Leaving Speeches - How to Give a Memorable Leaving Speech

It's your last day at work. You're happy to be leaving but petrified about the leaving speech. You're due to say a couple of words of goodbye right after the department lunch. You have no idea what to say and it's clouding your whole final day in the office.

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Don't worry, this article will help you prepare the perfect leaving speech with ease.

Here are the key tips for a memorable goodbye

Leaving Speeches - How to Give a Memorable Leaving Speech

1. RELAX. You're only saying goodbye. Public speaking may be daunting for even the most extrovert. Just remember: you're leaving! You don't have to face these colleagues day after day ever again. So even if your speech is unmemorable at best or terrible at worse, in the scheme of things, it does not matter. In a few years time, consider yourself lucky (or unlucky!) if your former colleagues even remember you at all, yet alone what you said on your last day at work

2. KEEP IT SHORT. A five minute speech is great, but a three minute speech is even better. Short and sweet is the key

3. PREPARE BEFOREHAND. Write down what you want to say and make sure you practice it OUT LOUD and STANDING UP the night before. Go through it until you can present it naturally. Then write down the key bullet points and have them on hand on the day of your leaving speech. If you do need to refer to your bullet points during your goodbye speech, that is perfectly okay...even the most respected actors and actresses have done that before in the Oscars and they would be used to memorizing lines. Do you recall a time that any Oscar winner was criticized for referring to their cheat sheet? No, it has not happened and it will not happen to you.

4. IT IS OK TO BE NERVOUS. In fact, it can be endearing to be nervous. Remember that the audience is on your side, they are happy for you and your new career and/or life change. A touch of nerves will show your sincerity and how much this occasion means to you.

5. LEAVE THE COMEDY FOR COMEDIANS.. Do not succumb to the temptation to be funny if you are not the sort of person who can deliver a joke. It is far better to show sincerity and heartfelt emotion that to try hard to crack jokes and having them fall flat.

6. DO NOT BURN BRIDGES. Your last day in the office is not the time to settle personal scores or reel off a list of gripes. Be gracious and diplomatic about everyone and your time at the company, particularly your boss.

7. DON'T BE SMUG ABOUT YOUR NEW JOB . While it is perfectly okay to mention your new career or life plans, never be smug about them. Concentrate more of your speech on your sadness at leaving than your delight at your new opportunity.

8. LOVE YOUR LEAVING GIFT. Remember to say a few kind words about your leaving gift. For example you could say something like "It is just what I wanted and will take pride of place on my new desk. Every time I look at it, I will think back at my happy times here, the fun and laughter we all had and the friendships I made."

Leaving Speeches - How to Give a Memorable Leaving Speech

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Dr. Hansen and Intimidation

Dr. Hansen is considered by all measures a very able scientist, perhaps one excessively so. His effort to publicize his data and conclusions on the effect of greenhouse gasses has led to a troubling censorship situation.

Dr. Hansen and Intimidation

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Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that the concept of global warming is a big issue these days. In the view of some, it is a myth with little empirical data to back it up. In the view of others, such as Dr. Hansen, it is a forecast of perhaps massive devastation to our planet and potentially the viability of mankind. The debate rages on and you undoubtedly have your own views. This article, however, is not about the merits of global warming. It is about something far more troubling.

Dr. Hansen and Intimidation

We are a nation of hot button issues. Unfortunately, we often are so enraged over the trivial that significant events are passed over without a hint of reaction. One such event occurred recently when Dr. Hansen was interviewed on the 60 minutes television show. If you didn't see the episode, I encourage you to do so.

The troubling thing about the 60 minutes interview with Dr. Hansen wasn't his view on global warming. You can form your own opinion on the merits of the theory. The troubling thing was the intimidation tactic being used against him.

If you are unfamiliar with the situation, the current administration does not care for the views expressed by Dr. Hansen. There isn't anything inherently wrong with that. The basic foundation of our system is the right to disagree. What is wrong, however, is the refusal to let a scientist speak his mind or to use intimidation to the same end.

To obtain the interview, 60 minutes had to agree to allow a NASA representative to oversee the meeting. In fact, the person was shown on camera facing the scientist as he answered questions. Clearly, the presence of this person was meant to intimidate the responses of the scientist.

Is nobody else troubled by this? Have we reached a point in the United States where the discussion of ideas is a dangerous thing? Who, in there right mind, would ever have imagined NASA being a place of intimidation. Frankly, it boggles the mind because it raises the specter of historical periods of tyranny. It is a dramatic statement, but what else can you call it?

Perhaps more troubling is the fact nobody seems bothered by this development. Are we taking our freedoms for granted? Have we become sheep to be herded?

Before you compartmentalize this based on your political view, give it some thought. I don't see this as an conservative, liberal or environmental issue. I see this simply as a troubling attack on the basic concept of being an American.

I am no expert on global warming. For all I know, Dr. Hansen may be a crackpot on par with late night television psychics. If so, then the proper response is let him be exposed as such, not to intimidate him into staying quiet.

"The Founding Fathers knew a government can't control the economy without controlling people. And they knew when a government sets out to do that, it must use force and coercion to achieve its purpose. So we have come to a time for choosing." - Ronald Reagan, October 27, 1964

Dr. Hansen and Intimidation

Richard Monk is with FactsMonk.com.

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How To Identify Various Forms Of Anxiety Disorder

Approximately 40 million American adults are affected by anxiety disorders every year. There are many different symptoms that cause those suffering to be filled with fear, stress and uncertainty.

