Everyone says to "testify", but no one has(most people) ever testified in court or before a board. Ever.
A simple grammar lesson, few minutes spending time to put thoughts together before actually having to speak before the public goes a long way. You look smarter and well read on your subject.
It's ok to have notes to guide you along.
Keep it simple stupid. You have 2 minutes.
Seriously. There's some terribly gross grammar in testimonies, but gets over shadowed by nerves and enthusiasm.
Enthusiasm doesn't project an agenda. Well laid out thoughts do.
So, if you're testifying, spend a few minutes knowing what you want to say, write points down, dress nice, don't slouch on the chairs like some stupid fvck "firearms instructor", and be able to answer questions about what you spoke.
You might be up there longer than you thought. Be smart. Stupid speaking for a long time is still stupid.
Good luck people. Speak your feelings, not the group's. Because 70 speaking the same thing requires only 1 person to speak for them.
Have an impact. Make a difference.
A simple grammar lesson, few minutes spending time to put thoughts together before actually having to speak before the public goes a long way. You look smarter and well read on your subject.
It's ok to have notes to guide you along.
Keep it simple stupid. You have 2 minutes.
Seriously. There's some terribly gross grammar in testimonies, but gets over shadowed by nerves and enthusiasm.
Enthusiasm doesn't project an agenda. Well laid out thoughts do.
So, if you're testifying, spend a few minutes knowing what you want to say, write points down, dress nice, don't slouch on the chairs like some stupid fvck "firearms instructor", and be able to answer questions about what you spoke.
You might be up there longer than you thought. Be smart. Stupid speaking for a long time is still stupid.
Good luck people. Speak your feelings, not the group's. Because 70 speaking the same thing requires only 1 person to speak for them.
Have an impact. Make a difference.