15 min

Hypnotic Presentation Skills: How to Control Attention and Deepen Trance Non-verbally Unlimited Influence

    • Self-Improvement

In this episode, David discusses techniques for capturing and maintaining audience attention, examples of effective and ineffective presentation styles, tips for overcoming stage fright, and the importance of deliberate practice and integration of fundamentals!

Standout Quotes:


“Remember that fractionation works with attention.” - Dr. David Snyder
“There's a strategy to attention. Human brains like movement. They like motion. They like dynamism. But how you move and how you have to move changes depending on where you are in relation to that audience.” - Dr. David Snyder
“Physical barriers are equal to emotional barriers.” - Dr. David Snyder
“Love your audience. Think of them as one person, your best friend you haven't seen forever. He who needs your help and advice, and you just want the best for them. And you want to ensure they have the best time humanly possible.” - Dr. David Snyder
“If you're doing any kind of public speaking, any kind of public presentation, and you're worried about criticism, get out of the f*****g business.” - Dr. David Snyder
“The farther you are away from your audience, the bigger your movements must be.” - Dr. David Snyder
“Good NLP practitioners do a lot with gestures. The other ones focus all the time on embedded commands, thought buy-ins, and all the sexy shit that gets you caught.” - Dr. David Snyder
"Move very deliberately. You can move fast; you can move slow. Just don't move tentatively. You're allowed to move. But when you stop, stop, you need to move, move again." - Dr. David Snyder

Key Takeaways:


If you want to hold a room's attention, you must move—either physically or emotionally.
You never turn your back to an audience when you hold the microphone
Pay attention to attention lines when moving on stage to maintain audience engagement.
Incorporate movement and emotion into presentations to capture and hold the audience's attention
Avoid sitting still and speaking in a monotone.
Connect with your audience by considering them friends you want to help.
Eliminate physical barriers between yourself and the audience.
Use gestures and movement even for camera presentations.
Have your AV equipment rather than relying on venues.
Stand solidly on stage with a grounded stance like in martial arts.
Move deliberately and face the audience when moving on stage.
Hold the microphone properly and switch hands when turning to face the audience.

Episode Timeline:


[1:15] What are the attention lines in the fundamentals of presentation?
[5:00] Worst examples of a Neuro-Linguistic Programmers
[6:54] The attitude to get out of fear, being self-conscious, and overcome stage fright
[8:17] Eliminating barriers in presentation
[10:11] Good NLP Practitioners
[10:26] Microphones
[11:33] Why do you need to be rooted on stage?

Learn more about Dr. David Snyder at: 

Website: http://www.davidsnyder.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-snyder-02aa23213/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidsnydernlp/?hl=en

In this episode, David discusses techniques for capturing and maintaining audience attention, examples of effective and ineffective presentation styles, tips for overcoming stage fright, and the importance of deliberate practice and integration of fundamentals!

Standout Quotes:


“Remember that fractionation works with attention.” - Dr. David Snyder
“There's a strategy to attention. Human brains like movement. They like motion. They like dynamism. But how you move and how you have to move changes depending on where you are in relation to that audience.” - Dr. David Snyder
“Physical barriers are equal to emotional barriers.” - Dr. David Snyder
“Love your audience. Think of them as one person, your best friend you haven't seen forever. He who needs your help and advice, and you just want the best for them. And you want to ensure they have the best time humanly possible.” - Dr. David Snyder
“If you're doing any kind of public speaking, any kind of public presentation, and you're worried about criticism, get out of the f*****g business.” - Dr. David Snyder
“The farther you are away from your audience, the bigger your movements must be.” - Dr. David Snyder
“Good NLP practitioners do a lot with gestures. The other ones focus all the time on embedded commands, thought buy-ins, and all the sexy shit that gets you caught.” - Dr. David Snyder
"Move very deliberately. You can move fast; you can move slow. Just don't move tentatively. You're allowed to move. But when you stop, stop, you need to move, move again." - Dr. David Snyder

Key Takeaways:


If you want to hold a room's attention, you must move—either physically or emotionally.
You never turn your back to an audience when you hold the microphone
Pay attention to attention lines when moving on stage to maintain audience engagement.
Incorporate movement and emotion into presentations to capture and hold the audience's attention
Avoid sitting still and speaking in a monotone.
Connect with your audience by considering them friends you want to help.
Eliminate physical barriers between yourself and the audience.
Use gestures and movement even for camera presentations.
Have your AV equipment rather than relying on venues.
Stand solidly on stage with a grounded stance like in martial arts.
Move deliberately and face the audience when moving on stage.
Hold the microphone properly and switch hands when turning to face the audience.

Episode Timeline:


[1:15] What are the attention lines in the fundamentals of presentation?
[5:00] Worst examples of a Neuro-Linguistic Programmers
[6:54] The attitude to get out of fear, being self-conscious, and overcome stage fright
[8:17] Eliminating barriers in presentation
[10:11] Good NLP Practitioners
[10:26] Microphones
[11:33] Why do you need to be rooted on stage?

Learn more about Dr. David Snyder at: 

Website: http://www.davidsnyder.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-snyder-02aa23213/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidsnydernlp/?hl=en

15 min