The power of collaboration

1. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE

2. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration OBJECTIVE • A toolkit for speaking confidently • To dismantle fear • To make public speaking a “want to”?

3. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Designing Great presentations

4. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Great presentations: • Look easy • Take planning, consultation and practice

5. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Structure • Subject • Objective • Core message/theme

6. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Brainstorm ideas: • Quantity and with others

7. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Identify: • Must know • Should know • Could know

8. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Structuring the body: • Position • Problems • Possibilities • Proposal

9. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Alternative structure: • Where do we want to be? • Where are we now? • How do we get to the future? • Costs and problems?

10. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Consider: • Audience • Time • Where • Visual aids • Technology

11. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Prezi • Uses a mindmap approach Powerpoint • Is linear

12. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Grab attention: • Quotes • Startling statistic • Question & rhetorical • Saying or story

13. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Middle: • Use short sentences • Your audience will switch off if you try to cram too much content in • 5 minutes: 2-3 main points • Use graphics and anecdotes for variety

14. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration End: • “Tell them what you told them” • Summarise main points • Answer questions • Thank for listening • Smile • End on a positive note

15. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Steve Jobs Tips: • Theme – create a single headline • Open/close each topic • Transition to next topic • Enthusiasm • Sell an experience • Use analogies to make data meaningful • Visual • Minimalist • One memorable moment – frame it! • Bonus • Rehearse

16. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Using aides: • Check computer/lighting • Position self to side • Speak to audience not slides • Use speakers if DVD’s • Words 7x7 – Font 24+ • KISS • Handouts after

17. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration • Great presenters do what? • What memorable presentations have you been to? • Why were they memorable for you?

18. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Being authentic

19. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Fear • “The spotlight effect” • “Fight or flight – the subcortical arousal mobilises the body for action, increasing heart rate, respiratory rate and muscle tone. It causes rational thought bypass …”

20. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration What is the worst that can happen? Now what is the worst that can happen? Now, now, now ….?

21. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration • When you’re hot – analyse why • When you’re not – analyse why • 50/50 • Have fun!

22. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration • Breathing exercises • Relaxation • Practice • Pause • Drink water • Visualise yourself wowing • Join with your audience • Get participation • Anticipate audience • Questions

23. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Your voice • Volume • Tone • Pitch • Pace • Colour

24. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration • Try talking to mirrors

25. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration How did we go? • Toolkit? • Dismantled fear? • A “want to”? • Questions?

26. The power of collaboration The power of collaboration Thank you