The Path to Freedom; Changing Thoughts and Beliefs and Eliminating Fear.
Get it as part of Masha’s free bonuses.
How are you today?
I am great. I just came back from Mark Victor Hansen MEGA Speaking Empire Seminar and it was a blast! You would not believe the quality of speakers that Mark had managed to gather this time. If you ever get a chance to attend one of Mark’s seminars, you should. I will make sure to let you know about the next one.
Anyway, today I’m writing for another reason.
I want to tell you about an amazing friend and colleague of mine, Masha Malka.
Masha has helped thousands of people transform their lives through her teachings and her books.
Today, Tuesday November 12th, you have the opportunity to get her newest book, The One Minute Coach; change your life one minute at a time, and enjoy 91 free gifts on top!
Masha has gathered 91 incredible experts, authors, speakers, entrepreneurs and coaches as well as some modern day luminaries Wayne Dyer, Chris and Janet Atwood, Ken Foster, and me.
We are all here to show you new ways to transform your life and achieve more of your dreams faster than ever before and truly live the best life you possibly can.
With this kind of amazing support from your peers it’ll be well worth checking Masha’s work out.
Go see here: http://mashamalka.com/bookpromotion/
The One Minute Coach; change your life one minute at a time addresses the very reasons why people stop themselves from being all they can be and enjoying the success they dream of. It is perfect for anyone who is ready to discover how to build the kind of life they want.
Masha is not someone who just talks about success and achievement, she walks her talk. As a 17 year old refugee she lost everything to flee to freedom and become a successful entrepreneur, author, speaker, wife and mother. Find out how she did it. Masha shares powerful information that took her from complete exile to now enjoying a successful business and a fulfilling home life.
You know, I believe with all my heart people have the power to achieve amazing things in their life. I also believe many people may WANT to achieve something, yet, for countless reasons – do not. More times than not, they don’t realize how very simple it really is to achieve their dreams.
Masha is the perfect example of someone who took chances and had the courage to pursue the life of her dreams. Find out her formula for fulfilling your dreams in The One Minute Coach; change your life one minute at a time.
Get it here: http://mashamalka.com/bookpromotion/
And listen, here’s another great thing: If you get her book today you will also be helping two very important organizations. Habitat for Humanity and Friend of Chabad of Southern Spain Charity that assists children of special needs, families in need, as well as religious and communal cultural programs and events.
Go here now for all the details. I promise you, you've got literally nothing to lose, and everything to gain. http://mashamalka.com/bookpromotion/
To your success and as always; all the very best to you,
Love,
Suzann.
P.S. In order to receive all the extra bonuses go see now! (You’ll be glad you did, these are really cool bonuses)
http://mashamalka.com/bookpromotion/
P.P.S. I’m sure you know lots of people who would love to get the book and enjoy all the wonderful bonus gifts. If someone you know, is ready to make some breakthrough changes in their personal and professional life too do them a favor and forward this mail to them.
P.P.P.S. Don’t forget, if you buy the book today, you are helping two very worthy organizations.
http://mashamalka.com/bookpromotion/
P.P.P.P.S. If you are currently receiving my free lessons I hope you are enjoying yourself and learning lots of great stuff.
If you are finding my teachings helpful you will enjoy my newest e-Book The Path to Freedom; Changing Thoughts and Beliefs and Eliminating Fear.
Get it as part of Masha’s free bonuses.
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