1. Join Us! Getting Started as a Technical Speaker Eddie Wuerch, MCM ExactTarget Marketing Cloud @EddieW

2. Session Evaluations ways to access Go to passsummit.com/evals Download the GuideBook App and search: PASS Summit 2014 Follow the QR code link displayed on session signage throughout the conference venue and in the program guide Submit by 11:59 PM EST Friday Nov. 7 to WIN prizes Your feedback is important and valuable. Evaluation Deadline: 11:59 PM EST, Sunday Nov. 16

3. Please silence cell phones

4. Great! It’s a lot of fun! …and terrifying Meet interesting people Raise your game It’s a lot of fun So, You Want to Speak at a Conference?

5. Frequent Speaker (over 40 PASS events) Former MCT (2004-2014) Hi! I’m Eddie :)

6. Nailing down a topic Get Scheduled: Events and speaking The Abstract Promotion Build the Session Deliver the Session Today’s Agenda

7. Something useful “I wish someone told me that a few years ago” “This is something that made my life a lot easier” Applicable to many people Something with personal experience Solve a problem vs. demo a solution The Topic

8. Public speaking is a skill. You must practice. Lunch-n-learn/in-house -Smaller audience -Get feedback Other events – “Call for Speakers” - such as… The Event – Where Can I Speak?

9. Explore Everything PASS Has to Offer Free SQL Server and BI Web Events Free 1-day Training Events Regional Event Local User Groups Around the World Free Online Technical Training This is CommunityBusiness Analytics Training Session Recordings PASS Newsletter

10. PASS is Built on Community Free SQL Server and BI Web Events Free 1-day Training Events Regional Event Local User Groups Around the World Free Online Technical Training This is CommunityBusiness Analytics Training Session Recordings PASS Newsletter

11. Three Goals for the session Goals are action verbs “Learn about X” vs. “Describe X” or “Use X to …” Outline the session – be sure to address the goals Give it a title The Title is Everything Clever is good Sex sells, but show some dignity Sketch it out

12. The Abstract is your sales pitch The Setup: What problem will you solve? The Delivery: What’s in the session? (Outline) The Payoff: Three goals of the session Define your audience skill level Note: This is all you need to do in order to submit a session The Abstract

13. Three important slides: Title Page Bio WIIFM? The Presentation

14. Introduce yourself List relevant experience, training, etc Tell me why I should listen to you Not: show off your last vacation, kids, pets, religion, political candidate, etc. Picture handy if online presentation Contact info – Twitter, email, blog BIO Slide - Credibility

15. What’s In It For Me? Serves as an introduction Helps set goals and expectations Draws audience into the presentation WIIFM Slide

16. Follow your outline – stick to your goals Agenda slides helpful but optional Warning! Don’t teach from the agenda slide! Less is more! Less text Fancy colors, graphics, and transitions distract from your point Get permission and give credit to use other people’s work The rest of the presentation

17. Big part of tech speaking Generic/AdventureWorks vs. real data Script, script, script Automate environment setup Put it in a VM Script to builds/resets everything Internet is not guaranteed – be ready Download ZoomIt or ZoomIt64, get used to using it Demos

18. Code and output windows Large fonts – 14+ point Dark fonts, white background Yellow highlight Can’t blow up a UI? Lower your resolution ZoomIt Demos – Machine Config

19. Real practice: standing, out loud, timed Memorize the first five minutes Perform all demos Record video if possible Try it out on coworkers Plan for five run-throughs Ask and answer: “What would I do if X doesn’t work, isn’t available” (Internet, power, WiFi, projector, water…) Practice, Practice, Practice

20. Upload slides, scripts, and instructions Pack every cable and adapter you need Extra batteries for remote and mouse Grab some business cards Before the Event

21. 20 minutes before: bathroom Grab extra water on way to room or pack beforehand Plug in, boot up, load everything Kill IM, Email, etc. Mute your phone or turn it off Tip: move something Walk around, check comfort Pre-Flight

22. Remote Presentation Device Ask questions instead of just talking You don’t teach adults the way you teach children Eye contact Get away from the podium Repeat questions before you answer them Offer attendees chance to answer questions first Repeat contact info on final slide Present!

23. Twitter – Use the #hashtag for the event LinkedIn Personal Blog Promotion

24. Politics Religion Gender bias Profanity Inside Jokes Goal: Do not exclude attendees Things to Avoid

25. Deliver an Engaging Session* Speaker Resource Slide Whether you’re a seasoned professional or this will be your first time speaking at PASS Summit there’s always room for improvement. Check out some great resources from the PASS community and the public speaking world below: 51 Questions About Your #SQLPASS Summit Submission 51 Questions About Your #SQLPASS Summit Submission BRENT OZAR How I Prepare For Presentations How I Prepare For Presentations BUCK WOODY My Favorite Suggestions for New Speakers My Favorite Suggestions for New Speakers ERIN STELLATO 12 Tips for Being A Valued Speaker 12 Tips for Being A Valued Speaker THOMAS LAROCK Public Speaking: A Primer Public Speaking: A Primer PAUL RANDAL Getting Started in Public Speaking Getting Started in Public Speaking KIMBERLY TRIPP SQL Saturday 265 – Tips for Presenting SQL Saturday 265 – Tips for Presenting DEV NAMBI 10 Tips for Public Speaking 10 Tips for Public Speaking TOASTMASTERS Articles on Public Speaking Articles on Public Speaking THE SPEAKING INSTITUTE 18 Tips for Killer Presentations 18 Tips for Killer Presentations SCOTT H YOUNG ZoomIt v4.42 Presentation Software (Camtasia, Snipit, Jing) Presentation Software (Camtasia, Snipit, Jing) TECHSMITH Advice from your #SQLFamilyResources from professionals Presentation tools Best of PASS Summit ‘12‘11‘10 * Click through to links in Slide Show mode ‘13

26. Thanks for attending! Eddie Wuerch Tw: @EddieW Em: eddie@indydba.com Now go write some abstracts and grab a user group leader!

27. Session Evaluations ways to access Go to passsummit.com/evals Download the GuideBook App and search: PASS Summit 2014 Follow the QR code link displayed on session signage throughout the conference venue and in the program guide Submit by 11:59 PM EST Friday Nov. 7 to WIN prizes Your feedback is important and valuable. Evaluation Deadline: 11:59 PM EST, Sunday Nov. 16