SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE The power of collaboration The power of collaboration SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE

OBJECTIVE A toolkit for speaking confidently To dismantle fear The power of collaboration The power of collaboration OBJECTIVE A toolkit for speaking confidently To dismantle fear To make public speaking a “want to”?

Designing Great presentations The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Designing Great presentations

Great presentations: Look easy The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Great presentations: Look easy Take planning, consultation and practice

Structure Subject Objective Core message/theme The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Structure Subject Objective Core message/theme

Brainstorm ideas: Quantity and with others The power of collaboration

Identify: Must know Should know Could know The power of collaboration

Structuring the body: Position Problems Possibilities Proposal The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Structuring the body: Position Problems Possibilities Proposal

Alternative structure: The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Alternative structure: Where do we want to be? Where are we now? How do we get to the future? Costs and problems?

Consider: Audience Time Where Visual aids Technology The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Consider: Audience Time Where Visual aids Technology

Powerpoint Prezi Uses a mindmap approach Is linear The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Prezi Uses a mindmap approach Powerpoint Is linear

Grab attention: Quotes Startling statistic Question & rhetorical The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Grab attention: Quotes Startling statistic Question & rhetorical Saying or story

Middle: Use short sentences The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Middle: Use short sentences Your audience will switch off if you try to cram too much content in 5 minutes: 2-3 main points Use graphics and anecdotes for variety

End: “Tell them what you told them” Summarise main points The power of collaboration The power of collaboration End: “Tell them what you told them” Summarise main points Answer questions Thank for listening Smile End on a positive note

Steve Jobs Tips: Theme – create a single headline The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Steve Jobs Tips: Theme – create a single headline Open/close each topic Transition to next topic Enthusiasm Sell an experience Use analogies to make data meaningful Visual Minimalist One memorable moment – frame it! Bonus Rehearse

Using aides: Check computer/lighting Position self to side The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Using aides: Check computer/lighting Position self to side Speak to audience not slides Use speakers if DVD’s Words 7x7 – Font 24+ KISS Handouts after

Great presenters do what? The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Great presenters do what? What memorable presentations have you been to? Why were they memorable for you?

The power of collaboration Being authentic

Fear “The spotlight effect” The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Fear “The spotlight effect” “Fight or flight – the subcortical arousal mobilises the body for action, increasing heart rate, respiratory rate and muscle tone. It causes rational thought bypass …”

What is the worst that can happen? The power of collaboration The power of collaboration What is the worst that can happen? Now what is the worst that can happen? Now, now, now ….?

When you’re hot – analyse why When you’re not – analyse why 50/50 The power of collaboration The power of collaboration When you’re hot – analyse why When you’re not – analyse why 50/50 Have fun!

Visualise yourself wowing Join with your audience Get participation The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Breathing exercises Relaxation Practice Pause Drink water Visualise yourself wowing Join with your audience Get participation Anticipate audience Questions

Your voice Volume Tone Pitch Pace Colour The power of collaboration

Try talking to mirrors The power of collaboration

How did we go? Toolkit? Dismantled fear? A “want to”? Questions? The power of collaboration The power of collaboration How did we go? Toolkit? Dismantled fear? A “want to”? Questions?

The power of collaboration Thank you