Podium Presentation
Transcript: Introduction First skills practice Individual feedback Voice Liberty, Equality and Fraternity --- french revolution “This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning” - Sir Winston Churchill “Veni, vidi, vici” (I came, I saw, I conquered) – Julius Caesar “The rule is: jam tomorrow, and jam yesterday, but never jam today”- Lewis Carroll Career Path Arguments Executive Managerial Talent Assessment Whining Elie Saab Analyze your audience How to handle them How to handle them Podium Characteristics Training School Listen - Hear Articulate, Informative, Conversational voice tone “Friends, Romans, Countrymen” – William Shakespeare in Julius Caesar “Blood, sweat and tears” – General Patton Our priorities are “Education, Education, Education” – Prime Minister, Tony Blair “I believe …, I believe …, I believe …” --- Obama “Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness” --- Thomas Jefferson Characteristics Presentation Skills & Public Speaking To inform Supporting Arguments Supporting Arguments Different types of audience Topic-Title Agenda-Outline-Key point Interest Objective (optional) Time (optional) Rules for questions (Audience level) How to handle them Characteristics OnStage Audience Analysis Pictures, DVDs Characteristics Partners How to handle them Success Stories Podium Level Introvert Step 2: Purpose Unfriendly The Motivational speaker relies more on emotional appeal than logical appeal. Motivate the audience and challenge them to do more at a higher level and specify the benefits they can expect if they do so. SoapBox Pictures Executive Coaching Books and Movies Step 1: Audience Performance Presentation Conversation At… To… With… Complainer who finds fault with everything Whine but has no solutions Respond with "Yes, but" to your solutions Don’t take it personally Flatter the know-it-all as a ‘way in’ Use truisms to pre-empt their know-it-all-ism Know-It-All Talkative Audience Analysis Key Point 1 Transition --- 1. Rhetorical questions 2. Phrases such as: By the same token .. This brings me to .. Key Point 2 Transition Key Point 3 Transition Goldilocks and the 3 bears 3 Musketeers 3 Stooges 3 little pigs Main Body Skeleton Conventions, dinners and seminars often include entertaining speakers in their agenda. Ideally the entertaining speaker will also present a serious point in a low-key humorous way. Your primary goal is to make sure that the audience has a great time. Supporting Arguments Key point 1 Transition Key point 2 Transition Key point 3 Transitions Self Awareness Seek common ground and remind your audience about it Convey a positive attitude: don't be defensive, arrogant, or apologetic Remember the Golden Rule: treat the opposition with respect; give credit where credit is due Types of Visual Aids Step 2 - Opener Look- See- Picture, High energy, Inspiring Creative, Animated, Fast, Spontaneous Opener Family origin Notable clients Your purpose is to teach your audience something new or to expand their existing knowledge. Remember to use some humor in these speeches and try to keep it light. To Motivate Reharse Other Statements To Persuade Career Path How many people will attend my presentation? What is their average age? Why are they here? Seniority – position – profile –types The corporate culture/the industry conservative, expressive …etc Awards Visual Auditory Digital Kinesthetic Arguments Stay focused on the presentation, and don't go in long discussion with a whiner, this is a no win situation. Shoes Close They think they know everything about your subject matter They don't even let the audience participate Management and Human Resources Consultancy Training and Development Programs Executive Managerial Talent Assessment Speakers' Corner If you ask a question, give them time to process the answer Invite them specifically or generally to participate Let the extroverts have the first couple of words, but then call on an introvert and ask his or her opinion To inform To persuade/sell To entertain To motivate NEVER Apologize Deliver long opener and statements Make obvious “cliché” observations Present with Low or too high voice and pitch Start with a joke or story not relevant to the subject Use visuals if outline is 3 points or less Use words such as “euh..” Switch visuals on before starting Agenda for Day 1 To Entertain Don't Get Derailed Set Guidelines Address talkative attendee privately and directly (at breaks) Your primary purpose is to influence the thinking or behavior of your audience. Certification Haute Couture Audi Success Stories Step 1 - The four languages: Talkative Introvert Unfriendly/Harsh Whining Know-it all NEVER Skip the close Apologize Present a new point even if you forgot to present it or just an example Key Point 1: Family Origin Key Point 2: Career Path Key Point 3: Success Stories Certification Audience that is inclined to talk most of the time Monopolize presentation time Question every statement presenter make