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Hello and welcome to my channel on Self-Leadership and Public Speaking (SLPS).

If you are on a journey to uncover your wealth of potentials and become a confidents and impactful speaker, you will feel at home here.

Not what you know but what you do!
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Wisdom InjectionπŸ’‰

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. πŸ˜”

3. Loss of Engagement: Approximately 25% of audience members might tune out if they feel the content is redundant.πŸ“΅ πŸ”‡

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?πŸ€”
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The Dangerous Walking Stick

DEVELOPING THE DEVELOPER

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!

Knowing what you connect with in the article would also be delightful. Please leave a comment.
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Chris and Will: Tips to Get Rid of Repetition

Chris: Doc, how do I never repeat again in my life? πŸ€·πŸ½β€β™‚οΈ

Dr. Will: Slow down, Chris. All you need is a regular dose of VARITYMax Capsules to prevent redundancy.πŸ©ΊπŸ’Š

Become mindful of how you speak and the filler words you use. Record yourself if necessary to identify your tendencies. πŸŽ₯πŸ“·

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?πŸ€”
2. List other techniques you use in the comment. πŸ–ŠπŸ“”
3. Share this post with someone who needs it, and invite them to join the channel. πŸ“­
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Wisdom InjectionπŸ’‰

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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1. What insight did you get from this quote?
2. Share your techniques for including pauses in your speech.

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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

DEVELOPING THE DEVELOPER

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.

Click on the link below: https://olanreamodu.com/the-power-of-contrast/

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!

I like to know how you can apply the idea of contrast to your life. Please leave a comment.

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Chris and Will: Lack of Focus

Chris: Doc, I spoke at an event yesterday. What I started with was not what I ended with. I kept wondering from my topic.πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™‚οΈβ€βž‘οΈ

Dr. Will: I see you have Unfocused Topic Syndrome. πŸ”¬πŸ©Ί

This happens when you lack a central message for your speech. βš“οΈ

It is not enough to seek or have an opportunity to speak. You must always ask yourself,
β€œWhat message do I want to leave my audience with?”


A clear picture of what they can take away from our speech will keep you on target. 🏹

Sometimes, speakers come up with β€œbrilliant” ideas or stories in the middle of a speech that take them away from their initial plan. While spontaneity is good, discipline is necessary. πŸ€”

A good story that is not related to the topic is a bad story.

Action Points
1. Have you ever wondered from your topic while speaking?πŸ€·πŸ½β€β™‚οΈ

2. React with πŸ‘ Share your experience in the comment.

3. Share this post with someone who needs it, and invite them to join the channel.
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Wisdom InjectionπŸ’‰

Your purpose is to make your audience see what you saw, hear what you heard, feel what you felt. Relevant detail, couched in concrete, colorful language, is the best way to recreate the incident as it happened and to picture it for the audience


Dale Carnegie was a renowned American writer and lecturer who profoundly influenced the field of self-improvement. Born into poverty on a Missouri farm, Carnegie transformed his early struggles into a platform for personal development. He is most famous for his 1936 book "How to Win Friends and Influence People," a timeless bestseller till date.

Key Takeaway
1. What you don't see, you can't show.
2. Know and stay with your purpose.

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

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1. What insight did you get from this quote?
2. Share how you stay focused in your speech.

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Facts: No Kidding! What Happens When You Lose Focus?

1. Loss of Audience Engagement: 64% of people believe a speaker’s ability to stay on topic is crucial for maintaining engagement; wandering off-topic can significantly reduce the effectiveness of the presentation.

2. Decreased Information Retention: Audience retention rates drop when the content is not cohesive. Research indicates that structured presentations can improve retention by up to 40%.

3. Reduced Credibility: About 75% of listeners perceive speakers who frequently wander off-topic as less credible. This can undermine the speaker’s authority and the overall impact of the presentation.

4. Time Management Issues: Wandering off-topic can lead to poor time management, causing the presentation to run over time or miss critical points. Effective time management is a key skill for 80% of successful public speakers.

Sources: https://www.weshare.net/, https://hbr.org/

As an audience, have you experienced any of the above? What did you do?
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Chris and Will: When Diversion Works

Chris: Doc, I listened to a speaker who diverted a few times from his topic, yet he kept my attention!πŸ€·πŸ½β€β™‚οΈ

Dr. Will: That happens when diversion is deliberate. A speaker may strategically β€œwander off” the topic to keep the audience engaged.🚧

Even with interesting speakers, the audience still tends to get distracted or tired. A well-timed story, song, or activity can retain attention.πŸ’―πŸ”₯

While it appears like β€œwandering off” to the audience, the speaker has actually planned a few of them to spice up the presentation. 🍲

However, the intervention must not be so disconnected that you have a problem relating it to your speech. Also, don’t dwell unnecessarily on it.🚫

Whatever you do, do it for and not against your ultimate goal of speaking.

Action Points
1. How can you adopt diversion to keep your audience?πŸ€”

2. Share in the comments your favorite diversions. βœ’οΈπŸ“’

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The best speakers are those who can weave tangents into the narrative, making the audience laugh, think, or feel without ever losing sight of the main thread.


Chris Anderson is a renowned British-American businessman born in 1957. As the current head of TED, he plays a pivotal role in spreading groundbreaking ideas through captivating talks. Under his guidance, TED hosts an annual conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, featuring innovative speakers who shape global conversations and inspire positive change.

Key Takeaway
1. Great speakers are focused on audience experience.

