Welcome to the Unforgettable Podcast with Eric Edmeades. In this episode, we challenge the conventional approach of writing out speeches and explore why relying on guided material can hinder effective communication.
Show Notes:
00:02 - Rethinking Speech Preparation
Eric Edmeades questions the traditional method of writing out speeches and highlights the challenges it presents in effective communication.
1:30 - The Disconnect Between Written and Spoken Words
Explore why written words and spoken words have inherent differences in their patterns and how attempting to speak written text can hinder authenticity.
3:52 - Memory Engagement in Speech Delivery
Discover how relying on written speeches engages a different form of memory, making it more challenging to recover if you forget a phrase or sentence.
5:02 - The Struggle with Emotion in Prepared Speeches
Learn how the focus on remembering written words can prevent the delivery of authentic emotion, except for experienced professionals.
6:30 - Embracing Stories and Energy
Eric encourages a shift in approach, emphasizing clarity about the stories to be shared and the energy behind them, advocating for sharing from memory and not from memorization.
Join us in this episode of Unforgettable Podcast as we challenge the traditional approach to speech preparation, explore the disconnect between written and spoken words, and stress the importance of sharing stories and energy from memory. Discover how this shift in approach can lead to more authentic and memorable communication with your audience.
Welcome to the Unforgettable Podcast with Eric Edmeades. In this episode, we challenge the conventional approach of writing out speeches and explore why relying on guided material can hinder effective communication.
Show Notes:
00:02 - Rethinking Speech Preparation
Eric Edmeades questions the traditional method of writing out speeches and highlights the challenges it presents in effective communication.
1:30 - The Disconnect Between Written and Spoken Words
Explore why written words and spoken words have inherent differences in their patterns and how attempting to speak written text can hinder authenticity.
3:52 - Memory Engagement in Speech Delivery
Discover how relying on written speeches engages a different form of memory, making it more challenging to recover if you forget a phrase or sentence.
5:02 - The Struggle with Emotion in Prepared Speeches
Learn how the focus on remembering written words can prevent the delivery of authentic emotion, except for experienced professionals.
6:30 - Embracing Stories and Energy
Eric encourages a shift in approach, emphasizing clarity about the stories to be shared and the energy behind them, advocating for sharing from memory and not from memorization.
Join us in this episode of Unforgettable Podcast as we challenge the traditional approach to speech preparation, explore the disconnect between written and spoken words, and stress the importance of sharing stories and energy from memory. Discover how this shift in approach can lead to more authentic and memorable communication with your audience.