by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | PUBLIC SPEAKING
The PREP framework is an easy and effective way to give a short, impromptu speech. If you have ever been called up to speak at short notice, you know how stressful it can be. PREP is an acrostic that stands for Point, Reason, Example, and Point. Point (claim): The...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | PUBLIC SPEAKING
California, October 2019. I am currently doing a doctorate in Spiritual Formation. A few weeks ago, one of my professors (Dr. Adam McClendon) provided an essential review for writing an argument at a doctoral level. Much of the information in his review came from the...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | PUBLIC SPEAKING
The PREP framework is an easy and effective way to give a short impromptu speech. If you have ever been called up to speak at short notice, you know how stressful it can be. PREP is an acrostic that stands for Point, Reason, Example, and Point. Point (claim): The...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | COMMUNICATION
The Cs of communication provide a checklist for ensuring that your written and oral communication is clear and effective. You can apply it to your emails, reports, meetings, conference calls ,and presentations so that your audience gets your message. The C’s of...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | PUBLIC SPEAKING
”It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.” – Mark Twain The first 30 seconds of your speech or presentation are the most important. It can make or break your presentation. For a strong opening, you can use: 1. Start with a story...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | PUBLIC SPEAKING
When I first started doing public speaking many years ago, I was terrified. I did a terrible job at it. I remember being so frustrated with the whole process. I remember like yesterday, how my sweet wife would try to encourage me through the process. I wanted to quit...
