Speaking—Or an Approximation Thereof—with Ges Ray

Happy Endings 6: The Emperor's New Zoom

Your sixth bonus episode: we've all been there...   In our final tale from the strange annals of storyteller, Ges Ray, we meet Monty—a man on a mission to be more beautiful, more successful and more photogenic than his peers. Yet, this cautionary tale is one for anybody who has ever felt trepidation at the thought of a Zoom call!

YOUR VOICE—is instrumental to your delivery as a Speak Performer!

When presenting do you squeak like a mouse, sound like a heavy breather or boom like a bombastic Old Etonian? The tongue, the teeth, the tip of the lips... all critical elements in presenting magnificently. Yet very few presenters pay attention to their critical instrument for delivery—the voice! Ges Ray helps you unlock the power of your voice to enchant your audience in new, deeper ways! G'ru and the other motley crew of Speaking—or an approximation thereof certainly know how to use their voices in the most disturbing ways. A VODCAST EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE: Some things just have to be seen to be believed! Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu6qAkOABqiCNxtbKlWl3H_RaTOByCOOO PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING ADVISORY: this podcast is for adults only, those who cannot cope with satire, sarcasm, scatalogical material or self-mockery are STRONGLY ADVISED to find a dull, predictable podcast about presenting in a dull, predictable manner elsewhere.

Happy Endings 5: Ruben Sel

Your fifth bonus episode: go on, let your hair down with this fabulous retelling.   Our story tonight is a towering (and somewhat hairy) tale—one of tragic ends that are split between top and bottom, up and down. Confused? Don’t worry; order a takeout meal and all will be revealed!

No one wants to be spoken to as an anyone! How to present for each individual.

"My talk is for everyone, anyone can benefit from it!" So says the speaker who can't be bothered to think about the variety of people in the audience: stressed, relaxed, excited, successful, wishing they were anywhere else, cynical, hopeful, creative, realistic, and so on. Far too many presenters think the information is the only factor in their presentation. Ges demonstrates that nuanced understanding of your audience and approaching your presentation with respect for this diversity helps you deliver what your audience truly seeks... Not information, but an experience that creates transformation. And as usual, the motley crew of Speaking—or an approximation thereof do their worst to sabotage your best efforts... PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING ADVISORY: this podcast is for adults only, those who cannot cope with satire, sarcasm, scatalogical material or self-mockery are STRONGLY ADVISED to find a dull, predictable podcast about presenting in a dull, predictable manner elsewhere.

Happy Endings 4: The Scarlet Hoodie

Your fourth bonus episode... Go on, you can figure this old tale out.   The heroine of our fairy tale this evening is Scarlet. She runs her own business creating beautiful, hooded garments. However, when Scarlet attempts to develop a marketing campaign that goes viral, she finds herself lost in the woods and in the company of a big, bad wolf.