Chris and Will: Information Misfire?

Chris: Doc, the organisers of my last event said I misled the audience. 😬

Dr. Will: So, did you?

Chris: I wanted to impress them with statistics and amazing figures, but I had no time to confirm the sources. 📊

Dr. Will: I see you suffer from Misinformatitis.

Presenting inaccurate or unverified information is one of the fastest ways to lose credibility. Eloquence is useless if you cannot be trusted. The excitement of a great speech dies immediately when the audience realises they have been flying on a plane of smoke. ✈️

Using unverified information is selfish because you focus on your “performance” instead of creating a lasting impact. Resist the temptation to add what you cannot defend. Don’t even make up personal stories to impress people. Your words are as strong as your values.

Action Points
1. What would you do if you found out that your favourite speaker was not credible?
2. If you always confirm information before sharing, respond with 👍🏻

Wisdom Injection💉

Data is like garbage. You’d better know what you are going to do with it before you collect it.

Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835–1910), was a celebrated American writer and humorist. Often called the "greatest humorist" in U.S. history, he was also hailed by William Faulkner as "the father of American literature." His most famous works include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876), capturing the spirit of childhood and adventure.

Deep Reflection
Unprocessed data, like garbage, is dangerous. Unapplicable information is also as dangerous.

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1. It your turn. What does the quote mean to you?

Chris and Will: Sudden Death!

Chris: Doc, when I concluded my speech this morning, I only got a stare. 😳

Dr. Will: How did you end it?

Chris: I didn’t. Time was up so I just stopped. 🛑

Dr. Will: I see you suffer from Conclusivitis Abrupta.
Imagine a speech as a hot-air balloon that rises gradually in the sky. If you puncture the balloon, the air escapes, and the craft drops like a stone. Never let your audience drop suddenly. Gradual descent equals safe landing. Only those who enjoy the landing can cheer the pilot. 🛩

Plan your speech with the end in mind. Manage your time well to avoid pressure. Concluding with a clear summary or key takeaways will help your audience appreciate the lessons learnt. The beginning of a speech may be enjoyable, but its end must be memorable. 🏖

Action Points
1. Have you ever ended your presentation abruptly?
2. Mention the name of a public speaker who concludes powerfully.

Wisdom Injection💉

If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story.

Orson Welles (1915–1985) was a groundbreaking director, actor, writer, and producer known for his bold innovations in film, radio, and theater. By age 21, he was directing major stage productions in New York. His first film, Citizen Kane (1941), is widely regarded as the greatest film ever made, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time.


Deep Reflection
The only good story is the story that is concluded. An incomplete story leaves much to be desired. Public speaking is storytelling.

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Facts: No Kidding! Effect of Poor and Incomplete Communication

1. Presentation without Learning: about 47% of attendees claim they learnt little or nothing from presentations.

2. Excessive Information: attendees consider 45% of presentations to be too long or excessively detailed, making them disinterested.

3. Minimal Substance: Only 24% of presentations lead to a marked effect on attendees' opinions or actions.

4. More Communication doesn’t always lead to productivity: 40% of business leaders claim that poor communication decreases productivity.

Sources: https://tothepointatwork.com/, https://pumble.com/

Why do you think people like to attend seminars but they do nothing about it?

5 Transformational Elements of Potential

DEVELOPING THE DEVELOPER

If there is anything that is more frustrating than thinking you have no special gift, it is having so many gifts yet you are not able to make much out of them.


The power of recognition is one of the most significant attributes of success. Recognition is the ability to appreciate the value of what you have and know what to do with it.

Today, I am sharing with you a podcast on critical elements that if you understand them, your potentials will be actualised.


Click on the link below: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/amodu-lanre-olaolu/episodes/5-Transformational-Elements-of-Potential-e30sb6m


Don’t read it for someone else; make the lessons your own. When you are blessed, then please pass it on. Don’t keep this to yourself; share it with someone who needs to read it!


Which of the 5 makes the most meaning to you?

Hello Dear Friends,

We all know that one of the greatest attributes of an effective public speaker is passion. Unless you are passionate about your subject, how can you stir up excitement in your listeners? Your desire is always to make them feel, by the end of your speech, what you felt at the beginning of that speech. There must be communication and transmission of purpose.

