Want to become an international rock star speaker? We're running a speaker clinic/training for those of you keen to submit a talk to a conference, but looking for guidance on where to get started. We will cover the basics, giving you some simple guidelines to help prepare you for your first presentation, as well as some insider tips to consider when submitting your talk ideas. The most important thing you should get from this session is probably how you’re going to handle having a sea of faces staring expectantly at you when you take to the stage. This session is aimed at both audience and NOVICE speakers - people who have never done it before, or have limited experience with presenting, and want to take that first step. Come to this session if: • You'd like to present at a local User Group event, but you're not confident enough yet • You're wondering if you could present at Devoxx or another conference • You want practical help getting started with public speaking • You're simply curious about what it's like This is very much an introductory session (although more confident speakers are welcome), and will focus on your skills as a presenter, not the mechanics of building a slide deck or talk. Beyond the event we'll help to connect you with a mentor who can guide you all the way through to your first lightning talk/evening presentation to your first conference presentation.

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Speaker Training
June 27th, 2018

2. • Founder of Devoxx
• Co-founder of Voxxed (Days)
• Co-founder Devoxx4Kids
• Java Champion / JavaOne Rockstar
• Passionate Developer
• @Stephan007
Who am I ?

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Objective

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Agenda
• 5 minutes presentations
• Give feedback
• Adjust
• Give talk again but now with recording

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Being nervous is normal!

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1. Prepare
2. Practice
3. Goto 1

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Know Your Audience

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Use humour, tell stories…

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Listen to feedback
and adapt to it

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What else?
• Don’t read unless you have to
• Use your voice and hands effectively. Omit nervous gestures
• Grab attention at the beginning, and close with a dynamic end
• Use audiovisual aids wisely
• Practice does not make perfect

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What else?
• Don’t read unless you have to
• Use your voice and hands effectively. Omit nervous gestures
• Grab attention at the beginning, and close with a dynamic end
• Use audiovisual aids wisely
• Practice does not make perfect

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CFP

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1st-time Devoxx
speakers advice

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Bright lights

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Finding a nodder

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Tech check!

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The A/V guy

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Be aware of what you wear

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Conference team
is there to help you!

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Room not full?
No worries!

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They’re not ignoring you…

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Have fun!

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