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What (Not) to Do

Roy Tomeij
October 05, 2017

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.

Roy Tomeij

October 05, 2017
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  1. What (Not) to Do

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  2. Don't brag in your
    too long introduction

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  3. Preparation

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  4. Know what
    the event is about

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  5. Brainstorm Q&A

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  6. Proper dimensions
    & contrast for slides

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  7. Know the resolution
    of the projector

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  8. Practice your timing

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  9. Dress appropriately

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  10. Don't wear
    your lanyard

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  11. Know the mic

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  12. Tuck away
    loose wires

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  13. Don't have jewellery
    hit your mic

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  14. A clip-on mic is
    mono-directional

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  15. Computer audio?
    Volume check!

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  16. Turn off
    desktop notifications

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  17. Prevent your display
    from going to sleep

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  18. Use a remote to
    advance slides

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  19. Take a pee

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  20. Turn fear
    into excitement

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  21. The Talk

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  22. Don't start with a
    boring introduction

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  23. Sip water wisely

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  24. Don't be afraid
    of silence

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  25. Instead be afraid
    of filler words

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  26. Don't read your
    speaker notes

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  27. Don't sound dull

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  28. Don't turn your back
    on the audience to
    read your slides

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  29. Don't step out
    of the light

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  31. Don't make your
    audience feel dumb

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  32. Don't go too fast

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  33. Connect with
    your audience

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  34. Pace yourself

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  35. Don't laugh louder
    than the audience

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  36. Show of hands

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  37. Be aware of
    when you're up

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  38. Don't be bothered by
    phones and laptops

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  39. Move around &
    make gestures

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  40. Offer clear
    take-away's

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  41. Be tweetable

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  43. If you didn't bring it,
    don't mention it

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  44. Be Your Best

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  45. Don't wing it

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  46. Don't get drunk
    night before

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  47. Don't be a douche

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  48. Respect the
    code of conduct

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  49. Be inclusive

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  50. You're not better
    than anyone else

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  51. Be approachable

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  52. Break the rules.
    Intentionally.

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  53. Roy Tomeij

    @roy

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