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Speak conversationally from your knowledge of the topic (not from notes or memorized script)
Maintain direct, consistent and comfortable eye contact with audience throughout your presentation as much as possible without completely reading from note cards or projector screen
Project your voice at a clear and comfortable volume appropriate for the size of the room/audience
speak with a varied, dynamic, interesting pace and Use silent pauses between points, avoid fillers such as 'um, ah, uh, like, you know, etc.'
Present information with energy and enthusiasm to engage your audience's attention and interest
Your SKETCH Talk has either a personal story or an effective story that is told that relates to the theme.
The point(s) made by the speaker are debatable – I can agree or disagree. And, I have learned something new.
The Talk should motivate and inspire the audience to make a change in their own lives.
Your SKETCH Talk should be between 5-10 minutes without noticeable "time fillers" (long video clips, exaggerated stories, etc)