The document summarizes a presentation on style and personality in public speaking. It discusses the importance of practicing content delivery separately from style, developing traits like poise, charisma and energy, and adjusting to the audience through techniques like telling stories or asking questions. The goal is to inspire the audience through an engaging delivery that considers style as highly as the information being conveyed.

1. Randall Blum Presentations – Seminar #5
“Style & Personality”

2. Announcements
Lecture #6: “PowerPoint Uses, Abuses & Excuses”
Labs #6: Duo Corporate Issue Presentations

3. Review
Step #2: Production – Relevant Content
Truths About The Importance Of Content
Content Scavenger Hunt & Design
Organizational Structure
Introduction/Content Body/Conclusion Blueprint

4. Seminar #5
Style & Personality

5. “Style Is More Important Than Content”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

6. ‘Glance and Go’ Refers
To Which Of The Following?
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Audience Involvement
2. The Room Sight-Lines
3. Presentation Notes
4. PowerPoint Screen
5. Disruptive Audience Members

7. When Considering Presentation Attire, The
Term ‘CPD’ Indicates Which Of The Following?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Coordinated Professional Dress
2. Conservative, Polished, Determined
3. Clean, Pressed, Dark
4. Careful, Predictable, Dynamic
5. All Of The Above
6. None Of The Above

8. ‘May I Please Have Your Attention’ Is An
Effective Way To Ask The Audience To Quiet
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Always
2. Most Often
3. Sometimes
4. Hardly Ever
5. Never

9. “Sometimes It’s Good Strategy To Have
Audience Unsure If You Are Really Finished”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

10. ‘Presentation Personality’ Refers
To Which of The Following?
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Age
2. Gender
3. Ethnic Background
4. All Of The Above
5. None Of The Above

11. ‘Swagger’ Is An Obnoxious, Non-Verbal
Behavior That Audiences Should Not See
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

12. Which Of The Following
Is Not A Good ‘Adjusting Technique’?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Repetition
2. Tell A Story
3. Involve The Audience
4. Ask A Question
5. Take A Break
6. Speak up! Speed Up!

13. ‘20:10:8’ Refers To Which Of The Following?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. PowerPoint Slide Parameters
2. Ratio Of Information To Graphs/Charts
3. Audience Knowledge Base
4. Attention Span From Start To Finish
5. All Of The Above
6. None Of The Above

14. “Practicing In Front Of A Mirror
Is An Excellent Pre-Delivery Technique”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

15. Style & Personality
I. Practice First! (Content vs. Delivery)
II. Personality Traits
- Poise
- Charisma
- Energy
- Physical
III. Style Development Stages
IV. Audience Awareness
V. Adjusting Techniques

16. I. Practice First
Script To Word Prompts
Multiple, Non-Memorized Repetitions
Stand, Move & Gesture
Use Visual Aids
Monitor Time

17. II. Personality Traits
Poise (Appearance and Body Attitude)
Charisma (Warmth and Engagement)
Energy (Excitement and Passion)
Physical (Movement and Gestures)

18. Poise - Appearance
Appearance Is The VERY First Impression
‘Meet Or Exceed’ Audience Expectations
Formal-Business-Business Casual-Casual
CPD: Clean, Pressed, Dark
Specifics (Jewelry, Glasses, Zipper, Pockets, Shoes, Shirt)

20. Poise – Body Attitude
Posture
- Strong
- Composed
- Solid
- Head-Up
Balance
Swagger

22. Charisma - Warmth
Sincerity
Genuineness
Connection
Audience-Focus

25. Charisma - Engagement
Eye Contact
- A One-To-One Conversation
- A Critical Element to Relating
- A Statement Of ‘Other’ Importance
Eye Contact Techniques
- Divide By Four
- Capture Eyes
- Glance And Go

27. Charisma – Eye Contact
Scanning The Room Technique
Holding Eye Contact
Reading Notes
Practice
Establish personal bond
Monitor visual feedback

28. Charisma – Eye Contact
The Gawker
The Sweeper
The Techno-Gazer
The Worshipper
The Floor Focuser

29. Charisma - Engagement
Facial Expression
- Natural
- Relaxed
The Smile
- First The Eyes
- Follow With The Lips
Likeability & Persuasion

30. Charisma
“People may forget what you said…
people may forget what you did…
but people never forget how you made them feel.”

32. Energy - Excitement
Snapshot Of Your Presence
Thrilled To Be There
Anxious To Share The Information
Enthused, Upbeat, Eager!

