SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 16
New Speaker Clinic
Or: Do Not Be Afraid
@trisha_gee
@mnowster
Trisha Gee
• “Technical Advocate” for JetBrains
• 17 years experience in Java (srsly?)
• 3 years experience “International
Conference Speaker”
Our Goals
• To Improve Confidence
• To Combat Fear
Rules: Presenters
• Introduce yourself.
• Talk about ANYTHING.
• Be passionate.
• The Audience Is Your Friend.
• You will be cut off after 20 seconds.
Rules: Audience
• Come up one row at a time
• Not allowed to think about your
presentation until your row is told to
• Be Nice: remember it’ll be your turn too
Just Do It
Frequently Asked
Questions
• What do I talk about?
• What if I get difficult questions?
• What do I do with my hands?
• What do I wear?
• How do I practice?
• Something you struggled with
• Something you’re new to
• Something only you know
• Something people are always asking you
about
• Something that people find hard
• Something that YOU find hard
• Something that interests you
Speak about...
Dealing With
Questions
Questions
• Repeat the Question
• Validate the question-asker:
• Answer it and check that’s what they
meant
• It’s OK to not know the answer
Getting Started
• Brown bags at work
• Internal presentations
• Lightning talks
• Full talks at the LJC / MUG / LWC / UG
• Technical conferences
• Local: QCon London, DevoxxUK, GOTO London
• International
• Panels
• Tutorials
What’s the Worst that
could Happen?
Don’t Panic.
What’s Really
Important
• Be passionate
• Remember the audience is human
• The slides are not your presentation...
• ...you are.
You Are Ready
speakersintech@googlegroups.com
Is it different for
women?
• Your gender will be noticed and
commented upon
• You stand a better chance of getting
into a lot of conferences
• Being a speaker can help overcome
imposter syndrome

More Related Content

What's hot

Confident
ConfidentConfident
Confident
Pe Tii
 
Thinking from your_gut
Thinking from your_gutThinking from your_gut
Thinking from your_gut
Gamantra
 
Tyler and brecken
Tyler and breckenTyler and brecken
Tyler and brecken
wcbrecken10
 
Peer Listeners Skills For St Augustines
Peer Listeners Skills For St AugustinesPeer Listeners Skills For St Augustines
Peer Listeners Skills For St Augustines
Andy Jenrick
 
Unit 19 week 3 2016
Unit 19 week 3 2016Unit 19 week 3 2016
Unit 19 week 3 2016
Disie
 
Tyler and brecken
Tyler and breckenTyler and brecken
Tyler and brecken
wcbrecken10
 

What's hot (18)

Confident
ConfidentConfident
Confident
 
What is extensive_reading
What is extensive_readingWhat is extensive_reading
What is extensive_reading
 
8 secrets-of-success-ppt-video-and-discussion
8 secrets-of-success-ppt-video-and-discussion8 secrets-of-success-ppt-video-and-discussion
8 secrets-of-success-ppt-video-and-discussion
 
Thinking from your_gut
Thinking from your_gutThinking from your_gut
Thinking from your_gut
 
Introductions
IntroductionsIntroductions
Introductions
 
Study tips and career counselling
Study tips and career counsellingStudy tips and career counselling
Study tips and career counselling
 
Week 2 student training customer care
Week 2 student training customer careWeek 2 student training customer care
Week 2 student training customer care
 
Tyler and brecken
Tyler and breckenTyler and brecken
Tyler and brecken
 
SWOT
SWOTSWOT
SWOT
 
10 times better, when negative self talk strikes
10 times better, when negative self talk strikes10 times better, when negative self talk strikes
10 times better, when negative self talk strikes
 
Richard St. John - 8 To Be Great
Richard St. John -  8 To Be GreatRichard St. John -  8 To Be Great
Richard St. John - 8 To Be Great
 
CPD - Supporting Teaching and Learning
CPD - Supporting Teaching and LearningCPD - Supporting Teaching and Learning
CPD - Supporting Teaching and Learning
 
Peer Listeners Skills For St Augustines
Peer Listeners Skills For St AugustinesPeer Listeners Skills For St Augustines
Peer Listeners Skills For St Augustines
 
Brian Tracy - Seven Rules for The 21st Century
Brian Tracy - Seven Rules for The 21st CenturyBrian Tracy - Seven Rules for The 21st Century
Brian Tracy - Seven Rules for The 21st Century
 
03.03.14
03.03.1403.03.14
03.03.14
 
Unit 19 week 3 2016
Unit 19 week 3 2016Unit 19 week 3 2016
Unit 19 week 3 2016
 
2. offer
2. offer2. offer
2. offer
 
Tyler and brecken
Tyler and breckenTyler and brecken
Tyler and brecken
 

Viewers also liked

Viewers also liked (6)

