presenters checklist for success
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SUCCESSFor
Presenter’s Checklist
presentationyou experienced.
Think of the last
great
What made it so
successful?
If you want to create a
powerful, persuasivepresentation,
every skilled presenter uses.
Take a look at this list of
tried & true tips
Think in 3’s
At the 2012 United States
Democratic National Convention,
First Lady
told a story-
Michelle Obama
with a great beginning,
middle
and end.
anecdotes,
In her tale of personal struggle, she infused little
and minor details that many
Americans could
relate to.
Know your
content well
Frederick Douglass
was an influential author and orator in the Abolitionist Movement in the United States.
He constantly read, wrote and
learned, immersing himself in
thriving black religious and
activist communities.
your material,
researchingBy thoroughly
you will feel more
presenting it.
comfortable & confident
Teach, rather
than sell
Mahatma Gandhi,
Leader of the Indian
Independence Movement,
was a humble and authentic orator,
who spokefrom
the heart.
He proved that you don’t have
to be loud to be heard-
find a message
you just have to
that is meaningful to youand stick to it.
Open with creativity
Tilda Swinton
Actress
delivered a unique speech at the
opening of an art exhibit dedicated
to her friend, David Bowie.
engagingHer speech was framed as
a personal letter to him,
like-minded fans in the
audience in a intimate manner.
Thefirst 60-90
seconds are critical-
audience attention.
gettingfor
and
maintaining
grabs them?So how do you know what really
Understand
your audience
needs & wants
Nelson Mandela
The late great South African revolutionary
spoke to many different audiences.
customizing
He was able to make his message connect to each audience by his words,
matchTo what was
important to them.
never about you.
Remember:
It is always about the audience,
Read your audience
Oprah Winfrey
Media personality and philanthropist,
is known for inspiring people
through her words.
valuesher audience,
You can tell she
expressesherself honestly
as she
straightforwardsentences and clear words
that everyone can understand.
and uses
Speak Clearly
Martin Luther King JR.In 1963, African-American Civil Rights Leader,
gave the monumental speech:
“I Have A Dream”
He delivered a moving message and
call to action,
confidence and conviction.
with
Mind your body
language
Anna Maria Chavez
Girl Scouts of the USA CEO,
led an innovative campaign that revitalized the century old institution.
She used
open gesturesto convey her enthusiasm
and brought lots ofenergy!
which in turn energized her audience.
Pace yourself
Evita PeronFormer First Lady of Argentina
of adoring people calling out her name.
spoke to crowds
pausesShe incorporated climactic
to lend drama to her final points,
also giving her and her
audience time to
think and reflect.
Visuals are an
enhancement,
not a crutch
Sally Ridewas the first American
woman to go into space.
When she started teaching, one of her most requested speeches was her “Shoot for the Stars” lecture.
She included photos from
her space travels that were
gorgeous and unique-
make a point.And made sure each visual would
Rehearse
was the longest serving First Lady of
the United States.
Eleanor Roosevelt
As the first presidential spouse to hold press conferences and speak at a national political convention, she was very nervous at first!
But intense bouts of writing and
practice turned her into an
eloquent and respectedspeaker.
Try to arrive early
That way you can get a feel for the size of the room,
and run a sound/visuals check.
RECAP
Know your content wellThink in 3’s
Teach, rather than sell
Open with creativity
Understand your audience
needs & wants
Read your audience
Speak Clearly
Mind your body language
Pace yourself
Visuals are an enhancement, not a crutch
Rehearse
Try to arrive early
Lastly,
Have FUN!
You are introducing an
idea intothe world!
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