Effective Presentations

  Practice delivering an effective presentation  Determine ways to manage tension and anxiety   Discuss effective presentation techniques   Improve your ability to design and develop   Increase the effectiveness of your presentation delivery skills  Explore ways to handle difficult questions and people  Observe, give, and receive feedback on presentations

Learning Objectives

Coping with Stage Nervousness

Dry mouth Tight throat Sweaty hands Cold hands Shaky hands Nausea Fast pulse Shaky knees Trembling lips

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Coping Skills for Nervousness Symptoms Strategies

The Total Impact of the Effective Communication

_ ________ % Words

__ _______ % Tone of Voice

__ _______ % Body Language

__ _______ Total

Effective Presentation Techniques

The Total Impact of the Effective Communication

_ 7 % Words

__ 38 % Tone of Voice

__ 55 % Body Language

__ 100 % Total

Effective Presentation Techniques

Communication Skills Effective Eye Contact Voice Gestures Facial Expressions Verbal Skills Knowing the Stage Practice Stage Movement Equipment Set-Up

Notes _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________

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Presentation Techniques

Preparing for the Presentation

PlanningHandouts

Visual Aids

Designing an Informative Presentation Analyze

Design an Outline

Develop Content

Practice

Purpose or objective Who is the Audience? Topic or Subject Setting and Environment

Introduction Main Body Conclusion

Specific facts, data and examples Visual Aids Speaking notes

When and how

Summary

The 7 E’s of an Effective Presentation

Benefits of a Question and Answer Segment

Thank You Sophia Brooks

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Giving Feedback

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Managing the Audience

Questions & Answers◦ Middle vs. End

◦ Repeat Questions

◦ Always say “Thank You”

◦ Beware of Labels

◦ Time depends on length of presentation

Handouts◦ Beginning vs. End

Daily vitamins and minerals Raw fresh fruits and vegetables Less red meat, more white meat Drink more water daily Exercise daily Improve flexibility (stretch) Reduce tobacco and alcohol Very Light meal before a presentation/meeting

◦ Avoid carbonated or dairy-based beverages

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Energy and Nutrition

Daily vitamins and minerals Raw fresh fruits and vegetables Less red meat, more white meat Drink more water daily Exercise daily Improve flexibility (stretch) Reduce tobacco and alcohol Very Light meal before a presentation/meeting

◦ Avoid carbonated or dairy-based beverages

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Energy and Nutrition