Presenter's Checklist for Success! Wether you are a new speaker or a seasoned one, these 12 Items is a must to check off before your next presentation. Created by: Camille Wong of @empoweredpres

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14. By thoroughly
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17. eader of the
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I
Movement,
Mahatma
Gandhi,

18. was a humble and
authentic orator,
who spoke
from
the heart.

19. He proved
that you
don’t have
o be loud to
t
be heard-

20. you just have to
find a
message
that is
meaningful to you
and stick to it.

21. with
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ivity
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c

22. Actress
Tilda
Swinton
delivered a unique
speech at the
opening of an art
exhibit dedicated
to her friend,
David Bowie.

23. as framed as
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a personal let
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24. The
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26. So how do you know what
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28. The late great
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revolutionary
Nelson
Mandela
spoke to many
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29. He was able to make his m
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his
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30. what was
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portant
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31. Remember:
It is always about
the audience,
never a
bout you.

32. your
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33. Media personality
and philanthropist,
Oprah
Winfrey
is known for
inspiring people
through her words.

34. values
dience,
au
can tell she
You
her

35. expresses
as she
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36. and uses
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39. “I Have A Dream”

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41. with
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conviction.

42. our
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43. the USA CEO,
Girl Scouts of
a Maria
Ann
Chavez

44. led an innovative campaig
n that
revitalized the century old
institution.

45. She used
estures
open g
r enthusiasm
to convey he

46. and brought lots of
energy!
which in turn energized
her audience.

47. Pace
rself
you

48. Former First Lady of Argen
tina
Evita Peron spoke to crowds
of adoring people calling ou
t
her name.

49. She incorporated climactic
pauses
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50. her and her
also giving
udience time to
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52. first American
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woman to g
lly Ride
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53. When she started teaching
,
one of her most requested
speeches was her “Shoot f
or
the Stars” lecture.

54. photos from
She included
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g
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55. And made sure each visua
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57. Eleanor
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58. As the first presidential spo
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64. Have FUN!

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