Great Speeches and Communication Tips with Steve Rohr

Steve Rohr is a Hollywood publicist, media expert, and author. He served as the Show Publicist for the Academy Awards from 2015 – 2019 and is the founder of Lexicon Public Relations, a boutique entertainment firm representing award-winning actors and recording artists. As a communication expert, Rohr co-authored “Scared Speechless: 9 Ways to Overcome Your Fears and Captivate Your Audience.” Here, he talks about running PR for the Oscars and how to make a great speech—plus, he shares some helpful interpersonal communications tips. Key Takeaways:- What it's like running PR at the Oscars- Steve's thoughts on great public speakers- Gen Z communication styles- Nonverbal communication tipsEpisode Timeline:2:00 What's the ground game like running PR at the Oscars?5:15 Why is the work culture at the Oscars so great?6:45 What makes a good Oscar speech?8:45 Why Viola Davis is a great speaker11:00 What are some of Steve's favorite speeches?12:00 Anne Richards’ DNC speech14:45 What are some ways that Gen Zers can improve their communication styles?15:50 The problem with upspeak18:30 Don't start a sentence with "I mean."22:20 The 80% rule23:45 The importance of presenting a clear message24:45 Nonverbal communication myths and gender styles30:30 How strikes are affecting Hollywood PRThis Episode’s Guest:• Steve Rohr• Follow Steve on InstagramSubscribe and leave a 5-star review:https://pod.link/1496390646Contact Us!•             Join the conversation by leaving a comment!•             Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.