The document provides tips for effective presenting from Chris Brogan and Lee Young. It discusses using visuals like pictures and text to engage the visual channel while also using an engaging voice to engage the audio channel. It emphasizes finding your own voice, projecting confidence, practicing material, warming up, and connecting with your audience. Tips include varying vocal tone and pace, mining proven material, using humor, and not reacting to mistakes.
This document provides tips for caregivers to effectively communicate with loved ones who have memory loss or hearing loss. It recommends strategies like providing suggestions if a loved one struggles to find a word, using pictures to jog their memory, speaking slowly and facing them directly if they have hearing loss. Nonverbal cues are also important - maintain eye contact, use gentle touch, and write things down if needed. Creating a quiet environment without distractions can help the caregiver engage their loved one through conversation.
The document provides advice and encouragement for having a fulfilling year in 2020. It suggests making the most of life by enjoying each moment, reflecting spiritually, showing gratitude, staying curious, exercising, sleeping well, having fun, fitting in authentically, calming down during frustrations, treasuring family, and nurturing one's fearless spirit. Overall, the document encourages living colorfully and making the new year the best one yet through self-care, relationships, and an open mindset.
This document provides tips for caregivers to effectively communicate with loved ones who have memory loss or hearing loss. It recommends strategies like providing suggestions if a loved one struggles to find a word, using pictures to jog their memory, speaking slowly and facing them directly if they have hearing loss. Nonverbal cues are also important - maintain eye contact, use gentle touch, and write things down if needed. Creating a quiet environment without distractions can help the caregiver engage their loved one through conversation.
The document provides advice and encouragement for having a fulfilling year in 2020. It suggests making the most of life by enjoying each moment, reflecting spiritually, showing gratitude, staying curious, exercising, sleeping well, having fun, fitting in authentically, calming down during frustrations, treasuring family, and nurturing one's fearless spirit. Overall, the document encourages living colorfully and making the new year the best one yet through self-care, relationships, and an open mindset.
This document provides guidance for non-specialist teachers on teaching music to children. It discusses why music is important to teach as it develops important skills. It outlines some basic musical elements like pulse, rhythm, pitch, and tempo that non-specialist teachers can teach. It encourages teachers to use call and response singing and gestures to help children internalize these elements. The document also provides examples of how to break down a song into phrases to teach musical concepts and ways to record and share learning.
Good to great: Conducting, Rehearsal, DisciplinePhilip Copeland
A presentation that encompasses the lessons one conductor learned from master teacher Jerry Jordan. This presentation is one attempt to codify all of the lessons I learned about directing choral music from my mentor.
The document discusses how music contributes to the personal and professional development of a music teacher. Music has helped the teacher build confidence, self-esteem, creativity, communication skills, and time management skills. As a teacher, music allows them to be innovative in lesson planning and capturing student attention. It has helped them become a better manager by strengthening skills like planning, executing plans, communicating, teamwork, and leadership.
The document discusses how music contributes to both the personal and professional development of a music teacher. Music has helped the teacher build confidence, self-esteem, creativity, and sharpen listening and communication skills. Professionally, music helps the teacher be innovative in teaching, plan lessons effectively, and capture students' attention. Overall, music helps develop strengths like passion, perseverance, risk-taking, and flexibility that contribute to both personal and career success.
Music Experiences for Children Birth Through 3: Making Connections for Life-L...earlyintervention
his webinar will focus on the developmental areas that can be supported through music, and will provide clinicians, educators, and caregivers with ideas that can be incorporated throughout a child's daily routine to encourage these important connections!
This document discusses teaching music to students without being a specialist in music. It argues that music is important for developing patterns and order in children's brains. It busts the myth that only musical people can teach music, noting many non-musical careers also require skills like those in music. It provides guidance on teaching elements like pulse, rhythm, and pitch through call-and-response singing and thinking voice exercises. The document encourages recording lessons for self-evaluation and sharing teaching ideas online.
