Barry Doctor, Marketing Advisor, Harborlight Partners &

President at Delray Newsmakers Toastmasters Club

Be a Better Speaker

25 years of Marketing experience MBA from Northeastern University in Boston Avid Red Sox Fan Owned by a Wheaten Terrier Advise/Coach small business owners on

building revenue by focusing efforts President of a local Toastmasters Club

“According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.”

To succeed in business, you need to become a decent public speaker.

Showing that you can articulate your thoughts whether at business luncheons, staff meetings or with clients, you must be able to express yourself clearly, confidently, coherently, and concisely

Speaking makes you visible. Speaking makes you memorable. Speaking can even make you look smarter

than you really are.

According to a study cited last year in Time, those who speak up in groups are perceived as more intelligent than those who do not, even when they are less knowledgeable.

92% of all people experience some type of: ◦ Nervousness ◦ Anxiety ◦ Platform panic ◦ Excessive sweating ◦ Heart palpitations ◦ Stage fright

1. Know the room 2. Know the audience 3. Know your material 4. Try to relax 5. Visualize yourself giving the speech 6. Realize that people WANT you to succeed 7. Don’t apologize 8. Concentrate on the message – not the medium 9. Turn nervousness into positive energy 10. Gain experience – practice!

1. Structure – opening, body, conclusion 2. Organize your material 3. Get to the point – have a purpose 4. How to say it – words are powerful 5. Your body speaks 6. Vocal variety 7. Research your topic 8. Get comfortable with visual aids 9. Persuade with power 10. Inspire your audience

A learning lab to practice public speaking and leadership skills

Self-directed, guided by a mentor Feedback / evaluations Proven by over 4 million participants Boosts confidence & provides practice

Barry Doctor Harborlight Partners

952-240-7399 Barry.doctor@gmail.com

@bdoctor

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