Tips & Tricksto Elevate your pitch

HEAJ - September 2012

Hello

I am David

My Objective is

To help you tell stories

Rules of engagement

1. Learn & Share

2. No judgement

3. Constructive feedback only

4. Ask questions

5. Dare to jump

A few tips to start

1. Conceptually

Know How &

Know Why

© Guillaume

Tell your Story

Convey Emotions

Believe in Yourself

Build Momentum

Have Fun

Seduce

2. Practically

Take the Time

Breathe in Silence

Use the Context

Talk to your audience

Use your Voice

Look at your audience

Your Body is your Buddy

Technology serves You

Rehearse

Inspiring speeches

Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity?

Inspiring speeches

Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GigYWy2UmOY

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp0HIF3SfI4

An example with Raz*War

Let’s Exercise !

Exercise 1 (solo)

• Introduce yourself to the group in less than 60 secs

• Tell

‣ who you are,

‣ why you study design,

‣ what’s your favorite color and why

10 min prep

Why / Story

Exercise 1 - feedback round

What have you learned?

Exercise 2 (in pairs)

• Look your partner in the eye and tell him / her why you choose these studies without losing his / her sight

‣ Max. 2 minutes

5 min prep

Look / Focus / Seduce

Exercise 2 - feedback round

What have you learned?

Exercise 3 (solo)

• Tell us a funny / nice story about holidays during your childhood

• Max. 2 minutes

• You will be opposite to the crowd while telling the story

5 min prep

Voice / Story / Fun

Exercise 3 - feedback round

What have you learned?

Exercise 4 (solo)

• Think of a website you love and tell us 3 reasons why you think it is outperforming

‣ Max. 1.5 minutes

‣ You can use the laptop

5 min prep

Argument / Structure / Why / Techno

Exercise 4 - feedback round

What have you learned?

Exercise 5 (solo)

• Stand in front of the group in silence for 60 seconds and look everyone in the eye

no prep

Space / Silence / Look

Exercise 5 - feedback round

What have you learned?