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Dialogue: 0,0:00:03.99,0:00:06.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Becoming a better speaker. We are going to\Nbe talking about practicing speaking, do's
Dialogue: 0,0:00:11.37,0:00:14.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and don'ts, handling nerves, handling the\NQ&A section, and getting post-talk
Dialogue: 0,0:00:17.25,0:00:20.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,feedback.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:22.16,0:00:25.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, anyone who [inaudible] Practicing\Nspeaking, the most important thing, okay.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:38.15,0:00:41.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Practicing speaking, the most important\Nthing you can do to become a better
Dialogue: 0,0:00:42.17,0:00:45.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,speaker is practice. The more you speak in\Nfront of a mirror, in front of friends, or
Dialogue: 0,0:00:47.60,0:00:50.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in front of a roomful of people, the more\Ncomfortable and the better you'll become.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:51.62,0:00:54.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can even give your talk to a friend\Nover Skype. You can also video record
Dialogue: 0,0:00:56.30,0:00:59.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,yourself,r take notes on behaviors you\Nexhibit while speaking, then practice
Dialogue: 0,0:01:00.23,0:01:03.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,reducing them. When you practice, time\Nyourself. You might be surprised by how
Dialogue: 0,0:01:06.56,0:01:09.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,long or short your talk is when you're\Nspeaking out loud. It's important to know
Dialogue: 0,0:01:10.31,0:01:13.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,how long your talk is going to be taking.\NIf you're looking for opportunities to
Dialogue: 0,0:01:14.72,0:01:17.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,practice speaking, you might see if\Nthere's a Toastmasters in your area.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:18.50,0:01:21.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They'll provide you with many\Nopportunities to speak in front of a
Dialogue: 0,0:01:21.29,0:01:24.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,supportive group of people and give you\Ntips and tools for improvement. And you
Dialogue: 0,0:01:26.06,0:01:29.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can also practice at smaller meetups.\NWordPress meetups are good for practicing
Dialogue: 0,0:01:30.35,0:01:33.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for WordCamps. And if you want to practice\Nfor WordPress meetups, you could find
Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.94,0:01:37.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,smaller related meetups who'd be\Ninterested in hearing about your WordPress
Dialogue: 0,0:01:38.42,0:01:41.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,topic.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:41.30,0:01:44.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Becoming a better speaker: do's and\Ndon'ts. No matter how much public speaking
Dialogue: 0,0:01:47.30,0:01:50.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,experience you have, there's always room\Nfor improvement. Here are some do's and
Dialogue: 0,0:01:51.50,0:01:54.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,don'ts to help you improve. Do speak\Nslowly. Many speakers speak too fast but
Dialogue: 0,0:01:58.34,0:02:01.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,audiences almost never complain that\Nsomeone went too slowly. Take pauses in
Dialogue: 0,0:02:03.62,0:02:06.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,between sentences. It may feel strange to\Nyou, but it will seem very natural to the
Dialogue: 0,0:02:10.16,0:02:13.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,audience. Have water available and drink\Nit. Most events will provide water for the
Dialogue: 0,0:02:15.86,0:02:18.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,speaker. But make sure you have water on\Nhand just in case. When you find yourself
Dialogue: 0,0:02:20.84,0:02:23.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,going too fast, taking a drink of water is\Na great way to slow yourself down. It
Dialogue: 0,0:02:25.52,0:02:28.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,might feel like it takes forever to take a\Ndrink but the audience doesn't mind. Very
Dialogue: 0,0:02:30.59,0:02:33.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your voice. This gets easier with\Npractice. You don't want to speak in a
Dialogue: 0,0:02:34.91,0:02:37.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,monotone so make sure you have some\Ninflection in your tone. Look at your
Dialogue: 0,0:02:40.07,0:02:43.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,whole audience. Make eye contact with\Npeople if you can, but make sure you scan
Dialogue: 0,0:02:45.20,0:02:48.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the whole room and don't just look at one\Npart of the audience. One trick here is to
Dialogue: 0,0:02:49.61,0:02:52.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,locate some friendly faces in multiple\Nsections of a big audience and then adjust
Dialogue: 0,0:02:54.11,0:02:57.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,them one at a time in a loop. Make sure\Nthe audience can hear you. If you aren't
Dialogue: 0,0:02:59.54,0:03:02.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,sure whether the mic or your voice is loud\Nenough, ask the audience if they can hear