This document discusses developing singing voices and vocal skills for broadcasting. It outlines the foundational elements of posture, breathing, phonation, resonance and articulation. The goals of vocal development are described as quality, consistency, power and freedom. Techniques for broadcast voices emphasize using a conversational tone, short sentences, active voice, and language that is clear and concise. Proper posture and breathing for producing sound are also outlined.
Christian Donnell Sampson presented their senior boards presentation which outlined their career goal of becoming a commissioned composer. They plan to achieve a Masters in Musical Composition from Pacific Lutheran University. Sampson has volunteered over 100 hours with Peace Out Inc. planning fundraisers and earned over $1600 at their last event. They learned about marketing themselves as a composer from an informational interview with professional composer Griffin Barnett. Sampson was accepted to their college of choice, PLU, where they will major in musical composition.
The VH1 Save The Music Foundation's mission is to restore instrumental music education programs in public schools, ensuring all children have access to music instruction. Research shows music education improves critical thinking and teamwork skills. The foundation provides $30,000 grants to schools for new musical instruments, allowing students to learn band, strings, keyboards, guitars, or mariachi. The foundation aims to give opportunities to communities where music programs are lacking.
Best way of Public Speaking by Rohit Dubey (Treejee)Rohit Dubey
Its the ppt that teaches us the best way to give speech in public.“The biggest weapon human-being is blessed with is his voice which can make him win all the battles of life”………….…….. Rohit Dubey
Our voice is like electric currentOur mouth is like a SpeakerOur face is like a Computer ScreenOur Brain acts like a Hard-disk
The document provides tips and techniques for enhancing storytelling skills. It discusses using the five senses to make stories more vivid, following a narrative structure with a beginning, middle, and end, and using tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language to engage audiences. The key purpose of storytelling in this context is to connect with audiences and help them remember the story's message. Practicing storytelling skills and sourcing material from real experiences can help improve one's abilities.
Due to the lack of proper time management and works that B.Ed students face it is necessary to reduce their stress and increase the concentration among them which will help them to be more productive, music plays a major role in stress release.
Music Therapy: Your piece of the intergenerational puzzleMusic Sparks
Slides from Midwestern Region American Music Therapy Conference 2015 presentation. Music therapy can be a vital piece of the intergenerational puzzle. Learn how music can promote engagement and mutual support for preschoolers, parents and older adults. Leave with ideas for adapting adult songs for preschoolers and preschool songs for older adults.
Communication and presentation_skills_04Momzie Alleba
This document provides tips and guidelines for improving communication and presentation skills. It discusses the importance of communication skills, tips for improving skills like being clear and confident. It also describes the human speech mechanism, aspects of voice like uniqueness and variety. It offers techniques for voice enhancement like proper breathing, posture and care of the voice. Principles of speech like stress, rhythm, intonation and blending are also covered.
Music is ubiquitous in our lives and can impact us both physically and emotionally. Studies have shown that listening to relaxing music can reduce pain for those with fibromyalgia and increase functional mobility. Neuroscientists have discovered that music activates the brain's reward center and can make us feel good by heightening positive emotions. While some research has linked certain genres of rap music to increased aggression and crime, other studies note that factors like poverty, racism, and lack of opportunities also contribute to rising crime rates. The effects of music are complex and depend highly on the individual.
Prasad has over 32 years of experience in corporate and business fields. He helps people realize their potential through personality profiling, neuro-linguistic programming, and overcoming limiting beliefs. Prasad is a certified trainer in public speaking and provides programs to help people improve their communication skills and confidence through workshops addressing voice, body language, and speech structure. He offers personalized coaching services to help individuals and organizations enhance performance through personality and strengths assessment.
This is the PowerPoint Presentation we demonstrated on the RTWF Inauguration about the Broadcast Journalsim Workshops and what they were going to be all about.
The study examines the effects of a Parkinson's choir program on facial expressiveness and vocal quality in Parkinson's disease patients. Thirteen Parkinson's patients participated in weekly choir sessions involving vocal exercises and singing songs while imitating emotional expressions over 13 weeks. Facial mimicry, voluntary facial expressions, emotion perception, and vocal measures were assessed at week 1, week 13, and a 2-month follow up. It is hypothesized the choir group will show significant improvements in all measures post-intervention, while no improvements are expected in a control group of 13 Parkinson's patients enrolled in a dance program. Results will increase understanding of how arts-based interventions impact emotional communication aspects impaired in Parkinson's disease.
