John Maxwell Team Training Speaker Training Workbook P a g e 1
Video 1 pre-introduction How connected to the speaker do you feel after the first video? How many stories were there in the first video and how long was it? What do you think are the benefits of using video as a training tool? P a g e 2
Video 2 the 7 levels of speaker awareness How would you rate your understanding of what s involved to become a great speaker? How would you rate your skills of delivery? How would you rate your confidence? What is the largest number of people you have spoken in front of so far? What is the largest number of people you have spoken in front of so far? How did you feel before, during and after your presentation? P a g e 3
Video 4 structured learning What are you prepared to invest in your development as a speaker? What are you not prepared to invest in your development as a speaker? P a g e 4
Video 5 introduction What are the key benefits of developing your speaking skills? P a g e 5
Video 7 why on earth would I want to? What fears will you need to overcome in the process of developing your speaking skills? P a g e 6
Video 9 but I m not a natural speaker! Name 3 speakers that you admire Speaker 1 why do you like them, why are they special, what attracts you to them and their material? Speaker 2 why do you like them, why are they special, what attracts you to them and their material? Speaker 3 why do you like them, why are they special, what attracts you to them and their material? P a g e 7
Video 11 & 12 influence & the mind1 What sort of speakers do you NOT like? Why do you not connect with them? Do they do specific things that you don t like.. if so, what are they? P a g e 8
Video 14 the mind part 2 Think of someone you know well, who is known for being a good story teller.. write them down.. and then think of whether they ever repeat themselves, their stories, their jokes? Watch the first DVD of Everyone Communicates Few Connect.. record your thoughts P a g e 9
Video 16 the power of personal stories List out 10 ideas for stories.. things that have happened to you that you think might make good stories. Ideally stories that are amusing, interesting, unusual, exciting, true and about you. P a g e 10
Video 18 what makes a good personal story? From the 10 ideas for stories you identified in the last section, pick five that you think are best.. why do you think they will work better than the others? Discuss your top five with someone who knows you well.. and between you, agree on your best three. Why do you think they are the best three? P a g e 11
Video 20 John Maxwell s stories Watch John s story extracts again.. look out for rapport, credibility, humour, powerful points Write out your top three personal stories in full P a g e 12
Video 29 all videos in module 3 What is the purpose of your presentation, what are you hoping to achieve? What is the theme for your presentation, your one big idea? Write out the open for your presentation in full.. will you mention questions, length of talk, what to expect etc. Write out your hook.. what are the benefits to the audience of your talk? Credibility what do they need to know about you, your material or product? Body write out your body, can you include your personal stories.. how will they fit? Write out your presentation close, what do you want the audience to do, can you ask them? P a g e 13