Getting Started Speaking Workshop - ELA Conf
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The document discusses how to get started with public speaking as an introvert. It addresses choosing a topic, finding speaking locations, writing a talk description and outline, creating slides, practicing, and preparing. Tips are provided such as speaking on something you're passionate about, gaining support from others, and practicing your talk. Resources for speaking opportunities and tips are also shared. The overall message is that anyone can build the courage and skills to start public speaking.
Getting Started Speaking Workshop - ELA Conf
- 1. 1 Getting StartedGetting Started Speaking WorkshopSpeaking Workshop @laurenpittenger #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp
- 2. 2 @laurenpittenger Front end designer, developer, instructor, speaker, volunteer, TA Hi, I'm Lauren!Hi, I'm Lauren! #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp
- 3. 3 2004: Quietest2004: Quietest That's me @laurenpittenger #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp
- 4. 4 Myth:Myth: Introverts are plagued byIntroverts are plagued by public speaking anxietypublic speaking anxiety @laurenpittenger #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp
- 5. 5 “ 84% of public speaking anxiety was completely unrelated to introversion- extraversion Adam Grant, Wharton Professor http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ adam-grant/5-myths-about-introverts_b_4814390.html @laurenpittenger #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp
- 6. 6 “ It has nothing to do with extraversion. It's a performance, and many performers are hugely introverted Malcolm Gladwell Introverted Writer @laurenpittenger #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp
- 7. 7 2015: Speaker(!?)2015: Speaker(!?) Still quiet & introverted @laurenpittenger #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp
- 10. 9 You don't have toYou don't have to know everythingknow everything #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 12. 11 “ We all have our own thing, that's the magic, that everybody comes with their own sense of strength and their own queendom. Mine could never compare to hers and hers could never compare to mine. Jill Scott Singer, Poet #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 13. 12 Your voice mattersYour voice matters #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 14. 13 You have a unique &You have a unique & valuable perspectivevaluable perspective #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 15. 14 Where?Where? Finding a LocationFinding a Location #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 16. 15 Speaking LocationsSpeaking Locations Meetup Groups Unconferences WordCamps Office meetings #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 17. 16 ExerciseExercise Post-its: Jot down meetups, conferences, unconferences, etc. you've been to #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 18. 1718 What?What? Choosing a TopicChoosing a Topic #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp
- 19. Talk TopicsTalk Topics Things you want to learn about Something you're REALLY EXCITED ABOUT!!! Things you do every day Something you want feedback on #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 20. 19 ExerciseExercise What do you want to learn about? What are you really excited about? What have you just learned about? What tasks do you do every day? What do you want feedback on? #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 21. 20 When?When? Getting CourageGetting Courage #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 22. 21 You may never feelYou may never feel "ready""ready" #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 23. 22 Find SupportFind Support #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 24. 23 Tell Your PeopleTell Your People #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 25. 2425 ExerciseExercise Jot down the names of those who support you, inspire you, are doing what you want to be doing Optionally, tweet at someone and let them know they inspire you
- 26. How?How? Writing a Talk DescriptionWriting a Talk Description #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 27. 26 Getting Started SpeakingGetting Started Speaking This talk will cover how to get started speaking. This talk is for anyone who ever thought they didn’t know enough or thought that their knowledge wasn’t worth sharing. I’ll share my story as an introvert of how I got started speaking and some ways to gain confidence and momentum on the way to leveling up. #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 28. 27 ExerciseExercise Write down possible title and a short description #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 29. 28 How?How? Fleshing it OutFleshing it Out #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 30. 29 Write an OutlineWrite an Outline What: Choosing a topic Brainstorm locations Title & description Write an outline Slides Practice #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 33. 32 PracticePractice In the mirror With a colleague With a friend Someone who's not in your field Record yourself #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger
- 34. 33 Speaking TipsSpeaking Tips Your audience wants you to do well They are there because they want to hear what you have to say Don't tell them that you didn't prepare, even if you didn't #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp
- 35. 34 @laurenpittenger ResourcesResources @callbackwomen Lanyrd call for speakers Seize the room Ladies in Tech Write/Speak/Code speaking.io Chris Coyier Speaking Tips #ELAConf #ELASpeakUp @laurenpittenger