Palin Packs…Err, a Punch!

Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin was first introduced to the majority of Americans during her speech at the National Republican Convention and came out looking for well, caribou maybe? She did pack a punch! As an executive speaking coach I look for how, or if, a speaker connects with the audience. Mrs. Palin projected confidence and [...]

Written on September 9, 2008 | Posted in Judy's Take, Politicians, Presentation Persuasion, Speaking Success Tips | Leave a comment

Fred Thompson’s Tuesday Talk at the RNC

Heart and humor sandwiched on both sides of a little ham sums up Fred Thompson’s speech. No doubt, Fred Thompson has the talking gene. His thunderous delivery combined with a professional speaker’s style, Thompson’s speaking ability was a highlight of the night.
Both Republicans and Democrats had to be moved by Senator McCain’s and all [...]

Written on September 9, 2008 | Posted in Politicians, Presentation Persuasion, Speaking Success Tips | Leave a comment

Mrs. Bush and Mrs. McCain at the RNC

Cindy McCain and Laura Bush’s appearance at the Republic National Convention proved a couple of things. First, the Bush Administration learned something from Katrina about how to react in a national disaster crisis. Second, it was good public relations for the possible next occupants of the White House. But there are enough political pundits weighing [...]

Written on September 3, 2008 | Posted in Judy's Take, Media Training Tips, Politicians, Presentation Persuasion | Leave a comment

Michelle Makes Nice

Democratic National Convention, Denver, 2008
It doesn’t matter which side of the political fence you sit on, who can argue with the oratory skills of Barrack Obama? His speech performance at the DNC 2004 took him from obscurity-except for Illinois and Washington-to the national stage almost overnight. Wednesday night he delivered the most important speech of [...]

Written on September 2, 2008 | Posted in Judy's Take, Politicians | Leave a comment