Presentations require essential skills including content, structure, and connecting with the audience. A good presentation displays eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures to engage the audience. The presenter's voice is a valuable tool to convey content. Active listening involves understanding others rather than just hearing. Nerves are normal but can be reduced with preparation, which involves understanding the audience and purpose. Effective presentations have a clear structure, incorporate visual aids, and leave time for questions. Presenters should rehearse to feel confident conveying just three key messages to the audience.
[To download this presentation, visit:
https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations]
This presentation is a curated compilation of PowerPoint diagrams and templates designed to illustrate 20 different digital transformation frameworks and models. These frameworks are based on recent industry trends and best practices, ensuring that the content remains relevant and up-to-date.
Key highlights include Microsoft's Digital Transformation Framework, which focuses on driving innovation and efficiency, and McKinsey's Ten Guiding Principles, which provide strategic insights for successful digital transformation. Additionally, Forrester's framework emphasizes enhancing customer experiences and modernizing IT infrastructure, while IDC's MaturityScape helps assess and develop organizational digital maturity. MIT's framework explores cutting-edge strategies for achieving digital success.
These materials are perfect for enhancing your business or classroom presentations, offering visual aids to supplement your insights. Please note that while comprehensive, these slides are intended as supplementary resources and may not be complete for standalone instructional purposes.
Frameworks/Models included:
Microsoft’s Digital Transformation Framework
McKinsey’s Ten Guiding Principles of Digital Transformation
Forrester’s Digital Transformation Framework
IDC’s Digital Transformation MaturityScape
MIT’s Digital Transformation Framework
Gartner’s Digital Transformation Framework
Accenture’s Digital Strategy & Enterprise Frameworks
Deloitte’s Digital Industrial Transformation Framework
Capgemini’s Digital Transformation Framework
PwC’s Digital Transformation Framework
Cisco’s Digital Transformation Framework
Cognizant’s Digital Transformation Framework
DXC Technology’s Digital Transformation Framework
The BCG Strategy Palette
McKinsey’s Digital Transformation Framework
Digital Transformation Compass
Four Levels of Digital Maturity
Design Thinking Framework
Business Model Canvas
Customer Journey Map
Discover innovative uses of Revit in urban planning and design, enhancing city landscapes with advanced architectural solutions. Understand how architectural firms are using Revit to transform how processes and outcomes within urban planning and design fields look. They are supplementing work and putting in value through speed and imagination that the architects and planners are placing into composing progressive urban areas that are not only colorful but also pragmatic.
This document provides guidance for non-specialist teachers on teaching music to children. It discusses why music is important to teach as it develops important skills. It outlines some basic musical elements like pulse, rhythm, pitch, and tempo that non-specialist teachers can teach. It encourages teachers to use call and response singing and gestures to help children internalize these elements. The document also provides examples of how to break down a song into phrases to teach musical concepts and ways to record and share learning.
Good to great: Conducting, Rehearsal, DisciplinePhilip Copeland
A presentation that encompasses the lessons one conductor learned from master teacher Jerry Jordan. This presentation is one attempt to codify all of the lessons I learned about directing choral music from my mentor.
The document discusses how music contributes to the personal and professional development of a music teacher. Music has helped the teacher build confidence, self-esteem, creativity, communication skills, and time management skills. As a teacher, music allows them to be innovative in lesson planning and capturing student attention. It has helped them become a better manager by strengthening skills like planning, executing plans, communicating, teamwork, and leadership.
The document discusses how music contributes to both the personal and professional development of a music teacher. Music has helped the teacher build confidence, self-esteem, creativity, and sharpen listening and communication skills. Professionally, music helps the teacher be innovative in teaching, plan lessons effectively, and capture students' attention. Overall, music helps develop strengths like passion, perseverance, risk-taking, and flexibility that contribute to both personal and career success.
