Comments on: Inauguration Presence http://speakingpresence.com/2009/01/21/inauguration-presence/ Cultivating presence in speaking, leading, and life! Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:06:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Carla Kimball http://speakingpresence.com/2009/01/21/inauguration-presence/#comment-12 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:09:06 +0000 http://speakingpresence.wordpress.com/?p=4#comment-12 Nice post, Terry. I especially like your observations of how deliberately she speaks. I know this is something you know a lot about.

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]]> By: Terry Kaufman http://speakingpresence.com/2009/01/21/inauguration-presence/#comment-11 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:09:05 +0000 http://speakingpresence.wordpress.com/?p=4#comment-11 I enjoyed Elizabeth Alexander’s articulate speaking and deliver (more than the actual poem itself).

She captivated me with her relaxed, present demeanor.

I admired how she was “in control” of her speech and felt “one” with it and her audience.

During the video, I noticed how she:

- Takes 10 seconds to take a deep breath, slows herself down, and places herself in her environment

- Connects with her audience

- Speaks articulately and clearly

- Punches her words, especially her “Ts”, “Ds”, and “Ss”

- Maintains a comfortable, consistent, and fluid pace as she delivers each word

- Effectively pauses at specific points to allow her audience to digest and appreciate her communication

I recommend this type of delivery when native English speakers engage in conversation with non-native speakers. It facilitates clarity and comprehension.

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