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Know your audience
Know who you are speaking to. It will help you tailor the talk and will help keep the audience engaged.
Is the audience of your speech going to be mainly fellow psychologists, health professionals, other professional groups, students or consumers? What do they want and need to hear?
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Shake it up
Using different media in your talk makes it more dynamic and compelling. It creates energy and vibrancy.
Think about ways to use slides, video, audio, handouts, props, and even spontaneous smartphone polls to engage your audience.
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Leave time for questions
Talking until the last minute is a common mistake many speakers make.
For an hour-long presentation, plan for 45 minutes of talking and 15 minutes for questions.
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Emphasize connection over content
Talk to persuade, not just to inform.
Rattling off facts and figures and talking at the audience isn't effective if they aren't interested in what you are saying.
Be clear about what you want the audience to walk away with when they leave and use th...
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Keep it simple
"I imagine that I'm going to present to my grandmother, who had a fifth-grade education." Barry Schwartz, PhD
Remember that there also used to be a time when you didn't know the information you are delivering.
Give a talk that makes people feel like they're smart ...
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Know the setup
Have a run-through in the space you'll be speaking at if possible and test the tech system for possible problems.
For instance, the sound may not run properly with your video or your slides may be set up behind you and prevent you from seeing where you are in your t...
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Don't lecture the whole time
Use humor, an engaging video or other media to present various aspects of topics that needs deeper exploration.
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Diversify your delivery
Use visual tools (such as slides or a video) as an aid. Incorporate research and tell stories.
Use anecdotes as an effective way to connect with your audience.
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Stick to your points
Determine your main points and outline them.
Use notes or PowerPoint or Keynote slides as prompts. Avoid using only words. Use slides for emphasis.
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Be authentic
Authenticity—sounding like yourself and using everyday language—is key to getting your message across to an audience,
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Saying What The Audience Wants To Hear
When speaking to an audience, making things simple involves not saying what you want to say, but what the audience wants to hear.
A simple message thoughtfully repeated, anchors itself inside the mind of the audience and becomes their main takeaway.
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