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    The Four P’s of Presentations

    Public Speaking & Effective Communication

    Presentation to NBMBAA – C.A.S.H. Program

    March 2, 2012
    for internal use only
    Introduction to Public Speaking

     What does public speaking mean to you?

    – Identify a great public speaker?

    – What are the characteristics of great speakers?

     Public speaking can and will change your life

    – To be successful, most jobs require public speaking

    – Great speakers get noticed and promoted

     Anyone can learn to become a confident public speaker

    – Speaking in public is the number one fear in America

    – My first experience was terrible…

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    How Do I Become A Great Public Speakers?

     It Begins With Positive Thinking

    – “There are two types of speakers: those that are nervous


    and those that are liars.” - Mark Twain

    – Have fun! Everyone wants you to succeed

     The “Four P’s” of Presentations

    – Plan

    – Prepare

    – Practice

    – Perform

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    1st P - Plan

     What is the purpose of your presentation?

    – Teach / Train – Persuade

    – Inform / Educate – Motivate to action

     Understand your audience

    – Who are you presenting to?

    – What are their needs and goals?

     What impression do you want to leave with the audience?

    – Select a topic that will hold the audience’s attention

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    2nd P – Prepare

     Research your topic thoroughly

     Organize your speech: Introduction, body and conclusion

    – Prepare a memorable introduction and conclusion

     Write down your speeches!

    – Use short simple sentences

     Tell stories to connect with the audience

     Know your material; Use limited notes

     Visualize yourself giving the presentation

    “He or she who fails to prepare is preparing for failure”

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    3rd P - Practice

     Do not go over your time limit

     Practice before an audience, coach, mirror or video camera

     On the day of your presentation

    – Properly groomed and appropriately dressed

    – Arrive early to the location

    – Become familiar with the room, stage and microphone

    – Meet and get to know the audience prior to speaking

    – Visualize yourself speaking successfully

    – Relax and breathe deeply

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    4th P - Perform

     Hold your audience’s attention

    – Articulate vivid, colorful and expressive words

    – Eye contact with the entire audience

    – Body language and hand gestures

    – Vocal variety

    – Dramatic pauses

     Build a relationship with your audience. Get them involved!

    – Be enthusiastic

    – Be sincere

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    Repeat The Process!

     Focus on continuous improvement

     Get feedback on your presentation

     Identify strengths as well as areas to improve

     Decide how you will improve the next talk

     The Plan, Prepare, Practice, and Perform cycle repeats itself!

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    My Public Speaking Resume

     Toastmasters International
    – 2011 District 46 Evaluation Contest – 3rd Place
    – 2011 District 83 Table Topics Contest – 1st Place
    – 2011 District 83 International Speech Contest – 2nd Place
    – 2010 District 83 Humorous Contest – 1st Place
    – 2010 District 46 International Speech Contest – 3rd Place
    – 2009 District 46 Humorous Contest – Finalist
    – 2009 District 46 Table Topics Contest – Finalist
    – 1996 District 31 International Speech Contest – Finalist

     Urban Financial Services Coalition


    – 2010 International Orator of the Year – 1st Place
    – 2009 New York Orator of the Year

     1994 World Championship of Debating – Participant


     1993 World Championship of Debating – Participant
     Numerous presentations, seminars, and training sessions
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    Question & Answer

    Question & Answer

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