The Four P’s of Presentations

Public Speaking & Effective Communication

Presentation to NBMBAA – C.A.S.H. Program

March 2, 2012
for internal use only
Introduction to Public Speaking

 What does public speaking mean to you?

– Identify a great public speaker?

– What are the characteristics of great speakers?

 Public speaking can and will change your life

– To be successful, most jobs require public speaking

– Great speakers get noticed and promoted

 Anyone can learn to become a confident public speaker

– Speaking in public is the number one fear in America

– My first experience was terrible…

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How Do I Become A Great Public Speakers?

 It Begins With Positive Thinking

– “There are two types of speakers: those that are nervous

and those that are liars.” - Mark Twain

– Have fun! Everyone wants you to succeed

 The “Four P’s” of Presentations

– Plan

– Prepare

– Practice

– Perform

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1st P - Plan

 What is the purpose of your presentation?

– Teach / Train – Persuade

– Inform / Educate – Motivate to action

 Understand your audience

– Who are you presenting to?

– What are their needs and goals?

 What impression do you want to leave with the audience?

– Select a topic that will hold the audience’s attention

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2nd P – Prepare

 Research your topic thoroughly

 Organize your speech: Introduction, body and conclusion

– Prepare a memorable introduction and conclusion

 Write down your speeches!

– Use short simple sentences

 Tell stories to connect with the audience

 Know your material; Use limited notes

 Visualize yourself giving the presentation

“He or she who fails to prepare is preparing for failure”

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3rd P - Practice

 Do not go over your time limit

 Practice before an audience, coach, mirror or video camera

 On the day of your presentation

– Properly groomed and appropriately dressed

– Arrive early to the location

– Become familiar with the room, stage and microphone

– Meet and get to know the audience prior to speaking

– Visualize yourself speaking successfully

– Relax and breathe deeply

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4th P - Perform

 Hold your audience’s attention

– Articulate vivid, colorful and expressive words

– Eye contact with the entire audience

– Body language and hand gestures

– Vocal variety

– Dramatic pauses

 Build a relationship with your audience. Get them involved!

– Be enthusiastic

– Be sincere

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Repeat The Process!

 Focus on continuous improvement

 Get feedback on your presentation

 Identify strengths as well as areas to improve

 Decide how you will improve the next talk

 The Plan, Prepare, Practice, and Perform cycle repeats itself!

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My Public Speaking Resume

 Toastmasters International
– 2011 District 46 Evaluation Contest – 3rd Place
– 2011 District 83 Table Topics Contest – 1st Place
– 2011 District 83 International Speech Contest – 2nd Place
– 2010 District 83 Humorous Contest – 1st Place
– 2010 District 46 International Speech Contest – 3rd Place
– 2009 District 46 Humorous Contest – Finalist
– 2009 District 46 Table Topics Contest – Finalist
– 1996 District 31 International Speech Contest – Finalist

 Urban Financial Services Coalition

– 2010 International Orator of the Year – 1st Place
– 2009 New York Orator of the Year

 1994 World Championship of Debating – Participant

 1993 World Championship of Debating – Participant
 Numerous presentations, seminars, and training sessions
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Question & Answer

Question & Answer

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