What Dave will do for you

DURING MY PRESENTATION, I WILL

• Walk on stage cheerfully and open my speech with energy and purpose.
• Never use off-color language or material.
• Interact constantly with the audience and involve them through questions, a show of hands, eye contact and exercises as appropriate.
• Present well-researched, profound information.
• Use stories and humor liberally.
• Use appropriate slides and audio clips or video clips to enhance the look, feel and impact of my speech where possible.
• React maturely, good-naturedly and flexibly to any problems that arise. This includes: audio visuals, lights, sounds, emergencies, etc.
• Never be rude to an audience member.
• Allow for questions and comments from the audience during my presentation.
• Summarize my points and give ways to remember my key points.
• Relate my points to your organization and people.
• Never abuse my assignment by turning my speech into a sales pitch.
• Stick to my time frame and adjust if needed.

AFTER EACH PRESENTATION, I WILL

• Stay around after my speech briefly to answer questions or hear comments.
• Check out and depart with minimal effort to you.
• Itemize my expenses and bill you promptly after the speech.
• Provide receipts as needed.
• Discuss with you strategies to continue the impact of my message during follow-up.
• Never disclose any sensitive information about your organization.
• Be willing to accept personal phone calls to follow up on the speech from individual audience members or executives.

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