Chris and Will: Avoiding Eye Contact

Chris: Doc, I am terrified to look at people's faces! 🫣

Dr. Will: I see you have Eye Contact Deficiency.🩺

You tend to look everywhere but at your audience.

When you look over their heads, they feel you consider them invisible. 🫥

When you distract yourself with your presentation, they feel you are talking to yourself.🥱

When you play with any object you are holding, they believe you are nervous. 😩

Not making eye contact disconnect you from your audience. If you want to avoid them, why speak to them?

It can also be problematic in conversations by making you appear less confident.

Eye contact opens an invaluable channel between you and your audience. You see their needs and they see your passion. When people feel seen, they feel special; and when they feel special, they listen. 🥰

Action Points
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I've done interviews in the past where, apparently, I didn't give the journalist any eye contact. I'm a bit shy, yes. I've thought about refusing to do any press at all.

Julian Barratt is a renowned English comedian, actor, and musician known for his surreal humour. He rose to fame as part of The Mighty Boosh comedy troupe alongside Noel Fielding, producing critically acclaimed radio and television shows that garnered a cult following and numerous awards.

Key Takeaway
1. Even celebrities can be shy so don’t be too hard on yourself.
2. Stop whatever will stop you from achieving your goals.

Quotes are profound statements that stir up wisdom in the hearts of the observant.

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Facts: No Kidding! Ineffective speaking- Avoiding Eye Contact

1. Avoiding Eye Contact: about 30% of speakers avoid eye contact due to nervousness, which can make them seem untrustworthy or disengaged. 🫣

2. Darting Eyes: approximately 20% of speakers rapidly shift gazes which makes them appear anxious and unfocused.🥺

3. Staring at One Spot: around 15% of speakers Fixate on a single point or person, which can make the rest of the audience feel ignored. 📌

4. Looking Over the Audience: about 10% of speakers look just above the heads of the audience, which can create a sense of disconnection. ✈️

Sources: https://www.instituteofpublicspeaking.com, https://aspireatlas.com/, https://www.throughlinegroup.com/, https://peepstrategy.com/

Which of the above can you relate to and why?🤷🏽‍♂️

Focus and Drive? Ask the Ants!

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Everyone wants to be associated with a truly wise person. But what happens when you meet the TEACHER of your wise mentor?

Imagine the wisest king who lived, claiming he had a teacher! Ok, now we are curious, so we ask him, “Show us your teacher”, and then he points down at the floor. Confused, we look down and up at his face, “there is nothing there”, we tell him. But he says, “Oh yes, there is. And you have ignored it all your life- it is the Ant!”

Solomon learned a few things from the ants: if we are wise, we will, too.

We can't reach our fullest potential without drive and focus. Great to have the experts on that subject in the house today- Ants.

Take a peak at what Solomon discovered.

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Celebrating Dr. David Oyedepo

We have begun the week that leads to the 70th Birthday Celebration of the Icon and global impact agent, Dr. David Olaniyi Oyedepo.

I personally value him as a mentor, teacher and father.

While there are so many things to reflect on about his life, on this platform, I will share his outstanding public speaking techniques.

1. Story telling: his messages and lectures are brought home with applicable stories. 🎥

2. Highlighted points: he lists points that are easy to follow.🖌📕

3. Conversation style: he speaks to multitudes as though he is speaking to a single person. 📞

4. Audience management: no matter the size of the audience, he gains and sustains attention. 📡

Action Points
1. If you have ever heard him, share what you love about listening to him.
2. Show your love by reacting with 🔥

Wisdom Injection💉

There is no ordinary task, it’s man’s ordinary approach that makes a task look ordinary.

There is nothing extraordinary on its own, it is man’s extraordinary commitment that makes it so.

David Oyedepo is a renowned Nigerian preacher and founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners' Chapel International. He has established a vast network of churches with 20,000 branches across Nigeria, several African nations, and several international locations. Oyedepo is a pioneer of the Christian charismatic movement in Africa and has been recognized as one of Nigeria's most influential preachers. He also serves as Chancellor of Covenant University and Landmark University.

Key Takeaway
1. When you sit with your assignment, the world comes looking for you.
2. What fails in the hand of one person will flourish in the hand of another.

Let’s Do This
Please celebrate this great man by sharing your favorite David Oyedepo Quote

Facts About Dr. David Oyedepo

1. Founding of Living Faith Church: He founded the Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners' Chapel International) in 1983 at age 29.

2. Education: He holds a Ph.D. in Human Development from the University of Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, and honorary doctorates from several institutions.

