How to Read the Audience
Simplified Check List
Preparation and simplicity are cures
for the fear of public speaking. Here are 3 vital elements in your
presentation-
1-You
2-Your message
3-The audience.
Who is your audience?
Whether it is a keynote address, a
sales presentation, or a inspiration/motivation speech do the homework to
prepare for success.
Send out a Pre-presentation
Questionnaire:
1-What are the
demographics of the audience?
2-What are their current challenges?
3-What are the new trends or changes in
their life or industry?
Day
of presentation:
1-Be early meet and greet. Attempt to shake hands
with everyone.
2-Introduce yourself and become
friends to all-“Hi I’m Gary C Smith I am your speaker. I’ll be speaking
on-your topic-with excitment.
3-Check room temperature-microphone, lights,
exits and know where the restrooms are.
Introduction:
1-Have your Speaker’s intro delivered
well ahead of time to introducer or emcee. The introduction shares your credibility and experience.
2-Use Self-Humor. Look dashing and debonair.
3-Be relevant from the beginning. You
are on purpose, the expert. Let them know how this message will impact them.
Presentation:
1-Your Attention out on the Audience!
2-Make eye contact. One idea one
person.
3-Catch the audience cues. Be aware of
an Elephant in the room.
Post
presentation:
1-Use a ‘call backs’ asking for the audience to recap.
2- Q & A-Remember to repeat the question.
3-Follow up with a Thank You.
Keep
it simple as 1-2-3.
