Some tips about public speaking

1. Public Speaking? No thanks.
Frédéric Harper
@fharper
Senior Developer Evangelist @ Fitbit
FDP Tech Leads Summit – 2018-04-30• Creative Commons: http://j.mp/1cbAX5R

2. today’s goal
Let’s make a "no thanks"
into a "fuck yeah"

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you too can be a speaker

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I am scared

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were you afraid?

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you overcame that fear

7. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_speaking
public speaking
Public speaking is the process or act of performing a
speech to a live audience. This type of speech is
deliberately structured with three general purposes: to
inform, to persuade and to entertain.

8. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_speaking
public speaking – Fred’s (better) version
Public speaking is the process or act of performing a
speech to for a live audience. This type of speech is
deliberately structured with three general purposes: to
inform educate, to persuade inspire and to entertain.

9. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_speaking
public speaking – Fred’s (better) version
Public speaking is the act of performing a speech for a
live audience to educate, to inspire and to entertain.

10. the inspiring equation
Sharing your passion
+ Exciting your audience about cool stuff
+ Showing them the benefits
= Inspiring them

11. why

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share your art

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help others

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it’s not just about others

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you’ll learn a lot

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you’ll get visibility

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you’ll grow your network

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you’ll become the expert

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you’ll grow your personal branding

20. 8 years ago…

21. many benefits

22. many, many benefits

23. how

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what is your passion?

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define your topic

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list your speaking points

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draft your abstract

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create your story

29. the presentation arc
Introduction
What’sinforme
Excitingdigestiblebites
Maincontent
Conclusion
CTA
Resources
(Demos)

30. the presentation arc – Intro to Fitbit OS SDK
Introaboutyou&thetopic
NewOS,easy&hugeusersbase
FitbitOSbasics(SVG,CSS,JS)
Howtobuildaclockface
Thanks,can’twaittosee
whatyou’lldo
ClockFacesStation
DeveloperPortal&
socialmedia
Buildingaclockfacedemo

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create the visual material

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die bullet points, die…

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practice

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practice

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and practice

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stay who you are

37. speaker
idol

38. Rules
§ Alone or in a team of one
§ You have 2 minutes to talk about one of your passions
§ Others will have 1 minute to ask questions
§ The group will have 1 minute to give you feedbacks

39. Goals
1. Starting in a pressure-free environment
2. Getting more comfortable to speak in front of a crowd
3. Getting used to manage questions & feedback from attendees
4. Receiving tips, and tricks to start on a roll!

40. tips & tricks
cornucopia

41. Tips & tricks
it’s not for everyone, but everyone can do it

42. Tips & tricks
like anything, experience will make it better & easier

43. Tips & tricks
you cannot please everyone

44. Tips & tricks
always remember that attendees give you their time

45. Tips & tricks
know your shit in & out

46. Tips & tricks
don’t let your slides replace you

47. Tips & tricks
don’t do live coding, nobody likes it

48. Tips & tricks
never ask "is there someone who doesn’t know X?"

49. Tips & tricks
don’t focus on THAT person who seems bored af

50. Tips & tricks
actually, don’t focus on anyone!

51. Tips & tricks
be open to constructive feedback

52. Tips & tricks
don’t mind shitty one

53. Tips & tricks
you are on the stage, they are not

54. Tips & tricks
be humble

55. Tips & tricks
it’s OK not to know something

56. Tips & tricks
don’t bullshit, ever

57. Tips & tricks
the demo God will always be an asshole

58. Tips & tricks
have backup plans for your slides

59. Tips & tricks
always do a test run

60. Tips & tricks
assume you’ll speak faster than during rehearsal

61. Tips & tricks
be present for your audience

62. Tips & tricks
be considerate for the next speaker

63. Tips & tricks
empty seats, don’t worry

64. Tips & tricks
don’t be last minute, prepare yourself

65. Tips & tricks
bring water

66. Tips & tricks
don’t drink alcohol before your talk

67. Tips & tricks
go for the obligatory biological break before your talk

68. Tips & tricks
use your own computer (and clicker if you have one)

69. Tips & tricks
use big font for text

70. Tips & tricks
zoom the code in your IDE

71. Tips & tricks
use high quality pictures or images

72. Tips & tricks
the shorter the talk, the more difficult it will be

73. Tips & tricks
validate with your audience

74. Tips & tricks
learn from rock star presenters

75. Tips & tricks
ask them for tips, most are friendly

76. Tips & tricks
assume that what is easy or known by you, isn’t for all

77. Tips & tricks
leave time for questions

78. Tips & tricks
there is always someone who knows more than you

79. Tips & tricks
maximize your efforts (reuse, record, share...)

80. Tips & tricks
and finally...

81. Tips & tricks
don’t be boring!

82. where

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work

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barcamp events

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meetups

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conferences

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toastmasters.org

88. so…

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I want you to do public speaking

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I can help

91. we can help

92. Frédéric Harper
outofcomfortzone.net
fharper@fitbit.com
dev.fitbit.com