3. University Chancellor: He is the Chancellor of Covenant University and Landmark University, both located in Nigeria. There are also 165 Kingdom Heritage Model Schools and 28 Faith Academy schools in Nigeria and several others around the world.

4. Church Network: Winners' Chapel International has over 20,000 branches in Nigeria and presence in over 140 nations in the world. The Church runs over 38,000 home cells in Lagos alone, and multiplied thousands across Nigeria and other nations.

5. Author: He has written over 100 title.

Sources: https://faithtabernacle.org.ng/, https://eclfcww.org/

Celebrate grace with 🔥 . Can we get 100?

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TODAY IS THE D DAY!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR DAVID OYEDEPO

As we celebrate this Transformational Leader, I am excited to share with you this 2009 video.
Dr. David Oyedepo was 55 in the video. Today, 15 years after, and at 70, he has remained consistent.
His life is a clear demonstration of what he teaches.

The problem of a lot of people is that they don't stay long enough with what works so things stop working.
If you find what works, stay with it until you get results, then you go higher.

Watch this Video and be blessed.

Share a goodwill message and congratulate Dr. David Oyedepo🎁🎊🎉🎉🎊
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Chris and Will: How to Your Get Eye Contact Right

Chris: Doc, I really need to stop distracting my audience with shifty gaze.😳

Dr. Will: I will place you on a daily dose of GAZEmax.💉💊

Note that eye contact is not staring. It is a “Touch and Go” connection. When you stare, people feel uncomfortable. Unless you are answering a direct question, 3-5 seconds at a time is appropriate. 👍

In a continuous conversation, look away, and reconnect.👀

When addressing a group, distribute your gaze by looking from side-middle-side, and front-middle-back. Don’t leave any section uncovered.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Establish confidence by beginning with friendly faces, and as you become more comfortable, extend to others.

Practice with a mirror or your friends. 🪞

Action Points
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Wisdom Injection💉


Peng Liyuan is a renowned Chinese folk singer. She gained widespread recognition through her appearances on the CCTV New Year's Gala and won numerous singing competitions, producing several hit singles. Peng also excelled in theatrical performances, earning China's prestigious Plum Blossom Award for her lead role in "The White Haired Girl." Additionally, she was named the 57th Most Powerful Woman in the World by Forbes in 2014.

Key Takeaway
1. With eye contact, it doesn’t take too long to know people.
2. Your audience spends the entire period of your speech trying to meet you.

Quotes are profound statements that stir up wisdom in the hearts of the observant.

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Facts: No Kidding! With Just Eye Contact, You Can Get All These

1. Building Trust and Rapport: about 30% of speakers experience eye contact helping establish a connection with the audience, making them appear more trustworthy and relatable. 👌

2. Engaging the Audience: around 25% of speakers who maintain eye contact find that it keeps the audience engaged and attentive, which is crucial for effective communication.💯

3. Conveying Confidence: Eye contact demonstrates confidence and authority, making the speaker appear more credible. This benefit is noted by approximately 20% of speakers.👍

4. Reading the Audience: about 10% of speakers benefit from eye contact allowing them to gauge audience reactions and adjust their delivery accordingly. 🖼

Sources: https://aspireatlas.com/, https://www.instituteofpublicspeaking.com/, https://topcommunicationtips.com/, https://virtualspeech.com/

Which of the above can you relate to and why?🤔

5 Game-Changing Facts About Following the Right People

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In our quest to achieve our purpose and reach the peak in life, we must realise that we are most likely queuing behind someone. Following the wrong person is bad enough, but there is something worse!

You need to learn how the power of following the right people can set you on your way to the top.

Today, I bring you a podcast: click on the link below

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Don’t listen to it for someone else; make the lessons your own. When you are blessed, then please pass it on.

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Chris and Will: Repetition Problem

Chris: Doc, you know, I find myself repeating myself, you know. And, you know, that can be a problem when speaking. 🥺

Dr. Will: If I didn’t know, now I do!!! I see you have Repetitive Content Fatigue. 🩺🔬

Some people repeat phrases as a filler to bridge statements. Some others do out of nervousness. Repetition can distract your audience unless it is a deliberate technique. 🚧

When you believe you have a very good point, you may over-stretch it by repeating it too many times. Or, you may not have enough content to fill the time allotted to your speech, so you keep going over the little you have.

When your audience stops hearing value, they stop listening. Fresh thoughts keep attention fresh.💯

Action Points
1. What is the most common word/phrase you hear speakers repeat?
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Wisdom Injection💉

Repetition of the same thought or physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic reflex.

