Using Your Voice to Lead

Jacquie Gudmundsen ZI Leadership Development Committee

Expected Outcomes Recognize your power Choose a focus Create your message Hone your skills Pick your moments Speak up!!

You Speak as a Zontian Global Credible Respected Impassioned Necessary

2016 Zonta Power

Zonta Power

Group Power=Advocacy

Choose Your Focus FGM GENDER BIAS EQUAL PAY DATE RAPE

Personal Leadership Power Home Work Club Play Community Government

The Power of One What will you speak up about? When and Where? What will your message be?

Plan Your Message What you want to say To Whom—audience Why—purpose What do you want your audience To Do

Speak with Power and Conviction Get audience attention Tell your purpose Address WIIFM Know key point Restate main message (3 X) Ask for action Eliminate weak words Practice/Rehearse

Speak with Power and Conviction 2016 Speak with Power and Conviction Stand tall Engage audience Be clear, loud, slow Avoid fillers Pause Breathe

Your Turn Choose topic Identify “moment” Develop message Practice Fine tune Take turns

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BRAVO!!!

Feedback What worked? What change? What’s the next step? Do It!

Thank You