Technically Speaking...

1. Technically Speaking . . .
Things you will not learn about public speaking
from Sheldon Cooper
By
Mark L. Mongeau, P.E.

2. Engineers Communicating
• Getting the answer right is critical
• But it is not enough
• Communicating the information to
those who can use it
• Both oars in the water, pulling together
• Very important with verbal
communication

3. The First Rule
“Nobody is as interested in
what you have to say as
you are”

4. Public Speaking and
Presentation
• Convince the audience
of your point.
• Engage the audience.
• This takes PASSION

5. Speaking With Passion
• The story of Socrates
• You have to care and convince
the audience that you care.
• Break outside your comfort
zone.

6. Methods of Convincing
• Logos. . . using logic and
facts
• Pathos. . . appealing to
emotions
• Egos. . . using the character
of the person

7. Passionate Presentation
Do’s and Don’ts
• Do you know where you are?
• The eyes have it.
• Fashion Plate
• Reader Rabbit!
• I Seeeeee!
• That’s funny . . . Not!
• Boogie Night
• Tone
• Practice, Practice, Practice.
• The End.

8. Do You Know Where You
Are?
• Where and how you stand is
important.
• Face the audience . . . always!
• Watch where you place your
hands.
• Don’t be afraid to move . . .
approach the audience.

9. The Eyes Have It
• Eye contact is important.
• Don’t stare at an individual . . .
5 seconds max.
• Move your eyes around the
room, making contact with
everyone.
• Acknowledge and reward
attentiveness with your eyes.

10. Fashion Plate

11. Fashion Plate
• The clothes we wear is an extension
of ourselves . . . and our passion.
• Dress with a purpose.
• Use your appearance to help make
your point.

12. Reader Rabbit
• Reading a presentation script is
not very . . . passionate.
• Work to be (or at least sound)
spontaneous.
• Don’t just read the text on the
slides . . . most of your audience
knows how to read.
• Watch out for verbal crutches

13. I Seeeeee !
• Prepare effective visual
aids.
• Highlight the key issues.
• Support the “word
pictures.”
• A format chosen for the
audience’s comfort.
• Keep the lights on.

14. That’s Funny . . . Not!

15. That’s Funny . . . Not!
• Humor has a place.
• Physical reactions of the
listeners.
• Need to be selective and
sensitive.
• We are not likely the second
coming of George Carlin

16. Boogie Night
• It’s hard to be passionate when you are frozen
stiff!
• Audial, kinesthetic and visual listeners
• Don’t be afraid to be animated.
• Move among the audience.
• Use your arms, hands and body to punctuate
your points.

17. Tone
• How you say something is as
important as what you say.
• Consider the same words said
with different tone.
• Monotone, in any case, cannot
express passion.

18. Practice, Practice, Practice!
• Resist the urge to “wing it.”
• Practice practices
• Three times seems to work,
• In front of a “disinterested” group,
• Watching the clock closely.
• Full participation
• No one is too important to skip.

19. The End . . . Closings
• Challenge the audience to act.
• Re-state your main ideas.
• Ask for agreement.
• Avoid weak endings.

20. So . . . What’s Next?
• Passion is critical to any presentation.
• You are trying to convince the listeners.
• Remember the Top Ten list.
• Embrace opportunities to speak in public.
• Schools
• Church/Service Organization
• Work
• These are learned skills
• Let your passion show!!!

22. Questions