Traditional Advice:
- Stand up.
- Speak up.
- Shut up.
- Sit down.
How to prepare:
You will need document names, dates, and facts, but ...
- Do not read a prepared speech word for word. It's boring.
- Outlines are good. They help you think about the structure of what you are going to say.
- Rehearsal is essential. Saying it is different from writing it. The medium is indeed the message.
What other ideas do you have about preparation?
How do you present successfully?
How to present:
- Be prepared for the adrenaline rush.
- Breathe.
- Move around.
- Project to the back corners of the room.
- Make eye contact.
How do you know when you are making a successful talk?
Types of backups:
Keep a stressful talk from becoming a disaster !!