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How to Speak Up Without Freaking Out
This presentation consists of highlights from the interview with Moe Abdou,
founder & host of 33voices®.
Matt Abrahams is a passionate, collaborative and innovative educator and coach who teaches Stategic Communication for Stanford Univer-sity’s Graduate School of Business and Presentation Skills for Stan-
ford’s Continuing Studies Program, and De Anza College.
Matt Abrahams@boldecho
Co-Founder and Principal Bold Echo Communication Solutions
Before an important conversation, presentation or speech, it’s human to be nervous.
Insight #1
Before an important conversation, presentation or speech, it’s human to be nervous.
Acknowledge the anxiety
Insight #1
Before an important conversation, presentation or speech, it’s human to be nervous.Reframe it from fear to excitement
Insight #1
Before an important conversation, presentation or speech, it’s human to be nervous.
Structure your message in a way that will elevate your comfort & confidence
Insight #1
Insight #2
In preparing for an important speech, it’s wise to remember that your highest priority
is to answer these two questions:
Insight #2
In preparing for an important speech, it’s wise to remember that your highest priority
is to answer these two questions:What does my audience need to know?
Insight #2
In preparing for an important speech, it’s wise to remember that your highest priority
is to answer these two questions:How can I best deliver that
information to them?
Insight #3
If you want to appear REAL in front of your audience, opt not to memorize your speech or presentation, use a question outline instead.
Framing everything as a question will elevate your confidence, and put you in an immediate
dialogue with your audience
Insight #4
How you show up on stage, to a meeting or to a virtual presentation matters - to up your presence, you have to be present.
Presence equals:Confidence + present moment focus
+ Passion + Emotion
Insight #5
Communicating virtually — to engage an audience you don’t see:
Insight #5
Communicating virtually — to engage an audience you don’t see:
Envision that you’re talking to people and not a screen
Insight #5
Communicating virtually — to engage an audience you don’t see:
Acknowledge any anxiety that might appear as normal and natural
Insight #5
Communicating virtually — to engage an audience you don’t see:
Stand up and give yourself a boost of energy
Insight #5
Communicating virtually — to engage an audience you don’t see:
Ask questions, or have your audience physically perform a task to keep
them engaged
Insight #6
Breathing IS to effective communication WHAT oxygen is to living.
Enhance your vocal stamina by:
Insight #6
Breathing IS to effective communication WHAT oxygen is to living.
Enhance your vocal stamina by:Reading out loud for 10-15 minutes
Insight #6
Breathing IS to effective communication WHAT oxygen is to living.
Enhance your vocal stamina by:Practicing deep breathing
Insight #6
Breathing IS to effective communication WHAT oxygen is to living.
Enhance your vocal stamina by:Recording and listening to yourself delivering
the presentation/speech
Insight #7
Astute leaders know that a meaningful and consistent message
is what fosters confident team communication. They are deliberate to:
Insight #7
Astute leaders know that a meaningful and consistent message
is what fosters confident team communication. They are deliberate to:
Foster an environment of openness and continual feedback
Insight #7
Astute leaders know that a meaningful and consistent message
is what fosters confident team communication. They are deliberate to:
Being diligent about monitoring and managing themselves during
each communication
Insight #7
Astute leaders know that a meaningful and consistent message
is what fosters confident team communication. They are deliberate to: Develop and measure
performance indicators
Insight #8
To approach a difficult conversation with confidence, do the homework in advance:
Insight #8
To approach a difficult conversation with confidence, do the homework in advance:
Be specific about what it is that you want to change
Insight #8
To approach a difficult conversation with confidence, do the homework in advance:Be clear on the indicators that will verify
that the change has happened
Insight #8
To approach a difficult conversation with confidence, do the homework in advance:
Be brave to acknowledge that you’re there to solve a problem - and the most
efficient way to do that is to invite the other person to help you
Insight #9
The overwhelming majority of meetings suck. Here’s how you could improve them:
Insight #9
The overwhelming majority of meetings suck. Here’s how you could improve them:
Send a clear agenda prior to the meeting
Insight #9
The overwhelming majority of meetings suck. Here’s how you could improve them:
Include 2-3 questions that you want the attendees to reflect on
prior to the meeting
Insight #9
The overwhelming majority of meetings suck. Here’s how you could improve them:Add a short video greeting from the
host acknowledging the key elements to be discussed and best possible result
Insight #10
If you remember one thing about delivering an impactful speech,
make these words from Roosevelt:Be sincere. Be brief. Be seated.
Reflect: What’s the one, most important ritual that you follow before an
important presentation/speech?
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