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Presenting…TIPS!

Presenting…TIPS!. By Trina Holt. Who is Trina Holt anyways?. I … am a grad student in psychology and study communication have been in the Professional University Teaching program for over a year, listening to tips and practicing presenting

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Presenting…TIPS!

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  1. Presenting…TIPS! By Trina Holt

  2. Who is Trina Holt anyways? • I … • am a grad student in psychology and study communication • have been in the Professional University Teaching program for over a year, listening to tips and practicing presenting • have TA'ed several courses and got to lecture a few times too! • have studied a lot in the area of stress and coping • have done lots of community theatre • have a diploma in television and video production • taught lots of SCUBA diving classes

  3. Who are YOU?

  4. What I’m Going To Tell You • Preparing the Presentation • Preparing to Present • Pre-Presentation Jitters • 2 Types of Coping Strategies • The First Few Minutes of the Presenation • The Body of the Presentation • Concluding the Presentation • Q’s and A’s • After All Is Said and Done

  5. Preparing the Presentation • Know your material very well • Logical, flowing order • Tell them what you’re going to tell them, tell them, tell them what you told them. • Write it up on the correct medium • Handouts in class • Visual aids as notes (for you and/or your audience) • It always takes longer than you think it will

  6. Preparing to Present • Know thy audience –collective knowledge • Know thyself – what are your assumptions • Practice • Preview technology • Always bring backup • Test it first • Don’t let it get in the way • Room considerations – room to audience ratio • Background noise • Find a shirt that doesn’t show sweat

  7. Pre-Presentation Jitters(or Full-Blown Stage Fright) • Nervous energy can be a good thing • Don’t push your luck • Avoid coffee, tea, chocolate, and mood-altering chemicals • Honour thyself – acknowledge your nerves but also acknowledge your ability

  8. Jitters? - About the Audience The audience as individuals, not mob The audience is benevolent (if there’s anyone in the audience that looks like this - run!) Debunking the naked audience myth

  9. Jitters? - 2 Coping Strategies • Emotion-Focused Coping • Problem-Solving Coping

  10. Jitters? - Problem-Solving Coping • Address your cognitions • Go ahead, imagine the WORST • Self-talk “I’m really bad at this” or “This is going to be FUN!” • Develop your skills • Volunteer to do presentations • Toastmasters • Practice, read about it, watch other good speakers

  11. Jitters? - Emotion-Focused Coping • Honour thyself – check in (acknowledge, accept, adjust) • Coping techniques that take a while to develop • Pairing a word with relaxation • Coping techniques that you can use now • Breathing, visualization, affirmations • “Alert mind, calm body”

  12. In the First Few Minutes • Breathe • Watch the audience come • Honour thyself – check in • Be considerate of your audience • Physical placement

  13. Cont’d… In the First Few Minutes • Engage and be engaging • Deaf lady in the back row • Policy on interrupting for questions or concerns • Involve the audience right off the bat • If interaction is appropriate for your presentation, start now

  14. In the Body of Your Presentation(General Performance Tips) • It’s OK to be nervous but stay focussed on your material • Be a clock watcher • Engage and be engaging • Debunking body language • Hands • To pace or not to pace? • Eye contact • Lectern or Podium • Sense of humour – don’t lose it • In the end, we’re just communicating – not performing

  15. Concluding Your Presentation • Be a clock watcher • Respect the audience’s time • Insist on your time being respected too • Tell ‘em what you told ‘em

  16. Q’s and A’s • Be a clock watcher • Repeat the question • Answer to the point • If you don’t know, don’t fake it

  17. After All is Said and Done • Debrief • Wind down (water, walk – avoid alcohol) • Take notes on presentation afterwards • Add it to your growing list of skills and see if you can use it in a resume or CV

  18. This Is What I Told You!(I TOLD You I’d Tell You!) • Preparing the Presentation • Preparing to Present • Pre-Presentation Jitters • 2 Types of Coping Strategies • The First Few Minutes of the Presenation • The Body of the Presentation • Concluding the Presentation • Q’s and A’s • After All Is Said and Done

  19. That’s all Folks!

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