Dialogue: 0,0:03:03.53,0:03:06.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you. Ask the people in the back to raise\Ntheir hands if you get too quiet. Keep
Dialogue: 0,0:03:08.63,0:03:11.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your hands above your waist. If you do\Nthis, you'll find yourself gesturing
Dialogue: 0,0:03:12.53,0:03:15.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,naturally. Remember to breathe, and\Npractice without notes. Even if you'd like
Dialogue: 0,0:03:19.31,0:03:22.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to have your notes with you to make you\Nless nervous. practicing your talk without
Dialogue: 0,0:03:23.18,0:03:26.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,notes helps you map your content to your\Nthought process. You already know your
Dialogue: 0,0:03:27.26,0:03:30.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,subject matter so avoid trying to memorize\Nyour notes and script verbatim. This will
Dialogue: 0,0:03:31.97,0:03:34.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,help your talk sound more natural and for\Nyou to feel better about deviating from
Dialogue: 0,0:03:36.02,0:03:39.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your script. And now for some don'ts.\NDon't drink too much coffee. You're
Dialogue: 0,0:03:41.57,0:03:44.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,already jittery from nerves, so you don't\Nneed a coffee buzz on top of it all. Don't
Dialogue: 0,0:03:46.46,0:03:49.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,turn away from the audience. If you need\Nto point something out in your slides,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:50.39,0:03:53.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,make sure you keep your face pointed\Ntowards the audience as you point. Don't
Dialogue: 0,0:03:57.41,0:04:00.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,use filler words like um. You might not\Neven notice that you're doing this. So ask
Dialogue: 0,0:04:01.97,0:04:04.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,friends to point it out in rehearsal or\Nrecord yourself and take notes. To help
Dialogue: 0,0:04:05.93,0:04:08.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,yourself break the filler words habit,\Ntake a small breath or a sip of water
Dialogue: 0,0:04:10.10,0:04:13.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,instead. Don't read your slides or notes\Ndirectly. If you must, like I'm doing
Dialogue: 0,0:04:15.98,0:04:18.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,right now, make sure you look up from your\Nnotes and ad lib at least a little bit.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:29.30,0:04:32.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Handling nerves. Everyone gets nervous\Nabout public speaking; it's part of being
Dialogue: 0,0:04:34.67,0:04:37.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,human. In fact, it's hardwired. For our\Ncaveman ancestors, anytime more than five
Dialogue: 0,0:04:40.37,0:04:43.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,pairs of eyes were looking at them at\Nonce, that meant that in all likelihood,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:44.15,0:04:47.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they were about to die. We still react\Nthat way when we get up in front of a
Dialogue: 0,0:04:48.29,0:04:51.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,group of people and see them all watching\Nus. Keep in mind that your audience is on
Dialogue: 0,0:04:53.48,0:04:56.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your side, they want to see you succeed\Nand all of them would be nervous if they
Dialogue: 0,0:04:57.86,0:05:00.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,were in your shoes. In fact, it's okay to\Nadmit that you're nervous; people will be
Dialogue: 0,0:05:02.30,0:05:05.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,sympathetic. Here's some things that you\Ncan do to help soothe your nerves.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:08.00,0:05:11.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Practice! It really does get easier with\Npractice. The more you practice, the
Dialogue: 0,0:05:12.77,0:05:15.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,better you will know your material and\Nmore confident you'll be. Sleep! If you're
Dialogue: 0,0:05:18.59,0:05:21.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,well rested, you'll do a better job.\NResist the urge to network or socialize
Dialogue: 0,0:05:22.97,0:05:25.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,too much the night before.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:25.73,0:05:28.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Exercise. The best way to get rid of\Nnervous energy is to burn it off.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:30.35,0:05:33.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Physiologically, the reason you get\Nnervous is so that you'll have the energy
Dialogue: 0,0:05:34.01,0:05:37.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and adrenaline to fight or flee from your\Npredator. Running or getting some other
Dialogue: 0,0:05:39.53,0:05:42.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,form of exercise is a great way to burn\Noff that nervous energy and convince your
Dialogue: 0,0:05:43.46,0:05:46.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,body that the danger is over.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:47.10,0:05:50.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Breathe. When we get nervous, we tend to\Ntake shallow breaths into our chest. This
Dialogue: 0,0:05:52.29,0:05:55.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is a part of the body's preparation for\Nfight or flight. And it actually deprives
