Visually Speaking

What do you like most and least in a speaker? The research findings point to 21 skills that audiences identified as characteristics of effectiveness. In a featured article published in April 2012 on The EvoLLLution blog, Tom Mucciolo and Leila Jahangiri describe their extensive study which led to the development of a series of interactive assessment tools that can be used for self-improvement.

Read the whole story: Diary of an Electronic Assessment

Can academia work hand-in-hand with business? The answer appears to be a resounding “YES!” In a featured article published in April 2012 on The EvoLLLution blog, Tom Mucciolo and Leila Jahangiri reflect on how their seemingly diverse backgrounds complemented one another to develop research aimed at helping teachers and presenters become more effective communicators.

Read the whole story: An Effective Collaboration

Fillers (um, uh, er, you know, right, etc.) are vocal distractions that interrupt the rhythm of speech and may reduce the effectiveness of the content. How many times have you found yourself unable to say just the right thing at the right time? In a featured article published in the January 2012 issue of the PresentationXpert newsletter, Tom Mucciolo and Leila Jahangiri share an excerpt from their recently published book, A Guide to Better Teaching.

Read the whole story: Eliminate Insidious Vocal Distractions in Speaking

A more effective message is one that allows a presenter to “own” the content wholeheartedly, so that the delivery appears more natural. In a featured article published in the December 2010 PresentationXpert newsletter, Tom Mucciolo shares some ideas on ways to enhance content using stories, analogies, descriptive words and more.

Read the whole story:   7 Tips for More Compelling Presentation Messages

There are several elements of your vocal strategy that can take your presentation effectiveness to the next level. In a featured article published in the May 2010 PresentationXpert newsletter, Tom Mucciolo shares some ideas on ways to enhance your voice including techniques for breathing, projection, juxtaposition and interaction.

Read the whole story: Mediocrity to Mastery: Use These Vocal Techniques to Set Yourself Apart

In a presentation, the majority of the message is in the performance of the content. Your physical actions help bring your words to life. In a featured article published in the PresentationXpert newsletter, Tom Mucciolo shares some techniques for using body language, positioning, movement, and gestures to enhance the delivery of content.

Read the whole story: All the Right Moves: Use Body Actions to Capture Interest

There is a fine line between the use and the abuse of technology elements. In a featured article published in the PresentationXpert newsletter, Tom Mucciolo shares some techniques for incorporating animation, video, sound, and slide transitions into presentations.

Read the whole story: Keep multimedia from morphing into multi-mania

Tom Mucciolo is interviewed by Mark Ragan, CEO of Ragan Communications on Ragan TV. This is part of a series (see the “Interviews” category). This clip features a discussion of how to be more effective on camera. Read more… →

Tom Mucciolo is interviewed by Mark Ragan, CEO of Ragan Communications on Ragan TV. This is part of a series (see the “Interviews” category). This clip features a discussion of effective gestures when speaking. Read more… →