7 TIPS MENJADI MC PROFESIONAL

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7 TIPS MENJADI MC PROFESIONAL

Jarang ada acara atau event yang tidak ada mc-nya. Kalaupun acara tersebut berlangsung tanpa mc secara resmi kemungkinan besar tugas-tugas mc tetap dijalankan meskipun tidak dilakukan oleh tenaga mc profesional.

Mc adalah orang yang bertugas memandu jalannya sebuah perhelatan sehingga acara berjalan lancar. Berasal dari kata Bahasa Inggris singkatan dari master of ceremony. Dalam perkembangan modern istilah mc menjadi bahasa universal yang mendunia hampir di seluruh belahan bumi manapun. Orang Belanda, Inggris, Jerman, Cina, India dan lain-lain memiliki pengertian yang sama mengenai mc.

Dalam bahasa Indonesia padanan mc adalah pembawa acara. Orang sering rancu dengan presenter. Agar memudahkan, saya mengartikan mc adalah pemandu acara untuk event non-televisi. Acara-acara yang tidak ditayangkan di televisi: ulang tahun individu, ulang tahun perusahaan, peluncuran perdana suatu produk, pernikahan, malam dana maka pemandu acaranya disebut mc. Sedangkan presenter lebih condong digunakan bagi pembawa acara program-program di layar kaca.

Selain istilah presenter, kita mengenal beberapa nama lain untuk pembawa acara tv yaitu; news caster, anchor yang artinya lebih ke arah presenter berita hard news. Berita hard news dimaksudkan sebagai berita yang memiliki bobot jurnalistik lebih serius seperti politik, dibandingkan katakanlah infotainment. Pembawa acara infotainmen biasanya cenderung disebut presenter. Ada lagi istilah lain yaitu host. Arti harafiahnya adalah tuan rumah. Host mengacu kepada pembawa acara tv seperti variety show dimana si pembawa acara lebih dari sekadar mem-present suatu acara. Yang tepat disebut sebagai host contohnya Oprah Winfrey dalam Oprah Winfrey Show. Bila kita bandingkan seorang host dengan news presenter termasuk di dalamnya presenter infotainmen maka dapat kita rasakan perbedaan di antara keduanya. Tugas host lebih bukan hanya membacakan berita tapi jauh lebih dalam layaknya seorang tuan rumah yang melayani tamunya. Ada tanya jawab, diskusi, debat, pemaparan fakta data ,adu argumen dan banyak hal lain yang sulit dijelaskan secara gamblang dan hanya bisa dirasakan. Tugas seorang host lebih dinamis dalam komunikasi dua arah dan perbincangan yang lebih hidup. Untuk lebih jelasnya silakan mengamati secara rinci presenter-presenter berita dan bandingkan dengan pembawa acara variety show di tv.

Kembali ke soal mc, menjadi mc terbaik sebenarnya tidaklah sesulit yang Anda bayangkan. Tentu saja jangan pernah berkhayal bisa mendadak jadi mc bagus tanpa mengetahui prinsip-prinsip dasarnya, berlatih dan mempraktekkannya serta pengalaman tampil yang kontinyu.

Untuk tujuan itulah saya menulis buku ini. Bagi Anda yang merasa tertantang untuk mencoba dunia mc dan memiliki impian menekuni bidang ini, saya akan membeberkan kepada Anda 7 Rahasia Praktis menjadi Public Speaker sehingga apabila mempelajarinya dengan sungguh-sungguh dan melakukan seperti yang dianjurkan saya percaya skill mc Anda akan mengalami kemajuan signifikan, dan siapa tahu bisa berprofesi sebagai mc dikemudian hari.

(Sonny Tulung)

Powerful Public Speaking

Public speaking ranks right up there with death in terms of the things we are terribly afraid to do. Whether it's the fear of being watched closely by others, or the insecurity and self-conscious feeling of slipping up during the presentation, these six tips will help you give a polished, professional speech that you (and your audience) can be proud of!

1. Know your audience.

This is the single best piece of advice for delivering a presentation that really hits home.

What are their interests?

Their backgrounds?

Why are they coming to hear you speak or present?

What ideas do you have to share with them?

Approaching your speech as more of a "me-to-you" discussion rather than a full-blown broadcast will make it more manageable (and less stressful) and easier on you.

2. What do you want your audience to do as a result of your speech?

What's really at the heart of your presentation?

By concentrating on the "end result" rather than slogging through the beginning, you can create a powerful punch that drives home your message instead of rambling on and losing your audience's interest (or missing the point entirely!)

3. Share a story.

In public speaking circles, this is called a "hook" - something that gets your audience's attention and makes them sit up and listen.

Start off by asking questions or sharing an experience you had.

People like to be active, rather than passive listeners.

By giving them something that they can identify with, you'll find that these people are, in essence - just like you! And that makes giving a presentation a whole lot easier.

Just be sure your story has a beginning, a point, and an ending. There's nothing quite as bad as telling a story to an engaged audience and then forgetting why you told it!