Music Experiences for Children Birth Through 3: Making Connections for Life-L...earlyintervention
his webinar will focus on the developmental areas that can be supported through music, and will provide clinicians, educators, and caregivers with ideas that can be incorporated throughout a child's daily routine to encourage these important connections!
This document discusses teaching music to students without being a specialist in music. It argues that music is important for developing patterns and order in children's brains. It busts the myth that only musical people can teach music, noting many non-musical careers also require skills like those in music. It provides guidance on teaching elements like pulse, rhythm, and pitch through call-and-response singing and thinking voice exercises. The document encourages recording lessons for self-evaluation and sharing teaching ideas online.
This document discusses developing singing voices and vocal skills for broadcasting. It outlines the foundational elements of posture, breathing, phonation, resonance and articulation. The goals of vocal development are described as quality, consistency, power and freedom. Techniques for broadcast voices emphasize using a conversational tone, short sentences, active voice, and language that is clear and concise. Proper posture and breathing for producing sound are also outlined.
Christian Donnell Sampson presented their senior boards presentation which outlined their career goal of becoming a commissioned composer. They plan to achieve a Masters in Musical Composition from Pacific Lutheran University. Sampson has volunteered over 100 hours with Peace Out Inc. planning fundraisers and earned over $1600 at their last event. They learned about marketing themselves as a composer from an informational interview with professional composer Griffin Barnett. Sampson was accepted to their college of choice, PLU, where they will major in musical composition.
The VH1 Save The Music Foundation's mission is to restore instrumental music education programs in public schools, ensuring all children have access to music instruction. Research shows music education improves critical thinking and teamwork skills. The foundation provides $30,000 grants to schools for new musical instruments, allowing students to learn band, strings, keyboards, guitars, or mariachi. The foundation aims to give opportunities to communities where music programs are lacking.
Best way of Public Speaking by Rohit Dubey (Treejee)Rohit Dubey
Its the ppt that teaches us the best way to give speech in public.“The biggest weapon human-being is blessed with is his voice which can make him win all the battles of life”………….…….. Rohit Dubey
Our voice is like electric currentOur mouth is like a SpeakerOur face is like a Computer ScreenOur Brain acts like a Hard-disk
The document provides tips and techniques for enhancing storytelling skills. It discusses using the five senses to make stories more vivid, following a narrative structure with a beginning, middle, and end, and using tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language to engage audiences. The key purpose of storytelling in this context is to connect with audiences and help them remember the story's message. Practicing storytelling skills and sourcing material from real experiences can help improve one's abilities.
Due to the lack of proper time management and works that B.Ed students face it is necessary to reduce their stress and increase the concentration among them which will help them to be more productive, music plays a major role in stress release.
Music Therapy: Your piece of the intergenerational puzzleMusic Sparks
Slides from Midwestern Region American Music Therapy Conference 2015 presentation. Music therapy can be a vital piece of the intergenerational puzzle. Learn how music can promote engagement and mutual support for preschoolers, parents and older adults. Leave with ideas for adapting adult songs for preschoolers and preschool songs for older adults.
Communication and presentation_skills_04Momzie Alleba
This document provides tips and guidelines for improving communication and presentation skills. It discusses the importance of communication skills, tips for improving skills like being clear and confident. It also describes the human speech mechanism, aspects of voice like uniqueness and variety. It offers techniques for voice enhancement like proper breathing, posture and care of the voice. Principles of speech like stress, rhythm, intonation and blending are also covered.
Music is ubiquitous in our lives and can impact us both physically and emotionally. Studies have shown that listening to relaxing music can reduce pain for those with fibromyalgia and increase functional mobility. Neuroscientists have discovered that music activates the brain's reward center and can make us feel good by heightening positive emotions. While some research has linked certain genres of rap music to increased aggression and crime, other studies note that factors like poverty, racism, and lack of opportunities also contribute to rising crime rates. The effects of music are complex and depend highly on the individual.
