theme: Fira, 2
“Speak up!”
the fine art of sharing
and presenting
ctfeds.org/speakup
^ put out nametags, w/ pronouns
Ohai! :wave:
^ Speaking and workshop history Worst speaking mistake(s) Doing this to (hopefully) help you get started
Agenda :information_desk_person:
^ Put up A4s Trying something a bit different: modular workshop
Section:
Debunking myths
^ short presentation Things that you think stop you from speaking, but maybe don’t have to
Myth :no_good:
“I’d be a terrible speaker”
Debunk :ok_woman:
You don’t need to
be perfect
^ Just “good enough”. Start small, Practice a lot. You can learn, grow. Everyone gets nervous. It’s because you care.
Myth :no_good:
“I’m not an expert”
Debunk :ok_woman:
You don’t need to be
to succeed
^ You don’t need to be a super-nerd. Making mistakes is part of learning, and being a dev. Your point of view, way of seeing things, is unique. We need diverse viewpoints. Your background, education, experience.
Myth :no_good:
“But I’m not ready yet!”
^ Even after all that…
Debunk :ok_woman:
You don’t have to be
^ Submit a proposal If it’s accepted, work on the talk. You don’t have to know everything about the topic when you write the abstract You can buddy up with someone: we can help with that! 😬
Activity :sparkles:
What was the most interesting thing? 🤔
Write it on a sticky note :pencil:
^ Discuss the results Keep it short!
Section:
Debunking myths :heavy_check_mark:
^ tick it off on the wall any questions?
Section:
Getting Started
Getting Started
Talk about your work
or side projects
^ Topic that means something to you Writing helps you clarify an idea Good for testing an idea Gives you credibility Raise your profile Value to your readers
Getting Started
Talk Types
^ to the wall Code, tool, process, workflow? Mistakes we made Want to talk, but don’t know what yet Anyone seen one like this?
Activity :sparkles:
What could you
speak about?
Write a topic idea or two :pencil:
^ We’ll use one of them later
Getting Started
Picking the right event
^ Lunch and learn at work Local meetups conferences
Activity :sparkles:
Where could you speak?
🤔
Write it on a sticky note :pencil:
^ Go wide! Discuss the results cough CTFEDs cough
Section:
Getting Started :heavy_check_mark:
^ tick it off on the wall any questions?
Section:
Writing
a bio
Activity :sparkles:
Write a bio
^ This is just the first draft Write it, then revise it Do tiny example of ourselves
Activity :sparkles:
Pair up
Read your bio
Get feedback
Use the handouts
^ Read, for practice Stand up. Yes, it’s silly. Yes, it helps.
Activity :sparkles:
“Noice!”
👍 👆 ✋
^ thumbs up, high 1, high 5
Section:
Writing
a bio :heavy_check_mark:
Break!
:coffee: :tea:
Section:
Submitting
a talk
Submitting a talk
Audience
^ Who will be there? How will people decide to see your talk? Say what you’re going to discuss in detail. Specify the audience.
Submitting a talk
The abstract
^ Fancy way of saying the blurb Style, Structure Hand out handout
Activity :sparkles:
Write an abstract for your (5m) lightning talk
Audience, Talk Type,
Title, Description
^ Give out handouts Examples? This meetup group, our poster list First draft! Rough!
Activity :sparkles:
Pair up
Read your abstract
Get feedback
Use the handouts
^ Gonna go around the table and read Practice speaking! Stand up. Yes, it’s silly. Yes, it helps.
Activity :sparkles:
“Noice!”
👍 👆 ✋
^ thumbs up, high 1, high 5
Section:
Submitting
a talk :heavy_check_mark:
^ tick it off on the wall any questions?
Section:
Preparing
a talk
Preparing a talk
Practice
^ Maybe the best bit of advice 3 big things
Practice
Your words 💬
^ Knowing it gives you confidence, room to improvise.
Practice
Your timing ⏱
^ We tend to run really short or really long
Practice
Again and again 🔁
^ A few times is probably enough
Activity :sparkles:
Write a
:zap: lightning talk
On an index card
to keep it short
^ About 5 minutes. A little short is fine. You already have your audience, talk type, title, abstract If you do slides, 1 or 2 plain ones is probably okay: not enough time for design today
Section:
Preparing
a talk :heavy_check_mark:
^ tick it off on the wall any questions?
Break!
:coffee: :tea:
Section:
Giving
a talk
Activity :sparkles:
Give your :zap: lightning talk to your group
Get feedback
Use the handouts
^ Groups of 4 It’s only a first draft Not gonna be perfect But will give you some useful feedback, some new ideas Stand up. Yes, it’s silly. Yes, it helps. Stop at 5m, whatever happens.
Activity :sparkles:
“Noice!”
👍 👆 ✋
^ thumbs up, high 1, high 5
Section:
Giving
a talk :heavy_check_mark:
Activity :sparkles:
What’s your next step?
^ 5Ws and 1H
Activity :sparkles:
Workshop feedback
One thing you’ll
tell a friend about
this workshop
^ stickies on the wall Anonymous, please be honest!