Comments on: On public speaking

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:13:03 +0000

Is there a video or slides of your presentation?

By: Isa

Isa — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:43:02 +0000

Thanks for the tips! Anything that applies to acting applies to public speaking. I’d add a few I’ve learned from acting: Never say the same thing, the same way, three times in a row – This is crucial for keeping interest. Use a dynamic voice – Don’t be a monotonous sounding robot, another great tool for the keeping of interest. And the last one that pops into mind is a reiteration of your last point, Don’t make the audience fear for your comfort – look, act comfortable and you will cultivate the same feeling in the audience.

You have such a lovely site! ^^

By: Ayush Saran

Ayush Saran — Tue, 26 May 2009 11:30:47 +0000

I saw your talk at FOWD, the slides were very well designed and the quality and attention to detail was inspiring….

looking forward to more tips on tackling mobile browsers :)

By: Christopher Meeks

Christopher Meeks — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:51:10 +0000

I have to say, there is nothing more comforting than being a web designer trying to work his way into the “in” crowd, and seeing you “buck up” and do it.

I was starting to think all great designers were born slightly pretentious, but you certainly don’t fit that stereotype and that is quite refreshing.

Thanks for the speaking tips, my biggest design-oriented group (I was quite the thesbian in college) is 50 or so. I’m glad to know 600 doesn’t feel all that different!

By: Ralph Mason

Ralph Mason — Thu, 14 May 2009 06:28:27 +0000

Meagan, your talk was really good (I watched the video) and you should be proud. You are a hugely talented designer, and you can be sure that, whenever you speak, people will value what you have to say.

By: Chris Rowe

Chris Rowe — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:37:42 +0000

I took a lot from your speech and loved the balance of content. The slides were fun and catchy too. Your nerves didn’t show at all so congrats all round!

By: Ethan

Ethan — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:50:25 +0000

bq. * I guess you could argue that lifting a car off a trapped baby is harder / scarier / more impressive. I guess.

I’d like to see your data on this.

By: Dimitriou

Dimitriou — Wed, 13 May 2009 05:04:56 +0000

Thnx for the tips!

By: hash

hash — Tue, 12 May 2009 23:56:07 +0000

Whoa, I didn’t know *that* was why we just missed each other in London. Man… wow! It’s so awesome that you spoke at FOWD, and I can’t wait to see the video of it.

Oh, and you’re right too. Coming unprepared to a big talk is pure fail. I’m sure yours rocked though. :)

By: Marc Amos

Marc Amos — Tue, 12 May 2009 20:33:15 +0000

This post is timed perfectly. I’m going through this tomorrow… Thanks Meagan!