tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post7620318788001208786..comments2023-07-18T19:52:35.156+10:00Comments on another something: debating has taken over my life.Simone R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05248239853519762027noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post-76283395198105165362011-09-01T19:19:46.019+10:002011-09-01T19:19:46.019+10:00A friend taught me something about public speaking...A friend taught me something about public speaking that I have found useful to remember. Having a full speech written out on cards keeps your focus on the cards, not on what you're saying or your audience. Instead you should have a few points on the cards as reminders of what you intend to talk about so you don't forget something and then 'make it up' as you go - it does help to know your topic well for this.Laetitia :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08239718954326223338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post-33640332191827741972011-09-01T14:35:40.919+10:002011-09-01T14:35:40.919+10:00Not really surprised considering you love a good.....Not really surprised considering you love a good..umm..discussion!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13643856154823995246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post-45514810834960343902011-09-01T08:49:26.864+10:002011-09-01T08:49:26.864+10:00I think I relate to your second speaker...I rememb...I think I relate to your second speaker...I remember from high school debating that the prepared stuff was never a problem....but coming up with rebuttals and making them sound good...very hard work...<br />And well done to Joel!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16213944904796774622noreply@blogger.com