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“Scared to Speak!”Building presentation and speaking skills for independent

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Mountain View Business Network

Roy Terry at thePrimalPitch.com

Scaries Check-inScaries Check-in

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Questions and Goals for today

The Zombie The Zombie Mensch Speaking ModelMensch Speaking Model

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Where do you want to be?

Stiff, Fake,

Isolated.

Conversational,

Real,Connected

AverageZombie=FEAR

Mensch= FUN

The Uncanny Valley Explains Zombie DangerThe Uncanny Valley Explains Zombie Danger

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Be Here :*)

NOT Here :*[

What Zombie State are you now?What Zombie State are you now?

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Goal = #3 (duh!)

Stiff, Fake,

Isolated.

Conversational,

Real,Connected

Zombie=FEAR

Mensch= FUN

1. Survival / Avoidance

2. Sort of OK / In a

Rut? (“I got this”)

3. Thrive, learn develop,

grow!

Stratagies: Avoid Classic MistakesStratagies: Avoid Classic Mistakes

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Many bits of advice come from “survival” mode

• Don’t pretend they’re naked!

• Don’t look over the top of their heads or sweep your eyes back and forth

• Never say, “We have a lot of material to cover” !

• Avoid keeping relevant secrets (fess up and laugh it off)

• Don’t keep moving and keep gesturing!

Stratagies: Clarify your thinkingStratagies: Clarify your thinking

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Essentials of being human as presenter

• Fun is the opposite of fear!

• Commit to delivering unique value

• Learn to navigate the audience conversation

• Show up ready to give and to help

• Get practice and comfort with owning your expertise

• Learn to think at the level of Structure

Show timeShow time

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Practice “mad lib” templates with Live Coaching

Thanks!Thanks!

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Roy Terry at thePrimalPitch.com

forMountain View Business Network