Primer for Public Speaking NSBE - Nov 2017 - Jackson MS
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I had the privilege to speak to a number of bright engineers at a recent NSBE Region 3 Conference in Jackson, MS. I discussed the importance of Public Speaking and what it takes to develop those skills.
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Primer for Public Speaking NSBE - Nov 2017 - Jackson MS
- 1. © Zweig Group 2017 A Primer for Public Speaking Presented by Randy Wilburn NSBE Region 3 Fall Conference
- 2. © Zweig Group 2017 Start somewhere… “All the great speakers were bad speakers first.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
- 3. © Zweig Group 2017 Fear of Public Speaking “Do the thing you fear to do and keep on doing it…that is the quickest and surest way ever yet discovered to conquer fear.” - Dale Carnegie
- 4. © Zweig Group 2017 Preparation “When I get ready to talk to people, I spend two thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one third thinking about what I want to say.”
- 5. © Zweig Group 2017 Presentation Structure • Presentation Structure, Opening, and Closing • Tell stories early and often. People will remember stories. • Begin with the end in mind and work backwards • You don’t have to memorize your speech but you should create and memorize your Key Points.
- 6. © Zweig Group 2017 Communication Skills Pace, Tone, Pitch and simplified language - create a talk like your speaking to a 10 year old.
- 7. © Zweig Group 2017 Visual Aids Don’t try to capture your whole speech on a Powerpoint, ditch the bullet points where possible, use more pictures than words.
- 8. © Zweig Group 2017 Body Language • Body Language and the Eyes that see everything • Attention spans and getting to the point when speaking • Ask questions where and when possible - Also use questions to get back on track - Wildcard question. • Avoid filler words and “Uhm!” Slow down and take your time
- 9. © Zweig Group 2017 Embrace the Fear Learn how to scan the audience and not just focus on one point.
- 10. © Zweig Group 2017 You can learn a lot from a Comedian ❖ Improvisation ❖ Repetition / Practice ❖ Learn from mistakes
- 11. © Zweig Group 2017 Be Confident and Be You! Own your subject matter and be willing to share.
- 12. © Zweig Group 2017 Finish Strong! A good speaker is done talking before the audience is done listening.
- 13. © Zweig Group 2017 Thank You! RandyWilburn, Zweig Group @RandyWilburn -Twitter/Insta/SnapChat Linkedin.com/in/randywilburn/ RWilburn@ZweigGroup.com