The good creative folks over at Matrix Group International just launched a new video series called The Matrix Minute. They are neat friends and strong supporters of the social tech community.
From her purple office and purple sofa – Joanna Pineda asked to talk-shop about videoblogging and if I’d share ideas on how to get started with online video.
Sounds like fun (and it was!).
Videoblogging and the value of impromptu speech
Impromptu conversations via video or audio are such fantastic practice forums for speaking in public — let alone great vehicles for sharing stories with your core communities.
Thanks Joanna and Matrix Group for the time (and congrats again on the Matrix Minute series).
What are your favorite tips for videoblogging or impromptu speaking in general, like giving a toast or a statement of congratulations at formal events?
Her prized, numero uno, #1 favorite speaking tip is…:
It’s been a tremendous week here at Blogworld Expo East. And this morning’s workshop was fantastically interactive, co-presented with @AlizaSherman about empowering women as public speakers. The attendees for our Speak Up workshop were so motivating; and people showed determination and progress on their speech topic ideas throughout the session. It’s been a great day.
Words from a witch
In the spirit of finding and asserting our voice as speakers, Nathalie Lussier talked shop about her favorite speaking tip. She presents often and really enjoys the dynamic.
It was energizing to talk with her from Blogworld’s expo floor
- and she blogs regularly at The Raw Foods Witch on lots of healthy stuff.
Nathalie’s #1 tip revealed in this fun, speedy talk:
DISCLAIMER to readers: Darth Vader was not harmed in this recording.
She just gave a great speech on the benefits and stress from having so many available choices.
She has resolve, success, and a great depth of reflection.
She’s got one heck of a sense of humor, is a Women Grow Business blogger — and she’s a clear winner too.
This ’she’ is Ann Bevans, a business owner and prize winner of this year’s case study competition for the Hot Mommas Project.
The Hot Mommas Project is an online mentorship library for women and girls, comprised of case studies accessible for free. People from across the globe submit case studies reflecting their life experience about entrepreneurship and different professional industries.
What challenges did they face?
What decisions or fears or obstacles helped to crystalize their success?
These questions are often framed and answered in the most personal and triumphant ways in these case studies.
Ann’s case study won top honors this year, revealing her sense of purpose for her business and resolve to look at specific choices.
In this video talk: Darth Vader talks shop.
And Ann shares more on what compelled her to write her case study. Her potent acceptance speech was a hot topic too, looking at the trials of choice in & beyond business — all this from the Hot Momma’s Awards Ceremony earlier this week.
Two minute video story -transcript follows below-
…of the first democratically elected president of Mexico (…really admired him).
Hey, tell you what…
Have you ever read a story that you could not get enough of? I just did, and it’s about the first democratically elected president of Mexico; his name is Benito Juarez.
Here’s the thing about Benito Juarez.
He was pretty keen about his height and how the crowds reacted to his it; he was not a tall man. He was around 5 foot and he began to observe that when he would address crowds and about to give a speech –they would be distracted and wouldn’t automatically pay attention to him; they were trying to avoid his eye contact.
So, he started something fascinating.
He started to use the mechanism of silence when speaking. He would take the stage, take the podium, and instead of immediately launching into his speech he would for 60 seconds gaze across the crowd…lock eyes for 60 seconds of silence.
His use of silence began to be his presentation signature. He also saw his sense of command from the podium and the stage really increase. I mean, one full minute, it’s a long time from an audience perspective!
What about 10 seconds?
It just makes me think what type of impact could just 10 seconds make in terms of amplifying audience connection or really framing words and their meaning.
The Aunt Harriet ‘rule’ and the Flip cam dynamic:
There was ample background noise and conversation at the restaurant where this video chat took place.
To ensure her audio came through, I asked if she’d talk louder than normal – as if she was talking to her ‘older Aunt Harriet.’
She admitted at first that made her uneasy – understandable! But audio is king. And especially with the small Flip mics, I’m grateful Narissa was up for speaking in a more robust tone.
It was a sunny SxSW Saturday last week where people came together for Zoetica Media’s brunch and brainstorm session — with one nonprofit in mind: Safe Place.
Community and a Strategic Starting Point The goal was to look at Safe Place’s community, internally and externally, and offer a strategic starting point for this nonprofit’s social media plan.
They are doing vital work in the Austin area. Their team provides shelter, a 24 hour hotline, and educational services to those impacted by sexual violence and domestic abuse.
I haven’t discussed this topic very much, especially in a brainstorm setting like this. Despite that discomfort, I was motivated by just how compelling a discussion group can be in the face of greater community impact.
Key Questions: A Social Media Plan Takes Shape
Who really is a community partner?
How do they engage with eachother?
These questions were at the heart of discussion. And Narissa Johnson, Safe Place’s communications director, observed some interesting results from the conversations.
In this onsite video interview, we talk about what most stood out strategically for taking her social media plan to the next level.
What do you think about these ideas? What would you add for moving her social media plan forward?
