Public Speaking and Presentations

Mastering What To Sayand How To Say It.

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What do these people have in common?

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Choices

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This?

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The starting point

What is your goal?

Who is your audience?

What is your key message?

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The proven formula

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Structuring your speech

Decide on key message Develop strong introduction Explain three to five main

points Leave with strong conclusion

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Introduction

Build connection quickly Open with attention-getter

Surprising statistic or fact Memorable quote Suitable anecdote or story Rhetorical or actual question

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How audiences listen

High attention

Lull in attention

Attention returns

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Keep your momentum

Provide examples of each point

Plan transitions from point A to point B

Prepare a solid conclusion

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Practice makes perfect

Your voice Vary your pace and inflection Learn to pause

Your stage presence Maintain eye contact Move with energy Watch body language

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Dealing with nerves

Practice

Take deep breaths

Pause

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Great cadet speakers

Death By PowerPoint

Watch this video called Death by PowerPoint.

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PowerPoint basics

Strive for simplicity

Follow the 10-20-30 rule

Check your images and contrasts

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PowerPoint colors

BackgroundDark blue, green,

red or black

Text colorWhite, beige or

yellow

BackgroundOff-white, beige or

yellow

Text colorBlack, dark blue

or dark green

Choosing a graphic

Tables show exact figures and values.

Choosing a graphic

Bar charts compare one item with others.

Choosing a graphic

Line charts show changes in data over time.

Choosing a graphic

Pie charts show a whole unit and the proportions of its parts.

Choosing a graphic

Flow charts illustrate a process or procedure.

Choosing a graphic

Organizational charts show a hierarchy.

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All great speakers were

bad speakers at first.- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Questions?

Are there any questions I can answer for you?