In this episode, we discuss the timing and pacing of your delivery. This element is critical to adding "speaking spice" to your message for a gourmet presentation. (02:45)

Speaking too quickly undercuts the listeners absorption of your message. It quickly creates fatigue in your audience (03:05). Speed speakers feel pressured to get the message blurted out. Even what they consider a pause is barely a space for a breath.

A delivery too slow and drawn out does the same thing, except your audience is instead bored and antsy (03:48). Barack Obama was so careful in his word selection, that he belabored his audience and they missed much of the emotion intended in many of his impromptu interviews.

Less than ideal pacing is typically too fast or too slow. To master timing means to vary your pacing according to the intended meaning (04:45). Escalating your pace abruptly or slowing down dramatically has powerful effects to your listener. Sometimes add a power pause. Use the drama it creates to your advantage.

3 takeaways on timing: (06:25)

1- Listen to or create a recording of yourself. Listen back, being self-aware of your current habits.

2- Practice doing the opposite of your current tendency, even if you feel your pacing is good. Mix up your approach with your timing and pacing. Tell a story using this instructions.

3- Practice using a dramatic pause in your talk. Plan it into your next message. Wrap life-change around that pause.

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