EMCEE ‘TRAIN THE TRAINERS’ PROGRAMME FOR ST EMCEE ‘TRAIN THE TRAINERS’ PROGRAMME FOR ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL (LAM TIN) SESSION 1 Copyright© 2012 Empowering Education Ltd.

CONFIDENCE BUILDING Peace of Mind Dress Neatly & Appropriately Allow Settling in Time Take Deep Breaths Smile & Relax Visualization of Good Performances Before

CONFIDENCE BUILDING Practice Opening & Visualize scenes Mental Rehearsal Practice Opening & Visualize scenes Familiarize with the flow of event Incorporate delivery skills

APPEARANCE & COMPOSURE Natural & Relaxed Confident With Energy Alert Upright Posture Avoid Distracting Manners Stride confidently, with head-held high, to the front of the room and stand with your feet hip-distance apart Keep your chin parallel to the floor, which will lengthen your spine, making you look taller Choose a professional polished outfit that makes you look sharp, smart and confident How you dress sends a message to your audience about how much you respect them and yourself Make that 1st impression be the most polished, professional package that you possibly can  

EXERCISE How will you suggest these 2 students to improve their appearance on stage?

EYE CONTACTS Be Direct Audience Connection External Attention

LOOK FOR FRIENDLY EYES Scan & Stop. Look for friendly eyes! Stay at each point for 3-5 seconds and then move to another point

HOLD CUE CARDS APPROPRIATELY BIG font size Spacings between lines Bind cue cards with a ring Label cards in order Separate cards for separate sessions

HOLD YOUR MICROPHONE PROPERLY

EXERCISE What are these 2 EMCEEs doing well & what are the areas for their improvement?

CONNECTING & ENGAGING AUDIENCE Facial Expression Smile Eye contact Gestures Open Palm Nodding Head Enlarged gestures for BIG audience Always move with a Purpose Lead Applause Speak Slowly Maintain Good Eye Contact Talk to the Audience Speak with Conviction

PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE! ‘People at the very top don’t work harder than everyone. They work much, much harder! It’s believed that 10,000 hours of practice is required to become world class at a particular skill – whether it’s surgery, shooting baskets or public speaking…. -- Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell