I hope you have enjoyed reading some of my past blogs. I can't believe I haven't blogged since 2011.
Visit my blog often to see new blogs in 2015. I will be sharing ideas with you on Presentations, Preparing Speeches, Speech Delivery, Training Tips, Social Media, and other subjects.
Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!
Until the next blog, Keep Speaking!!
Denise
Denise Ann Galloni, Owner and President
DG Training Solutions, Inc.
Email: dgtrainingsolutionsinc@gmail.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/deniseanng
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DGTrainingSolutionsInc
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/deniseanngalloni
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Anticipate Your Audience
(portions previously posted on September 26, 2011)
Did you ever show up for a business function and were over or under dressed? The same thing can happen when you show up to do a presentation or give a speech. You must know who your audience will be and dress accordingly. I'm not saying to dress unprofessionally, just in line with what type of audience you will be addressing. My rule of thumb is to dress one step above what the audience will be wearing. I will give you my personal example.
In my last job I would go out into the community to give presentations. I would also go into companies and give the same type of presentation with similar information. If I was going into a company or organization to give my budgeting presentation I would dress in a suit and my presentation would be very professional. I had to give that same presentation to a women's shelter one day. I did not want to alienate the audience by walking in dressed in a suit, I wore a more casual skirt and top. Still looking professional, but more casual. I did not stand up and lecture as I did previously at a large company, I sat down with the women and gave my presentation more as a conversation and less intimidating for my audience. You do not want your audience to think you consider yourself to be better or above them. This will turn them off immediately, they will be resentful and will not listen to you.
Always dress for success, but always dress for your audience.
Until the next blog, Keep Speaking!!
Denise
Denise Ann Galloni, Owner and President
DG Training Solutions, Inc.
Email: dgtrainingsolutionsinc@gmail.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/deniseanng
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DGTrainingSolutionsInc
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/deniseanngalloni
Did you ever show up for a business function and were over or under dressed? The same thing can happen when you show up to do a presentation or give a speech. You must know who your audience will be and dress accordingly. I'm not saying to dress unprofessionally, just in line with what type of audience you will be addressing. My rule of thumb is to dress one step above what the audience will be wearing. I will give you my personal example.
In my last job I would go out into the community to give presentations. I would also go into companies and give the same type of presentation with similar information. If I was going into a company or organization to give my budgeting presentation I would dress in a suit and my presentation would be very professional. I had to give that same presentation to a women's shelter one day. I did not want to alienate the audience by walking in dressed in a suit, I wore a more casual skirt and top. Still looking professional, but more casual. I did not stand up and lecture as I did previously at a large company, I sat down with the women and gave my presentation more as a conversation and less intimidating for my audience. You do not want your audience to think you consider yourself to be better or above them. This will turn them off immediately, they will be resentful and will not listen to you.
Always dress for success, but always dress for your audience.
Until the next blog, Keep Speaking!!
Denise
Denise Ann Galloni, Owner and President
DG Training Solutions, Inc.
Email: dgtrainingsolutionsinc@gmail.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/deniseanng
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DGTrainingSolutionsInc
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/deniseanngalloni
To Tweet or Not to Tweet
(portions taken from October 4, 2011 post)
If you have not sent a tweet or even set up an account on Twitter....what are you waiting for? Several people have asked me: What is it? Why should I use it? How do I get started?
Twitter is one of several social media platforms available today. Once you set up your profile, you can start off slow by following others who send "tweets:. Who should you follow? You can follow just about anyone or any organization. You can follow your favorite celebrity, athlete, politician or almost anything else. If you have never used Twitter and are apprehensive, once you select whom you are going to follow, just take a look at their tweets and you will see how different it is from Facebook or LinkedIn. You only have 140 characters (including spaces and punctuation) to use in your tweet, so abbreviations are important and acceptable. Once you start seeing how others tweet, you will want to get started and send out your own tweet.
What should you tweet? Anything you think people will want to know. Are you attending something special you want others to know about, do you want to send out a message to all your followers at once (such as your updated blog) or are you looking for new employment opportunities? Whatever you have to say, the people following your tweets will want to know.
Okay, ready to get started? Here is the link: https://twitter.com now just click on the link and create your own account. I forgot to tell you the best part...it is free! If you want to add someone to your following list to get started, feel free to follow my tweets @deniseanng.
Until the next blog, Keep Speaking!!
Denise
Denise Ann Galloni, Owner and President
DG Training Solutions, Inc.
Email: dgtrainingsolutionsinc@gmail.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/deniseanng
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DGTrainingSolutionsInc
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/deniseanngalloni
If you have not sent a tweet or even set up an account on Twitter....what are you waiting for? Several people have asked me: What is it? Why should I use it? How do I get started?
Twitter is one of several social media platforms available today. Once you set up your profile, you can start off slow by following others who send "tweets:. Who should you follow? You can follow just about anyone or any organization. You can follow your favorite celebrity, athlete, politician or almost anything else. If you have never used Twitter and are apprehensive, once you select whom you are going to follow, just take a look at their tweets and you will see how different it is from Facebook or LinkedIn. You only have 140 characters (including spaces and punctuation) to use in your tweet, so abbreviations are important and acceptable. Once you start seeing how others tweet, you will want to get started and send out your own tweet.
