My podcast this week is from the Effective Public Speaking book.
Enjoy!
The Podcast:
The Transcript:
I’m Johanna Rothman, and this is Johanna’s 60 Seconds of Writing WIP for November 8, 2024, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress.
This is from the Effective Public Speaking book.
If you like games or icebreakers, establish the relevance to the audience before you start them.
But the real issue is this: People come to your presentation so they can solve their problems. How do your activities, including icebreakers, help them solve their problems? If people can't see the relevance, don't include the activity.
Make All Activities Available to All Abilities
One of the reasons I hate games and icebreakers is because they often require I move around and listen to people. I use a rollator to walk, which makes walking in a conference room a challenge for everyone, not just me. And I only hear out of one ear. While my rollator is visible, my deafness is not.
I am not alone. Many other people have visible and invisible disabilities.
As you create activities, regardless of the type, make sure you create activities that allow everyone to participate.
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