EPISODE · Jan 21, 2019 · 20 MIN
#013 Creating an Effective Speech
from Talks With Toni · host Toni Gargan
Listen to this episode to understand why the most engaging and effective presentations come from the heart and how key elements can be utilized to ensure your speech is valuable and you’ve given your audience what they need and want. You can provide the best presentation in just a few minutes if……….. KEY TAKEAWAYS Anyone has the ability to deliver a great presentation whether it’s knowledge-based or a story. To design a presentation that’s effective and efficient you need to focus on GPS -Gratitude, Perspective and Service Gratitude Be grateful for the opportunity to share your experiences. People want to know about you how you’ve overcome adversity or how you’ve been successful so they can learn from it. There are lots of ways to share your message – you have the opportunity to get out there and be seen and heard across various social media platforms. Perspective It does take courage to stand on a stage, but it is important to put this into context it’s not a life or death situation. Whether it’s the act of delivery in front of an audience or the expectation that you are putting on yourself it is imperative to put some perspective around it. Service How can I help you? This should be at the forefront when answering questions, speaking on stage or writing a blog. Your focus should always be about how you are serving your audience. Basics Find out what people want and give it to them - an effective presentation doesn’t need to have all the information. It’s about providing the right amount of information in an engaging and entertaining format. An effective speech will always follow a format – the pentagon model of what, why, how, what if, when can be utilised effectively to create your speech. You can provide the best presentation in just a few minutes if the information is good, the content is valuable, and you’ve served your audience. BEST MOMENTS ‘If you are focused on being grateful for the experience it will come across to your audience’ ‘Your listeners have taken time out of their day to listen to you and that’s something to be very grateful for’ ‘Be true and authentic’ ‘Find your passion, find your core then get out there and share your message’ ‘The most effective presentations are those that come from the heart with GPS at the core of them’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking series ABOUT THE HOST Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing. Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking. She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business. CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-gargan-627b0a100 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonigargan?lang=en
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Listen to this episode to understand why the most engaging and effective presentations come from the heart and how key elements can be utilized to ensure your speech is valuable and you’ve given your audience what they need and want. You can provide the best presentation in just a few minutes if……….. KEY TAKEAWAYS Anyone has the ability to deliver a great presentation whether it’s knowledge-based or a story. To design a presentation that’s effective and efficient you need to focus on GPS -Gratitude, Perspective and Service Gratitude Be grateful for the opportunity to share your experiences. People want to know about you how you’ve overcome adversity or how you’ve been successful so they can learn from it. There are lots of ways to share your message – you have the opportunity to get out there and be seen and heard across various social media platforms. Perspective It does take courage to stand on a stage, but it is important to put this into context it’s not a life or death situation. Whether it’s the act of delivery in front of an audience or the expectation that you are putting on yourself it is imperative to put some perspective around it. Service How can I help you? This should be at the forefront when answering questions, speaking on stage or writing a blog. Your focus should always be about how you are serving your audience. Basics Find out what people want and give it to them - an effective presentation doesn’t need to have all the information. It’s about providing the right amount of information in an engaging and entertaining format. An effective speech will always follow a format – the pentagon model of what, why, how, what if, when can be utilised effectively to create your speech. You can provide the best presentation in just a few minutes if the information is good, the content is valuable, and you’ve served your audience. BEST MOMENTS ‘If you are focused on being grateful for the experience it will come across to your audience’ ‘Your listeners have taken time out of their day to listen to you and that’s something to be very grateful for’ ‘Be true and authentic’ ‘Find your passion, find your core then get out there and share your message’ ‘The most effective presentations are those that come from the heart with GPS at the core of them’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking series ABOUT THE HOST Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing. Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking. She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business. CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-gargan-627b0a100 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonigargan?lang=en
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