by Promod Sharma, CCDo you want to learn how to talk on camera? There is an advanced manual called Communicating On Video. Now that I’m a Competent Communicator, that’s one of the two manuals I’m completing to become an Advanced Communicator Bronze.
I haven’t started but have been on camera several times. This time, I was interviewed by Toastmaster Jason Heath on the Objective Financial Hour. He’s one of the rare true fee-only financial planners. There’s more background in a “financial doctor” interviews an “insurance doctor”.
The Experience
The experience was quite pleasant. I met Jason once before and we had lunch just before the interview. That familiarity helped me feel comfortable.Also, the studio was inviting and quiet (like a real room). The background was genuine. I’m not a fan of using a green screen to insert a fake background. How does fooling the audience build trust?
Because the program was almost an hour, we had plenty of time to talk. However, there was no editing. The recording was live.
I’m getting more comfortable with studios and interviews. As Toastmasters, we know that practice helps.
The Surprise
Jason didn't use any notes but was prepared. Perhaps his technique leads to a more conversational style than using pre-planned questions. He's very good at impromptu speaking.
I would not be comfortable without notes. I'd probably use a mind map on my iPad. Maybe that's a crutch. I see it as a form of preparation.
Overall
Overall, we both spoke clearly, with some crutch words (“ah”, “so”, “and so”). I didn’t make eye contact throughout. Sometimes my eyes darted to the left on occasion. There are a couple of times when I didn’t feel coherent. Unfortunately there was no editing. That’s a consequence of a life recording.
The Interview
Here is the full interview (no editing).Here is the podcast. I edited with Audacity, primarily to remove some crutchwords. some duplicated words and the commercial breaks.
direct download | Internet Archive page | iTunes
If you’d like to get better on camera. consider Communicating On Video.
Links
- Exercise: critique this interview
- Jason Heath interviews Promod Sharma
- You’re a Competent Communicator. Now what?
- Speak better by looking at your voice with Audacity
Promod Sharma is committed to building trust in a transparent world. He blogs at Riscario Insider and works at Taxevity.
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