Why Open Source Your Secrets
Why Open Source Your SecretsWhy Open Source Your Secrets
Why Open Source Your Secrets
 
Introduction to the Java Community Process
Introduction to the Java Community ProcessIntroduction to the Java Community Process
Introduction to the Java Community Process
 
JAX London Version of the MongoDB/Java/AngularJS talk
JAX London Version of the MongoDB/Java/AngularJS talkJAX London Version of the MongoDB/Java/AngularJS talk
JAX London Version of the MongoDB/Java/AngularJS talk
 
Working in Open Source
Working in Open SourceWorking in Open Source
Working in Open Source
 
2015 Java update and roadmap, JUG sevilla
2015  Java update and roadmap, JUG sevilla2015  Java update and roadmap, JUG sevilla
2015 Java update and roadmap, JUG sevilla
 
Is Groovy better for testing than Java?
Is Groovy better for testing than Java?Is Groovy better for testing than Java?
Is Groovy better for testing than Java?
 

Similar to Speaker Clinic (Novice Speakers)

Interviewing ppt
Interviewing pptInterviewing ppt
Interviewing ppt
jhiggins11
 
Don't Change A Thing: Why Your Style is EXACTLY What Your Project, Team, & Or...
Don't Change A Thing: Why Your Style is EXACTLY What Your Project, Team, & Or...Don't Change A Thing: Why Your Style is EXACTLY What Your Project, Team, & Or...
Don't Change A Thing: Why Your Style is EXACTLY What Your Project, Team, & Or...
Leslie Stein
 
Internship interview questions and answers
Internship interview questions and answersInternship interview questions and answers
Internship interview questions and answers
internship1
 
Intern interview questions 2014
Intern interview questions 2014Intern interview questions 2014
Intern interview questions 2014
internship1
 
Interview questions answers internships
Interview questions answers internshipsInterview questions answers internships
Interview questions answers internships
internship1
 
Going Live April 2015
Going Live April 2015Going Live April 2015
Going Live April 2015
Andrew Green
 

Similar to Speaker Clinic (Novice Speakers) (20)

Interviews
InterviewsInterviews
Interviews
 
Interviewing ppt
Interviewing pptInterviewing ppt
Interviewing ppt
 
Don't Change A Thing: Why Your Style is EXACTLY What Your Project, Team, & Or...
Don't Change A Thing: Why Your Style is EXACTLY What Your Project, Team, & Or...Don't Change A Thing: Why Your Style is EXACTLY What Your Project, Team, & Or...
Don't Change A Thing: Why Your Style is EXACTLY What Your Project, Team, & Or...
 
Power Of Questions
Power Of QuestionsPower Of Questions
Power Of Questions
 
Clerical Officer Competency Interview
Clerical Officer Competency InterviewClerical Officer Competency Interview
Clerical Officer Competency Interview
 
A faster horse
A faster horseA faster horse
A faster horse
 
Doing Customer Interviews Right
Doing Customer Interviews RightDoing Customer Interviews Right
Doing Customer Interviews Right
 
Internship interview questions and answers
Internship interview questions and answersInternship interview questions and answers
Internship interview questions and answers
 
Intern interview questions 2014
Intern interview questions 2014Intern interview questions 2014
Intern interview questions 2014
 
Interview questions answers internships
Interview questions answers internshipsInterview questions answers internships
Interview questions answers internships
 
Going Live April 2015
Going Live April 2015Going Live April 2015
Going Live April 2015
 
How to attract and retain the best employees
How to attract and retain the best employeesHow to attract and retain the best employees
How to attract and retain the best employees
 
WEBINAR: How to Coach Problem Solvers to Build Their Soft Skills
WEBINAR: How to Coach Problem Solvers to Build Their Soft SkillsWEBINAR: How to Coach Problem Solvers to Build Their Soft Skills
WEBINAR: How to Coach Problem Solvers to Build Their Soft Skills
 
My students 1
My students 1My students 1
My students 1
 
Interview Preparations GKVV PPES MODULE.pptx
Interview Preparations GKVV PPES MODULE.pptxInterview Preparations GKVV PPES MODULE.pptx
Interview Preparations GKVV PPES MODULE.pptx
 
Wk 4 volinc_Interview
Wk 4 volinc_InterviewWk 4 volinc_Interview
Wk 4 volinc_Interview
 
Personal Interview
Personal InterviewPersonal Interview
Personal Interview
 
EP interview preparation training
EP interview preparation trainingEP interview preparation training
EP interview preparation training
 
Introductory lecture
Introductory lectureIntroductory lecture
Introductory lecture
 
Finding a Fit: How to Evaluate a Company's Culture and the Opportunity
Finding a Fit: How to Evaluate a Company's Culture and the OpportunityFinding a Fit: How to Evaluate a Company's Culture and the Opportunity
Finding a Fit: How to Evaluate a Company's Culture and the Opportunity
 

More from Trisha Gee

More from Trisha Gee (20)

Career Advice for Architects
Career Advice for Architects Career Advice for Architects
Career Advice for Architects
 
Is boilerplate code really so bad?
Is boilerplate code really so bad?Is boilerplate code really so bad?
Is boilerplate code really so bad?
 