33. Energy - Passion
Resonance In Your Voice
Committed To Your Topic
Highly Motivated To Share
Engaged, Focused, Committed
Controlled Emotion

35. Physical – Movement and Gestures
Movement
- Static Start
- First Move – Slow w/Eyes UP
- Left, Right, Back, Forward
???Holding Paper
Posture: Hold Something
Gestures
- Natural Movements
- Body Tight
- Repetitive ‘Red Flag’

36. Eight Physical Distractions
1. ‘The Lectern Cling’
2. The Bobb & Weave’
3. ‘The Crotch Grab’
4. ’Zipper Check’
5. ‘The Pocket Search’
6. ‘The Hair Play’
7. ‘The Ear Puller’
8. ‘The Trash Talker’
9. “The Behind-The-Back”

37. III. Style Development Stages
Pre-Delivery
Delivery
Post-Delivery
Presentation Personality
Audience Awareness

38. Pre-Delivery
Content Rehearsal
- “Glance And Go”
- Presentation Outline
Physical Rehearsal
- Audience vs. Mirror
Time Rehearsal
- 20:10:8

39. Delivery
Speaker Set-Up
- Audience Attention-Getting
- Pre-Start Warning
- Cell Phones
- Speaker Introduction
The Introduction
The Content Body
The Conclusion

40. The Introduction
First 15 Seconds
- 7% Words
- 38% Voice Quality
- 55% Non-Verbal
Genuine, Sincere, Engaging
A Personal Story
‘Scripted’

42. The Body
Content Delivery
Organizational Roadmap
Audience Involvement
Flexibility

44. The Conclusion
Audience Gathering
Lasting Impression
Genuine, Sincere, Engaging
‘Scripted’
“Done!!”

45. Post-Delivery
Celebration
Replay
Feedback

46. IV. Audience Awareness
Types of Audiences
- Open (Nodding, Smiling, Leaning Forward)
- Closed (Shaking Head, Averted Eyes, Frowning)
- Engaged (Note-Taking)
- Not Engaged (Slumping, Yawning, Sleeping, Leaving)

47. V. Adjusting Techniques
Recognize The Problem
Accept The Challenge
Make An Adjustment

48. Adjusting Techniques
Speak Up! Speed Up!
Leave Stuff Out
Tell A Story
Increase Your Energy
Lose The Notes
Involve The Audience
Ask A Question
Move!
Take A Break

49. 8 Ways To Keep Your Audience Awake

50. Audience As A Mirror
If You’re Funny…
They Will Laugh
If You’re Having Fun…
They Will Enjoy You
If You’re Passionate
They Will Be Inspired
If You’re Nervous…
They Will Be Miserable
If You’re Bored…
They Will Be Restless
If You’re Unorganized…
They Will Be Lost

51. Summary
Style & Personality
I. Practice First! (Content vs. Delivery)
II. Personality Traits
- Poise
- Charisma
- Energy
- Physical
III. Style Development Stages
IV. Audience Awareness
V. Adjusting Techniques

52. Final Comments
A poor presenter describes…
A good presenter explains…
An excellent presenter demonstrates…
A great presenter inspires!

54. “Style Is More Important Than Content”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

55. ‘Glance and Go’ Refers
To Which Of The Following?
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Audience Involvement
2. The Room Sight-Lines
3. Presentation Notes
4. PowerPoint Screen
5. Disruptive Audience Members

56. When Considering Presentation Attire, The
Term ‘CPD’ Indicates Which Of The Following?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Coordinated Professional Dress
2. Conservative, Polished, Determined
3. Clean, Pressed, Dark
4. Careful, Predictable, Dynamic
5. All Of The Above
6. None Of The Above

57. ‘May I Please Have Your Attention’ Is An
Effective Way To Ask The Audience To Quiet
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Always
2. Most Often
3. Sometimes
4. Hardly Ever
5. Never

58. “Sometimes It’s Good Strategy To Have
Audience Unsure If You Are Really Finished”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

59. ‘Presentation Personality’ Refers
To Which of The Following?
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Age
2. Gender
3. Ethnic Background
4. All Of The Above
5. None Of The Above

60. ‘Swagger’ Is An Obnoxious, Non-Verbal
Behavior That An Audience Should Not See
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

61. Which Of The Following
Is Not A Good ‘Adjusting Technique’?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Repetition
2. Tell A Story
3. Involve The Audience
4. Ask A Question
5. Take A Break
6. Speak up! Speed Up!

62. ‘20:10:8’ Refers To Which Of The Following?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. PowerPoint Slide Parameters
2. Ratio Of Information To Graphs/Charts
3. Audience Knowledge Base
4. Attention Span From Start To Finish
5. All Of The Above
6. None Of The Above

63. “Practicing In Front Of A Mirror
Is An Excellent Pre-Delivery Technique”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

64. Thank you to YouTube for your contribution to this lecture