Presenters Checklist for Success

SUCCESSFor

Presenter’s Checklist

presentationyou experienced.

Think of the last

great

What made it so

successful?

If you want to create a

powerful, persuasivepresentation,

every skilled presenter uses.

Take a look at this list of

tried & true tips

Think in 3’s

At the 2012 United States

Democratic National Convention,

First Lady

told a story-

Michelle Obama

with a great beginning,

middle

and end.

anecdotes,

In her tale of personal struggle, she infused little

and minor details that many

Americans could

relate to.

Know your

content well

Frederick Douglass

was an influential author and orator in the Abolitionist Movement in the United States.

He constantly read, wrote and

learned, immersing himself in

thriving black religious and

activist communities.

your material,

researchingBy thoroughly

you will feel more

presenting it.

comfortable & confident

Teach, rather

than sell

Mahatma Gandhi,

Leader of the Indian

Independence Movement,

was a humble and authentic orator,

who spokefrom

the heart.

He proved that you don’t have

to be loud to be heard-

find a message

you just have to

that is meaningful to youand stick to it.

Open with creativity

Tilda Swinton

Actress

delivered a unique speech at the

opening of an art exhibit dedicated

to her friend, David Bowie.

engagingHer speech was framed as

a personal letter to him,

like-minded fans in the

audience in a intimate manner.

Thefirst 60-90

seconds are critical-

audience attention.

gettingfor

and

maintaining

grabs them?So how do you know what really

Understand

your audience

needs & wants

Nelson Mandela

The late great South African revolutionary

spoke to many different audiences.

customizing

He was able to make his message connect to each audience by his words,

matchTo what was

important to them.

never about you.

Remember:

It is always about the audience,

Read your audience

Oprah Winfrey

Media personality and philanthropist,

is known for inspiring people

through her words.

valuesher audience,

You can tell she

expressesherself honestly

as she

straightforwardsentences and clear words

that everyone can understand.

and uses

Speak Clearly

Martin Luther King JR.In 1963, African-American Civil Rights Leader,

gave the monumental speech:

“I Have A Dream”

He delivered a moving message and

call to action,

confidence and conviction.

with

Mind your body

language

Anna Maria Chavez

Girl Scouts of the USA CEO,

led an innovative campaign that revitalized the century old institution.

She used

open gesturesto convey her enthusiasm

and brought lots ofenergy!

which in turn energized her audience.

Pace yourself

Evita PeronFormer First Lady of Argentina

of adoring people calling out her name.

spoke to crowds

pausesShe incorporated climactic

to lend drama to her final points,

also giving her and her

audience time to

think and reflect.

Visuals are an

enhancement,

not a crutch

Sally Ridewas the first American

woman to go into space.

When she started teaching, one of her most requested speeches was her “Shoot for the Stars” lecture.

She included photos from

her space travels that were

gorgeous and unique-

make a point.And made sure each visual would

Rehearse

was the longest serving First Lady of

the United States.

Eleanor Roosevelt

As the first presidential spouse to hold press conferences and speak at a national political convention, she was very nervous at first!

But intense bouts of writing and

practice turned her into an

eloquent and respectedspeaker.

Try to arrive early

That way you can get a feel for the size of the room,

and run a sound/visuals check.

RECAP

Know your content wellThink in 3’s

Teach, rather than sell

Open with creativity

Understand your audience

needs & wants

Read your audience

Speak Clearly

Mind your body language

Pace yourself

Visuals are an enhancement, not a crutch

Rehearse

Try to arrive early

Lastly,

Have FUN!

You are introducing an

idea intothe world!

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