The Articulate ExecutiveBy Granville N. Toogood

A presentation by Ashley Akins

How to come across as a Leader

The Three C’s Competence

Do you know it?

Clarity Can you feel it? Can you see it in the

future? The bigger picture?

Communication Can you share it?

POWER FormulaThe key to not looking and sounding like a

chump when you make a presentation

Punch Start Strong

8 techniques Personal story Illustration Strong statement Rhetorical question Quotation Past Future Humor

One theme One

overriding message

Subthemes should tie back to main theme

Windows

Paint a picture with words

Use specific examples

Ear Speak conversationally

Don’t use corporate, technical, or pompous speech

“What you’re really doing is having an enlarged conversation—

Even though there may be 100 people listening and even though you may be doing all the talking”

Retention End strong

6 Techniques Summary Loop Questions Positive attitude Projection Story

How to beat fear “We don’t want to get rid of

the butterflies, we just want them to fly “in formation”

Love the people

Remember that you’re competent

Have fun!

Pump yourself up

Your ImageThe ultimate communication device before

you even open your mouth

Body Language Act natural

Speak from the heart, not the text

Don’t sway

Pivot to different portions of the audience

It is okay to speak with your hands!

How to dress: Men

How to dress: Women

To conclude… Know what you’re

talking about

Talk about it like you mean it!

Dress like you own it.

Also go read this book. Worth the read!