Buttery Slick Speaking » Speaking http://www.butterytoastmaster.com Rebecca Anstett - Words in a CafĂ© Culture Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:14:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Technical Presentations http://www.butterytoastmaster.com/2011/12/technical-presentations/ http://www.butterytoastmaster.com/2011/12/technical-presentations/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:00:05 +0000 rebecca http://www.butterytoastmaster.com/?p=796 life-begins

Looking ahead to 2012, I see a few comfort zones that I would like to “escape” from – momentarily at least. Technical Presentations. I am rather shocked that I managed a decade working in IT without ever having to do such a presentation. Now? I am considering it out of the sphere of work – as something (almost) bordering on fun. My challenge is to learn how to present technical material in a way that doesn’t incite snoring in the audience or leave them scratching their heads.

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If you agree to take on a role:

  1. Follow through with it or find a replacement
  2. Don’t assume you CAN’T do it if it’s something new
  3. Accept constructive criticism with grace and gratitude
  4. Put YOUR best into it – and your best may change from time to time depending on circumstance
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After refraining from speaking (in terms of actual speeches) for some time, I suspect I will be up to my “old tricks” in 2012.
Persuasive. Convincing. Motivating.
Following my dreams…
I have finally purchased my niche manual!

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Tips for Improvement:

- Watch THE VOICE[tm][*]
- Pay attention to exaggerated or overly enthusiastic vocal expression
- Work on more of a serious and professional demeanor
- Use simple words rather than attempting to be “wordy” (doesn’t fit in)
- Less rambling; stick with the facts
- Wear more makeup

[*] – Having started vocal lessons, it is apparent to me that the lower tones are more challenging for me to hit and maintain while keeping a “full-bodied” sound. My inability to sustain a presentation without switching into a higher and rather irritating voice has been observed a number of times and my goal is to have my next evaluation focus on something else! I don’t want to hear anything about THE VOICE[tm].

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Tips for Improvement:

- Be mindful of time
- Do not cross legs
- Keep tone of voice conversational instead of “speech style”
- Use a consistent persona – switching between genuine self and “speech” persona
- More vocal variety when pertinent to conversational style
- Avoid leading into answers with “well…”
- Do not fit in the word of the day if it detracts from the presentation

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WWIILLSSOONN!!!!

Img src: http://www.toomanymornings.com/?p=2557

I took the advice of my fellow Toastmasters and injected an orange :)

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]]> http://www.butterytoastmaster.com/2011/01/acg/feed/ 0 I “Sold” the Colon Cleanse http://www.butterytoastmaster.com/2010/10/i-sold-the-colon-cleanse/ http://www.butterytoastmaster.com/2010/10/i-sold-the-colon-cleanse/#comments Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:07:58 +0000 rebecca http://www.butterytoastmaster.com/?p=501 Last night I “sold” the colon cleanse, so to speak! My demonstration of Dr. Natura’s Colonix was a riveting and comedic success. Entitled “Are you clean inside?” I kept the audience transfixed for 7 minutes on the subject of parasites, toxins, and “evacuations” :) In retrospect, Paul and I were in agreement that we should have recorded it, and the general consensus of my evaluator was that I should be in sales. I was really on a high and gave it my all. 37 speeches delivered now in Toastmasters and I plan to keep going! I am finding a continual passion for my craft and are constantly seeking new ways and opportunities to grow and improve.

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