This is my first radio interview on the federal debates for our election.
http://www.news1130.com/2011/04/13/harper-was-debate-winner-in-body-language-expert/
Harper was debate winner in body language: expert – News1130
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The John Oakley Show – Body Language of Cdn Leaders
Hello,
After a radio interview this morning and a TV appearance today on the Stephen LeDrew Live show, I have been asked to continue sharing my analysis of the non-verbal communication of the 4 Canadian Leaders during their Tuesday evening debate.
I am happy that I will be on the John Oakley Show – AM 640 – Toronto, at 7:30am (April 14th).
Here is a link to his show’s website, where you can find a link to listen live, if you wish, or listen afterward, as long as the link is up.
Thanks John!
http://www.640toronto.com/HostsandShows/JohnOakley/Main.aspx
Correction – TV Appearance Has Changed
Hi “fans” 😉
I have just been informed that the federal leaders will continue talking after 9pm tomorrow (because 2 hours is not enough I guess), so I will not have time to be on LeDrew Live Tuesday at 9pm. HOWEVER they have asked me to come in for WEDNESDAY at NOON instead. So I am happy to oblige.
CP24 (City News) LeDrew Live with host Stephen LeDrew. Look for me around noon on Wednesday.
Thanks,
Coach Ric
Body Language at the Cdn Federal Leaders’ Debate on Tuesday
Hello Communication Enthusiasts!
Many Canadians will be watching the Federal Leaders’ Debate happening in English this Tuesday April 12th, from 7-9 pm EST. I am sure it will be full of interesting mini-speeches, critiques, replies and maybe some humour. I am also sure it will contain a lot of body language and other non-verbal communication, both positive and negative.
I have been asked by CityNews/CP24 to be a guest on the Stephen LeDrew Live show following the debate. I will be asked to give my expert opinion on the body language used by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Michael Ignatieff, Jack Layton and Gilles Duceppe during their debate. I am honoured by the request and have agreed to share some thoughts on air.
As of right now the producers think I would be on around 9:30 pm. I’m not sure how much detail Mr. LeDrew will be asking of me so I don’t know how long my segment will be, but I will endevour to give fair and balanced feedback on each of the politician’s body language, and the inferred meaning and feeling. It must be a difficult job to be a professional politician!
Enjoy the debate and enjoy the LeDrew Live show!
Dealing with Hot Topics & Current Affairs
To be an effective communicator you have to be able to talk about current affairs and old, unsolvable contraversial debates (think abortion, death penalty, gun control, politics, religion etc.) without offending others, and at the same time without feeling that you have sold yourself out by not voicing your own opinions.
To add weight to your position I suggest you do some extra research on the topic – not just what the mainstream media is telling you. Get a wide range of information from across the spectrum – left wing and right wing – so that you are prepared to discuss the topic fully and are prepared for many counter-arguments ahead of time. Be open-minded, share information and learn. Do not argue and do not insist that others see your point to the point you are being a bully. Discuss and share, but at the end of the day they will absorb whatever they are willing and able to absorb on that day, just like you. Don’t push it, even if you think you are 99% right. It’s not about winning – it’s about respecting others and sharing info. No one wins a heated argument anyway, right? 🙂 Hold yourself to a higher standard of intellectual as well as passionate conversation and you will be seen in a better light.