1. EMCEE ‘TRAIN THE TRAINERS’ PROGRAMME FOR ST
EMCEE ‘TRAIN THE TRAINERS’ PROGRAMME FOR ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL (LAM TIN) SESSION 1
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3. CONFIDENCE BUILDING Peace of Mind Dress Neatly & Appropriately
Allow Settling in Time
Take Deep Breaths
Smile & Relax
Visualization of Good Performances Before

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

5. 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

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

7. EYE CONTACTS
Be Direct Audience Connection External Attention

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

9. 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

10. HOLD YOUR MICROPHONE PROPERLY

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

12. 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

13. 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