1. Speaking with Power and Conviction
North American Inter-District 2017 Meeting
Speaking with Power and Conviction
With Jackie McCarroll
Zonta Club of Pontiac-North Oakland

2. Session Goals
Demonstrate enthusiasm and Zonta commitment when speaking
Apply techniques for speaking with confidence
Master physical delivery skills to make a positive impression

3. Powerful Presenters… Demonstrate competence and confidence
Target their purpose and relate to their audience
Use effective nonverbals to convey their message

4. What challenges do you have as a speaker?
Setting the Stage
What challenges do you have as a speaker?

5. 5 Strategies for Speaking with Power and Conviction
Setting the Stage
5 Strategies for Speaking with Power and Conviction
Prepare Your Message
Engage Your Audience
Demonstrate Self-Confidence
Use Positive Body Language
Master Visual Aids

6. 1. Plan Your Message

7. 2. Focus on Your Audience
Target Your Audience

8. 2. Focus on Your Audience
What's In It For Me?

9. 3.Demonstrate Confidence
What Causes Nervousness?

10. 3.Demonstrate Confidence
Speak about Zonta with conviction and enthusiasm
Prepare your message
Practice delivery
Focus on the positive
Relate to your audience
Breathe deeply; pause

11. 3.Demonstrate Confidence
Avoid:
Qualifiers
Disclaimers
Fillers

12. 4.Use Positive Body Language

13. 4.Use Positive Body Language
Physical Skills
Eye Contact
Posture
Gestures
Facial Expressions
Voice Tone and Projection

14. 5. Master Visual Aids Choose clear, simple designs
Emphasize main points
Use visuals as cues not as scripts
Maintain connection with the audience

15. Practice: Speaking with power and
Your Turn
Practice: Speaking with power and
conviction

16. It’s time to convey Zonta Power and Conviction!
Bravo!

17. Speaking with Power and Conviction
North American Inter-District 2017 Meeting
Speaking with Power and Conviction
With Jackie McCarroll
Zonta Club of Pontiac-North Oakland