Public Speaking Skills vs Conversation Skills Confidence Booster

[@alexanderlyon]

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[@borisbadinoff1291]

This is exactly the advice I gave to my kids over the years whenever they had to prepare for a presentation. I learned it myself the hard way, and I feel vindicated by your expert advice! As this advice is not always easy to accept (runs contrary to beliefs that public speaking is about skill and eloquence), the argument to make with beginners is to remind them that the reason they're speaking is to convey knowledge, not to perform. And the easiest way to focus on content is to ask yourself, how would I tell the same thing to another person, or a couple of friends? By putting the focus on content vs. form, it reminds beginners that the challenge is simply to explain to other people what they know, have studied, or learned as prepared for the presentation. It opens a path where concerns about appearance may be kept at a distance (never totally removed) and provides greater confidence, as eventually, no matter what, they do have something to share. So the key questions anybody about to speak in public should ask themselves are: Why am I speaking? Because I know something I worked on. Why are they listening? Because they want to learn something which otherwise they would have to study themselves. What matters most to me and them? Same thing: Content, information, knowledge. What doesn't matter to them one bit: Whether I'm a great speaker. After that, the work can start!

[@TigerLaw89]

You ask frequently what conversations should be dissected. It's a few years old but the conversation between Jon Stewart and Jim Cramer is always worth another watch.

[@rizwanqamar1974]

I am becoming more natural in public and in close friends by practicing the art of speaking. Thank you Sir! Thank you so much.

[@debajitsaikia6774]

I love the way you break down every topic to such simple, relatable and workable points! It's been amazing listening to you, watching you, and learning from you, Alex!

[@alexanderlyon]

Thank you. My goal is to make every video concrete and immediately applicable.

[@sostenibilidadyser]

I like what you say about being sensitive to the audience, feeling connected and flowing just like you do with a good friend

[@DC-sz9lt]

Great advice Alex, i cant agree enough with the similarities between conversation and presenting. I also coach public speaking and emphasise this point all of the time. You're having a conversation with lots of individuals and the audience as a whole, its finding the balance with conversation and presenting. Some good points here that will give people some self belief. Really like your style! Thanks

[@thechrislewisssss]

This is what I needed! Think of presentation as conversation vs a storied performance is great! A skill I def was missing, thank you!

[@alexanderlyon]

Glad it was helpful.

[@LisaGelhaus]

I studied under Professor Lucas at UW Madison in the 80s when he was more concentrated on rhetorical criticism. I didn’t realize he had written the textbook you mentioned. Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of it! He’s one of the reasons I’m a public speaking coach today. Thanks for reminding me and for the simple explanation and actionable advice you give!

[@alexanderlyon]

Hi Lisa. Awesome. He wrote the most popular book on public speaking ever in our field. It's a great book is now in its 13th edition, which is unreal.

[@dereks860]

Thanks Alex. I have a big speaking engagement coming up & your videos have been a lifesaver!!

[@alexanderlyon]

That's great, Derek. I hope the presentation goes well. I'm glad the channel is a good resource for you.

[@nuthintoprove]

Good advice, I also like it when someone confirms something I thought I came up with myself because I've never heard anybody say it before.

[@gerardopagulong635]

Your teaching helps me well. Especially in conversation.

[@karlag403]

Your body language conveyed confidence and such a wonderful ease that I want to imitate. Thank you!

[@alexanderlyon]

You'll find your own style, I'm sure. But, thank you for the compliment.

[@519MaLoNeY]

I love your videos man, I really do! I understand you’re a communication prof and it’s what you do but there’s something about the way you come off that’s naturally comforting and informative. When I think about applying tips you’ve given it takes a lot to incorporate them into my communications…but you’ve got them burrowed into your DNA it seems, it’s as if you’re just inherently a smooth communicator. Practice makes perfect I guess.

[@alexanderlyon]

I appreciate that. I'm glad the channel has been helpful. Thank you for your encouragement.

[@donnapierce9164]

Learning so much on this channel! Thank you!

[@festussanizachariah3787]

Really appreciate and like all your lectures

[@gerardopagulong635]

Hi Alex, I'm your new subscriber, after I watched accurate English, I look forward to watching you.

[@johndoek8388]

I enjoy your ability to disect the intericasy of conversation. I recently had an old feed of the former press secretary come across feed. I watched and the first thing that I noticed was her ability to communicate clearly and sharply. I was wondering if you would compare her vs the current press secretary. Or at least decifer why the former was such a powerful speaker.

[@doakbelt2526]

Great suggestion.

[@dcarts5616]

I second your suggestion.

[@magiao880]

Fantastic advice! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@renatahp9233]

I just heard about you with Lisa in her channel: Accurate English. And Im learning both English and comunication at the same time.. I love it!!!

[@alexanderlyon]

Welcome, Renata.

[@14ErikOlson]

You’ve really got a knack for KZbin videos. Loving your channel :)

[@chubblez1984]

Hi Alex, greetings from Dublin, Ireland ! Really enjoying your content. Fascinating to see what kind of implicit behaviours and strategies people use when they are speaking in public. I actually find your videos quite calming because you don't shout at your audience the way a lot of KZbinrs do. You present your material in a very calm, considered and positive manner. Have you ever considered making ASMR content ?

[@alexanderlyon]

Greetings from New York state (near the famous Finger Lakes). Thanks for your encouragement. I'm not sure what ASMR content is. I've not heard of that acronym.

[@xiaoqiangliu4384]

Thanks for the insightful message. This clarifies my confusion on how to prepare a presentation leaving an impression of natural, confident and informative.

[@alexanderlyon]

Glad it was helpful for you.

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Very intelligent, easy to follow him

[@حسامعياش-ب3س]

Thanks for translating what you say

[@OfficialHannahKamara]

Great video! Thank you Alex!

[@alexanderlyon]

Glad you liked it!

[@iakguui976]

As always,Your contents are super insightful.

[@alexanderlyon]

I appreciate that. Thank you.

[@patbailey]

These are awesome pointers. I also like your rhythm and cadence here, as you walk through it. I think those things translate as effectively as the material itself, for those looking to pick up some new strategies in their speaking skills. God Bless!

[@rafaeldelgado7860]

Great presentation Coach Alex! Thanks for your sharing your wisdom.

[@alexanderlyon]

My pleasure, Rafael.

[@dhwilhelm5889]

I just learned more in this seven minute video than I did in a year of high school speech.

[@lyonenglishtoastmasterspub3923]

I love your presentation

[@sammysappy]

Alex, love your videos! I think you'd have an absolute blast breaking down and analyzing The Champ (Muhammad Ali)s behavior and explaining why he was so magnetic! Believe it or not, I'm sure even Muhammad Ali himself had to practice some of his famous rhymes in the mirror by himself at home- to perfect his delivery of them in front of the cameras!

[@abdulhafizbozdag2988]

Thank you God bless you too

[@afsanamimi2636]

Great video! 👌 I've become aware about the fact that I've already have a good foundation for public speaking. Now, I'll be working on more on just polishing up (practicing) based on what I already have! 💜 Thank you! You're amazing! 🍀💛

[@alexanderlyon]

You can do it, Afsana! Thanks for the comment.

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[@rositarosy4999]

Love your lesson, really helpful.

[@marialuzmaytorena7095]

Thank you 😊

[@guillermohernandezquintana3649]

Good insights about how to differentiate the skills according to the audiance, but also if you have strenghts from one side how to stablish that advantage for the other side. At any case at sort of connection is needed with the audicence, then to adjust the speech, body language and emphasis for offering the value expected. Sailing among audience expectations and own thoughts for conveying properly the message. Thanks for sharing and encouraging exceling through story telling (mind and heart).

[@balbalbalbal6083]

Thank you 🥰

[@derfuhrer3842]

Thank you.

[@mathspoint3184]

Very helpful 🙏

[@emanuelbogdan8451]

Hey Alex! As always your content is clear, concise and on point! What books would you recommend for public speaking, rhetoric, leadership and organisational culture?(all levels welcome:beginner, intermediate, expert)

[@alexanderlyon]

The most common book I recommend for communication skills is Allen Weiner's _So Smart But . . .: How Intelligent People Lose Credibility and How they Can Gain it Back_ . It's a communication skills book for leaders and emerging leaders. There's gold on every page.

[@ronbacchus4913]

Nice advice Alex. I like your approach and the info you share. I love helping others develop the skills to articulate and/or express themselves in a way that is most congruent with their personalities. This work, as you mentioned, sprouts from confidence. Great video. TY!

[@alexanderlyon]

Thanks, Ron. I appreciate it.

[@liamjordan3068]

Good tippy tips!

[@sidrahhasan331]

Thanks, coach! :) I love your videos, have been of great help for my presentations!!

[@alexanderlyon]

Happy to help, sidrah.

[@ntlyburkov]

Just Great!

[@michelleonardo4389]

Such an amazing video. You're a great speaker

[@alexanderlyon]

Thank you, Michel. I appreciate it.

[@anjaliekunwar]

"Strangely", I feel like I'm better at public speaking than having a normal conversation. Being pretty good at the former, everyone automatically assume that people like me have good conversation skills and hence nobody talks about it. I am just here for people like me to affirm that it is a thing and it's normal. Just work on your conversation skills, you! Also, really appreciate your content, Alex ❤

[@alexanderlyon]

That's very true. Many people have that experience. I know the comedian Jerry Seinfeld has said to his large crowds, "I can talk to ALL of you. But, I can't talk to any of you." His gestures clarified that he meant it was easier to talk to the audience than to have a one-on-one conversations.

