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2. 3 Performing on the day Is being well prepared and having a great idea the only key to a good presentation?

3. 3 Performing on the day Absolutely not! Video Example 'What to do and what not to do'

4. 3 Performing on the day Factors determining how you are going to be perceived: 60% - physicality 30% - tone of voice 10% - what you say “Your project is only as good as you can sell it”

5. 3 Performing on the day Public speaking is a number 1 fear (or the best laxative) for many people. The good news is it can be overcome! Relaxation breathing techniques can help you regain composure.

6. 3 Performing on the day What else can you do to present well?

7. 3 Managing yourself Body, face and voice animation: Body language Avoid folded arms, head dropped down, slouched shoulders, fiddling with your hands and covering your mouth. Face animation Smile! Move your face, lips and tongue while you are talking. Warm them up before presenting. Tone of voice Try to sound enthusiastic by varying pitch and rhythm. Warm up your vocal cords before your presentation and have some water handy.

8. 3 Attitude Managing yourself Don’ts Don’t think about what you fear. Don’t think about how others will judge you. Don’t act like you are presenting to some imaginary great performer. Do’s Think about it as an opportunity to share your ideas and get feedback. Think about what you are doing Do what comes natural to you Be yourself!!!

9. 3 Managing your talk Tips to think about on the day of your presentation: Be prepared and willing to adjust how and what you are talking about Pay attention for audience interest Dealing with Interruptions Take questions and comments at the end Start the presentation on a positive note Don’t start by apologizing Try to eliminate the use of casual terms Avoid ‘kind of’, ‘sort of’, ‘like’, ‘um’, etc. Avoid pet phrases and sexist/racist stereotypes Don’t ramble just to fill up time Speak slowly, face your audience, and make eye contact Your message will come across clearer to the audience It’s okay to say ‘I don’t know.’ Don’t make up answers during the discussion Finish Strong! Have a confident ending. Say thank you!

10. 3 Jargon When describing a building or space, think about the audience and their level of understanding. Make sure to limit the use of jargon. The audience can get lost in the wording and not understand your message if you use too much jargon. http://teamfortress.tv/forum/thread/7632-open-or-higher-scout-mentor/4

11. 3 Managing your audience Include the audience - It will allow for better understanding and more attentiveness Encourage discussion - The discussion is useful for you as a presenter - “If you can get used to encouraging discussion and interacting with your audience in reviews, you will be able to encourage clients to discuss ideas with you in the future.” Dealing with confrontation - Breathe deeply and try to react in a positive way - Avoid being defensive or negative in response

12. 3 Managing your props Typically, each presentation will have props or some type of medium to display to the audience Make sure all equipment is available and working properly Be familiar with all of the equipment Don’t panic if there are technical difficulties Display props for easy viewing and clarity

13. 3 Presentation Clothing Acceptable Clothing Options:

14. 3 Presentation Clothing Unacceptable Clothing:

15. 3 Body Language Acceptable Body Language:

16. 3 Body Language Unacceptable Body Language:

17. 3 Members Group Members: Sydney Taylor Lindsey Boggs Lindsey Moore Klaudia Wasowska Amanda Nyikos Sara Abercrombie