What's In It For You?

This Year Why Not Resolve to Become A Great Presenter?

What's in it for you? According to a recent survey conducted by University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Business School, the ability to communicate is the single greatest factor contributing to one’s success in business and a critical skill for anyone in a position of leadership! Higher grades, better performance reviews, stronger sales results, bigger pay checks, exciting new opportunities, greater respect and admiration, even fame and fortune are but a few of the many rewards that accrue to those who can confidently, convincingly and compellingly present their ideas to others… especially to those who can do so to groups.

Public speaking is a must have skill both in business and in life. Unfortunately, most of us don't exactly look forward to the opportunity to stand in front of others and present and for some of us, the mere prospect is terrifying. A surprising number of studies have even gone as far as to rank the fear of public speaking as our #1 fear! If the prospect of having to speak in public makes your throat go dry, stomach churn, or knees goes weak, this book will help you leave your fears behind and become a great presenter - Guaranteed!

Presentation Worksheet


Topic: _________________________________________________________________

Event: ___________________   Location: ____________________  Access:__________

Time: ___________________    Duration: ____________________  Date: ____________
                                                                       
Sponsor/Client: _______________ Email: ____________________  Cell# ____________

AV Technician: _______________ Email: ____________________   Cell# ____________


Audience: ____________________________________________________________

Special Guests: ___________________________________________________________

Key Influencers: ___________________________________________________________


Introduction/MC:______________________________________________________
                   
Email: _________________________ Cell#: ___________________Your BIO:_________


Purpose: (what your audience will do as a result of this presentation and why - what's In it for them)

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SMART Objectives: (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound)
1: ______________________________________________________________________
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2: ______________________________________________________________________
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3: ______________________________________________________________________
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Presentation Outline/Notes:

Introduction: (Tell Them What You’re Going to Tell Them)
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Body: (Tell Them)

Heading One:   ___________________________________________________________
·         sub-heading _________________________________________________________
·         sub-heading _________________________________________________________
·         sub-heading _________________________________________________________

Heading Two:   ____________________________________________________________
·         sub-heading _________________________________________________________
·         sub-heading _________________________________________________________
·         sub-heading _________________________________________________________

Heading Three:  ___________________________________________________________
·         sub-heading _________________________________________________________
·         sub-heading _________________________________________________________
·         sub-heading _________________________________________________________


Close: (Tell Them What You Told Them)
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Things To Include: (Quotes, Stories, Jokes, Anecdotes, Demos, Props, etc.)

Item 1: __________________________________________________________________
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Item 2: __________________________________________________________________
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Item 3: __________________________________________________________________
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Questions to Ask (what you are going to ask them)
1: ______________________________________________________________________
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2: ______________________________________________________________________
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3: ______________________________________________________________________
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Anticipated Questions: (things they may ask you)

1:______________________________________________________________________
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Planned Response: _______________________________________________________
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2:______________________________________________________________________
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Planned Response: _______________________________________________________
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3: ______________________________________________________________________
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Planned Response:________________________________________________________
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Concluding Remarks: ________________________________________________________________________
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Follow Up

Promises Made:                                                   Date Actioned
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Special Requests:
________________________________________________________________________
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Thank Your Sponsors & Contributors:                 Date Actioned

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Gather Feedback:

ü  ask for copies of participant evaluations (if available)
ü  ask for testimonials from sponsors/key influencers (if appropriate)
ü  ask select participants

Self-Critique:

               Things I Did Well                                     Things I'd Do Differently
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Go Celebrate
 You’ve earned it!
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