Listen to:
Craig Valentine, 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking
This is what he has to say about-
PUBLIC SPEAKING ON TELEVISION
As a speaker, you will inevitably be interviewed on television for your topic. Although this is a different kind of public speaking, it's still necessary for you to focus on making a connection. Here are 10 ways to make your connection followed by a 4-minute video clip of me on the "Virginia This Morning" television show last year.
| 1 | Have a mental story file. You can retrieve your stories based on the questions they ask. Quick stories are excellent for TV interviews. |
| 2 | Have a tip-list. Be able to run off the top 5 tips for handling your nerves, embracing change, or whatever your topic is. |
| 3 | Use the host's name at least once during your interview. |
| 4 | Be conversational with the interviewer. |
| 5 | Feel free to ask the interviewer questions as well. It's a normal conversation to have a give and take. |
| 6 | Mention your website in a seamless way (I did not do that in this video but I should have) |
| 7 | Lean in towards your hosts instead of leaning back |
| 8 | Look at the hosts and not at the monitors. You can always see your interview later. Don't try to watch it while it's happening. If you connect with the hosts, you'll most likely connect with the viewers. |
| 9 | Have fun and feel free to laugh. |
| 10 | Be genuine. Be you. |
Click the link below to see Craig's television interview
http://tiny-link.com/vl.asp?h=22213686222PTYNDX&l=
