5,9,14: First impressions, Graphics, Misc

Question 1

First impression - introducing oneself:
3 ingredients
3+1 goals

Answer 1

Storytelling, emotions, humor

> interest, prepare n motivate audience tw topic + goodwill for you

Question 2

Intro time n tactics

Answer 2

10% of total presentation

Connect w audience thru
self-mockery; commonalities; thanks; rhetorical Qs; metaphors; statistics…

Question 3

Stories should be:

Answer 3

• authentic (yours or honestly attributed)
• 100% relevant to topic
• stirring emotions, positive or negative (to solve!)
• vividly told
• suggested: humorous!
• sensorial

Question 4

PPT: what for & NOT for

Answer 4

visual aid

NOT TelePrompTer

Question 5

International audiences n questions:

ToDos

Answer 5

• always assume good intentions
• repeat the Q to check, before answering
• let other audience members help you

Question 6

General Qs 6 tricks:

Answer 6

• let questioner speak till end
• let yourself think (+that’s a good Q!)
• paraphrase Q for confirmation
• answer inviting all in
• wrap-up: A satisfied questioner? Or move on.
• always answer pleasantly, assuming good intentions