Dialogue: 0,0:05:57.30,0:06:00.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the brain of some of its important oxygen.\NTake long, slow breaths into your belly
Dialogue: 0,0:06:01.95,0:06:04.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and this will help calm you and clear your\Nmind. Be sure to take breaths before
Dialogue: 0,0:06:06.84,0:06:09.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,getting on stage, when you're on stage\Nbefore you start talking, and every so
Dialogue: 0,0:06:11.91,0:06:14.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,often during your talk.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:15.10,0:06:18.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Dress comfortably. Being body conscious\Nnever helps so make sure you're
Dialogue: 0,0:06:19.09,0:06:22.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,comfortable in whatever you're wearing.\NTake time for yourself before you speak.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:24.58,0:06:27.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This helps you compose yourself and get\Nmentally prepared. If you could go for a
Dialogue: 0,0:06:28.39,0:06:31.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,walk, listen to some favorite music, go\Nover your notes, or just take some really
Dialogue: 0,0:06:32.65,0:06:35.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,deep breaths.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:34.68,0:06:37.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Know the stage. Try to find a time before\Nyou give your talk to see the room where
Dialogue: 0,0:06:39.03,0:06:42.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you'll be speaking. Use your own devices.\NIf you have your own laptop, clicker, etc.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:45.24,0:06:48.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You'll be more comfortable with your\Nequipment. If you won't be using your own
Dialogue: 0,0:06:48.42,0:06:51.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,devices, come early to ensure you're able\Nto get your notes onto the system and that
Dialogue: 0,0:06:53.10,0:06:56.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you can use the system with ease.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:54.00,0:06:57.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Adopt a persona. This doesn't mean don't\Nbe yourself. It just means be the speaker
Dialogue: 0,0:07:01.26,0:07:04.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,version of yourself. For instance, if you\Ntalk with your hands when you're nervous,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:06.24,0:07:09.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,embrace that and make that part of your\Nspeaker persona. You'll behave differently
Dialogue: 0,0:07:10.86,0:07:13.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when you're in front of a big group of\Npeople. Go with that and don't fight it.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:14.34,0:07:17.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Be excited. Nervousness could actually be\Nexcitement. There's no chemical difference
Dialogue: 0,0:07:19.59,0:07:22.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,between feeling excited and anxious; it's\Nthe same physical state. So if you think
Dialogue: 0,0:07:24.00,0:07:27.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you're nervous, try turning it around and\Nremind yourself that you're just excited
Dialogue: 0,0:07:40.96,0:07:43.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Handling the Q & A. Many talks have an\Naudience question and answer session at
Dialogue: 0,0:07:47.83,0:07:50.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the end. So first of all, timing. Ask the\Norganizers in advance what the expect
Dialogue: 0,0:07:59.32,0:08:02.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,expectations are. Try timing your talk\Nwhen you rehearse it and make sure that
Dialogue: 0,0:08:05.05,0:08:08.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you've left enough room for an adequate\Namount of Q&A time if that's something
Dialogue: 0,0:08:09.04,0:08:12.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you'll be expected to do. How much\Ntime should you allow for Q&A? If the
Dialogue: 0,0:08:13.78,0:08:16.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,organizers haven't specified this for you,\Nit usually depends on the length of your
Dialogue: 0,0:08:18.10,0:08:21.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,whole session. In general, 10 to 20\Nminutes is adequate. For example, if your
Dialogue: 0,0:08:22.96,0:08:25.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,whole presentation takes up a 45 minute\Nslot, you might want allow 35 minutes for
Dialogue: 0,0:08:28.18,0:08:31.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the presentation and 10 minutes for\Nquestions.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:32.37,0:08:35.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Interspersing Q&A. Some people prefer to\Ntake questions throughout their talk
Dialogue: 0,0:08:37.11,0:08:40.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,rather than holding them until the end.\NYou can let your audience know up front
Dialogue: 0,0:08:40.98,0:08:43.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what you prefer. Bearing in mind that if\Nyour audience will be using a microphone
Dialogue: 0,0:08:44.88,0:08:47.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,due to the size of the room, or the fact\Nthat your talk is being recorded, you'll
