Young Zaphod Plays It Safe

It is time to read a bit of science fiction. This is a short story by the great Douglas Adams. Click HERE to download the seven-page PDF.

GIVING A PRESENTATION - TIPS, BODY LANGUAGE AND GESTURES

A Few Tips on Public Speaking.

1. Practice. Many people fail at speaking in public because they don't practice before. Make sure that you know when you are going to use gestures.
2. KNOW what you are talking about. Study the material and write it yourself, use your words.
3. Introduce yourself and classmates.
4. State your topic, and the main parts of your presentations. If necessary, state the purpose of your talk; persuade, inform, etc. 
5. Make eye contact. It helps connect with your audience. Look at the audience, NOT at the presentation or the teacher. PowerPoint is a tool, NOT the center of your presentation.
6. Control mannerisms. Your body language is very important. Don't put your hands in your pockets, or cross your arms... watch this video. 
7. Enunciate. Speak clearly. NEVER worry about your accent; embrace it.
8. DON'T read your presentation. That is sure way to lose the interest of your audience.
9. Enjoy it. If you enjoy your presentation, your audience will too.

TOO FEW WOMEN LEADERS

Watch the complete TED Talk by Sheryl Sandberg. This the complete transcript. You can download it or read along as you watch.