Post on 31-Dec-2015
RN, MA
Learn to Speak for Fun and Profit Learn to Speak for Fun and Profit
Audiences want to…Audiences want to…
• Learn something new
• Be inspired
• Hear something about you
• Get practical tips and advice
• Obtain resources
Audiences don’t want…Audiences don’t want…
• A speech
• Perfection
• To listen to you read
• To know how you’re feeling
• Fancy language
OpeningsOpenings
• Capture interest quickly
• Use startling statistic or fact
• Shock, excite, intrigue
• Ask a question
• Memorize your opening
Add TextureAdd Texture
• Tell stories
• Give examples
• Use personal anecdotes
• Quote famous people
• Use humor
Adding HumorAdding Humor
• Quotes
• Abbreviations
• Newspaper stories
• Notice what people laugh at
• Use your natural sense of humor
Memorable ClosesMemorable Closes
• Transition
• Summarize
• Save the best for last
• End with conviction
• Tie into title
PowerPointPowerPoint
• 6/6 rule
• 32 point type size
• Dark background, light print
• Use upper and lower case
• Use caution with animation
• Keep artwork to a minimum
Soar!
Donna Cardillo, RN, MA
Passionate Leadership –
Soaring to New Heights
Lead
Inspire
Stretch
Teach
HandoutsHandouts
• Provide a framework/outline
• Facilitate note taking
• Can include additional material
• Can showcase you/your business
Speaker ToolkitSpeaker Toolkit
• Web site
• Business card
• One sheet
• Video
• Testimonials
Final PointsFinal Points
• Setting fees
• Finding opportunities
• Creating events
• Working with speaker bureaus
• Getting better
ResourcesResources
Book: Presentation Zen, 2nd ed.
By Garr Reynolds
Article: Learn to Speak With Confidence
By Donna Cardillo
DVDs: Learn to Speak With Style for Fun & Profit
By Donna Cardillo
Associations: The National Speakers Association
www.nsaspeaker.org
Copyright 2015 Donna Cardillo
Visit Donna’s web site
www.DonnaCardillo.com
800-801-5796
Read Donna’s blog at DoctorOz.com
RN, MA
Learn to Speak for Fun and Profit Learn to Speak for Fun and Profit