Explain it to your Granny

— Written by: Ellen Hermens
Erklären Sie es so einfach wie Ihrer Oma

Explain it as simple as if your grandmother

At the weekend I attended a demonstration in Munich – against censorship in the web. This is where I experienced the great speech of Michael Jäger . Thank you for this great example. Michael Jäger presented in a passionate and enthusiastic way. He explained the situation so well and simply as if he explained it his grandmother. You can check out the (German) Blog where he shows another simple example or watch on this page his (German) Video.

What did Michael Jäger do?

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Has your speech a purpose?

— Written by: Ellen Hermens

Female archer aiming at the targetSo many times I observe speakers who tell a great story – only I miss the purpose in their speech. Especially recently I observed this: as top executive I am regularly the district representative on conferences of the European Toastmasters. Those conferences host the contests for the winners who compete at the European championship.

How do you recognize a purpose?

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