pdxmindshare's january 2017 presentation from tedx speaker coach amy wolff
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Speaking tips from a
TEDx speaker coach
Amy WolffDistinction Communication
www.distinctioncommunication.com
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Portland, OR
The number one reason why a
TED Talk succeeds or fails.The single best way to win over your audience.
The element of preparation that’s absolutely critical.
Karen Gaffney
The number one reason why a
TED Talk succeeds or fails…
Oneclear idea.
?What do you want people
to think or feel differently about when
you walk off stage?
One clear idea
All lives matter.
Down syndrome isn’t bad
Inclusivity
Wrongful lifeDon’t use the
R word
One clear idea
One clear idea
One clear idea Timber Jim Serrill
Anger can fuel loveAdvocacy Portland
Timbers
GardeningAddiction and loss
One clear idea
+ supportive idea
One clear idea
+ supportive story+ supportive reference
Main Idea
+ supportive data
Application:
One clear idea
Start with the end in mind
Introduce your idea within the first minute
Close with 3 take-aways or less
Experiment by Richard Wiseman
Authenticity is more influential than perfection
?What’s the number one way to win over an
audience?
Be you.(Don’t try to be perfect)
Be you Thaniya Keereepart
Be you
Ditch the script.Trust what you know.
Be you
Application:
Avoid ‘presentation mode’
Authenticity is key
Don’t forget to smile
“I don’t know what to do with my hands?”
?What element of preparation
is often disregarded but absolutely critical?
Practice the delivery.
vs
What How
Practice the delivery
Practice your delivery
Distinction’s Coaching ModelEyes Have a series of long one-on-one ‘conversations’Hands Relaxed at side and use meaningful gesturesMovement Use your space sparingly but with purposeVoice Practice pace, pausing and variety
For more details, methods and tips visitwww.distinctioncommunication.com
Practice the delivery
Virtual coaching with Fawn Weaver
Practice the delivery
Watching for anxious mannerisms with Karen
Practice your delivery
Application:
Eyes, hands, movement, voice
Get good specific feedback
Seek out opportunities to speak
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Have one clear ideaBe you
Practice your delivery
Don’t hustle for your worthiness.
Brene BrownGifts of Imperfection
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or inquire about one-on-one coaching, contact us at
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