1 It’s Just A Conversation

Danny Valenzuela, ACC

I T ’ S J UST A C ONVERSATION "The two words information and communication are often used interchangeably, but they signify quite different things. Information is giving out; communication is getting through." - Sydney Harris, Journalist 3

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Introductions Preparation Vocal Variety Body Language Visuals Story Telling Resources Manage Stress 11

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“If you listen to your fears, you will never know what a great presentation you might have made.” – Robert H. Schuller 13

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The Introduction 19

An introduction answers three core questions: 1. What is the topic? 2. Why is the topic important to the audience? 3. Why is the speaker qualified to deliver this talk? 20

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Building Your Core Presentation Outline  Opening  Body  Conclusion 22

Text Markings WRITE SPEECH OR NOTES IN ALL CAPS OR SMALL CAPS :-) Smile / Short Pause // A little longer pause /// A long pause BOLD = Words you want to emphasize < Speaker louder > Speak in a quieter voice (but still audible) CS Center Stage SL Move stage left SR Move stage right § Tell a story 23

CS G ET A LIFE ! // A REAL LIFE, NOT A MANIC PURSUIT OF THE NEXT PROMOTION, THE BIGGER PAYCHECK, THE LARGER HOUSE... // SR A LIFE IN WHICH YOU STOP AND WATCH HOW A RED - TAILED HAWK CIRCLES OVER THE WATER GAP / CS WHEN SHE TRIES TO PICK UP A C HEERIO // WITH HER THUMB AND FIRST FINGER. A ND REALIZE THAT LIFE IS THE BEST THING EVER, //> AND THAT YOU HAVE NO BUSINESS TAKING IT FOR GRANTED. // CR I T IS SO EASY TO WASTE OUR LIVES : > OUR DAYS, > OUR HOURS, > OUR MINUTES. // SL THE SHEEN OF THE LIMESTONE ON F IFTH A VENUE, / CS THE COLOR OF OUR KID ’ S EYES, AND DISAPPEARS / I T IS SO EASY TO EXIST // > INSTEAD OF LIVE. 24

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Fonts Sizes Headings: 44 Headings: 36 Body: 32 Body: 24 PowerPoint Presentations 28

The Body 32 Point White on black is hard on the eye s Yellow on Black is hard on the eyes Dark on a lighter background is best Your Title 44 point Try different colors fonts to test 29

Fonts Styles Sans Serif Fonts Verdana Tahoma Serif Fonts Garamond Times New Roman 30

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 Arizona Toastmasters  National Speakers Association AZ Chapter  Community Colleges  Communications Coach Resources 38

Danny Valenzuela, ACC Thank You!