Ep. 141 Dont Memorize...

<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>“…but if I don’t memorize, how will I remember my speech?”</strong> That’s not an uncommon question, but here’s a more important one: Does memorizing really allow you deliver your best presentation? Today Darren and Mark talk about a better option…INTERNALIZING. Along with explaining the difference between memorizing and internalizing, they elaborate on three specific techniques for internalizing your meaningful message and delivering your unforgettable presentation.<br /> <br /> Snippets:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re in your head, your emotions are dead</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Move your body while you rehearse; get the speech into your body</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Use conversational language, it’s easier to internalize</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Relive experiences rather than retell stories</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Record yourself and in a mini recorder and rehearse along with it</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Rehearse along with an audio/video recording of your best performance</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Use STRUCTURE rather than a script to help you internalize</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Anchoring yourself to specific spots on stage aids internalization</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Be present; let go of the idea of perfection</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Let your slides be your guides</li> </ul>