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• As you prepare your talk, think from the audience's point of view: what's in it for them? Why should they care about what you're telling them?
• Stick with 3-4 main points. Everything else should support those points. For each point, try to come up with a supporting story or example.
• Statistics and charts can be boring, so make them as simple as you can or break each one up with a story or anecdote. Always give meaning or context to the data.
• Keep it as concise as possible - don't waste your audience's time. Remember for the May presentations, the audience has your report to refer to. You can refer to it too.

Media Use

When considering use of logos, particularly those of UT departments, get permission first. Using their logo in the wrong way can cause reputation damage for UTSC.

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Keep these as simple as possible. Use the following guidelines when deciding what type of chart to use:

Resources

UT Staff Toastmasters group

To improve as a public speaker, join the UT Staff Toastmasters group to get practice and feedback.

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