Code Review Best Practices
Code Review Best PracticesCode Review Best Practices
Code Review Best Practices
 
Career Advice for Programmers - ProgNET London
Career Advice for Programmers - ProgNET LondonCareer Advice for Programmers - ProgNET London
Career Advice for Programmers - ProgNET London
 
Is Boilerplate Code Really So Bad?
Is Boilerplate Code Really So Bad?Is Boilerplate Code Really So Bad?
Is Boilerplate Code Really So Bad?
 
Real World Java 9 - JetBrains Webinar
Real World Java 9 - JetBrains WebinarReal World Java 9 - JetBrains Webinar
Real World Java 9 - JetBrains Webinar
 
Real World Java 9
Real World Java 9Real World Java 9
Real World Java 9
 
Real World Java 9
Real World Java 9Real World Java 9
Real World Java 9
 
Career Advice for Programmers
Career Advice for Programmers Career Advice for Programmers
Career Advice for Programmers
 
Real World Java 9
Real World Java 9Real World Java 9
Real World Java 9
 
Becoming fully buzzword compliant
Becoming fully buzzword compliantBecoming fully buzzword compliant
Becoming fully buzzword compliant
 
Real World Java 9 (QCon London)
Real World Java 9 (QCon London)Real World Java 9 (QCon London)
Real World Java 9 (QCon London)
 
Java 9 Functionality and Tooling
Java 9 Functionality and ToolingJava 9 Functionality and Tooling
Java 9 Functionality and Tooling
 
Java 8 and 9 in Anger
Java 8 and 9 in AngerJava 8 and 9 in Anger
Java 8 and 9 in Anger
 
Refactoring to Java 8 (Devoxx BE)
Refactoring to Java 8 (Devoxx BE)Refactoring to Java 8 (Devoxx BE)
Refactoring to Java 8 (Devoxx BE)
 
Migrating to IntelliJ IDEA from Eclipse
Migrating to IntelliJ IDEA from EclipseMigrating to IntelliJ IDEA from Eclipse
Migrating to IntelliJ IDEA from Eclipse
 
Code Review Matters and Manners
Code Review Matters and MannersCode Review Matters and Manners
Code Review Matters and Manners
 
Refactoring to Java 8 (QCon New York)
Refactoring to Java 8 (QCon New York)Refactoring to Java 8 (QCon New York)
Refactoring to Java 8 (QCon New York)
 
Refactoring to Java 8 (Devoxx UK)
Refactoring to Java 8 (Devoxx UK)Refactoring to Java 8 (Devoxx UK)
Refactoring to Java 8 (Devoxx UK)
 
Staying Ahead of the Curve
Staying Ahead of the CurveStaying Ahead of the Curve
Staying Ahead of the Curve
 

Recently uploaded

Cloud Frontiers: A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
Cloud Frontiers:  A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FMECloud Frontiers:  A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
Cloud Frontiers: A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
Safe Software
 
Cloud Frontiers: A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
Cloud Frontiers:  A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FMECloud Frontiers:  A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
Cloud Frontiers: A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
Safe Software
 
Modular Monolith - a Practical Alternative to Microservices @ Devoxx UK 2024
Modular Monolith - a Practical Alternative to Microservices @ Devoxx UK 2024Modular Monolith - a Practical Alternative to Microservices @ Devoxx UK 2024
Modular Monolith - a Practical Alternative to Microservices @ Devoxx UK 2024
Victor Rentea
 

Recently uploaded (20)

FWD Group - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
FWD Group - Insurer Innovation Award 2024FWD Group - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
FWD Group - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
 
Cloud Frontiers: A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
Cloud Frontiers:  A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FMECloud Frontiers:  A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
Cloud Frontiers: A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
 
Exploring Multimodal Embeddings with Milvus
Exploring Multimodal Embeddings with MilvusExploring Multimodal Embeddings with Milvus
Exploring Multimodal Embeddings with Milvus
 
Six Myths about Ontologies: The Basics of Formal Ontology
Six Myths about Ontologies: The Basics of Formal OntologySix Myths about Ontologies: The Basics of Formal Ontology
Six Myths about Ontologies: The Basics of Formal Ontology
 
CNIC Information System with Pakdata Cf In Pakistan
CNIC Information System with Pakdata Cf In PakistanCNIC Information System with Pakdata Cf In Pakistan
CNIC Information System with Pakdata Cf In Pakistan
 
presentation ICT roal in 21st century education
presentation ICT roal in 21st century educationpresentation ICT roal in 21st century education
presentation ICT roal in 21st century education
 
