Presenting in Person - Communicating for Chairman's and Pit Interviews

The 2022 events will be the first in person competitions in a long time. This presentation teaches/reminds how to present to real life, in person human beings.

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1. StuyPulse #1 Presenting in person! Communicating for Chairman’s and Pit Interviews StuySplash - December 4, 2021 Jeanne Boyarsky (694 mentor) speakerdeck.com/boyarsky
2. StuyPulse #2 About Me • 13 year FRC volunteer • FLL/FTC Judge • Toastmaster • Professional Programmer • Java Champion (about 300 in the world) • And…
3. StuyPulse #3 Published Author In print • Java 8 • Java 11 In the spring • Java 17 Giveaway: Two copies of Java 11 part 1 study guide
4. StuyPulse #4 Volunteer NYC FRC Regional Co-Volunteer Coordinator nycfrcvolunteer@gmail.com • firstinspires.org
5. StuyPulse #5 Let’s Get Started
6. StuyPulse #6 Can’t make you louder • Projecting your voice • Vocal variety • Exercise!
7. StuyPulse #7 You and your visuals are separate • Physical props? • Posters? • Tablet visual? • Exercise!
8. StuyPulse #8 No notes on side of computer • Index card/post it • In hand • In pocket • Exercise!
9. StuyPulse #9 You have hands! • Resting position • Fidgeting • Natural gestures • Painting the scene • Exercise!
10. StuyPulse #10 You have legs! • Rocking • Fidgeting • Moving with purpose • Exercise!
11. StuyPulse #11 Eye Contact • Length • Switching • Back of the room only if need • Exercise!
12. StuyPulse #12 Enthusiasm in Eyes and Voice • Mask emphasizes eyes • Extra enthusiasm or smile help your eyes • Exercise!
13. StuyPulse #13 Disclaimer: Unknown which interviews in person
14. StuyPulse #14 Chairman's Q&A • Decide who answers by topic • Pick “captain” to delegate as needed ◦ Clear who should answer ◦ Buys time to collect thoughts ◦ Can give example/lead
15. StuyPulse #15 Pit Interviews • Read awards description • Consider number of people • Who knows what? • Reference sheet? • How represent people who can’t come/are away/busy?
16. StuyPulse #16 Enjoy the Rest of the Sessions!