What To Say in a Meeting or Stage When You Only Have 1 Minute #publicspeaking #personaldevelopment

Inspired by the entertainment awards in the likes of the Golden Globes, Emmys and Oscars, let's remember that you are a star and eventually you'll be asked to give a speech on stage or maybe in a meeting or in a family reunion. Now, you have only one minute to accomplish this task. What can you say or, even better, what should you say in 60 seconds or less? Hi, this is Story, I'm Sil, and today I'll tell you the dos and don'ts of a good one-minute speech. This is obviously a non-exhaustive list, so watch this video to the end and let me know in the comments below if you have any other suggestions. First, do say thanks. Thank people for the award or for the opportunity to speak and be listened to. That is obvious, so you should make it quick. Thank you for the award. Thank you for having me. Thank you for listening to me. If you need to mention someone in particular, do so. Dave, I have to start with you really quickly. I love you very much. Thank you for everything. First, don't. Don't mention everyone in particular because there is no particular anymore if you're mentioning everyone. Saying a long list of names that no one knows only works if that's the only thing you're going to be doing. Otherwise, the other stuff that you want to say will sound rushed and confusing. Plus, you always run the risk of forgetting someone. Second, do have a clear goal in mind. One single message you want to convey. Do you want to talk about the project's success and global warming? Pick one. Mixing topics makes the audience think that this is the only opportunity that you have to speak, which should not be true. Through some deeply layered Latina characters and characters that I could not have seen growing up, but now I can see her. Second, don't. Do not have a very complex and controversial agenda. Unless the event is about a certain controversial topic, having a list of the horrible things that are happening in the world, or in the meeting, or in your family, the list is long, endless. I know, I'm with you. But mentioning every single one of them will unfortunately crown your last visit on stage. Nobody wants you there anymore. Next year, forget about the invitation. Third, do. You can choose to make a difference and speak about this one topic that you're passionate about, just to add more color to your speech. For example, I could talk about ballroom dancing and connect it with my ability to lead people. Adding a personal touch to your narrative makes it memorable, more approachable, relatable, and much more interesting. Third, don't. Don't choose a TMI personal topic. Nobody wants to hear about barfing or the arguments that you and your partner had this morning. Personal topics are key elements to use strategically to illustrate some skills that you have or to make you more human. Use them smartly. Now, let's talk about the timing. How long should I spend in each part? How do it all in 60 seconds or less? But first, hit the like button, subscribe to my channel, and ring the bell to hear about the new videos. In terms of timing, here's how you split it. First 10 seconds, it's your thank you message. Enough. Then, in 30 seconds, you use it to achieve your goal. Make sure this is the meat of your speech. Then, you have 18 seconds to add a personal touch, and in the last two seconds, say thank you again to everyone and drop the mic. Now, try it at home and let me know how it goes here in the comments below. See you next week!