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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
This?
This?
or
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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?