Dialogue: 0,0:08:48.66,0:08:51.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,need to give the room technician a heads\Nup about your q&a plans so they're ready
Dialogue: 0,0:08:52.95,0:08:55.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with the audience microphone as needed.\NDon't forget to ask for questions. If
Dialogue: 0,0:08:58.80,0:09:01.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you're saving the q&a until the end, don't\Nforget to do it once you finish your talk.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:03.12,0:09:06.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To remind yourself, you can add a slide at\Nthe end of your talk, saying thanks and
Dialogue: 0,0:09:07.35,0:09:10.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,ask them for questions. And here's a good\Ntip. Repeat the questions back to the
Dialogue: 0,0:09:12.96,0:09:15.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,audience. Unless the audience is mic'd,\Nrepeat each question before answering.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:18.60,0:09:21.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Your audience and anyone later watching\Nthe video if your talk is being recorded
Dialogue: 0,0:09:22.41,0:09:25.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,will thank you. Even if the audience and\Nrecording can hear the questions,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:27.30,0:09:30.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,sometimes it's nice to repeat the question\Nfor everyone to hear it again or to phrase
Dialogue: 0,0:09:31.50,0:09:34.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the question more clearly. Some people are\Nespecially nervous at the q&a because of
Dialogue: 0,0:09:38.76,0:09:41.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because difficult situations could arise.\NHere are some tips to make it easier.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:44.53,0:09:47.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tricky questions. Often speakers who are\Nbrand new to public speaking, and even
Dialogue: 0,0:09:49.63,0:09:52.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,those who aren't, are nervous about\Ngetting asked a question that they feel
Dialogue: 0,0:09:53.56,0:09:56.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they don't know the answer to or that has\Na tricky answer. There are ways to handle
Dialogue: 0,0:09:58.33,0:10:01.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that situation. Remember to repeat the\Nquestion back to the audience. This buys
Dialogue: 0,0:10:03.79,0:10:06.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you a little bit of time to think about\Nhow to handle the question. Don't be
Dialogue: 0,0:10:08.02,0:10:11.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,afraid to admit that you don't know. The\Naudience will have far more respect for
Dialogue: 0,0:10:11.86,0:10:14.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you for admitting that you don't know than\Nif you try to fudge it and fail. You can
Dialogue: 0,0:10:16.78,0:10:19.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,say something like, "That's a good\Nquestion. I'm not sure about the answer
Dialogue: 0,0:10:20.68,0:10:23.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but let me look into that for you. Could\Nyou send me a tweet or email after the
Dialogue: 0,0:10:25.03,0:10:28.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,session and we'll stay in touch?" You can\Nthrow it to the audience with something
Dialogue: 0,0:10:29.80,0:10:32.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like, "Good question. I'm actually not\Nsure. Does anyone here have any ideas?"
Dialogue: 0,0:10:35.53,0:10:38.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Throw the question to a friend or\Ncolleague in the audience. "Good question.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:39.52,0:10:42.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,My colleague, Jane here actually knows a\Nlot about that. Hey, Jane, do you have any
Dialogue: 0,0:10:43.63,0:10:46.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,ideas on this one?" You can also talk to\Nyour colleagues and friends beforehand to
Dialogue: 0,0:10:48.01,0:10:51.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,make sure that they're okay with being put\Non the spot like this.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:50.00,0:10:53.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The smarty pants. Handling the smarty\Npants in the audience who thinks they know
Dialogue: 0,0:10:58.58,0:11:01.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,better than you and goes on and on is a\Nbig fear. And this is something that
Dialogue: 0,0:11:02.78,0:11:05.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Miriam mentioned ahead of time. It doesn't\Nhappen often but if it does, one thing to
Dialogue: 0,0:11:18.32,0:11:21.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,keep in mind is that in these sorts of\Nsituations, other people in the audience
Dialogue: 0,0:11:22.28,0:11:25.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are thinking about how much of an idiot\Nthe know-it-all is, not about how you're
Dialogue: 0,0:11:26.00,0:11:29.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,handling it. Don't be afraid to cut\Nsomeone off if they're monopolizing the
Dialogue: 0,0:11:30.14,0:11:33.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Q&A or derailing. It's possible to do this\Npolitely but firmly, "I think we're going
Dialogue: 0,0:11:35.24,0:11:38.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to have to move on now because time is\Nrunning out and I really want to get a few
Dialogue: 0,0:11:38.57,0:11:41.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,more questions in."