Prasad has over 32 years of experience in corporate and business fields. He helps people realize their potential through personality profiling, neuro-linguistic programming, and overcoming limiting beliefs. Prasad is a certified trainer in public speaking and provides programs to help people improve their communication skills and confidence through workshops addressing voice, body language, and speech structure. He offers personalized coaching services to help individuals and organizations enhance performance through personality and strengths assessment.
This is the PowerPoint Presentation we demonstrated on the RTWF Inauguration about the Broadcast Journalsim Workshops and what they were going to be all about.
The study examines the effects of a Parkinson's choir program on facial expressiveness and vocal quality in Parkinson's disease patients. Thirteen Parkinson's patients participated in weekly choir sessions involving vocal exercises and singing songs while imitating emotional expressions over 13 weeks. Facial mimicry, voluntary facial expressions, emotion perception, and vocal measures were assessed at week 1, week 13, and a 2-month follow up. It is hypothesized the choir group will show significant improvements in all measures post-intervention, while no improvements are expected in a control group of 13 Parkinson's patients enrolled in a dance program. Results will increase understanding of how arts-based interventions impact emotional communication aspects impaired in Parkinson's disease.
Presentations require essential skills including content, structure, and connecting with the audience. A good presentation displays eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures to engage the audience. The presenter's voice is a valuable tool to convey content. Active listening involves understanding others rather than just hearing. Nerves are normal but can be reduced with preparation, which involves understanding the audience and purpose. Effective presentations have a clear structure, incorporate visual aids, and leave time for questions. Presenters should rehearse to feel confident conveying just three key messages to the audience.
[To download this presentation, visit:
https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations]
This presentation is a curated compilation of PowerPoint diagrams and templates designed to illustrate 20 different digital transformation frameworks and models. These frameworks are based on recent industry trends and best practices, ensuring that the content remains relevant and up-to-date.
Key highlights include Microsoft's Digital Transformation Framework, which focuses on driving innovation and efficiency, and McKinsey's Ten Guiding Principles, which provide strategic insights for successful digital transformation. Additionally, Forrester's framework emphasizes enhancing customer experiences and modernizing IT infrastructure, while IDC's MaturityScape helps assess and develop organizational digital maturity. MIT's framework explores cutting-edge strategies for achieving digital success.
These materials are perfect for enhancing your business or classroom presentations, offering visual aids to supplement your insights. Please note that while comprehensive, these slides are intended as supplementary resources and may not be complete for standalone instructional purposes.
Frameworks/Models included:
Microsoft’s Digital Transformation Framework
McKinsey’s Ten Guiding Principles of Digital Transformation
Forrester’s Digital Transformation Framework
IDC’s Digital Transformation MaturityScape
MIT’s Digital Transformation Framework
Gartner’s Digital Transformation Framework
Accenture’s Digital Strategy & Enterprise Frameworks
Deloitte’s Digital Industrial Transformation Framework
Capgemini’s Digital Transformation Framework
PwC’s Digital Transformation Framework
Cisco’s Digital Transformation Framework
Cognizant’s Digital Transformation Framework
DXC Technology’s Digital Transformation Framework
The BCG Strategy Palette
McKinsey’s Digital Transformation Framework
Digital Transformation Compass
Four Levels of Digital Maturity
Design Thinking Framework
Business Model Canvas
Customer Journey Map
Discover innovative uses of Revit in urban planning and design, enhancing city landscapes with advanced architectural solutions. Understand how architectural firms are using Revit to transform how processes and outcomes within urban planning and design fields look. They are supplementing work and putting in value through speed and imagination that the architects and planners are placing into composing progressive urban areas that are not only colorful but also pragmatic.
NIMA2024 | De toegevoegde waarde van DEI en ESG in campagnes | Nathalie Lam |...BBPMedia1
Nathalie zal delen hoe DEI en ESG een fundamentele rol kunnen spelen in je merkstrategie en je de juiste aansluiting kan creëren met je doelgroep. Door middel van voorbeelden en simpele handvatten toont ze hoe dit in jouw organisatie toegepast kan worden.
