Communication:The Road to Personal Power : Communication:The Road to Personal Power Presented By Sheikh Riad Ouarzazi 29 July 2010 1 www.roctraining.com
Last week’s review : Last week’s review 29 July 2010 2 www.roctraining.com Meetings to be or not to be
The 7 types of people in meetings
15 mistakes to avoid
20 principals for successful meetings
5 Ps of public speaking : 5 Ps of public speaking P1: Planning
P2: Preparation
P3: Pattern
P4: Presentation
P5: Performance evaluation 29 July 2010 3 www.roctraining.com
Good qualities of a good speaker : Good qualities of a good speaker Knowledge
Very well prepared
Self confidence
Honest
Aware of the audience
Believes in his/her message
Talks about what matters
Keep good eye contact
Uses humor whenever applies 29 July 2010 4 www.roctraining.com
P1: Planning : P1: Planning The Topic
Speech has to be tailored to the topic
Use visuals when needed
Use real and rational cases
Collect as much information as you can
Ensure the credibility of your information 29 July 2010 5 www.roctraining.com
P1: Planning : P1: Planning The Topic
Collect resources, books, articles…
Speech that is distinct encompasses 2 things:
Emotions
Rational
Plan well 29 July 2010 6 www.roctraining.com
P1: Planning : P1: Planning B. Time
Occasion: no more than 20 mins
Lecture: less than 1 hour
Seminar: > 1 hour with breaks
Time your self 29 July 2010 7 www.roctraining.com
P1: Planning : P1: Planning B. Time
Khutba:
1-5 mins= Introduction (goal, main points)
20 mins= Main points (body, use examples)
1-5 mins= Conclusion (summary)
Speech: 1 hour
3-5 mins= Introduction
15-18 mins= Point #1
1 minute transition (summary)
15-18 mins= Point #2…
3 mins= Conclusion 29 July 2010 8 www.roctraining.com
P2: Preparation : P2: Preparation The Venue
Get to visit the place
Sit in the last row
Ensure the audio is functional
Don’t overfill your presentation/slides 29 July 2010 9 www.roctraining.com
P2: Preparation : P2: Preparation B. Practice
Remember the 6 Ps…
Practice in front of friends
Watch your movements
Record your self
Get rid of the umm…, huh…
Practice without using your notes 29 July 2010 10 www.roctraining.com
P2: Preparation : P2: Preparation Signs of nervousness
Sweat: ignore
Fast heart beats: breathe deeply and don’t look straight at the audience
Dry mouth: slow down, water…
Trembling voice: Talk slowly
Shaking hands: hold on to something 29 July 2010 11 www.roctraining.com
P2: Preparation : P2: Preparation Signs of nervousness
Fast breathing: breathe from your nose
General fear: look at the heads of the audience, look at a friend…
Cold hands: shake them 29 July 2010 12 www.roctraining.com
P3: Pattern : P3: Pattern Introduction
Pick a catchy title
Summarize it
Mention a great story to catch your audience’s attention
Use statistics…
Use a cliff hanger! 29 July 2010 13 www.roctraining.com
P3: Pattern : P3: Pattern B. Body
Focus on one topic and don’t get them confused
Don’t talk about things you don’t understand
Give examples
Don’t use complex sentences
Praise women/sisters’ companions!
Use real stories
Use humor sparingly 29 July 2010 14 www.roctraining.com
P3: Pattern : P3: Pattern B. Body
Use the 5-3 rule
Write your full speech
Number your pages
Try to use “often time” than “always”…
Let the audience know that you’re moving from 1 point to another 29 July 2010 15 www.roctraining.com
P3: Pattern : P3: Pattern C. Conclusion
Use emotional ending
Summarize your points
3-5 minutes
Leave them with optimistic ending
Don’t use long stories
Don’t say “I didn’t prepare, but…” 29 July 2010 16 www.roctraining.com
P4: Presentation : P4: Presentation Practice
Read your audience
Ear not eye
Short words and sentences
Examples
Nervous Never boring
Answer questions
Time
Introduction
Opening/Closing 29 July 2010 www.roctraining.com 17
P4: Presentation : P4: Presentation Practice
Be yourself
Be confident
Credibility
Listen well
Build your reputation 29 July 2010 18 www.roctraining.com
P4: Presentation : P4: Presentation Experience
Your voice
Articulate
Don’t overuse the TIC!
Don’t talk too fast
Avoid a monotone! 29 July 2010 19 www.roctraining.com
P4: Presentation : P4: Presentation Use humor when needed
Don’t jump from being serious to a joke
Pause before asking a question
Pause before jumping to a new point
Pause before saying Thank You at the end.
Watch your gestures 29 July 2010 20 www.roctraining.com
P5: Performance Evaluation : P5: Performance Evaluation Follow up
Don’t allow others to make you fail
Welcome constructive criticism 29 July 2010 21 www.roctraining.com