4. If you're selling a product, focus on the benefits instead of the features.

People would much rather hear WHAT a product can do for them than HOW it does it.

Narrow down your product's features until you get to the core of how it solves a problem. If you need help with figuring out the difference between a feature and a benefit, ask yourself "So What?"

For example, if you're selling a vacuum cleaner that has a hypoallergenic filter, put yourself in the customer's shoes and ask yourself "so what?" The answer would be something like, "It picks up dust, mold and pet dander". Again, "so what?" Answer, "You'll feel relief from runny nose and sneezing plus itchy, water eyes." Now THAT's a benefit!

5. Don't lean too heavily on media to make your message clear.

PowerPoint presentations are great for making specific points, but they can be overwhelming - or downright boring.

Instead, give your audience something to DO by providing them with fill-in-the-blank flip charts or "team activities". These help reinforce and emphasize your message in ways that a computer presentation simply cannot.

6. Above all, make sure your speech ends in a way that reiterates the beginning.

Too often, speakers get carried away with the details and leave their audiences asking, "What was the point of all that?"

People naturally digest information in "chunks", so focus on the big picture rather than all the pieces.

If the details are just as important, save it for an after-speech handout that the audience can take with them and read over at their leisure.

If you keep these six tips in mind, you'll not only have an easier time overcoming your fear of public speaking, but you'll have a very appreciative audience who will in turn be more receptive and eager to try your product or service.

Go get 'em!

Andrew Rondeau transformed himself from a $4 an-hour petrol-pump attendant to a highly successful Senior Manager earning $500k every year.

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Public Speaking-Practice,Practice,Practice

When I was in high school, I played clarinet in the school band. Every afternoon, I climbed up the hill from the bus stop carrying my clarinet case and every morning, I trudged back down the hill carrying my clarinet case, still unopened and untouched.

My performance on the clarinet failed to improve because merely carrying the clarinet was not enough to help improve my skill at playing it. The same is true for presentations. When you're preparing to speak to a group, no matter how small or large, it's not enough to think about what you're going to say or flip through your slides while you're sitting at your desk. That doesn't count as practice.

Practice means that you actually open your mouth and say the words out loud in as close to the real environment as possible. So, for example, if you're going to stand while presenting, stand while practicing. If you're going to present while sitting around a conference table, then practice while sitting around a conference table. The purpose of practice is to become comfortable enough with your material and the mechanics of presenting it in the environment that you will be able to deliver your presentation naturally and effectively.

You should practice going through your presentation at least a few times. Memorizing it may make you more anxious since you'll be worried about forgetting the exact words you memorized. Instead, become familiar enough with your key ideas and message that you can use different words and phrases to express them each time you practice. If you choose to use notes, practice how to use them effectively without clinging to them or reading from them.

There are three major areas of content that you should focus on during your practice:

Introduction This is your opportunity to engage the audience and also to build your confidence. You should be so comfortable with your introduction that you can deliver it effortlessly, with full eye contact, a strong voice and few pause words (like "um" or "ah").

Transitions Presenters often get lost between points or slides. You want to practice how you will move smoothly and logically from one idea to the next. Having a well-organized presentation makes transitions easier because you can say something like, "the second reason we need a new process for handling customer complaints is --" or "the next phase of the project involves testing the software against the requirements -- "

Conclusion This is your last chance to remind the audience of your message. Don't just let your voice trail off with "well -- that's it, I guess --" You should end with a powerful conclusion such as a call to action or a strong reiteration of your message and its importance to the audience.

I learned the hard way -- it's not enough to carry the clarinet around and think about practicing. To improve, you actually have to open the case and play it. So the next time you have to give a presentation, make the time to practice the right way by saying the words out loud in as close the real environment as possible. As a result, your actual delivery of it will be smooth and effective.

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Stairway to Confidence

What is the secret to confidence for trainers? How do trainers position themselves to be the ones standing in front of groups and leading... with confidence?

Here are a few points we consider important to the confidence building process.

1. Be passionate about your topic.

When you speak about or facilitate sessions on a topic you are passionate about, you are paddling with the current. If you are not passionate about your topic, you are paddling harder to make the same progress. Your enthusiasm about your topic draws your audience to you and gains their support.

2. Prepare.

Any presentation worth it's salt is 90% preparation and 10% perspiration. Invest ounces in preparation to add pounds to your confidence.

3. Practice, practice, practice.

The sweat you invest in practicing will reduce the sweat when presenting.

4. Take on small bites.

Take on speaking and facilitating projects that you feel you can manage. Build success by taking on projects that you find challenging and do-able at the same time. If you respond to your audience you will be successful.

5. Build on your strengths.

Know your strengths and work them into your presentations. Are you great at humour? Can you speak clearly? Do you work better with flip charts or overheads? Can you tell stories? Whatever your strength, incorporate it into your presentations.