Most people deal with anxiety to some degree, when doing things such as speaking in public or going on a first date. For the majority of us, these feelings go away once the event or situation has passed. People suffering from an anxiety disorder, however, continue to feel these things even after the situation has passed. If not properly treated, these feelings can become quite serious.

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There are a number of different methods for treating anxiety disorders, and the right treatment will depend on the person and just what type of anxiety they suffer from. There are six most common forms of anxiety:

How To Identify Various Forms Of Anxiety Disorder

- Panic disorder

- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

- Social phobia (or social anxiety disorder)

- Specific phobias

- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

Each of these forms of anxiety have different symptoms, but some are common to all of them - irrational fear and dread.

Panic disorder includes feelings of panic, terror and helplessness. These feelings can be triggered by an event or a memory that has no relation to what is happening at the moement of the attack. People suffering from panic disorders often worry about when the next attack will occur, compounding the problem even more.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is when the person suffering from it has to complete a series of rituals or sequences without being disturbed. If they're interrupted, they will start the whole sequence over again from the start.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is often associated with veterans of war but it can actually affect anyone. It is triggered by some sort of traumatic event. Most people will talk about their feelings after these events, but some keep it bottled up inside until the feelings become overwhelming. If something then triggers that memory, their anxiety manifests itself as PTSD.

Social phobia is a disorder in which the person suffering experiences feelings of extreme humiliation and fear of being embarrassed. They try to avoid all social interactions or events where they don't have complete control over their surroundings, in order to avoid these situations.

People who suffer from GAD often suffer from chronic worry. They worry about the smallest things, usually for much longer than they need to resulting in it affecting other parts of their life. It can affect their sleep, their work performance, personal relationships and more.

Generally, the earlier a person can identify the symptoms of an anxiety disorder, the easier it is to treat and hopefully overcome. If one of these disorders is suspected, they should visit their doctor to get a thorough diagnosis and treatment program.

How To Identify Various Forms Of Anxiety Disorder

George Ferguson writes about agoraphobia and other anxiety-related topics for the Panic Alert website. Read more and sign up for our free newsletter at http://www.panicalert.org

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Add Humor to Your Speech Without Telling Jokes

How often have you heard someone start a speech with a joke? Too often probably. Speakers with limited experience tend to tell jokes just to get a laugh in the hope the audience will warm up to them. The jokes are often irrelevant to the topic of their speech.

Experienced speakers know there are better ways to add humor to a speech or presentation, including:.

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Using funny stories and anecdotes--not jokes--in your speech

Add Humor to Your Speech Without Telling Jokes

Everyone has had bad experiences that become funny with the passage of time. They make great stories Remember that today's tragedy is tomorrow's funny anecdote.

If you don't feel comfortable talking about yourself, borrow stories from other people. It's acceptable to as long as you credit the source.

Collecting Stories from your audience

"Jollytologist" Allen Klein tells how he'd often ask his audiences "How do you spell relief?" "L-A-U-G-H" was his answer. Then during one of his presentations, an audience member cried out, "D-I-V-O-R-C-E." It was hysterical. Klein now relates the story as part of many of his presentations.

Creating a fun atmosphere in the room before you speak

Since I'm a former news anchor and sportscaster, I sometimes arranged for the person introducing me to show some of my worst on-air bloopers in video clips (there was plenty of material to draw from). The bloopers always got people laughing, and also let them know I wasn't afraid to laugh at myself a little--a great way to connect with them right from the start.

Self-denigrating humor

In the 70's, President Gerald Ford was skewered regularly on Saturday Night Live about his lack of grace. Ford struck back by making fun of himself better than the SNL writers ever could.

He told his audiences about the night he met his wife Betty, and how he wanted to dance with her "in the worst way." Then he'd say, "And Betty later told me I did just that--dance in the worst way."

Ford also said he had to become the center on his college football team because center was the only position where he didn't have to move my feet.

If someone as important as a former president can poke fun at himself, the rest of us can too. Self-denigrating humor is a powerful tool.

Using interesting props in your speech

I'd sometimes bring along "IFB" to use as a as a prop. An IFB (which stands for "interruptible feedback) is an ear piece TV reporters use when they're doing live reports from the scene of a news story. The IFB allows them to hear what the people back in the studio are saying to them as they're being introduced, and also allows them to hear questions the anchors might ask.

I would sometimes show a blooper clip of what can happen when something goes wrong with an IFB. The clip showed a female reporter stuttering and stammering during a live report. She sounded absolutely smashed. She wasn't.

It turns out someone had unintentionally pressed the wrong button back in the control room, and the reporter was hearing her own words in her IFB about half a second after she spoke, which, take my word for it, is extremely distracting. For about 15 seconds, she battled and tried to be as professional as she could, but the harder she tried, the funnier she sounded. She finally ripped the IFB from her ear and continued her report.

The clip always got the audience howling.

Borrowing humor

The Internet is a great place to find one liners and funny quotes. Personally, I borrowed often from Yogi Berra ("When you come to a fork in the road, take it..."), Will Rogers ("when Democrats want to form a firing squad, they get into a circle...") and many others.

Buying humor from people who sell it

There are professionals who will write funny stuff for you, and they're generally not expensive. You can also check your local comedy club and hire someone who's probably pretty good at writing one liners. Or do a search for "humor writers" or "humorists" on the Internet.

Steve Allen once said, "People would rather be entertained than educated." But if you can entertain and educate at the same time, you have the makings of a great speech--without ever telling a single joke.

Add Humor to Your Speech Without Telling Jokes

George McKenzie is a retired TV anchor and radio talk show host. He often contributes articles to Speech Success, where you'll find more information and advice about making a speech and public speaking.

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