wsc demystifying public speaking

Demystifying Public Speaking with Lara Hogan

Set expectations: tell your audience what you will be covering
Give yourself some structure
- Describe the landscape
- Provide analysis
- Explain the problem
- Describe options
- Identify solutions
- Big picture
Hold their attention
- When the talk gets dry, throw in a visual, story or joke
- Don't distract your audience, though

Pick your feedback crew (3-4 people)
Pick your feedback medium
- In person or a video?
Tee up good feedback
- Is this too complex?
- Does my argument hold?
- Am I speaking too fast?
- Does that make sense?
Practice surviving a fumble
Prep your brain to hear feedback
- Let your crew know when and how you'd like to hear feedback
Good feedback is specific and actionable
Practice answering questions
- Remember, you're still in charge during Q&A
- After some practice, have your feedback crew get weird

Wear clothes that make you feel comfortable and powerful
Back up everything.
- You should be able to access your presentation on someone else's computer
- If you're doing a demo, record a video in case the internet is unavailable
Power pose