1. 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)

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.)

8. 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.

9. 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!

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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?