| You've
got a great, major presentation, and suddenly you're asked
if you can get your message across in five minutes! Don't
panic. For today's television generation, sound bites
can be more powerful than lengthy dissertations. Here's
how to compress your speech without losing impact.
Don't
apologize or mention that you usually have much more
time. Be confident that you can communicate in five
minutes.
Begin
fast. Start with a an attention-getting statement such
as, "Your job won't exist five years from now," or "In
the next 5 minutes I want to convince you the best action
you can take is..."
Use
a strongly visual story. Illustrate your points -- how
it is now, how it will or could be -- with a story so
vivid that the audience can "see" it.
Divide
your 5 minutes into three parts. Present a problem,
a payoff, and your point of view: "The number one piece
of advice I can give you today is...," your story illustrates
your idea and your walk away line could be what will
happen if they do what you suggest!
Patricia
Fripp CSP, CPAE is a San Francisco-based professional
speaker on Change, Teamwork, Customer Service, Promoting
Business, and Communication Skills. To learn more about Patricia, as
well as save 20% when you order her audio/video programs
Million Dollar Words: Speaking for Results, Preparing
and Presenting Powerful Programs and/or Confessions
of an Unashamed, Relentless Self-Promoter, go to YourSuccessStore.com. |