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Dynamic Presentation Skills

Discover how to overcome the fear of public speaking in this dynamic presentation skills workshop. Learn practical techniques to prepare, practice, and present with confidence, and master the art of engaging your audience. Whether you need to give informational, inspirational, entertaining, or persuasive presentations, this program will equip you with the skills to succeed. Don't let glossophobia hold you back - take the next step to becoming a great public speaker!

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Dynamic Presentation Skills

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  1. Dynamic Presentation Skills Fighting the Fears and Phobias of Public Speaking

  2. GLOSSOPHOBIA - the Facts… 1. The fear of public speaking is the # 1 fear among the adult population in the US. It comes BEFORE DEATH! 2. Fear of public speaking has negative effects on careers and influences success in life negatively – especially when you do nothing about it. 3. 3 out of 4 people suffer from it – 75% 4. The GOOD NEWS…80% of your fear can be mitigated by PRACTICE! On line test: http:///www.speach-topics-help-.com/fear-of-public-speacking-phobia,html

  3. Program Agenda: • The four presentation types • The four “P”s • - Preparing • - Practicing • - Psych Yourself Up • - Present • Presentation Pitfalls • What About Q & A? • Audience Control • Impromptu Presentations • Next Steps

  4. Four Types: • Informational • Inspirational • Entertaining, or Special Occasions • - Introductions, Eulogy,“MC-ing” • Persuasive

  5. Informational: • Gives directions, shows technique • A lot of lecture with not a lot of feedback • Procedural/Operational • Use job aids, graphics, charts, etc.

  6. Inspirational: • Delivers a “message” • High Emotional Component • High Energy • Not a lot of “materials” – the presenter IS the focus

  7. Entertaining/Special Occasion • Should be quick • Know your subject very well • Use of Humor? • “Personality” is very important

  8. Persuasive: • Selling • Convincing • Usually ends with an “ask” from audience • Can be a deal-breaker if used inappropriately

  9. Four “P”s: • Prepare • Practice • Psych Yourself Up • Present

  10. Prepare, continued The Body: Six W’s and One H

  11. Prepare, continued: • A message not sent is a message not delivered! • Adults Remember: • 10 % of what they read • 20% of what they hear • 30% of what they see • 50% of what they see AND hear • 70% of what they say • 90% of what they say AND do

  12. Practice: • How do you get to Carnegie Hall?? • Practice! • In front of a mirror/family/friends • Record your voice • Do it often!

  13. Practice, continued: The “PICTURE” Technique • Pitch • Inflection • Courtesy • Tone • Understandability • Rate • Enunciation

  14. Psych Yourself Up: • Find a personal coach • Mentally prepare • Get in the right “headspace” • Music, meditate, exercise?

  15. Psych Yourself Up, continued: Making Butterflies Fly in Formation • Know your room • Know your material • Know your audience • Practice, Practice, Practice

  16. Present: Best Practices • Watch your body language • Tell a Story • Practice with your visual aids/technology • Eye Contact • Speak with Conviction

  17. Present, continued: Your Body Language- what does it say? • Arms Crossed • Hands on Hips • Hands in Pockets • Fig Leaf • Military

  18. Present, continued: Silence MAY BE Golden – use it to: • Keep them guessing • Plan your response • Save face • Truly listen • Draw attention or emphasize a point • Build trust • Learn more • Avoid being baited into an argument • Stay out of trouble

  19. Present, continued: Visual Aids • Simple – Quick and Easy to Understand • Consistent –Common Format • Balanced – Formal or Informal • Proportioned – To the Size of the Graphics

  20. Presentation Pitfalls: How to Ruin a Great Presentation • Read EVERY word from your PowerPoint • Use lots of Bureaucratic Buzzwords • Don’t check your visual materials for accuracy • Use the phrase - “You Can’t Read This, but…” • Ask a lot of “gotcha” questions • Don’t wait for the audience to reply after asking a question • Cause “Death by PowerPoint”

  21. What About Q & A?: • Don’t wait until the end of the presentation • Anticipate what the questions might be – and have answers at the ready • Paraphrase the question back to the questioner • What if you don’t know the answer? • Handling the “Stump the Presenter” in the room

  22. Audience Control: Step-by Step Plan to Defuse and Move On Ignore Physical Proximity Eye Contact Solicit Participation Take a Break Ask Them to Leave

  23. Impromptu Presentations: • Can’t “prepare” • Can’t Research • Can’t Anticipate Q & A • So, what CAN you do? • You can speak about what you know • You can use the techniques that you learned giving previous presentations • Be confident that you are a great public speaker

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