CALI-NEV-HA K E Y C L U B Candidate Training Conference 2010 “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” -Maya Angelou CALI-NEV-HA K E Y C L U B Candidate Training Conference 2010 “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” -Maya Angelou Public Speaking (Quote on the bottom)
CALI-NEV-HA K E Y C L U B Candidate Training Conference 2010 “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” -Maya Angelou Fun Facts of Public Speaking Afraid? Nervous? Constipated? You‘re not the only one! - Public speaking is the most common phobia in the world - even beyond the fear of death. -Three of every four persons suffer from speech anxiety. -Whether you're 17 or 52, male or female, millions of people experience this fear in any given year.
CALI-NEV-HA K E Y C L U B Candidate Training Conference 2010 “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” -Maya Angelou History of Public Speaking Back then -Cave men style Back in the old days, where there was no refined speech, they relied on bodily sounds.
CALI-NEV-HA K E Y C L U B Candidate Training Conference 2010 “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” -Maya Angelou History of Public Speaking cont. Now -Lieutenant Governor style Refined, attractive, concise, humorous, conversational… just plain good.
CALI-NEV-HA K E Y C L U B Candidate Training Conference 2010 “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” -Maya Angelou What is public speaking? -Put bluntly it is speaking in public…preferably among an audience of humans. -In essence, it is a conversation, a connection, between you and your audience. NOTE: It is a 2-way thing kind of like love.
CALI-NEV-HA K E Y C L U B Candidate Training Conference 2010 “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” -Maya Angelou Overarching Vague Speech Outline L ink ideas O pen your mind to what the audience wants V iolently, yet masterfully, execute your speech E njoy it
CALI-NEV-HA K E Y C L U B Candidate Training Conference 2010 “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” -Maya Angelou Linking Ideas -Prepare your speech days beforehand so you can grind the speech into your head. - On the day of the speech, even when you are nervous, you will be able to recall your points. - Leave time to brainstorm creative ideas (introductions…transitions..etc.)
CALI-NEV-HA K E Y C L U B Candidate Training Conference 2010 “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” -Maya Angelou Open your mind to what the audience wants -Remember public speaking is a conversation. -You may have all the information in the world but if its not suiting their needs, they won't be interested. -Be a hooker.
CALI-NEV-HA K E Y C L U B Candidate Training Conference 2010 “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” -Maya Angelou V iolently, yet masterfully, execute your speech * And comes the actual speaking…. -Emoting emotions -Keep your posture -Be strong like fire and dynamic like water (contextualize) -Use your silences!
CALI-NEV-HA K E Y C L U B Candidate Training Conference 2010 “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” -Maya Angelou Enjoy It -Public Speaking should be FUN FUN FUN! -If you don't enjoy it, why would they? -Smiles are contagious. -Your goal is to converse, not whip out a list of jokes you memorized -Let you and the audience…be ONE.
CALI-NEV-HA K E Y C L U B Candidate Training Conference 2010 “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” -Maya Angelou Frequently Pee-in-my pants reasons Wow. I can't be as smart, witty, entertaining, funny, inspiring...whatever?" Pshhhh! -The essence of public speaking is this: give your audience something of value. If they're able to walk away with anything of significance, of meaning, they'll consider you a success.
CALI-NEV-HA K E Y C L U B Candidate Training Conference 2010 “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” -Maya Angelou Tips Don't pull a Kanye West. Keep your head in the game. Hands out of pockets Good enunciation is better than bad enunciation There are different styles, you will find yours Practice with your stuffed animals or parents.
CALI-NEV-HA K E Y C L U B Candidate Training Conference 2010 “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” -Maya Angelou Pencil Trick WOW
CALI-NEV-HA K E Y C L U B Candidate Training Conference 2010 “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” -Maya Angelou Go For It! Questions? Comments? Concerns?