Brian Fitzsimmons on the Business Strategy and Content Flywheel of Barstool S...Neil Horowitz
On episode 272 of the Digital and Social Media Sports Podcast, Neil chatted with Brian Fitzsimmons, Director of Licensing and Business Development for Barstool Sports.
What follows is a collection of snippets from the podcast. To hear the full interview and more, check out the podcast on all podcast platforms and at www.dsmsports.net
The APCO Geopolitical Radar - Q3 2024 The Global Operating Environment for Bu...APCO
The Radar reflects input from APCO’s teams located around the world. It distils a host of interconnected events and trends into insights to inform operational and strategic decisions. Issues covered in this edition include:
Dive into this presentation and learn about the ways in which you can buy an engagement ring. This guide will help you choose the perfect engagement rings for women.
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Industrial Tech SW: Category Renewal and CreationChristian Dahlen
Every industrial revolution has created a new set of categories and a new set of players.
Multiple new technologies have emerged, but Samsara and C3.ai are only two companies which have gone public so far.
Manufacturing startups constitute the largest pipeline share of unicorns and IPO candidates in the SF Bay Area, and software startups dominate in Germany.
Navigating the world of forex trading can be challenging, especially for beginners. To help you make an informed decision, we have comprehensively compared the best forex brokers in India for 2024. This article, reviewed by Top Forex Brokers Review, will cover featured award winners, the best forex brokers, featured offers, the best copy trading platforms, the best forex brokers for beginners, the best MetaTrader brokers, and recently updated reviews. We will focus on FP Markets, Black Bull, EightCap, IC Markets, and Octa.
The Steadfast and Reliable Bull: Taurus Zodiac Signmy Pandit
Explore the steadfast and reliable nature of the Taurus Zodiac Sign. Discover the personality traits, key dates, and horoscope insights that define the determined and practical Taurus, and learn how their grounded nature makes them the anchor of the zodiac.
Storytelling is an incredibly valuable tool to share data and information. To get the most impact from stories there are a number of key ingredients. These are based on science and human nature. Using these elements in a story you can deliver information impactfully, ensure action and drive change.
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The global retail industry has weathered numerous storms, with the financial crisis of 2008 serving as a poignant reminder of the sector's resilience and adaptability. However, as we navigate the complex landscape of 2024, retailers face a unique set of challenges that demand innovative strategies and a fundamental shift in mindset. This white paper contrasts the impact of the 2008 recession on the retail sector with the current headwinds retailers are grappling with, while offering a comprehensive roadmap for success in this new paradigm.
13. Vanquish the monotone Demo and exercises: sound quality, inflection, pace “The most important piece of information in a soil test report is the pH.”
As Extension agents, we give a lot of presentations….are we properly trained to engage audiences like farmers, gardeners, youth, the general public? Or are we trained to give dry, academic talks to other academics?Show of hands of people who are musicians, or even sing in church choirs. Actors, other performers.
Background of music training and activities.NOT a consummate music performer—currently immersed in improving performance skills, so the process of learning is fresh in my head.Today’s session deals with the “art” side of giving oral presentations. It’s a sharing of my experiential learning through this hobby.
Intent is not to make everyone adopt one style of presentation, nor to only ever use one presentation style no matter what sort of presentation they are making.This is the classic academic way of looking at teaching styles, after Anthony Grasha. Perhaps what I’m talking about falls under the Entertainer/Delegate, but perhaps not.For a non-academic look at presentation styles:Chris Brogan, Lifehack (blogger), from My Best Presentation TricksChris Brogan is co-author of best-selling book Trust Agents, and runs a social media marketing agency.“You are an Entertainer”Presenting, even to your coworkers and colleagues, is an entertainment experience. If not, why are you standing there with a room full of people looking at you? You could just send an email, mail out a brochure. The presumption is that there’s something inherent in your presence that people can’t get from just browsing the brochure. This is your opportunity to breathe life into material that might not stand so well on its own. It’s a chance to connect with an audience and give them something that they’re never going to receive directly from the product or service or material you’re presenting about. Entertainers are strong on giving their stories life, but they are also strong on reading the room. Entertainers, er, presenters, are there to make sure the audience is playing along at the same pace, and that everyone is connecting with the material. Intent is to explore the “performer” style which is often very useful in engaging extension audiences.We all know Extension agents who are really great presenters, and if we are smart, we observe them carefully and try to copy some of their style elements. These are usually “performers”—people who present with high energy, humor, warmth, and clear content.
