public speaking and presentations mastering what to say and how to say it
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Public Speaking and Presentations
Mastering What To Sayand How To Say It.
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The starting point
What is your goal?
Who is your audience?
What is your key message?
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Structuring your speech
Decide on key message Develop strong introduction Explain three to five main
points Leave with strong conclusion
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Introduction
Build connection quickly Open with attention-getter
Surprising statistic or fact Memorable quote Suitable anecdote or story Rhetorical or actual question
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How audiences listen
High attention
Lull in attention
Attention returns
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Keep your momentum
Provide examples of each point
Plan transitions from point A to point B
Prepare a solid conclusion
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Practice makes perfect
Your voice Vary your pace and inflection Learn to pause
Your stage presence Maintain eye contact Move with energy Watch body language
Death By PowerPoint
Watch this video called Death by PowerPoint.
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PowerPoint basics
Strive for simplicity
Follow the 10-20-30 rule
Check your images and contrasts
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PowerPoint colors
BackgroundDark blue, green,
red or black
Text colorWhite, beige or
yellow
BackgroundOff-white, beige or
yellow
Text colorBlack, dark blue
or dark green
Choosing a graphic
Tables show exact figures and values.
Choosing a graphic
Bar charts compare one item with others.
Choosing a graphic
Line charts show changes in data over time.
Choosing a graphic
Pie charts show a whole unit and the proportions of its parts.
Choosing a graphic
Flow charts illustrate a process or procedure.
Choosing a graphic
Organizational charts show a hierarchy.
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All great speakers were
bad speakers at first.- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Questions?
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