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Capturing from the Platform
       Presentation and Communication Skills in Leadership

                                                    Presented by:
                              Brenda Meller, Director of Marketing
                                       Thursday, March 7, 2013
• 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.
2
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

3
Who Am I?
      • My loves: work, family,
        coffee, chocolate, pie




4
And Why Am I Here?
           • Director of Marketing
           • A Toastmaster: VP of
             PR, CC
           • An Introvert at Heart




5
How About You?


      Audience


       1 2 3

6
9 Myths and Truths
    About Public Speaking




7
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
Tips and Techniques




17
Audience Engagement
     •   Make it relevant
     •   Think on your feet
     •   Maintain eye contact
     •   Funneling attention
         (diversion)




18
Make Your Message the Hero
                •   Avoid crutches
                •   Respect timing
                •   Watch pacing
                •   Intentional gestures
                •   Add “white space”
                    (pauses). Breathe.



19
Let’s Give It A Try


         Audience


         4 5 6

20
Practice, Practice, Practice
             • In front of a mirror
             • In the actual room (if
               possible)
             • Audience (ask for CRE
               feedback)




21
Be “Virtually” Engaging
     On webinars or web-based presentations:
     • Use video
     • Polls, Q&A
     • Collaborate with
       other presenters
     • Prezi, other tools
     • Record, playback,
       evaluate
22
Local Resources




23
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




24
What One Thing Will You Do?


             Audience


              7 8 9

25

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B meller walsh-college-capturing from the platformfv030713

  • 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. 2
  • 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 3
  • 4. Who Am I? • My loves: work, family, coffee, chocolate, pie 4
  • 5. And Why Am I Here? • Director of Marketing • A Toastmaster: VP of PR, CC • An Introvert at Heart 5
  • 6. How About You? Audience 1 2 3 6
  • 7. 9 Myths and Truths About Public Speaking 7
  • 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/
  • 18. Audience Engagement • Make it relevant • Think on your feet • Maintain eye contact • Funneling attention (diversion) 18
  • 19. Make Your Message the Hero • Avoid crutches • Respect timing • Watch pacing • Intentional gestures • Add “white space” (pauses). Breathe. 19
  • 20. Let’s Give It A Try Audience 4 5 6 20
  • 21. Practice, Practice, Practice • In front of a mirror • In the actual room (if possible) • Audience (ask for CRE feedback) 21
  • 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 22
  • 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 24
  • 25. What One Thing Will You Do? Audience 7 8 9 25