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Anne Babej, Director, Professional Development, Canadian Professional Sales Assoc.
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Program Outline (based on the book Secrets of Power Presentations)
Fundamentals of effective Speaking
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Building your confidence |
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Presenting with power versus speech making |
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Using five quintessential elements for success |
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The Speech is the thing
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Choosing the right language |
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Tuning in your audience by selecting WIIFM -"What's in it for me?" |
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Engaging your audience with anecdotes, questions and quotations |
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Using notes and cues effectively |
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Pitfalls and clichés to avoid |
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Using pacing |
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Closing with passion and lasting impact |
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Equipment that supports your message
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Integrating overheads, slides and multimedia |
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Working with lecterns, podiums and stages |
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Microphones and sound equipment |
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Getting the most out of flip charts |
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What to do when equipment fails |
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Your Body Language speaks volumes
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Making eye contact to converse with your audience |
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Build trust and rapport by the way you look and move |
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Proper breathing, modulation and voice projection |
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Choosing the appropriate attire |
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Your hands, arms and legs working for you |
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Taking charge of your Environment
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Choosing and laying out the room and furniture |
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Achieving the best lighting, sound and background |
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Proper Preparation prevents poor performance.
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Questions to ask yourself before and after |
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Setting and following a timetable for success |
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Analyzing your audience and adapting to their needs |
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Preparing to communicate rather than lecture |
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Practice, practice, practice |
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