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1. Capturing from the Platform
Presentation and Communication Skills in Leadership
Presented by:
Brenda Meller, Director of Marketing
Thursday, March 7, 2013
2. • Public speaking is ranked as one of
the things we fear the most.
• Those who overcome this fear and are
able to speak confidently are easily
identified as leaders.
• Those who can articulate themselves
one-on-one, in front of groups, or even
virtually (over the web or in videos) will
gain an edge in their careers.
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3. Today’s Agenda
• Who Am I and Why Am I Here?
• How About You?
• Myths and Truths
• Tips & Techniques
Plus:
• Speaking Exercises FUN
• Local Resources Audience
Participation
Q&A
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4. Who Am I?
• My loves: work, family,
coffee, chocolate, pie
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5. And Why Am I Here?
• Director of Marketing
• A Toastmaster: VP of
PR, CC
• An Introvert at Heart
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8. Myth #1: “Nervousness Is a
Sign of Weakness.”
FACT:
Even the world’s
best speakers get nervous.
http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Myths-about-public-speaking/
9. Myth #2: “You Have to Be
Perfect.”
FACT:
It’s better to be natural.
http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Myths-about-public-speaking/
10. Myth #3: “It’s a Talent You
Have to Be Born with.”
FACT:
It takes practice, practice,
and more practice.
http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Myths-about-public-speaking/
11. Myth #4: “You Have to Be a
Comedian.”
FACT:
Use of tasteful humor
can help, but
it’s not essential
http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Myths-about-public-speaking/
12. Myth #5: “Everything You Say
Must Be Important.”
FACT:
Not everything has to
be of top importance.
Focus on key
takeaways, examples,
illustrate your points.
http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Myths-about-public-speaking/
13. Myth #6: “My Nervousness Is
Worse than Anybody Else’s.”
FACT:
You’re more aware of
your nervousness
than anyone else.
http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Myths-about-public-speaking/
14. Myth #7: “It’s Too Daunting
and Overwhelming a Task.”
FACT:
You can do anything
you set your heart and
mind to achieve.
http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Myths-about-public-speaking/
15. Myth #8: “You Have to Be
Outgoing to Engage an Audience.”
FACT:
It’s more important
to focus on being
relevant.
http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Myths-about-public-speaking/
16. Myth #9: “It’s All Over if You
Make a Mistake.”
FACT:
Mistakes happen.
Move on. Your
audience wants to
see you succeed.
http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Myths-about-public-speaking/
21. Practice, Practice, Practice
• In front of a mirror
• In the actual room (if
possible)
• Audience (ask for CRE
feedback)
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22. Be “Virtually” Engaging
On webinars or web-based presentations:
• Use video
• Polls, Q&A
• Collaborate with
other presenters
• Prezi, other tools
• Record, playback,
evaluate
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24. Because I’m Not A Super Human
(aka, We’ve Only Scratched the Surface in an Hour)
• Every opportunity you get… SPEAK
• Local resources:
– Dale Carnegie
– Public Speaking Courses
– Toastmasters
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