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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

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• 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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Today’s Agenda

• Who Am I and Why Am I Here?

• How About You?

• Myths and Truths

• Tips & Techniques

• Speaking Exercises

• Local Resources

Plus:

FUN

Audience

Participation

Q&A

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Who Am I?

• My loves: work, family,

coffee, chocolate, pie

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And Why Am I Here?

• Director of Marketing

• A Toastmaster: VP of

PR, CC

• An Introvert at Heart

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How About You?

Audience

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9 Myths and Truths

About Public Speaking

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/

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Tips and Techniques

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Audience Engagement

• Make it relevant

• Think on your feet

• Maintain eye contact

• Funneling attention

(diversion)

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Make Your Message the Hero

• Avoid crutches

• Respect timing

• Watch pacing

• Intentional gestures

• Add “white space”

(pauses). Breathe.

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Let’s Give It A Try

Audience

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Practice, Practice, Practice

• In front of a mirror

• In the actual room (if

possible)

• Audience (ask for CRE

feedback)

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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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Local Resources

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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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What One Thing Will You Do?

Audience

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