DELIVERY TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Be Prepared
Have materials in place in advance
Be yourself
Dress Appropriately
Remember that you are your own worst critic
Step up to speak confidently and calmly
Use an extemporaneous speaking style
Speak with enthusiasm and sincerity
Speak “with” your audience, not “at” them
Establish and maintain eye contact, var ying it throughout the room
Know your introduction
Begin without referring to your notes
Speak loudly enough to be heard easily
Utilize vocal variety
Avoid monotone, rushing, mumbling, repetitive inflection
Use proper vocabulary, pronunciation, enunciation
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(State Farm ad - ex of how pitch can change the meaning of a message without changing a word)
Avoid jargon or unfamiliar terminology - define or substitute when necessary
Use appropriate facial expressions, gestures, movement
Maintain good posture
A controlled stance greatly enhances credibility
Gesture and move with confidence
Avoid playing with pens, clothing, notes, remotes, etc.
COMMAND YOUR SPACE
Change places on transitions
Practice with your visuals
Pause wisely
Don't laugh at your own jokes
REMEMBER: “POSITIVE PRESENTATION OF SELF”
NO EXCUSES!
Remain poised
Relax-mistakes happen. Take a breath, regain your place, continue. Confidently handling problems enhances credibility
Leave with confidence
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
Be Prepared
Have materials in place in advance
Be yourself
Dress Appropriately
Remember that you are your own worst critic
Step up to speak confidently and calmly
Use an extemporaneous speaking style
Speak with enthusiasm and sincerity
Speak “with” your audience, not “at” them
Establish and maintain eye contact, var ying it throughout the room
Know your introduction
Begin without referring to your notes
Speak loudly enough to be heard easily
Utilize vocal variety
Avoid monotone, rushing, mumbling, repetitive inflection
Use proper vocabulary, pronunciation, enunciation
ispot.tv/a/ASxV
(State Farm ad - ex of how pitch can change the meaning of a message without changing a word)
Avoid jargon or unfamiliar terminology - define or substitute when necessary
Use appropriate facial expressions, gestures, movement
Maintain good posture
A controlled stance greatly enhances credibility
Gesture and move with confidence
Avoid playing with pens, clothing, notes, remotes, etc.
COMMAND YOUR SPACE
Change places on transitions
Practice with your visuals
Pause wisely
Don't laugh at your own jokes
REMEMBER: “POSITIVE PRESENTATION OF SELF”
NO EXCUSES!
Remain poised
Relax-mistakes happen. Take a breath, regain your place, continue. Confidently handling problems enhances credibility
Leave with confidence
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE