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A Presentation About Presentations:

A Presentation About Presentations:. Creating The “Dynamic Actuary”. CAS 2007 Spring Meeting Monday, June 18 th 2007 Orlando, FL. Bob Morand Partner D.W. Simpson Global Actuarial Recruitment. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary”. What About Bob…?

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A Presentation About Presentations:

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  1. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” CAS 2007 Spring Meeting Monday, June 18th 2007 Orlando, FL Bob Morand Partner D.W. Simpson Global Actuarial Recruitment

  2. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” What About Bob…? • Who is Bob Morand? • And why the heck is he talking to me about presentation skills?

  3. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” …And Why Presentation Skills? • Actuaries enjoy increasing visibility in the corporate insurance world • Actuaries ascend to C-level roles: CEO, CFO, CRO, COO, etc. • Actuaries gain access to non-traditional roles

  4. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” Where do I get started?

  5. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” Definition: “A successful presentation takes place when the presenter engages the audience through his/her commitment to convey valuable concepts/information by leveraging his/her knowledge, professionalism, personality and style.”

  6. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” How do I get started?

  7. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” Step One Self - Assessment

  8. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” Self – Assessment: Who am I? • Yourself • Personality Traits • Strengths/Weaknesses

  9. Captain Monotone Ramblin’ Wreck (or Señor Speed Read) The Ummer Podium Pete Mr. Okay Backside Bernice The Mumbler Face-Down Freddy (see Backside Bernice) A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” Self – Assessment Who are you? Who, Who…Who, Who? (What type of presenter are you?)

  10. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” Self – Assessment: Who should I be? • Yourself • Professional Traits • Strengths/Weaknesses

  11. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” Self – Assessment Equation: Who I am + Who I should be = • Yourself and • “Dynamic Actuary” … with traits that form the communicative me – an actuary poised to participate impressively on multiple fronts of the business world, including within the presentation arena.

  12. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” How do I become this “Dynamic Actuary?”

  13. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” Step Two FOLLOW YOUR FEAR! Be prepared, and excited, to take steps outside of your comfort zone to develop yourself into the “Dynamic Actuary”.

  14. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” Step Three And Now, The Key… Preparation + Performance = Presentation

  15. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” Preparation Know… • The subject matter thoroughly • The audience • The number of people attending & size of room • How to dress • The technology to be used • Your fellow panelists’ material

  16. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” Performance Verbal – What to work on • Speaking (Tone, Attitude, Style, Cadence…things beyond the innate physical) • Listening (The stronger the input, the greater your output; “Yes, and…”) • Presentation Scenarios (Externally – clients; Internally – bosses, peers, lower levelers)

  17. Energy Enthusiasm Physical Presence Dress Commitment Knowledge A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” Performance Non-Verbal – What to work on

  18. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” Presentation Breakout Exercises

  19. Seek constructive criticism Take an acting/improv class Practice presentations with co-workers Join a book club Update your wardrobe Observe speeches Take an on-camera class Take part in group activities that require meeting new people and leadership help Exercise Recommendations for improving your presentation skills: A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary”

  20. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” • FOLLOW YOUR FEAR! Again…be prepared, and excited, to take steps outside of your comfort zone to develop yourself into the “Dynamic Actuary”

  21. A Presentation About Presentations: Creating The “Dynamic Actuary” “If you can’t sell yourself, you’re going to have a much harder time selling your ideas.” • Bob Morand At His Desk September 12, 2006

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