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Simply Speaking...Selling Yourself & Your Ideas E-Zine
   
        Volume 8, February, 2005 
      Published by Lenny Laskowski 
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When you must step in 
   from "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking"
     (Chapter 5 - page 121)  
  Copyright, 2001 Lenny Laskowski     

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When you must step in

   There are times when you may be asked to step in for a co-worker
and give a presentation with only a few moments to prepare.

   Take into consideration that you were most likely asked to
speak because you have knowledge about the topic.  The most
important thing --- don't panic.  If you can, find a copy of the
presentation handouts and scan them, writing down the main
topics for each portion of the presentation.  This allows you
to quickly look at the content of the presentation.

   If the original speaker planned to use slides, quickly skim
each slide and write down the key points.  Do not concern
yourself with the exact words on the slide.  If the slides are
properly prepared, each will have only a few key phrases --your
talking points for each section of the presentation.

   In the event you don't have a co-worker's handouts or slides,
quickly develop an outline or mindmap and do the following:

- List your main points and write down a few key words about each
- Speak spontaneously and confidently from your heart.
- Trust your experience and knowledge.
- Focus on your message and not on the fact that you had to rush
  to put together a presentation.
   
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Until next issue!


     - Lenny Laskowski :-)