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The Rule of 75%

Written by: Ric Phillips

Article Overview: Do you know the rule of 75% when it comes to public speaking and presentations? I do, but I had forgotten it briefly. It came back to bite me one weekend last year, so I would like to take this opportunity to share it with you, so you can avoid making the same mistake I did in your upcoming seminars, workshops, meetings, speeches, public speaking and presentations.

The Rule of 75%

I had a fantastic time training the wonderful, energetic group of participants over the weekend, at our communication skills']);"> effective communication skills course. The first day focused on interpersonal skills and the second more on professional skills and public speaking. This was not the first time I had organized a public workshop and then arranged materials to teach for it. I really love training others in these secrets of excellent communication for business or pleasure.

Anyway, unfortunately due to my over-zealousness to try to give the group all of my best information, the afternoon of the second day ended up seeming a bit rushed. I had packed too much information into the course and workbooks, and although they can read it at home as many times as they like to help digest it, it still felt bad to rush material and examples. This was not something I wanted to do nor would recommend.

So it therefore reminds me today of the 75% rule of public speaking and presentations. Only prepare for 75% of the time allotted. That way you have time to slow down, relax, field questions, and even digress a little if necessary. You know, story-telling is a natural digression and can dramatically increase audience listening and participation too. Every one likes a good and hopefully relevant story!

So in closing today’s brief article I am reminded of a great Japanese saying: “Saru mo ki kara otchiru.” What is the translation? “Sometimes even monkeys fall out of trees!” (Hey I fell out of the tree, but I don’t think I broke anything!)

Until next time,

Coach Ric

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