About the class

Public speaking and presentations are a very big topic. In this workshop we will take a look at some of the fundamental building blocks for creating better presentations. We will also talk a little bit about how to deliver presentations. The workshop will be interactive and audience participation is encouraged. We will be discussing the following topics:
Fear - Most people are very uncomfortable speaking in front of an audience. We will briefly talk about where this fear is coming from and a few ideas for how to deal with it.
Building Blocks of a Good Presentation - Before we can deliver our presentation, we must create it. We will look at a process for creating our presentations.
How to say it - A brief discussion about how the way we say things can make a big difference when delivering a presentation. Public speaking and communication are essential skills for anyone, but especially entrepreneurs and change-makers. We constantly find ourselves in situations where we need to communicate our point of view to different stakeholders: customers, vendors, partners, public officials, donors etc. Imagine how much more effective you could be in pushing change if you could communicate your message clearly, concisely and purposefully.

About Kristian Salvesen

Kristian Salvesen is a founding member of HubMasters. HubMasters is a Toastmasters club that is open to anyone where members come together every Tuesday to practice public speaking, communication and leadership skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment. Kristian has been a member of Toastmasters since January 2010 and has been actively involved with many clubs in the Bay Area. During the day Kristian is launching a food startup called Nuttyness, creating and selling chocolate covered marzipan in various variations.