6. Control your self-talk.

Talk to yourself positively. In my early days of presenting, I had a knack for destroying myself in the last couple of days before a talk or presentation. Then I noticed how I was talking to myself. I was promoting disaster in the way I spoke to myself. I was my own worst enemy. It's true that talking to yourself negatively is a sure way to sabotage your presentation. However, it is equally true that positive self-talk leads to success. The key is to develop and use your own positive language. Instead of saying and thinking "What if things go wrong?" Try instead; "I see this talk going very well - I see the audience enjoying themselves and applauding vigorously at the end of my presentation."

7. Seek feedback.

Actively seek feedback from people who know how to provide proper feedback, listen to that feedback and act on suggestions for improvement if they apply.

8. Create your own support group.

Seek out people who will support you in your efforts to become an excellent facilitator. There are a number of people who will help you - find them and involve them in your support group or team.

9. Seek and embrace opportunities to speak or present.

Take 'em on and welcome the feedback.

10. Smile...

You get a ton of points for simply standing up in front of the group and few people notice your lack of confidence unless you tell them or project it to them. Be proud that you are making a difference! Even if you don't feel like you're making a difference some days, be proud anyway - you are doing it and smart people recognize that.

The bottom line with presenting and facilitating is to take the risk and do it... and keep doing it. The difference between trainers who succeed and those who don't is action.

Dan Boudreau is Author of Business Plan or BUST! and hosts the RiskBuster Practical Business Planning Oasis at http://www.riskbuster.com

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Conquer The Fear of Public Speaking

The day arrives when you are going to publicly speak.

You are ready.

Or are you...

...Nervous?

...Anxious?

...Terrified?

...Excited?

Maybe all of the above?

You've been in that situation before, haven't you?

You arrived at the venue on time in order to prepare.

You are happy with the visual aids, props, room and room layout.

You have checked how to use the equipment.

You have completed all the planning and preparation required.

You have learned and practised the presentation/speech numerous times, (not too well or it may come across as though you are reading it!!!).

You have made sure you are dressed and groomed appropriately and in keeping with the audience's expectations.

Your notes are all in order.

You are ready to vary the tone of your voice, to lift the energy and inspire your audience.

You are focused on what the audience wants and expects.

But....

...are you ready?

You are still not confident, are you?

It happens to us all.

We are fully prepared but "just not confident enough".

So how do you boost your confidence?

Think about an event in the past where you did something, which worked out absolutely fantastic for you.

Imagine stepping onto the stage just as confident when you were promoted or just finished a 10 mile run or asked someone out on a date and they said 'yes' or receiving great feedback from your boss's boss.

Well you can and all it takes is practice.

This is an exercise I learned from Dr Richard Bandler, the co-founder of NLP, which all super successful individuals use.

Know it...use it...and you could be like them.

Try this 5-minute exercise:

· Imagine a time when you were super-confident

· Remind yourself what happened

· What were people saying to you?

· How did you feel?

· What did you see?

· Was there any particular sounds or smells?

· Are you painting the picture of when you felt super-confident?

· Make the picture really bright and big

How do you feel right now?

More confident then you did 5 minutes ago?

Most probably.

By remembering past experiences and allowing the feelings to spread all over you, you are telling you brain that the experience is happening right now - in this moment.

This is a simple exercise to boost your confidence.

Complete the exercise the next time you are about to step onto the stage.

Be calm, walk on the stage or to the meeting with your head held high and make sure you are smiling.

Now deliver magnificently.

Andrew Rondeau transformed himself from a $4 an-hour petrol-pump attendant to a highly successful Senior Manager earning $500k every year.

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Tips On Public Speaking

I am assuming that you are reading this article because you have a fear of speaking in public and giving speeches. The intensity of your fear will vary from reader to reader...some people have such a deathly fear of speaking in public that they cannot sleep for weeks if they know they are going to have to give a speech or a presentation in the near (or distant) future. Having a small to mild fear is normal and it ranges anywhere from that, to a full blown phobia. These tips on public speaking should help you get through at least some of your concerns.

First of all, you must remember that everyone is insecure to a certain degree. Whenever I share tips on public speaking I like to say, "think about it from their perspective." They might look at you and say to themselves, "Wow, I bet he is a great speaker and isn't nervous one bit." Meanwhile you are shaking in your boots. However, you can take advantage of this fact and make yourself come across as much cooler than you think. With the help of everyone else's insecurity (just like your own), and a little bit of a boost in confidence in yourself, you can overcome any speech and people will look up to you for it.

Even if you have to "fake it 'till you make it" you can still come across as cool, calm and professional. Make sure you relate to everyone in the audience. If you are talking to a group of people from a certain generation, you might want to speak appropriately, in a way that they can understand you and not be offended. Know what they want to hear and give it to them. Don't try to bring up crazy "out there" theories that have no logical base or reliable proof to back them up. More general topics would probably be most appropriate.

Thanks for reading these tips on public speaking. I hope they've been of help to you!

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