How, like, do you do this?
It’s ya boi… Miguel Rodriguez
What are you working on?
● Let’s have a discussion!
○ What are you working on?
○ What are your goals?
○ What’s exciting?
○ What’s scary?
○ Who’s doing what, when, how?
How do you talk to a big and varied group of people? And, keep em’ interested?
Miguel’s toolbox:
Narrative // Storytelling Personal Anecdotes Passion Games // Activities
Group: lean on each other
○ Designated roles?
○ Back-ups?
○ Lesson plan(s)?
○ Ask the audience for help!
○ Activities/quick break
Alone: ask for help!
○ Admitting you’re nervous, it’s okay! You are learning as well!
○ Take some deep breaths, and remind yourself that you’re an expert at this!
○ Cue cards // lesson plan(s) // prepared speech
○ Asking someone else to take over
○ Find something or someone to focus on to collect your thoughts
1. Firm: say what you mean with purpose and strength. Don’t go over the top, though! Loooooo000ooL
2. Direct: Look at folks, make eye contact, and let them know you’re talking to them
3. Concise: the shorter and less complicated, the better. How do you summarize a book?
4. Clear: Balance the amount of information you’re giving. Is it absolutely necessary? Can you clarify or give more details later?
5. Trust: this is especially difficult with strangers. However, it can be done. Do ya’ll trust me? Ayyyy lmao.
If you have questions or want to learn more about some of the stuff I’m doing, please reach out!