But is there anything like passion gone overboard? Can passion be so much that it derails the substance of a speech?

I want you to check out this 5-minute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPIvwu-573Y&list=PLlhhbyPZp-bS-i2jlZj8msTHEqWJed1tr

Let me know what you think.

Also, aside from the passion, what else do you think about it?

The Power of Practice

In the school of mastery, practice is indispensable.

According to the Oxford Dictionary, practice is:

The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it.

It is good to know that you believe you know what you know, BUT the ONLY way to know you know it is through demonstration.

Reading all the books you can lay your hands on about swimming doesn’t make you float in water🏊‍♂️; practice does.

Reading about driving doesn’t make you a driver🚘; practice does. And please, let’s not even talk about flying a plane✈️🛩!

So, you have learnt a lot about public speaking, read books, and watched professional speakers, BUT you have not practiced???😳😯

Please note that any sincere option is good. This is a self-assessment question that helps us to try harder to practice better. I am loving the responses 😁😁😁😁

Hello Dear Friends. How are you doing? Sorry its been a while. So much activities have been going on. One of them is the webinar above.

Since it is on public speaking, I thought you may have a great time attending.

Please connect using the linke below:
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I look forward to seeing you there

Hello Friends, it's almost time.

I hope you are ready! 😁

Thanks for being a part of the programme tonight. You guys are simply awesome

Success Wishes to Students Writing Exams

Hello, my dearest students,


Here are my warmest wishes for your ongoing examination. May you enjoy the help of God. May wisdom profit you. And may your result surpass your expectations.

Now, don't forget that an examination is simply a communication of value. Hence, all the rules of effective communication apply:

1. You can't give something out of Nothing. From the abundance of the heart, through studying, you write. 📖

2. Understand your audience: write for your lecturer and not for yourself. Understand the expectations of your Examiner and write from that perspective. 🔍

3. Mind your language: write with clarity. The hallmark of learning is the full grasp of concepts and issues. Use technical terms in your field that show you are a professional. You are not writing for a layman. But don't overdo it. 📊

4. Begin with the most important points. When you make sense early, your Examiners will be happy to read the rest. Why do you need to keep them in suspense by keeping the best till last? 🤷🏼‍♂️

5. Mind your opening and closing. Even if it is a mathematical equation, a simple statement introducing it can make a difference. 💯

6. Pay attention to details. Excellence is seen in details. 🥸

7. Don't rush too much. Manage your time appropriately⏳. There is no prize for the 1st person to complete the exam, only the person who passes. 🥇

8. Have a positive attitude. Rejoice always. 💃🏻

9. Keep that smile on, it looks good on you. 😄

I am waiting right here to celebrate your testimony.

Happy New Month to You ❤️

Happy New Month, dearest friends. In this 10th month, may the Lord upgrade you from sharing testimonies to becoming an embodiment of testimony. Welcome to your season of never-ending celebration. Congratulations.

CONGRATULATIONS

Dear Friends,

Please join me to celebrate the 2025 Set of Covenant University on their graduation. 🍾🎊🎉🎊🎊🎉🎉

Praise God for the glorious completion of this phase of your life. I pray that your next level will be far greater in Jesus name.

Don't forget, the secrets to a life of unending impact are:

1. Continuous learning
2. Not stopping but always moving forward
3. Realising that it is doing that gets results and not talking
4. Always rising above your fears.

Can't wait to hear your Testimonies.

Happy Convocation to you.
Much love from me❤️❤️❤️

SPEAKING WITH PURPOSE

Hello Dear Friends,

I trust you are doing great today.

This has been on my mind for a couple of days, and I thought to share it with you.

As a speaker, your mouth is the world’s window to your heart. Whenever you speak, people catch a glimpse of your thoughts. 🪟

Anytime you open your mouth, people never see you the same way anymore. 🥸 When you speak, one of three things may happen:

1. They give you a double-take because they didn’t expect that level of insight 💯
2. They are shocked because they expected more 😭
3. It reinforces what they have always known about (good or bad)📊

If you say a word, they believe you have a thousand more unspoken. That is why if wisdom is heard from you, they believe there is more and vice versa.

“For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”

If you agree, reply with: I will speak with purpose!