Mcleodganj Call Girls 🥰 8617370543 Service Offer VIP Hot Model
Mcleodganj Call Girls 🥰 8617370543 Service Offer VIP Hot ModelMcleodganj Call Girls 🥰 8617370543 Service Offer VIP Hot Model
Mcleodganj Call Girls 🥰 8617370543 Service Offer VIP Hot Model
 
ICT role in 21st century education and its challenges
ICT role in 21st century education and its challengesICT role in 21st century education and its challenges
ICT role in 21st century education and its challenges
 
JohnPollard-hybrid-app-RailsConf2024.pptx
JohnPollard-hybrid-app-RailsConf2024.pptxJohnPollard-hybrid-app-RailsConf2024.pptx
JohnPollard-hybrid-app-RailsConf2024.pptx
 
DBX First Quarter 2024 Investor Presentation
DBX First Quarter 2024 Investor PresentationDBX First Quarter 2024 Investor Presentation
DBX First Quarter 2024 Investor Presentation
 
Apidays New York 2024 - Accelerating FinTech Innovation by Vasa Krishnan, Fin...
Apidays New York 2024 - Accelerating FinTech Innovation by Vasa Krishnan, Fin...Apidays New York 2024 - Accelerating FinTech Innovation by Vasa Krishnan, Fin...
Apidays New York 2024 - Accelerating FinTech Innovation by Vasa Krishnan, Fin...
 
AI in Action: Real World Use Cases by Anitaraj
AI in Action: Real World Use Cases by AnitarajAI in Action: Real World Use Cases by Anitaraj
AI in Action: Real World Use Cases by Anitaraj
 
AI+A11Y 11MAY2024 HYDERBAD GAAD 2024 - HelloA11Y (11 May 2024)
AI+A11Y 11MAY2024 HYDERBAD GAAD 2024 - HelloA11Y (11 May 2024)AI+A11Y 11MAY2024 HYDERBAD GAAD 2024 - HelloA11Y (11 May 2024)
AI+A11Y 11MAY2024 HYDERBAD GAAD 2024 - HelloA11Y (11 May 2024)
 
DEV meet-up UiPath Document Understanding May 7 2024 Amsterdam
DEV meet-up UiPath Document Understanding May 7 2024 AmsterdamDEV meet-up UiPath Document Understanding May 7 2024 Amsterdam
DEV meet-up UiPath Document Understanding May 7 2024 Amsterdam
 
Introduction to use of FHIR Documents in ABDM
Introduction to use of FHIR Documents in ABDMIntroduction to use of FHIR Documents in ABDM
Introduction to use of FHIR Documents in ABDM
 
Navigating the Deluge_ Dubai Floods and the Resilience of Dubai International...
Navigating the Deluge_ Dubai Floods and the Resilience of Dubai International...Navigating the Deluge_ Dubai Floods and the Resilience of Dubai International...
Navigating the Deluge_ Dubai Floods and the Resilience of Dubai International...
 
Cloud Frontiers: A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
Cloud Frontiers:  A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FMECloud Frontiers:  A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
Cloud Frontiers: A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FME
 
Modular Monolith - a Practical Alternative to Microservices @ Devoxx UK 2024
Modular Monolith - a Practical Alternative to Microservices @ Devoxx UK 2024Modular Monolith - a Practical Alternative to Microservices @ Devoxx UK 2024
Modular Monolith - a Practical Alternative to Microservices @ Devoxx UK 2024
 
Strategies for Landing an Oracle DBA Job as a Fresher
Strategies for Landing an Oracle DBA Job as a FresherStrategies for Landing an Oracle DBA Job as a Fresher
Strategies for Landing an Oracle DBA Job as a Fresher
 
Spring Boot vs Quarkus the ultimate battle - DevoxxUK
Spring Boot vs Quarkus the ultimate battle - DevoxxUKSpring Boot vs Quarkus the ultimate battle - DevoxxUK
Spring Boot vs Quarkus the ultimate battle - DevoxxUK
 

Speaker Clinic (Novice Speakers)

Editor's Notes

  1. better developer than presenter I’ve done several courses - Impact - Graduate courses - Technical Presentation Skills Taught with parents
  2. That’s it no slide design etc TAKE NOTES
  3. Stories
  4. SPEAKERS Other ideas? You only have to know slightly more than your audience. Sometimes you can get away with knowing less
  5. Paraphrase it - show you understand More frustrating to side step it If your mind goes blank or you need to look soemthing up “that’s a great question”, that’s fine, get their details and contact them offline ASK THE OTHER PRESENTERS
  6. OPen conference is totally different
  7. Story time
  8. Everyone is different Don’t stress about everything
  9. Everyone is different I like to practice
  10. Questions