What should you tweet? Anything you think people will want to know. Are you attending something special you want others to know about, do you want to send out a message to all your followers at once (such as your updated blog) or are you looking for new employment opportunities? Whatever you have to say, the people following your tweets will want to know.
Okay, ready to get started? Here is the link: https://twitter.com now just click on the link and create your own account. I forgot to tell you the best part...it is free! If you want to add someone to your following list to get started, feel free to follow my tweets @deniseanng.
Until the next blog, Keep Speaking!!
Denise
Denise Ann Galloni, Owner and President
DG Training Solutions, Inc.
Email: dgtrainingsolutionsinc@gmail.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/deniseanng
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DGTrainingSolutionsInc
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/deniseanngalloni
Your Body Speaks Part 1 - Your Hands
(portions originally posted October 11, 2011)
Nonverbal communication is just as important as verbal communication. Are you one of those people who talks with your hands and people start moving things away from you at the dinner table? Or are you someone who does not know when to use their hands to state a point?
Hand gestures when used correctly can illustrate a point, create a more vivid description, and help you tell a story. But be careful, too many hand gestures, hand gestures that are too over the top or exaggerated will hurt your presentation. The hand gestures may distract from the points you are trying to make. Any type of hand gesture should appear normal and relaxed. Practice in front of a mirror. If you become distracted by the gestures, imagine how your audience will feel.
When you get up in front of a group to give a presentation and you are nervous, your hands will give you away. Do not grip the podium or lectern. The more nervous you become, the tighter you will hold onto the podium or lectern. The audience will actually see your hands change colors. If you cannot use hand gestures in a natural way, try to place your hands flat on the podium or lectern near your notes. This will not distract the audience.
Do not place your hands in your pockets, this may make you appear too casual for the audience. Depending on the audience, you may lose credibility or appear nonchalant. You may even subconsciously play with the items in your pocket.
Try not to clasp your hands behind your back. When you lean down to look at your notes, you may appear to be "pecking" and this will look even worse to the audience.
If you need to, make a mark on your notes to help you remember to use your hands. It can be something as simple as turning your palm up while making a point. After awhile, hand gestures will come natural to you.
Practice will help you know when to use your hand gestures and when not to use them.
Until the next blog, Keep Speaking!!
Denise
Denise Ann Galloni, Owner & President
DG Training Solutions, Inc.
Email: dgtrainingsolutionsinc@gmail.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/deniseanng
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DGTrainingSolutionsInc
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/deniseanngalloni
Nonverbal communication is just as important as verbal communication. Are you one of those people who talks with your hands and people start moving things away from you at the dinner table? Or are you someone who does not know when to use their hands to state a point?
Hand gestures when used correctly can illustrate a point, create a more vivid description, and help you tell a story. But be careful, too many hand gestures, hand gestures that are too over the top or exaggerated will hurt your presentation. The hand gestures may distract from the points you are trying to make. Any type of hand gesture should appear normal and relaxed. Practice in front of a mirror. If you become distracted by the gestures, imagine how your audience will feel.
When you get up in front of a group to give a presentation and you are nervous, your hands will give you away. Do not grip the podium or lectern. The more nervous you become, the tighter you will hold onto the podium or lectern. The audience will actually see your hands change colors. If you cannot use hand gestures in a natural way, try to place your hands flat on the podium or lectern near your notes. This will not distract the audience.
Do not place your hands in your pockets, this may make you appear too casual for the audience. Depending on the audience, you may lose credibility or appear nonchalant. You may even subconsciously play with the items in your pocket.
Try not to clasp your hands behind your back. When you lean down to look at your notes, you may appear to be "pecking" and this will look even worse to the audience.
If you need to, make a mark on your notes to help you remember to use your hands. It can be something as simple as turning your palm up while making a point. After awhile, hand gestures will come natural to you.
Practice will help you know when to use your hand gestures and when not to use them.
Until the next blog, Keep Speaking!!
Denise
Denise Ann Galloni, Owner & President
DG Training Solutions, Inc.
Email: dgtrainingsolutionsinc@gmail.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/deniseanng
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DGTrainingSolutionsInc
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/deniseanngalloni
Monday, December 8, 2014
Welcome to My New Blog...Denise Speaks
Since starting my own business, DG Training Solutions, Inc., on June 1st of this year I decided to return to blogging.
This blog will include lessons I have learned, tips and information I have learned during my many years as a Trainer. I will share stories, helpful hints and inspirational quotes and moments.
I hope you enjoy my new blog as much as I will enjoy sharing information with all of you.
Until the next blog, Keep Speaking!!
Denise
Denise Ann Galloni, Owner & President
DG Training Solutions, Inc.
Email: dgtrainingsolutionsinc@gmail.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/deniseanng
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DGTrainingSolutionsInc
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/deniseanngalloni
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