Norman Vincent Peale was a prominent American Protestant clergyman, a pioneering author in the field of positive thinking. Best known for his influential book, The Power of Positive Thinking (1952), Peale’s work has inspired millions worldwide to embrace optimism and self-belief. Through his radio and television presentations, Peale reached a wide audience, spreading his message of positivity and faith.

Key Takeaway
1. Repetition breeds habit and habit cannot be hidden.
2. If you can't control yourself without the audience, you can't control yourself before them either.

Quotes are profound statements that stir up wisdom in the hearts of the observant.

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Facts: No Kidding! Dangers of Over-repetition

1. Audience Annoyance: Overusing repetition can irritate the audience. Studies suggest that up to 30% of listeners may find excessive repetition annoying, leading to disengagement. 😡

2. Perceived Patronization: Repeating the same points too often can make the speaker seem patronizing as if they are underestimating the audience’s ability to understand the message. 😔

3. Loss of Engagement: Approximately 25% of audience members might tune out if they feel the content is redundant.📵 🔇

4. Reduced Impact: Over-repetition can dilute the impact of the message. Instead of reinforcing the point, it can make it seem less significant or even boring.😴

5. Cognitive Overload: For complex topics, excessive repetition without clear structure can overwhelm the audience, making it harder for them to follow and retain the information.🤯

Sources: https://www.learningleaders.com/, https://www.slidegenius.com/

Which of the above can you relate to and why?🤔

The Dangerous Walking Stick

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In our journey in life, there are times when we encounter challenges that make us adopt a coping mechanism. While those mechanisms appear to serve their purpose in the interim, they become a liability in the long run.

Have you ever thought about it that what you are relying on at the moment may take a lot of effort to get rid of sometime down the line? It may be a relationship, a habit, or something else.

The best part of today’s article is that it applies to any aspect of life.

Click on the link below: https://olanreamodu.com/the-dangerous-walking-stick/

Don’t listen to 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!

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Chris and Will: Tips to Get Rid of Repetition

Chris: Doc, how do I never repeat again in my life? 🤷🏽‍♂️

Dr. Will: Slow down, Chris. All you need is a regular dose of VARITYMax Capsules to prevent redundancy.🩺💊

Become mindful of how you speak and the filler words you use. Record yourself if necessary to identify your tendencies. 🎥📷

Practice your content thoroughly to develop your confidence. Reducing tension will also reduce dependency on filler words.🎤

Adopt pause instead. Become comfortable with silence at strategic points of your speech. It aids emphasis. 🚦

Slow down your pace. When you try to say too much in a short period, you may stammer and be repetitive. Pace yourself. ⏳

Action Points
1. Which of the techniques above has worked for you?🤔
2. List other techniques you use in the comment. 🖊📔
3. Share this post with someone who needs it, and invite them to join the channel. 📭

Wisdom Injection💉

The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.

Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens on November 30, 1835, was a celebrated American writer and humorist. He penned classics like "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and is regarded as the greatest American humorist. His contributions to American literature were so significant that esteemed author William Faulkner hailed him as "the father of American literature."

Key Takeaway
1. When it comes to pauses, timing is critical.
2. A moment to think gives value to words spoken.

Quotes are profound statements that stir up wisdom in the hearts of the observant.

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Facts: No Kidding! The Power of a Pause

1. Improved Comprehension: Research shows that pauses within sentences average around 0.38 seconds, while pauses between sentences average about 0.98 seconds.

These brief moments help listeners absorb and understand the content more effectively.

2. Increased Engagement: Pausing before and after important points can emphasize key messages and keep the audience attentive.

3. Enhanced Perception of Confidence: Speakers who use pauses effectively are often perceived as more confident and in control.

This is because pauses give the impression that the speaker is thoughtful and deliberate.

4. Cultural Differences: The perception of pauses can vary across cultures.

For instance, Japanese speakers are comfortable with silences lasting up to 8.2 seconds, while English speakers start feeling uncomfortable after just 4 seconds.

Sources: www.frontiersin.org, thespeakerlab.com, www.bbc.com

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The Power of Contrast

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It feels good to belong, be part of a group, and be accepted. It’s nice not to stick out and be conspicuous. Doing what every other person is doing is safe. We easily blend in. It also helps us to walk a path that others have walked.

But what happens if conforming makes us a copy instead of an original? What happens when we constantly compare ourselves to others just to feel better?

Today, we will learn that contrast is not a bad thing. In fact, if used well, its result will set us apart.

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