Often the worst performance in an actor’s career is giving an acceptance speech. Why? Because performers are used to memorizing a script and inhabiting a role to give them guidance. An acceptance speech is different. It needs to be personal, heartfelt and genuine, while sounding “off-the-cuff” and immediate. And if the audience has heard the words before, they will tune out, and the message is lost. Directors, producers and business professionals fare no better than performers. For professionals to shine during their “fifteen minutes of fame” and not waste their brief moment takes preparation and planning. Your acceptance speech is more than a “thank you”. It is a golden opportunity to create more business and strike when the iron is hot. Eloqui interviews our clients for the golden nuggets that make an acceptance speech memorable. Together, we construct the speech with unique statements that show genuine appreciation and orient the audience to your next project or aspiration. If necessary, we also provide the tools to read a teleprompter. Then we rehearse, and provide rehearsal techniques that the pro’s use to always sound fresh and immediate. After working with Eloqui, our clients are comfortable, confident, and some say “fearless”, ready to take their rightful place in the spotlight.
Testimonials
“Good thing we worked on my speaking on Tuesday. I gave a speech tonight at the San Fernando Valley Business awarded—which was unexpected when I won the Business Executive of the Year. (You would think they would give you advance notice to speak)
I felt good about the presentation. It was a very long walk to the podium. It seemed as though it took forever for me to get to the mike. Loved working with you and given 10 more times to stand up in front of 200 people, it will be perfect.”
Sheryl Mazirow
President, Mazirow Commercial
“I gave a speech at a charity function recently when Wells Fargo and Fireman’s Fund gave the foundation a large check. There were 4 people that spoke and I dare say mine went the best… One of my own folks said that he thought I was one of the best public speakers he had seen… thanks for helping me get my MOJO back.”
H. David Wood
Regional Managing Director, Wells Fargo Insurance Serviceshome-cooked Southwestern dinner. I highly recommend the program to professionals who want bang for the buck, with effective learning and practical training, while having some fun.”
Allan Marks Partner with Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, LLP