2. Audience experience is to achieve a purpose.

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

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1. Has any TED speaker ever caught your attention?

2. Who was the speaker, and what stood out for you?

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Facts: No Kidding! Diversion Can Save Your Speech

1. Engagement Techniques: Studies show that after a presenter uses humor or deviates from their prepared material, attention levels peak. This suggests that while wandering off-topic can sometimes re-engage the audience, it needs to be done strategically.

2. Retention Rates: Using emotions and examples in public speaking can increase audience retention rates by 65% to 75%. This implies that incorporating relatable stories and emotional content can help maintain audience interest and retention.

3. Visual Content: Three days after a presentation, 60% of the audience can still remember its visual content. This highlights the importance of using visual aids to keep the presentation focused and memorable.


Sources: https://www.weshare.net/, https://hbr.org/, https://worldmetrics.org/

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The Mistake We Make About Self-Confidence

DEVELOPING THE DEVELOPER

You cannot be a successful and effective public speaker without a good dose of self-confidence. If you lack self-confidence, you will judge yourself more harshly than your audience judge you.

But what is self-confidence anyway? Where do we draw the line? To enjoy the immense benefits of self-confidence, we have to avoid some critical mistakes that others fall into.

Today, I am sharing with you a YouTube video that will help us know what self-confidence is not.

Click on the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMQB8LWiaWc

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: Memory Trouble

Dr. Will: You missed your appointment last week!

Chris: Doc, I tried to memorize my last presentation. It turned out so bad that I couldn’t bear to come out publicly. 🀯😩

Dr. Will: I see you have Scriptitis Memorabilis! πŸ©ΊπŸ”¬

Memorizing a whole script may seem like a safety net, but it often gets speakers in trouble. 😳

When your brain is focused on every single word, a single forgotten line can make the whole thing fall apart.

Memorizing keeps your attention on yourself instead of on your audience. You can’t be innovative for fear of losing your train of thought.😬

The power of the brain rests in its ability to improve ideas and not to keep them static. As you try to recall what you memorized, your brain is battling to add more.

Action Points
1. Have you ever memorized your speech?πŸ€”

2. Share your experience of the outcome. πŸ“±

3. Share this post with someone who needs it and invite them to join the channel.πŸ“¨
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Wisdom InjectionπŸ’‰

There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave


Dale Carnegie was an influential American writer and lecturer known for developing courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Despite his humble beginnings, Carnegie rose to prominence with his bestselling book, How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936), which continues to be widely read today. His work has left a lasting impact on personal development and professional training.

Key Takeaway
None today! This quote is so multidimensional that I choose not to share what I think until I have heard your take on it.

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

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Facts: No Kidding! Memorizing Speeches May Cause These

1. Rigidity and Lack of Adaptability: Memorizing a speech can lead to a rigid delivery. If unexpected changes or interruptions occur, speakers may struggle to adapt, resulting in a less dynamic presentation.

2. Impact on Memory: It can make it harder for the speaker to convey the information naturally and engagingly.

3. Career Advancement: 85% of job success comes from having well-developed soft skills, including public speaking. Yet, only about 8% of people feel comfortable speaking in front of a large audience.

4. Audience Engagement: Presentations that include stories are 22 times more likely to be remembered by the audience compared to those that do not. Memorizing a speech can sometimes hinder the ability to tell stories naturally.

Sources: www.98thpercentile.com/blog/memorizing-your-speech, www.presentationskills.me/, https://worldmetrics.org/public-speaking-statistics/

Which of the above caught your attention?
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Chris and Will: Strategy to Speak Without Memorizing

Chris: Doc, if I can’t memorize my speech, do I just wing? 😳

Dr. Will: No please! Memorocillin Forte will do the job. πŸ’ŠπŸ’Š

Instead of memorizing every word, focus on mastering the key points. Imagine your speech as a series of memorable landmarks rather than a step-by-step map. πŸŒ†πŸ’

You know where you are heading, but you have the liberty to choose your route, which in this case is the specific word and expression. Flexibility injects humanity into your speech. πŸ’―

When you structure your speech around themes and stories, you cannot lose your way or your audience.

You may also adopt a cue card but don’t be hung up on it.πŸ”–

Action Points
1. Tell us how you can inject flexibility into your presentation.πŸ’‰

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Wisdom InjectionπŸ’‰

The art of public speaking is not just about conveying information, but also about captivating attention and sparking imagination.


Bryan Stevenson, born on November 14, 1959, is an influential American lawyer and social justice activist. As a law professor at New York University and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama, he has tirelessly fought against bias in the criminal justice system, particularly for the poor and minorities. Notably, Stevenson's efforts have led to Supreme Court rulings that bar sentencing children under 18 to death or life imprisonment without parole.

Key Takeaway

1. When we focus only on the information, we miss the real magic.

2. Speaking is creates an experience.

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

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1. Mention a speaker who sparks your imagination.

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Facts: No Kidding! How Cue Cards Can Help Your Presentation

1. Speaking Fluency: Using cue cards can improve speaking fluency by helping speakers maintain a smooth and continuous flow of speech.

2. Accuracy: Cue cards can enhance accuracy by reducing the likelihood of errors or omissions during a presentation.

3. Anxiety Reduction: Cue cards can help reduce speaking anxiety by providing a sense of security and structure for the speaker.

4. Audience Engagement: Presentations that incorporate cue cards often result in higher audience engagement and retention of information

Sources: https://unimuda.e-journal.id/

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Have you ever used cue cards? Share your experience.
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