[@anjaliekunwar]

@@alexanderlyon YES! I'd also like to add that I see you as a mentor. And I instantly feel more confident and peaceful somehow after watching your videos. Cannot thank you more!

[@alexanderlyon]

I'm so encouraged that you are benefiting from my channel, Anjali. Thank you for sharing that with me.

[@anjaliekunwar]

@@alexanderlyon My pleasure, anyday!

[@msdorcas]

From Lisa channel to Alex Lyon channel.🥂

[@alexanderlyon]

Hi, Ms Dorcas. Lisa is fantastic. Great to have you here!

[@jesuelsilverio8345]

Full disclosure, amazing content...

[@alexanderlyon]

Glad you think so, Jesuel.

[@craigtravasso]

I liked the correlation of a regular conversation and public speaking. I will also read the book you recommended - The Art of Public Speaking. Thanks Alex. God bless Your friend from Mumbai Craig

[@alexanderlyon]

It's very tempting but I can't do it. He gives a master class in how to answer questions and she gives a master class in logical fallacies (not a compliment). But, alas, so much has already been said about it. And the video is so filled with sparks that I don't know that anybody would really hear the parts I'm adding at this point.

[@lyonenglishtoastmasterspub3923]

I love your presentation. There are several points that you can improved upon. Maybe, you might want to come to our club Lyon English Toastmasters

[@Asma-ep9bx]

Interesting video. I thought while watching, maybe you can help me. I really dont like to talk. I spend a lot of my time in silence. I m a good listener, bad speaker. Last week I'd a job interview. The result was horrible. I wasnt able to put 2 sentences together, even for simple questions. Although when I've internal dialogue, which is the only way I express myself, I feel like I m ok, the minute I open my mouth, my mind turns upside down. I cant organize my thoughts which results in unable to express myself properly.

[@lpetitoiseau9146]

👍 I do feel better.

[@lmlmlmlm7627]

I recently came across your channel and have been binge watching. Would you mind talking about your faith journey ?

[@alexanderlyon]

Thanks for asking. I have that I'm my website. There's a page "My story" and also a link on that page to more about my testimony: www.communicationskillscoach.com/my-story.html

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@@alexanderlyon that’s great. I will check it out. Thank you :)

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Yeah, that's good!

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I make related contents just like Alex Lyon everyday... i bet 100000% you'll like them if not come here to let other people know that. btw amazing content Alex

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Very nice video bro 👍👍👍

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I'm not gonna lie. You look like doctor strange if he was to go with a clean shave. Great video btw!

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Thanks 👍 sir g...

[@alexanderlyon]

So nice of you.

[@sanjayahuja24]

Plesae make a similar video on Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

[@alexanderlyon]

You know, Sanjay, I've given that a lot of thought but those two terms have very few differences, if any. I might do a video in the future but I'm not sure. The only real difference you'd see is that we rarely describe speeches of special occasions or ceremonial speeches/messages as "presentations." If you'd give a eulogy at a funeral, we would not normally call that a presentation. If you gave a formal speech at a graduation (ceremony), then we'd not typically call that a presentation. But, aside from special occasions and ceremonies (which are among the rarest types we'd be expected to deliver), most other times the words public speaking and presentations are interchangeable.

[@fakhirzaidi4037]

Yes its really help me while having a conversation or presentation LOL from Pakistan

[@alexanderlyon]

Great to hear it, Fakhir.

[@mindtheprivacy]

Interesting.

[@iakguui976]

Alex Could you Pls share with us some KZbin channels Which are productive And you yourself enjoy Watching them in terms of language And communication Skills.

[@alexanderlyon]

I like the following channels that are all (in one way or another) about communication: AccurateEnglish, Boston Speaks, MasterTalk, Explearning with Mary Daphne. There are others. I have a "recommended channels" area on my channel page.

[@iakguui976]

Alex Im very curious to Know your favorite English speakers For me Alan watts And Jordan peterson And you Alex are my very best English Speakers.

[@alexanderlyon]

My only language is English. As a result, I listen to only English speakers. It's hard to select a favorite because I'm always exposing myself to new ideas, speakers, and writers.

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Can you do a review on the Travis Scott apology video?

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I wish I had heard this 60 year ago, my life would have been far easier. However it might help with St Peter

[@jackiem6037]

Have you critiqued famous International Pastor Joel osteen ???

[@alexanderlyon]

No, not yet. Not sure if I will. Probably not.

[@petems3283]

I try and relax my PS students by asking them to speak in an extemporaneous style.

[@user-zb8ss9xb1b]

I'm more comfortable making public speeches/presentations then engaging in conversations with someone or God forbid a group of people. I'm serious.

[@HardWoodHauler]

Go check out Travis Scott’s video on his Instagram story in a weird apology black white video. Please analyze this for a video idea. It’s interesting. Maybe drugs?

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If you miss it message me I screen recorded it. They only last 24 hours.

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