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5 Ways to Kickstart Your Message |
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A Strong Opening Grabs Audience Attention! |
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1. SCRIPT-FORMAT-STRUCTURE
• Make a Bold Statement. • Ask a Question. • Set the Scene. • Present a Problem or Challenge. • Open with a Quote. • Tell a Captivating Story. • Say Something Humorous. • Refer to a Current Event. |
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Use A “Moment Before Problem” to Fuel the Opening |
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| 2. ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUE
• Identify the Problem. • Remember, See, Hear, and Connect with the Problem. • Emotionally React to the Problem. • Imagine how your audience will Connect and Respond. • Use the problem as a springboard to Active Empowered Speaking. |
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A Strong Opening Begins Before You Speak |
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3. PHYSICALLY REACT TO THE PROBLEM • Shake your head. • Shrug your shoulders. • Roll your eyes. • Acknowledge a visual object, person, location or scene. • Make eye contact with the real or imagined person, group or audience. |
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Bring the Audience Into Your World |
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| 4. SHIFT FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE SOLUTION
• Establish your Authority. • React and Feel. • Have an Opinion. • Speak. • Share your unique Problem and Solution with the Audience. |
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Physicalize to Get Out of Your Head & Into Your Body |
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5. BEGIN WITH A PHYSICAL MOVEMENT
• Find a unique and interesting way to make an entrance. • React to the opening noise, music or sound effects. • Gesture to the environment, location, space, audience, person or object. • Hold up a physical or imaginary object, product, or visual prop. • Point to a real or imagined visual display or screen. • Get the Audience Involved: Raise your hand, pose a question, ask for a show of hands. • Use a strong movement or gesture to get you out of your head and into your body. |
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Remember, your audience is in the middle of their day. It’s your job to bring them into your world, share information that compels them to listen, and encourages them to stay actively involved in the message. These attention grabbing techniques can be used in voiceovers, announcements, podcasts, meetings, presentations, and other forms of speech communication. |
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Check out my National Press in USA Today! |
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Here’s a quote from USA Today: Elaine emphasizes the significance of emotion, storytelling, content organization, and performance techniques to captivate audiences and guarantee engagement. Her book, Voice-Overs for Podcasting: How to Develop a Career and Make a Profit, captures her valuable insights into the world of podcasting. Her methodology focuses on creating an engaging narrative, structured content, compelling audio format, and an immersive auditory experience. Elaine urges content creators to view podcasting as "radio on demand." Doing so would help them tap into the sensory imagination of their listeners. |
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Listen • Practice • ImproveElaine Clark’s Real Talking Tips Podcast |
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 | 🗣 52 VO and Speech Communication LessonsAs a coach and educator, I understand that people learn differently. Now you can view, read, watch, move, and improve your Voice-Over, Speaking Voice, Podcast, Presentation, and Communication skills via the RealTalkingTips web, blog, and audio/video podcast platforms. Begin with Episode 1 - Identifying Your Strengths & Weaknesses - and work your way to Episode 52. For maximum benefit, practice each tip and complete each assignment before you move on to the next episode. |
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🎙️ Searching for VO Talent or a Demo Producer? |
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@ElaineClarkVO YouTube Talent DatabaseClick the video above to hear talented voice actors and the demos that I produced for them. Casting Directors, Producers, and Talent Agents - check out this exciting free VO talent database. Contact the voice-over talent directly. Their email and website is provided at the end of each demo. Contact me for coaching and demos: elaineclarkvo.com/contact. Or, email me directly: elaineclarkvo@gmail.com.
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Check Out Elaine Clark’s Books & Apps! |
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Open with a Pop, Sizzle and Pizazz! |
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Here’s a recap of the 5 ways you can kickstart your message. Take advantage of the script, format, and structure. Identify and connect with the audience and shared problem. Physicalize the emotion. Trust your opinion and bring the audience into your world. Add a movement or gesture to get out of your head & into your body.
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If you need a little help applying this technique,
you can always schedule a coaching session. I’m here for you! |
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