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Provincial Partnerships in Action. October 2 – 4, 2007. SHARPENING OUR PRESENTATION SKILLS. Objectives. Developing the message Delivering the message Defeating stage fright. Developing the Message. Select a positive, attention-getting opening Use evidence to substantiate your points
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Provincial Partnerships in Action October 2 – 4, 2007
SHARPENING OUR PRESENTATION SKILLS
Objectives Developing the message Delivering the message Defeating stage fright
Developing the Message Select a positive, attention-getting opening Use evidence to substantiate your points Leave a positive and lasting impression Dale Carnegie Training “High Impact Presentations”
Use contrasting language Create lists of three Use imagery and anecdotes M. Atkinson, “Lend me your ears – All you need to know about making speeches & presentations” (2005) Rhetorical Tips
Delivering the Message HOW we deliver the message is just as important as WHAT we say
Presentation Dos Do… • Limit ums and ers • Pause with purpose • Gesture and move about • Vary vocal tone and stress words • Use visual aids
I didn’t say you stole my red hat.I didn’t say you stole my red hat.I didn’t say you stole my red hat.I didn’t say you stole my red hat. I didn’t say you stole my red hat. I didn’t say you stole my red hat. I didn’t say you stole my red hat. I didn’t say you stole my red hat.
Practice Practice Practice
Symptoms Dry mouth Excessive sweating Pounding heart Shallow breathing Cracking voice Rise in blood pressure
TIPS Preparation