1. Public Speaking and Presentations
Mastering What To Say
and How To Say It.

2. What do these people have in common?
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Choices or
This?
This?
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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
Great
Great
Great = +
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6. 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
Attention returns
Lull in attention
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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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11. 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
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14. Death By PowerPoint
Watch this video called Death by PowerPoint.

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PowerPoint basics
Strive for simplicity
Follow the rule
Check your images and contrasts
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PowerPoint colors
Background
Dark blue, green, red or black
Text color
White, beige or yellow
Background
Off-white, beige or yellow
Text color
Black, dark blue or dark green
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18. Choosing a graphic
Tables show exact figures and values. 18

19. Choosing a graphic
Bar charts compare one item with others. 19

20. Choosing a graphic
Line charts show changes in data over time. 20

21. Choosing a graphic
Pie charts show a whole unit and the proportions of its parts. 21

22. Choosing a graphic
Flow charts illustrate a process or procedure. 22

23. Choosing a graphic
Organizational charts show a hierarchy. 23

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All great speakers were bad speakers at first.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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25. Questions?
Are there any questions I can answer for you?