This document provides tips and guidelines for developing effective presentation skills. It covers areas like planning and structuring a presentation, presenting with confidence, and dealing with nerves. Some key points discussed include determining the purpose and audience for a presentation, creating an outline with timed sections for introduction, main body, conclusion and Q&A, and practicing with video to improve verbal fillers, body language, and other habits. Common problems are identified and solutions offered to help presenters engage their audience confidently.

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PRESENTATION
SKILLS

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We will cover the following areas of
presentation skills
• Presentation Challenges
• How to plan and structure a presentation
• Presenting with confidence and dealing with nerve

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Presentation skills are the skills you need in
delivering effective and engaging presentations to
a variety of audiences. These skills cover a variety
of areas such as the structure of
your presentation, the design of your slides, the
tone of your voice and the body language you
convey

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Presenting Confidently
 Plan your presentation
 Practice and Video yourself and time It!
 Breathing techniques
 Confident body language/Enthusiasm
 Use cue cards
 Arrive early
 Bring water
 Prepare points for discussion

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Structure and planning:
Make a Plan
Example: 15 minute Presentation:
Introduction – 1.5 Minutes
Main body – 8 minutes
Conclusion – 1.5 minutes
Questions – 3.5 minutes

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Planning your Presentation
1. Determine purpose
2. Asses your audience
• “Success depends on your ability to reach your audience.”
• Size
• Demographics
• Knowledge level
• Motivation

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Common Problems
Verbal fillers
“Um”, “uh”, “like”
Any unrelated word or phrase
Swaying, rocking, and pacing
Hands in pockets
Lip smacking
Fidgeting
Failure to be audience-centered

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Presentation Tips
• Smile
• Breathe
• Water
• Notes
• Finish on or under time

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