Dialogue: 0,0:11:42.66,0:11:45.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Unrelated questions. Sometimes people ask\Nquestions that have little or nothing to
Dialogue: 0,0:11:47.43,0:11:50.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,do with your talk, and answering the\Nquestion will derail the conversation. One
Dialogue: 0,0:11:52.02,0:11:55.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,way of handling this is to say, "That's a\Ngood question but it's outside of the
Dialogue: 0,0:11:56.04,0:11:59.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,scope of what we're talking about. I'd be\Nhappy to answer it for you privately
Dialogue: 0,0:11:59.79,0:12:02.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,after."
Dialogue: 0,0:12:03.00,0:12:06.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Silence. What if you finish your talk,\Nthrow the floor open to the audience, and
Dialogue: 0,0:12:08.64,0:12:11.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there are no questions? That's totally\Nokay. There aren't always questions. You
Dialogue: 0,0:12:14.19,0:12:17.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can have one or two people you know, in\Nthe audience ready to ask a question, or
Dialogue: 0,0:12:18.09,0:12:21.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even chime in with a different angle. For\Nexample, if you're a developer, have a
Dialogue: 0,0:12:23.16,0:12:26.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,designer ready with an observation on your\Ntopic from that point of view. You can
Dialogue: 0,0:12:27.69,0:12:30.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,also ask and answer your own questions.\NFor example, "Something I didn't go too in
Dialogue: 0,0:12:32.31,0:12:35.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,depth in the talk but you might be\Nwondering about is.." or "A question I've
Dialogue: 0,0:12:36.78,0:12:39.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,had come up before is..." You can ask the\Naudience a question. For example,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:43.53,0:12:46.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Something I didn't go into in depth in\Nthe talk, but you might be wondering about
Dialogue: 0,0:12:46.17,0:12:49.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is..." or "A question I've had come before\Nis..."
Dialogue: 0,0:12:52.14,0:12:55.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Errors. Don't be afraid to correct errors\Nafter your talk. If someone points out an
Dialogue: 0,0:12:58.32,0:13:01.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,error, either during the Q&A or later, go\Nahead and update your presentation online
Dialogue: 0,0:13:03.60,0:13:06.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and include the corrections if you give\Nthe same talk again. Be sure to verify
Dialogue: 0,0:13:08.28,0:13:11.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that the correction is actually accurate\Nbefore doing this.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:15.21,0:13:18.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Contacts and slides. Once the Q&A is over,\Nlet people know how to connect with you
Dialogue: 0,0:13:20.37,0:13:23.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,once you're done and where to find your\Nslides. Give out your Twitter handle
Dialogue: 0,0:13:24.36,0:13:27.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and/or email. You can also include this\Ninformation on your final slide so it is
Dialogue: 0,0:13:28.89,0:13:31.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,up on the screen behind you while you take\Nquestions.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:46.84,0:13:49.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Getting post-talk feedback. We often\Nforget this part of the process but
Dialogue: 0,0:13:52.06,0:13:55.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,getting feedback after your talk is really\Nimportant if you ever want to do to get
Dialogue: 0,0:13:56.38,0:13:59.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,better at public speaking. You want to get\Nfeedback both about your content and your
Dialogue: 0,0:14:01.12,0:14:04.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,speaking style. You want feedback about\Nwhether your content was interesting, well
Dialogue: 0,0:14:05.80,0:14:08.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,organized, easy to follow, etc. This is\Ntrue whether you plan to ever give the
Dialogue: 0,0:14:11.20,0:14:14.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,same talk again or not because a lot of\Nthe knowledge gained can be generalized.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:15.82,0:14:18.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You also want to know about your speaking\Ntechnique. How is the pace, volume,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:19.51,0:14:22.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,approachability, etc? Where can you get\Nfeedback? Ask conference organizers if
Dialogue: 0,0:14:24.91,0:14:27.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they send out a survey and whether you can\Nsee your own feedback. Ask people you know
Dialogue: 0,0:14:29.77,0:14:32.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who are there for feedback. The more\Nspecific questions, the better your
Dialogue: 0,0:14:33.25,0:14:36.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,feedback will get. Don't ask "What did you\Nthink?" Ask, "Was there something you
Dialogue: 0,0:14:38.08,0:14:41.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,thought that could have been better? Could\Nyou hear me? Did I speak too quickly or
Dialogue: 0,0:14:42.43,0:14:45.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,slowly, etc." Keep in mind that asking\Npeople for feedback directly will be
