NOT PUBLIC SPEAKING How to Shine in the Spotlight Todd Bradberry PRE-TEST INTRODUCTIONS: TALK TO A DIFFERENT PERSON FOR EACH STATEMENT 1. Outside of work, I enjoy _____________________. 2. I live in _____________. 3. I work as ___________ for _______________. 4. My name is____________ 5. And the one word that comes to mind about Public Speaking is _________________. WHAT WELL TALK ABOUT TODAY 1. Harness Fear 2. Stand and Deliver 3. Know Your Customers 4. Get Better 3/4 People Have Glossophobia. HARNESS FEAR Build Passion Rehearse for Confidence Start Strong Speak to Individuals Fake it Other Suggestions HARNESS FEAR: BUILD PASSION They dont care how much you know, until they know how much you care. Cavett Robert You cant stop the butterflies. But you can make them fly in formation HARNESS FEAR: REHEARSE Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse Visualize your audience getting it HARNESS FEAR: START STRONG The audience will judge in the first 60 seconds Speaker anxiety drops significantly after 60 seconds So... know the first minutes cold HARNESS FEAR: SPEAK TO INDIVIDUALS Its not public speaking Speak directly to supporters drowsers and distractors HARNESS FEAR: AMY CUDDY TED TALK HARNESS FEAR: OTHER SUGGESTIONS Visualize success Limit caffeine Arrive and set up early Test everything Have backup plans Talk to audience members Breathe Pause and collect thoughts Look for your encouragers Smile Move around Before During STAND AND DELIVER STRUCTURE YOUR PRESENTATION: ONLY A FEW RULES When in doubt, leave it out Dont read No Death by Powerpoint https://youtu.be/jFfFQ9XU7Jw [full name] inspires me. __________ can light up a room. __________ is a grumpy Gus. __________ taught me all I know about _________. __________ cracks me up. __________ shows unconditional love. __________ is crazy as a loon. __________ eats like a horse. __________ drinks like a fish. __________ sings like a bird __________ is great at ______________ __________ would get me out of jail. __________ would be in jail with me. __________ is smarter than the average bear. __________ always wags her tail. __________ rules the roost. __________ rocks the boat Finish Strong GET BETTER The only way to become a more comfortable and effective speaker is to speak. Over and over and over. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE On Your Own The mirror Video camera Church Civic groups With Feedback Toastmasters Dale Carnegie Public Speaking Classes Friends and family KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS Customized for Customer Service Training Customized for Fundraising Professionals Todd Bradberry RESOURCES POST-TEST