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Mentoring Regional Officers

Nevada/California

Regional Alumni Association

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Exchange contact Information with your mentor

  1. Email
  2. Phone
  3. Zoom account

Contact Faustina if mentor is not a good fit.

faustinawashburn.ptk@gmail.com 928-606-0370

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Outline

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1. Strive for professionalism�2. Information on topic�3. Professional attire�4. Voice projection�5. PPT preparation�6. Controlling distractions�7. Body language�8. Practice�

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Strive for Professionalism

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  1. Attire
  2. Posture
  3. Hand gestures
  4. Eye focus
  5. Smile (Enjoy what you are doing.)

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Information on Topic

  1. Stay on topic assigned.
  2. Research and include all needed information.
  3. Give resources - how to find on PTK website.
  4. Keep slides general, speech specific.
  5. Ask for feedback and clarification.

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Professional Attire

  1. Female: dress/skirt, slacks, blazer, shoes dressy
  2. Male: dress shirt with collar, tie, sport coat, shoes shined
  3. Hair: clean, neat, (do not constantly touch)
  4. Jewelry: minimum (Wear your officer medallion, Regional and Gold Key pins.)

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Voice Projection

  1. Speak to the back of the room. (You will not have a microphone.)
  2. Speak clearly and do not hurry.
  3. Know how to pronounce all your words.
  4. Know your presentation - face audience and use clicker to avoid looking at the screen.
  5. Vary your voice to avoid monotone delivery.
  6. Be enthusiastic.

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PPT Preparation

  1. Create slides pleasing to the eye.
  2. Keep slides to bullet points.
  3. Keep slides simple.
  4. Keep same theme.
  5. Use pictures when appropriate.
  6. End slides with your contact information.

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Controlling Distractions

  1. Place phone on mute.
  2. Look at your audience.
  3. Engage the audience.
  4. Talk about the slides.
  5. Avoid excessive hand movements.
  6. Try to avoid “um”, “you know”, “right”, “ok”, “you guys”.

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7 Good Habits of Public Speaking

  1. Do an audience analysis.
  2. Think of your listeners.
  3. Be sure to launch.
  4. Use academic language.
  5. Vary voice modulation.
  6. Have passion.
  7. Maintain appropriate distance.

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Body Language

  1. Smile.
  2. Maintain good posture.
  3. Be enthusiastic.
  4. Be comfortable with pauses.
  5. Have fun with your presentation.

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Practice

  1. Practice by yourself.
  2. Practice in front of friends and family.
  3. Practice, practice, practice.
  4. Know your presentation inside and out.

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"Practice until you get it right, and you'll need perfect conditions. Practice until you can't get it wrong, and conditions no longer matter." - Shane Parrish

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PTK Bling

  1. Myriam will give you some bling to

give away during your presentations.

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2. Prepare questions or some form of

selecting who will win. (Kahoot.it)

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Closing

  1. Ask for questions.
  2. Thank everyone for participating.
  3. Wish students well in their projects.
  4. Include contact information on last slide.

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Thank you

NCRAA Mentoring team

For questions or concerns

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Faustina Washburn-faustinawashburn.ptk@gmail.com

Barbara Dimopoulos-bdimopoulos.ptk@gmail.com

Sheila Burson-sburson@live.com