Dialogue: 0,0:14:47.62,0:14:50.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,different from asking organizers for the\Nfeedback that was sent to them. People
Dialogue: 0,0:14:51.94,0:14:54.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,tend to be softer and kinder when speaking\Nto you, as opposed to when they think that
Dialogue: 0,0:14:55.81,0:14:58.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,their feedback is only going to\Norganizers.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:00.64,0:15:03.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Creating great slides. In this section, we\Nare going to talk about good slide decks
Dialogue: 0,0:15:07.84,0:15:10.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and a few more tips. Good slide decks.\NLet's first start with a public service
Dialogue: 0,0:15:13.63,0:15:16.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,announcement: You do not need slides with\Nevery talk. Some talks can stand on their
Dialogue: 0,0:15:18.82,0:15:21.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,own. Slides can be your friend and your\Nenemy so don't rely on them completely.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:25.21,0:15:28.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Something to ask yourself, if the slide\Nprojector were to break down, could you
Dialogue: 0,0:15:29.11,0:15:32.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,give your talk without it? That said, when\Nused correctly, slides are amazing and can
Dialogue: 0,0:15:34.81,0:15:37.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,bring a lot to your talk. Used in the\Nright way, slides emphasize and help you
Dialogue: 0,0:15:40.78,0:15:43.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,get your points across. Look at some of\Nthe tips. Let's look at some of the tips
Dialogue: 0,0:15:45.07,0:15:48.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for creating good slide decks. Give your\Nslides a theme. It could be that you
Dialogue: 0,0:15:51.79,0:15:54.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,illustrate all your points with lol cats,\Nor they could all be the same background
Dialogue: 0,0:15:55.99,0:15:58.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and typography. Whatever it is, having a\Nvisually unified deck makes all the
Dialogue: 0,0:16:00.43,0:16:03.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,difference. Many speakers end up with a\Nlook to the slides they stick with from
Dialogue: 0,0:16:05.23,0:16:08.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,presentation to presentation. This is\Ngreat and makes the talk stand out and
Dialogue: 0,0:16:09.31,0:16:12.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,feel part of a cohesive set. It may not be\Nthe route that you want to go but it's
Dialogue: 0,0:16:13.30,0:16:16.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,something to consider. Don't use a default\Nslideshow theme like the templates that
Dialogue: 0,0:16:20.80,0:16:23.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,come with Keynote or PowerPoint. We've\Nseen them all 1000 times and they look
Dialogue: 0,0:16:25.15,0:16:28.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,generic and boring.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:32.63,0:16:35.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Don't write out what you're going to be\Nsaying. This can be a flexible rule for
Dialogue: 0,0:16:37.22,0:16:40.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,useful important quotes, but nobody likes\Nsomeone reading lines from a slide. Make
Dialogue: 0,0:16:46.49,0:16:49.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your text size readable; think of the\Nperson sitting at the back of the room.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:52.97,0:16:55.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Use code sparingly. Nobody likes pages and\Npages of code on a screen. Not even
Dialogue: 0,0:16:58.67,0:17:01.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,developers can stay awake through that,\Ndepending on the situation and the person.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:06.68,0:17:09.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Including a slide at the end of your deck\Nto thank your audience. You can also use a
Dialogue: 0,0:17:11.90,0:17:14.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,closing slide to remind you to do your\NQ&A. Enhance the mood of your talk with
Dialogue: 0,0:17:18.08,0:17:21.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,slides. Use them to add humor and to help\Nyou get your point across. Check the
Dialogue: 0,0:17:24.35,0:17:27.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,copyright on your images. If you're using\Na creative commons graphic, remember to
Dialogue: 0,0:17:28.40,0:17:31.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,give proper attribution to its creator.\NConsider sketching something original,
Dialogue: 0,0:17:35.39,0:17:38.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,creating your own images, or using your\Nown photography. Make it personal and
Dialogue: 0,0:17:39.50,0:17:42.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,unique. Slides don't need images, you\Ncould just have words. Check your contrast
Dialogue: 0,0:17:49.40,0:17:52.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on a wide range of screens to make sure\Nit's legible. Also consider choice of
Dialogue: 0,0:17:58.16,0:18:01.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,color. You can check color contrast using\Nan online tool to be sure it'll be easily
Dialogue: 0,0:18:03.35,0:18:06.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,readable. You just plug in your background\Nand foreground color codes and the tool
