Public speaking can
be a terrific way to showcase your expertise
and expand your network of contacts. Just don't
forget to have a mechanism for collecting the
attendee's contact information, such as asking
the attendees to turn in their business cards
for a drawing or add their names to your newsletter
distribution list.
By the way, I happen to have a great 25-minute
presentation on the "6 Keys to Marketing
Success." Give me a call if you'd like
to book this presentation for an upcoming meeting
of your Orange County organization.
Linda Coss
949-699-2749
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Help!
I've Been Asked to Speak |
Public
speaking is an excellent way to establish yourself
as the "go-to" expert in your field.
But if you're like most people, the mere thought
of public speaking makes your stomach do flip-flops.
Perhaps you worry that you'll get up to the
podium and have nothing to say. . .or that you'll
run on and on without ever making your most
important points. Either way, advance preparation
always makes for a more professional presentation
than just "winging it."
Here are some tips for making your next presentation
a success:
Learn about the Audience
Find out all you can about the audience, venue,
and expectations. What is most important to
this audience? What is the time limit? Will
audio/visual equipment be available (or appropriate)?
Narrow Down Your Subject
What are the 5 or 6 issues that someone in this
group would want to know about your subject?
When selecting which information to present,
ask yourself how knowing this particular information
will benefit the individuals in the audience.
Make an Outline
List the most important points you want to make,
and then organize these points into the most
logical order. Start your speech with an attention-getting
opening, use real-life or humorous examples
to illustrate your points, and then end with
a recap and, if appropriate, a call to action.
Practice Your Presentation
There is just no substitute for out-loud rehearsals.
Sitting at your desk and "going over"
your notes won't do it! Prepare far enough in
advance to allow time to practice - and time
- your presentation. Out loud.
Mentally Prepare
See yourself being successful. Imagine yourself
in the room with your audience, with everything
going extremely well. See it. Hear it. Feel
it.
Remember, success is "10% inspiration and
90% perspiration." If you've done your
homework, relax and trust that things will go
well.
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Spotlight: Loran Thompson |
Loran
Thompson is a motivational speaker who teaches
college students and teens how to succeed in
school and in life. With more than 10 years
of experience successfully working with youth
from all walks of life - including the inner
city and "at risk" teens that many
find too challenging to reach - Loran has an
amazing ability to connect with and inspire
her audiences.
To learn more about Loran, click
here to visit the website which I wrote
from her.
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