KEYNOTE OR WORKSHOP TOPIC
KEYNOTE OR WORKSHOP TOPIC
How to Present Yourself So People Will Listen
Have you ever felt frustrated that people just aren't hearing you? Is it them or you? Yes, people are in a hurry, memos are too long, email is overwhelming, and the average person's attention span is only about 30 seconds. But they are listening to someone. It might as well be you.
Format: 45-90 minute Keynote, half-day workshop or full-day workshop
Full-day Workshop format can include optional videotaping of participants, for practice sessions.
Audience: Individual contributors and managers who want to be more effective and comfortable speaking and sending clear messages
If they remembered nothing else at the end of your "presentation," what do you want them to take away? Whether you are on the phone, on a team conference call, speaking at a large group presentation, or just answering a question at a project meeting, you need to create a "key message" that the audience will understand and respond to. And you need to deliver it in 30 seconds or less; be clear in your mind; demonstrate visual animation; and use your voice to get their attention and keep it until they "get it."
Grab their attention from the beginning
Identify a clear "key message" and stay with it
Engage your audience and check for understanding
Develop a strong "radio voice" that people want to listen to
Be clear and informative or persuasive, according to the need
Answer questions concisely and with confidence