By Michael Vesio

Rob Legato

Rob Legato discusses how to create „awe‟. Whether he is recreating it from events in human history (Apollo 13) or conjuring something new up organically. He explains what we react to as humans that stirs up the feeling of awe.

Telling a story about when he was working on the film “Apollo 13”

Using various video examples throughout the presentation

The speaker could have been more visibly excited during certain parts of the presentation. Despite his humor, he had a consistent dull tone throughout his talk.

Rob Legato was sure to use “eye opening images” when he showed footage from movies he worked on.

I learned that saying an occasional joke throughout a presentation is a good way to keep people paying attention.

Both Have a Sense of Humor on Stage

Rob Legato‟s talk falls into the realm of Entertainment

Sir Ken Robinson‟s talks are almost political the way they discuss the need for education reform.

Both are CREATIVE individuals (despite the school systems the grew up in)

Both use a lot of imagery to get their points across

Sir Ken Robinson discusses fact based content while Rob Legato focuses on his way of achieving „awe‟

Showing off your accomplishments during your presentation can serve to keep people interested in you as a person. Doing so will make the audience want to hear what you have to say.