There are advantages and cautions for doctors trying to grow
their practice by giving lectures and media interviews.
As
a professional speaker, media coach and body language expert who is quoted in
the National Media several times a week, I know many pros and cons of that kind
of exposure. I have done media training with doctors including the
American Academy of Emergency Physicians.
My experience is that it can build a doctor’s credibility and their
confidence level in general.
If
you not only know your material for a speech, but have a captivating
interactive delivery style rather than a boring, monotone, PowerPoint filled
lecture, you gain great respect. You also need to really know how to handle
difficult questions from audiences and the media.
It
is amazing how being quoted in print media or being interviewed on TV or radio
impresses people. The most important thing is to do it well so you do not harm
your credibility.
Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.
