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Columbo TechniqueDo you remember the thoughtful, quiet, cigar smoking detective on the TV series 'Columbo'? Most people do because the show is still in reruns all over the world and every now and then they shoot a new episode. One of Detective Columbo's trademarks is when he would start out the door then stop and say, "Oh. Just one more thing." I teach a similar technique in my public speaking book (but without the cigar, it is hard to speak while chomping). Here's how the Columbo technique works: Save one of your really key points . . . maybe your most important point . . . then suddenly leave the topic you were on. . .and then say "Oh. Just one more thing" then deliver your important message. The surprise of what you deliver is a lesson from my public speaking book. When you get comfortable with this, try this skill before a break. Play with your wording so that you control the audience. Don't say "Well before we take a break . . . " This will start them shuffling. Say something like, "That's all on that topic . . . Oh. and one more thing" . . . then give your main point. As you get really good at controlling the crowd you can try this as your closing. Coming back with the main point will be powerful and memorable when learned correctly from my public speaking book. | ![]() Like this site? Tell a Friend! |
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