What (Not) to Do

For the Fronteers 2017 Jam Session (lightning talks) I gave a 10-minute presentation with 45 tips on what (not) to do as a speaker.

Transcript

1. What (Not) to Do
2. Don't brag in your too long introduction
3. Preparation
4. Know what the event is about
5. Brainstorm Q&A
6. Proper dimensions & contrast for slides
7. Know the resolution of the projector
8. Practice your timing
9. Dress appropriately
10. Don't wear your lanyard
11. Know the mic
12. Tuck away loose wires
13. Don't have jewellery hit your mic
14. A clip-on mic is mono-directional
15. Computer audio? Volume check!
16. Turn off desktop notifications
17. Prevent your display from going to sleep
18. Use a remote to advance slides
19. Take a pee
20. Turn fear into excitement
21. The Talk
22. Don't start with a boring introduction
23. Sip water wisely
24. Don't be afraid of silence
25. Instead be afraid of filler words
26. Don't read your speaker notes
27. Don't sound dull
28. Don't turn your back on the audience to read your slides
29. Don't step out of the light
31. Don't make your audience feel dumb
32. Don't go too fast
33. Connect with your audience
34. Pace yourself
35. Don't laugh louder than the audience
36. Show of hands
37. Be aware of when you're up
38. Don't be bothered by phones and laptops
39. Move around & make gestures
40. Offer clear take-away's
41. Be tweetable
43. If you didn't bring it, don't mention it
44. Be Your Best
45. Don't wing it
46. Don't get drunk night before
47. Don't be a douche
48. Respect the code of conduct
49. Be inclusive
50. You're not better than anyone else
51. Be approachable
52. Break the rules. Intentionally.
53. Roy Tomeij
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