For a non-academic look at presentation styles:Chris Brogan, Lifehack (blogger), from My Best Presentation TricksChris Brogan is co-author of best-selling book Trust Agents, and runs a social media marketing agency.“You are an Entertainer”Presenting, even to your coworkers and colleagues, is an entertainment experience. If not, why are you standing there with a room full of people looking at you? You could just send an email, mail out a brochure. The presumption is that there’s something inherent in your presence that people can’t get from just browsing the brochure. This is your opportunity to breathe life into material that might not stand so well on its own. It’s a chance to connect with an audience and give them something that they’re never going to receive directly from the product or service or material you’re presenting about. Entertainers are strong on giving their stories life, but they are also strong on reading the room. Entertainers, er, presenters, are there to make sure the audience is playing along at the same pace, and that everyone is connecting with the material. “Intent is to explore the “performer” style which is often very useful in engaging extension audiences.We all know Extension agents who are really great presenters, and if we are smart, we observe them carefully and try to copy some of their style elements. These are usually “performers”—people who present with high energy, humor, warmth, and clear content.
Performers have a story, and their mission is to Deliver It!As educators giving presentations, we have a message, and our mission is to Deliver It!
Two channels into the brains of your audience. We tend to completely overload the first and under utilize the second. Much of what I’ll talk about is this second channel.
Developing performance skills means finding your own voice. How do you do that?Get feedback and learn along the wayAffirmationTough mentorsTake risks
Gaining the self-confidence to be on stage. Modifying your own identity to include the conviction that you belong on stage. Few people are born with this; for most, it takes practice and experience, and finding your own voice.
Quick breathing exercise, fill your belly, not your chest.Why?Brain needs oxygen to thinkVoice needs air to make sound
Project your voice: projection exercise, into fist.“They call it stormy Monday, but Tuesday’s just as bad.”
Insist on a good sound systemAdjust the mic!Do a sound check before the showStory of shared mics with band membersMicexercises: adjusting and speaking into regularmic.What to do with a wireless mic clipped to clothing?
How many notes are you hitting?Varying voice qualityVarying pace of speakingDemo and exercises
Demo: You Are My Sunshine, straight up vs. Ray Charles version demonstrating sound quality, inflection, pace --emphasizing different words, growl, shading loud to soft, octave slur, squeeze note, tempo change, body language, How does this translate into speaking? Exercise: rapid fire, individuals saying this line in a different way, at the microphone.
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Or the NACAA Hall of Fame? Practice. In front of live audiences.
Visual cues (external) vs. oral cues (the tape running in your head). Remember the two channels into your brain.Working from notes vs. the slide, on the big screen vs. on the computer screen. What happens when you can’t see them?As much as possible, wean yourself from your visual cues and train your brain in oral cues. Much easier when you give the same presentation repeatedly vs. only once or twice.
I am recording this.I have learned that I scowl.
Sing something they know—validate their identities.Repeat the chorus—repeating the main message, with details and context in the ‘verses’
Be aware of the time, how much you have, how it fits with the rest of your talk. Design a talk so that it can have different end points.
Be engaging: single out a few people to engage one-on-one.Use humor: but be careful, nothing inappropriate, nothing to embarrass people. Make jokes about yourself to underscore a point. Demo Call and Response:The Who: My Generation“People try to put us down…..” “talkin ‘bout my generation”“Just because we get around….” “talkin ‘bout my generation”Something more contemporaryHow could you use this in a presentation? --examples from audienceWhat are some other ways to connect with your audience?
Lady Gaga, poker face.Never apologize!
Remember, your job is to deliver the message: do so from the heart!