You Want Me to Do What?!? If this is your 1st reaction when confronted with the task of delivering a presentation then keep reading!
As educators how we share information is central to our profession. We have all had the unfortunate experience of being held captive by an ineffectual public speaker.
So how do you avoid being THAT person???
When I was young, to say I was shy would be an understatement. I was the one in the corner trying to blend into the woodwork. Based on this description you might think that when faced with delivering a presentation in front of 150 members of my community- I’d be looking for the nearest exit or the proverbial trap door to open? YOU’D BE WRONG!
How I Became a Strong Public Speaker
Despite, being only 13 years old at the time I felt remarkably comfortable- and still do- speaking in front of people. So where did the shy kid go? The answer: to Papa Satter’s School of Public Speaking!
In the weeks leading up to the BIG DAY my Dad put me through a crash course in public speaking. He sat at one end of our upstairs hallway and I sat at the other and we PRACTICED my speech.
Just the very act of practicing what I was going to say made me feel more confident. After a few run-throughs I began to make eye contact with him and to release the death grip I had on my notes.
That was Phase 1.
Phase 2 began when my Dad took me to the room where I’d be presenting my speech. We practiced first adjusting the microphone to suit my 5 ft 3 height and not the 6 ft height of my predecessor. I learned to make eye contact with my then imaginary audience. We then put the final polish on my new found public speaking ability by slowing down my speaking voice and enunciating to sound less like a runaway freight train and more like a cool and calm public speaker.
The Big Day
When the big day arrived I was still terribly nervous with butterflies doing Aerobics in my stomach. I took a few deep breaths and knowing I had no choice- I began my speech. Little by little the butterfly exercises ended and I felt more and more confident.
As that 13 year old has grown I’ve made presentations as class Valedictorian in front of my high school graduating class, faculty, friends and families. I’ve spoken at various conferences where I shared my own research findings. I’ve stood in front of hung- over college students on a weekly basis first as a teaching assistant and then as an adjunct professor with my own students. I’ve spoken as a Library Science student in front of library practitioners in a Technology Series.
I STILL get a little nervous- I’d be lying if I said it’s now a breeze to stand up in front of a room full of strangers.
But…
Beginning with that upstairs hallway I now have the tools to be a good public speaker.
How You Can Become a Strong Public Speaker
Now that you’ve read how I’ve gone from a shy, 13 year old to a confident public speaker HOW CAN YOU DO THE SAME???
In You Want Me to Do What??? Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking for New Educators you will learn the tools necessary to over-come your fear of presenting and public speaking.
This guide begins with tips for preparing your presentation, which include knowing your audience, drafting notes, organizing your talk, creating PowerPoint slides, preparing notes for a black board presentation and creating handouts.
Next you’ll learn how to dress to impress, apply fond memories of effective teachers to improve your presentation skills, discover what to do before you step into your presentation environment and how to practice for the big day.
Then we’ll discuss how to structure your presentation, how to create an effective method for including handouts, how to implement PowerPoint slides or use the black board effectively to leave you audience begging for more!
In addition, you’ll learn about verbal ticks and phrases to avoid when presenting, including my personal favorite: “I hate presenting!”
Finally we’ll put the finishing touches on your presentation skills with a lesson in adjusting body language and voice tone to make the content of your presentation memorable.
Why You Should Learn to be a Strong Public Speaker
As educators, presenting is a vital component of your career. If you continue in this field it will remain a constant and consistent method for offering colleagues, students and the public information.
As a new educator this E-Book offers you the tools to employ and demonstrate your knowledge and know-how. Throughout your career you’ll want to convince and share with others your research, ideas and experiences. Being knowledgeable is NOT ENOUGH.
To become an effective and influential educator you must become a good public speaker who presents information by appearing confident and fearless.
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