Dialogue: 0,0:18:07.79,0:18:10.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,will tell you if it's in the acceptable\Nrange. Take care when selecting fonts.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:15.11,0:18:18.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Don't use a fancy font that's cute but\Nunreadable and don't use too many
Dialogue: 0,0:18:18.92,0:18:21.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,different fonts together.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:24.62,0:18:27.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Make sure you're creating your slides for\Nthe right screen size. Try to find out in
Dialogue: 0,0:18:40.58,0:18:43.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,advance what aspect ratio the projector\Nwill have and stay away from edges of the
Dialogue: 0,0:18:45.02,0:18:48.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,screen to be safe, keeping key information\Nout of those areas. Let's look at a few
Dialogue: 0,0:18:50.63,0:18:53.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,examples from your slide decks. This is a\Ngood example of a slide that sets the mood
Dialogue: 0,0:18:57.35,0:19:00.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the whole presentation. The deck\Nsupports the presentation and acts not
Dialogue: 0,0:19:01.49,0:19:04.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,just as useful information but as a\Nbackdrop to help create a cohesive talk.
Dialogue: 0,0:19:08.84,0:19:11.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is a deck that stands on its own,\Neither with or without the verbal part of
Dialogue: 0,0:19:12.38,0:19:15.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the presentation. It carries a theme\Nthroughout the slides and delivers the
Dialogue: 0,0:19:17.00,0:19:20.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,message with clarity. It also demonstrates\Na strong personality, something you
Dialogue: 0,0:19:21.26,0:19:24.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,shouldn't shy away from from your deck.\NThis deck has a strong sense of design
Dialogue: 0,0:19:31.52,0:19:34.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that clearly delivers the message of an\Nexpansive subject area. Slides are used to
Dialogue: 0,0:19:36.29,0:19:39.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,break down this complexity and it's all\Ndone with a clear vision and a deck that
Dialogue: 0,0:19:40.88,0:19:43.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,stands on its own apart from the talk.\NYou'll find a collection of more tips on
Dialogue: 0,0:19:45.29,0:19:48.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,creating great slides and other resources\Nat getspeak.in. There are links to
Dialogue: 0,0:19:51.20,0:19:54.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,contrast calculators and examples of\Ninspirational slide decks that you can
Dialogue: 0,0:19:54.89,0:19:57.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,explore at your leisure.
Dialogue: 0,0:20:00.65,0:20:03.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A few more tips. Practice going through\Nyour deck using external monitor using a
Dialogue: 0,0:20:06.47,0:20:09.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,presentation mode, which lets you see your\Nnotes. Think about bringing your notes
Dialogue: 0,0:20:10.49,0:20:13.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,printed out on paper in case the\Npresentation setup doesn't end up allowing
Dialogue: 0,0:20:14.66,0:20:17.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you to see your internal notes. Bring a\Nbackup of your slides with you on a thumb
Dialogue: 0,0:20:18.98,0:20:21.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,drive, including any special fonts you've\Nused. Save the presentation in a few
Dialogue: 0,0:20:23.75,0:20:26.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,different formats, including PDF. If for\Nsome reason there's any issue with your
Dialogue: 0,0:20:28.10,0:20:31.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,computer, you will be able to easily\Nborrow someone else's and ensure that your
Dialogue: 0,0:20:31.34,0:20:34.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,type looks just as good as you intended.\NUpload your slides before your talk, if
Dialogue: 0,0:20:36.26,0:20:39.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,possible, and include a link to them at\Nthe end of your slides. Slideshare and
Dialogue: 0,0:20:40.91,0:20:43.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Speaker Deck are two good services where\Nyou can upload slides. Remember to tweet
Dialogue: 0,0:20:45.20,0:20:48.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,out the link afterwards and send it out to\Nthe event organizers so that they can post
Dialogue: 0,0:20:49.01,0:20:52.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it. If you start to do more speaking,\Ninvest in a presentation clicker to
Dialogue: 0,0:20:53.99,0:20:56.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,advance your slides without having to use\Na keyboard or mouse. It'll let you stand
Dialogue: 0,0:20:58.01,0:21:01.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,away from your laptop and keep your hands\Nin a more natural position while you
Dialogue: 0,0:21:01.28,0:21:04.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,speak. And a note on live demos: It can be\Nvery tempting to do a live demo and hop
Dialogue: 0,0:21:08.03,0:21:11.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,back and forth between your demo and the\Nslides. This could be hard to watch,
Dialogue: 0,0:21:11.96,0:21:14.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,especially if something goes wrong during\Nthe demo, as it often does. Consider
Dialogue: 0,0:21:16.34,0:21:19.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,recording these bits instead and embedding\Nthe videos within your presentation.
