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TIP OF THE WEEK: KEEP THE BEAT

Directors of live theatre look at a play as a series of beats, or units of action. Each beat is carefully delineated, then knit together to drive the narrative forward. In the Olympic opening ceremony, we were struck by how Canadian Shane Koyczan’s poem was notably constructed and delivered in beats. To increase dramatic tension, he paused for emphasis, utilizing the concept of beats. Note his closing lines: “…and experiences are what make up the colours of our tapestry (beat)… we are the true north, strong and free (beat)… and what’s more is that we didn’t just say it, we made it be.”

Likewise, speakers and presenters can break their presentations into beats to create emphasis or transitions. This carves the information into bite-sized chunks to facilitate processing into long-term memory. Most important, beats add clarity and variety, so that your audience remains connected to you.

 
WORD OF THE WEEK: 

Demarcation (dee-mahr-KAY-shun) noun. The determining and marking off of the boundaries of something. Separation by distinct boundaries.

Use in a sentence: To show how quickly the world has grown, in 1720 linea de demarcacion meant dividing the world between Spain and Portugal. 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

 “One should count each day a separate life.”
          Seneca, Roman lawmaker (5BC – 65AD) 

ELOQUI TESTIMONIAL:

“Your presentation today was stellar and fulfilled everything I’ve come to expect from Eloqui. 

My sales team, typically a very tough audience, gave me tremendous feedback. Two of your future students approached me after your presentation and told me they’re looking forward to their session with you now more than ever.

Even our management team wants to get on your training calendar.  And with regard to my performance, I’m feeling more and more confident in my speaking abilities, thanks to the tools you gave me in the Power of Five.

I intend on sending my entire sales team to you and I look forward to seeing the results of your tutelage. Thank you, again.”
          Jeffrey F. Lang
          Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing | Southern California Region
          Wells Fargo Insurance Services of California, Inc.