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GT$4.17/min per minuteNew ArrivalPublic Speaking: How to Deliver Your Message Clearly & EffectivelyGeorge Torok • Toronto, Canada AreaCreated 11 years ago in Skills & Management / Public SpeakingAre you preparing for an important presentation? It might be a 30-minute session, half-day seminar, five-minute speech, ten-minute report or a 90-second self-introduction. The point is that you are expected to stand up before and audience and convey your message clearly, confidently and successfully. Here are some of the issues and questions that I’m often asked to address: How to convey more confidence Be more persuasive without being pushy Establish rapport faster Grab and hold attention Give enough information without killing them with data Write the presentation faster Talk clearly about complex issues Talk more comfortably to a difficult audience Handle questions more effectively Deal with hostile questions and angry people Use the right kind of humor that works well How to recover from a memory lapse How to manage with things go wrong How to stay on time or cut it short How to be better prepared Those are some of the common questions I’ve received from coaching and training clients. Why Me? I can certainly address many more issues because I’ve been speaking professionally for over 18 years. During that time I’ve coached hundreds of executives, professionals and entrepreneurs. I’ve also trained thousands of managers, technical experts and business students. I’ve published hundreds of articles on the topic of presentation and communication. I was shy introvert who learned HOW to speak in public. That’s why I’m a good teacher because I had to learn the skills myself. Drop me a line with your key concern and I’ll let know if I can help.George Torok Toronto, Canada AreaNew Arrival
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GT$4.17/min per minuteNew ArrivalStory Telling: Tell Your Story to Get More of What You WantGeorge Torok • Toronto, Canada AreaCreated 11 years ago in Skills & Management / Public SpeakingWhy tell stories? To capture attention To be persuasive To convey your message To be remembered To broadcast your brand To illustrate your key point To instruct and explain To inspire and entertain To market and sell Where can you use stories? You might use stories in your speech, business presentation, networking conversation, marketing material, sales presentation and more… Effective story telling can help you be a better leader, marketer, networker, sales person or trainer. Stories told well might help you achieve that next career position, sales target or fund raising goal. Stories can help you navigate dangerous situations, bring conflicting parties together or solve emotional disputes. I used a story along with an analogy to persuade the corporate auditors that I was innocent of the claims they initially made against me. It was the story that moved them – not the facts because the facts didn’t change. Help with your stories – some typical questions about story telling: What are common mistakes? How can you find the right story? How should you tell the story? How can you transmit a colorful picture? How long should the story be? How do you know if it’s a good story? What tricks will make the story come alive? How to deliver the story? Where to start? What details should you leave out? How to edit the story? What dumb phrases should you avoid? What engaging words should you be sure to use? And more… Do you want help uncovering, crafting and delivering your stories? I can help. I helped a company president find a story that helped him close a $10 million contract. I have a leadership coach craft a motivational story to sell her coaching services. I helped job seekers craft their success stories to land the job. Perhaps you know some people who always tell captivating stories that people love listening to. You might be tempted to believe that story telling is a talent that some are born with and others simply will never master. The reality is that effective story telling is a set of skills that you can learn and hone. It’s based on principles and techniques. I’m George Torok and I can help you tell powerful stories.George Torok Toronto, Canada AreaNew Arrival
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George has strong marketing expertise and is able to grasp the broad picture while providing concise input on projects. George has also given generously to the not-for-profit sector in his talk "Presentation Secrets for NPOs", which I have coordinated several times. It's always a pleasure to hear his presentations no matter the subject as he's a compelling presenter. George is an engaging and passionate man, and an asset to the business community.
Source: LinkedIn Laura Markey Dec 11, 2013George not only provides excellent insight to the issues facing an organization but provides action orientated solutions that are practical, deliverable and measurable.
Source: LinkedIn Mike Wallace Dec 11, 2013Thank you, George, for the time you spent with me recently. I found you to be extremely knowledgeable and informative on training someone to become a skillful presenter. I can see that your services are very relevant to a wide range of industries, and your professional approach to networking is very much appreciated. I would gladly recommend you and your services to anyone who is sincere in bettering themselves in their chosen career.
Source: LinkedIn Ron Heintzman Dec 11, 2013Hi George:
Thanks for your time and professional guidance extended to me prior to my recent public speaking engagement. The audience consisted of several different nationalities with varying (and often conflicting) opinions. Your helpful direction allowed me to confidently and effectively deliver the message. It's appreciated. Dale
Having known George for the better part of two decades, I have seen (and heard) his career as a professional speaker flourish. George and I first worked together on committees at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce. I was proud to also recommend George as one of the guest lecturers at the Chamber School we used to have - the Canadian Institute for Organizational Management. I highly recommend George. His message, style and personality all combine for a memorable and impactful presentation.
Source: LinkedIn Scott McCammon, CCE Dec 11, 2013George is one of the over 100 speakers we book annually, and he is always a bit Hit with our members.
His expertize in Presentation Skills, Public Speaking and Communication, consistently have our members scoring George as one of our Top presenters year after year.
We highly recommend George as a powerful, professional and engaging presenter.
Jim Geraghty
HAPPEN President & CEO
George recently spoke at the Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce. He is a very engaging speaker who keeps the audience involved and interested. He shares personal stories to build credibility and provides solid advice and tips that any business person could benefit from.
This is the second time George has spoken at our Chamber and from the feedback we received from our members I am sure it will not be the last!
I have known George for many years and would highly recommend his services to anyone looking to improve their skills in presentations or speeches.
Source: LinkedIn Ray Silvestri Dec 11, 2013George is a dynamic and engaging speaker. He uses a practical approach to marketing - his points are easy to understand, well thought out and easy to utilize in your business. Often marketing speakers put on a great show but afterwards you have nothing to take back to work. George gives you the great presentation and practical ideas to implement.
Source: LinkedIn Eric Cameron Dec 11, 2013I always enjoy George's down-to-earth, practical approach to marketing. He shares a simple yet powerful message, practicing what he preaches: "Success is as simple as doing little things consistently right" and "It's not what you know that counts but what you DO that counts". Any size group could benefit from George's motivating presentations.
Source: LinkedIn Mark Orr Dec 11, 2013How to improve the quality of your voice?
Breathe slowly and deeply.
Correct breathing is one on the first fundamentals for singers, martial artists, and yoga students.
Speak slower.
Slowing your pace of speaking will deepen the tone of your voice and make it easier to listen to. Also your words will tend to be better enunciated.
Stand tall.
Correct posture weather sitting or standing allows you to breathe easier and project well.
Don’t strain your throat.
Be well rested. Avoid speaking at the time of day when you are low on energy. Don’t yell. Use a microphone when appropriate.
Avoid dairy products.
Before speaking don’t drink milk or eat cheese because that tends to create phlegm in your throat. The safest liquid to drink is lemon tea or room temperature water.
Yawn.
Immediately before speaking, yawn (discreetly). This relaxes your throat. Morgan Freeman confessed that he uses this technique regularly.
Want more tips and help? Contact me for more...
George Torok
PS: I hosted a radio show for 19 years and have been coaching and training presenters for at least 19 years.
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