The Art of Public Speaking for Government Officials
Transcript of The Art of Public Speaking for Government Officials
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The Art of Public Speakingfor Government Officials
“Can you hear me now?” Part 2Presented by, Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive & [email protected]
2018
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• Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive/CIO– 30 years of government experience– Responsible for IT, Business Continuity and Facilities– Former Equalization Administrator/MMAO
• Oakland County Stats– 910 Square miles– 62 Cities, Villages and Townships– 1.2 million residents– 82 departments and divisions of county government– County Executive form of government with 21 Commissioners
Introduction/County Stats
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This course will focus on the skills necessary to effectively present to groups of all sizes.
Purpose
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PurposeMany government officials consider public speaking to be their lowest priority but in reality, they cannot perform their functions without effectively communicating with the public and various governmental groups.
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Part 1 Recap• WHY we exist?• Fear versus Opportunity• Introverts versus Extroverts• The Basics of Public Speaking
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Perceptions
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YouTube Video
Its Not About the Nail(2 minutes)
Source: www.jasonheadley.com
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Perceptions• Will the audience relate to you?• Will the audience perceive you as an
authority?• Will the audience believe you?• Engage audience on all levels
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The Truthabout
Public Speaking
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The Negatives• Scary• Difficult• Uncomfortable• Embarrassing• Unwanted
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The Positives• Thrilling• Motivating• Engaging• Rewarding• Passionate
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FEAR
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Opportunity
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Exploring Fears• What are you afraid of?
–Failure–Embarrassment–Looking foolish–Passing out–Throwing up
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Myths to Managing Fear• Avoid looking at audience• Ignore audience body language• Look at audience foreheads• Drink alcohol• Imagine audience in their underwear
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Advice for Managing Fear• Believe you know more than your
audience–You prepared and they didn’t!
• Practice in front of a mirror• Harness adrenaline rush• Use humor and have fun!
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TED Video
Megan Washington (13 minutes)
Source: Ted.com
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Class Re-IntroductionsElevator Speech
• Stand and introduce yourself• Put your best foot forward• Clear and concise content• No visual aids• Impress us!!
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Creationof a
Great Speech!
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Creation of a Great Speech• Content• Visuals – PowerPoint?• Expectations• Delivery• Feedback
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Advice for a Great Speech
SpeakSpeak
SpeakThe more you speak, the better you
will be!
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ClassTake-Aways
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#1The audience will perceive what the
speaker leads them too.
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#2There are NEGATIVES and
POSITIVES to public speaking…embrace them!
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#3FEAR and
OPPORTUNITY are cut from the same cloth.
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#4A great speech is built
from many parts all leading to a positive
experience.
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#5Have fun and get out
there and speak!!!
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Thank You for Attending Part 2!
Phil BertoliniOakland County, MichiganDeputy County Executive/CIO
Email: [email protected]