Dialogue: 0,0:21:23.03,0:21:26.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Questions and sign up. Thank you for\Nattending today. We'll be passing around a
Dialogue: 0,0:21:27.98,0:21:30.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,sign up sheet. If you're interested in\Nspeaking at an event, please let us know.
Dialogue: 0,0:21:32.96,0:21:35.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is not a commitment but we'll get in\Ntouch with you to discuss the possibility
Dialogue: 0,0:21:37.28,0:21:40.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of speaking at an upcoming Meetup or\NWordCamp.
Dialogue: 0,0:21:39.00,0:21:42.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,WordCamp Central would like to know how it\Nwent so this will be a chance to have an
Dialogue: 0,0:21:48.96,0:21:51.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,open discussion on what worked well, what\Ndidn't go well, what would you like to see
Dialogue: 0,0:21:53.25,0:21:56.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,change? What could we have done that we\Ndidn't do and what made you nervous.
Dialogue: 0,0:21:57.75,0:22:00.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's a discussion to have with your\Ngroup. A note on... So this is something
Dialogue: 0,0:22:09.72,0:22:12.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we're starting to have the groups who\Nrun this workshop do. We would like to
Dialogue: 0,0:22:15.36,0:22:18.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,take a photo for our meetup page and for\NWordCamp Central to have. Anyone can opt
Dialogue: 0,0:22:19.77,0:22:22.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,out. So this so we're not actually going\Nto do a photo right now with us. We're not
Dialogue: 0,0:22:23.52,0:22:26.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,an actual meetup. But please, those of you\Nout there in the world doing this, please
Dialogue: 0,0:22:30.12,0:22:33.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,do take a photo. We're going to be\Ncreating a page with all the success
Dialogue: 0,0:22:33.54,0:22:36.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,stories and everything which we'll talk\Nabout in a moment. And this is that
Dialogue: 0,0:22:39.33,0:22:42.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,moment, your results [inaudible} that\Nslide in.
Dialogue: 0,0:22:45.25,0:22:48.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We'd like to let WordCamp Central know how\Nit goes. If you speak at a Meetup or
Dialogue: 0,0:22:49.84,0:22:52.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,WordCamp and especially if anything new\Ncomes out of your speaking such as
Dialogue: 0,0:22:53.86,0:22:56.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,becoming a requested speaker or taking on\Na leadership position or getting a job,
Dialogue: 0,0:22:58.72,0:23:01.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,please let us know so that we can let\NWordCamp Central know. Also if you love
Dialogue: 0,0:23:02.95,0:23:05.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this work and want to train others to do\Nthis, or be a train the trainer or help
Dialogue: 0,0:23:07.36,0:23:10.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,our team with other things like marketing\Nand admin, the WordPress Community Teams
Dialogue: 0,0:23:11.59,0:23:14.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Diverse Speaker Training Group is always\Nlooking for more help. Contact Jill on
Dialogue: 0,0:23:16.12,0:23:19.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Slack or Twitter @jillbinder. And now we\Nhave time for any questions or comments or
Dialogue: 0,0:23:29.65,0:23:32.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,anything before we wrap up the main\Nsection. Okay, great. Thank you everybody
Dialogue: 0,0:23:43.39,0:23:46.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for attending. Miriam?
Dialogue: 0,0:23:46.14,0:23:49.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Oh I was just about to say that it was\Nvery well done. So yay.
Dialogue: 0,0:23:53.10,0:23:56.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thank you so much. I appreciate that.