CAPT IVATEYOUR AUDIENCE

9 Steps to

in Your Next Meeting

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PLAN THEEXPER IENCE

Step #1

Express what’s in it for theaudience right off the bat.

Touch on what has broughteveryone together and theprogress, solutions orrewards that are possible.

Craft that dialogue into astory - think conversationinstead of presentation.

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ESTABL ISHCREDIB IL ITY

Step #2

Create a strong firstimpression. Influence andexpertise play a part inobtaining attention in apowerful way.

Don’t be afraid to leadwith your qualificationsor achievements whenguiding a new group orintroducing yourself.

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USE BODYLANGUAGE

Step #3

Smile, make eye contact andkeep your body languageopen.

Use visuals or props to addcuriosity and use words likeimagine or picture this. Callon audience members tocollaborate, unify the groupand build a rapport.

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TRUSTAUTHENT IC ITYVULNERABIL ITY

Step #4

Start to build trust slowlywith a quick story or joke,make people laugh andgenerate a safe andpositive vibe.

You need to demonstratethat you don’t belittleanyone in the room.

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KNOW YOURAUDIENCE

Step #5

Meet your audiencewhere they are.

Be adaptable. Direct theflow of your presentationtowards the group, thiswill lead to betteroutcomes and a moreengaged and alignedaudience.

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KNOW YOURSTRENGTHS

Step #6

Don’t be afraid to let goof control. If you haveenough credibility,confidence andauthority you can takeit back at any time.

Having your audienceengaged and activelycollaborating with youis a good thing.

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MAKE PEOPLEFEEL VALUED

Step #7

Know your own strengths,but make the audiencefeel like the hero. Listenand let people finishbefore you make anycomments.

Make people feel heardand give people creditand acknowledgement.

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CREATE ACHALLENGE

Step #8

When people arechallenged, they areengaged. Pose questionsand try to have peoplechallenge theirassumptions andexpectations, theunexpected is curious.

We take note of thingsthat fail to comply withwhat we expect.

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END ON AHIGH NOTE

Step #9

Give the group apositive take-away andfinish things on a highnote, leaving peopleinspired to take action.

Leave them with theprogress, solutions andpositivity that wasdelivered or that thegroup collectivelyaccomplished.

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ENGAGE YOUR TEAM TO BETTER SOLVEPROBLEMS AND BOOST PERFORMANCE

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