2. “Great speakers aren’t born,
they are trained.”
• Presenting is a Skill…Developed
through training and experience
3. Why give a presentation?
Three Main Purposes
1. Inform
2. Persuade
3. Educate
4. What is a presentation?
• A presentation is a means of
communication which can be adapted
to various speaking situations, such
as talking to a group, addressing a
meeting or briefing a team.
5. No.1 Fear
• Feared more than death!
• THE FACTS: Shaky hands, blushing
cheeks, memory loss, nausea, and
knocking knees
• NORMAL!
8. Planning
• Planning usually include following
questions:
• Who is your audience?
• Why are they there?
• What is your goal?
• How long will it be?
• Where will it take place?
10. Prepare
• Following points must keep in
mind while preparing:
Structure
Prompt
Visual aids
Voice
Appearance
Style
Questions
11. Appearance
• Dark colors read as businesslike.
• Wear comfortable shoes to weight
your feet evenly.
• Allow yourself to move a bit.
• Look confident.
12. Style
• You already have a style don’t try to
copy others.
• Use words and sentences you use
in normal days.
• Be yourself.
13. Present
• Make a strong start.
• Engage the audience in first 2-3
minutes.
• Show your passion through your
movements and
gestures.
• Make an eye contact.
• Don’t forget to smile as
well, unless your topic is
very grim.
14. What makes an effective
presentation?
• Control of information
• The voice used
• The right words
• Use of body language
• Prompts, scripts and notes
• The right location
• Useful and meaningful visual aids
15. Voice
C: Clear – the use of simple, easily
understood words and phrases
L: Loud (enough) – it is important that
everyone can hear you
A: Assertive – a bright and confident air born
of knowledge of the subject and good
preparation
P: Pause – it is essential to allow the
listeners time to digest what you have
said
16. Body Language
• Make eye contact,…but move focus
around the audience
• Use your hands,…but don’t go crazy
• If possible move around,…but slowly!
• Maintain good posture
• Make sure everyone can see you
• DON’T speak with your back to the
audience
17. Closing summary
• Audience is always attentive at the
begining
• Somewhat less attentive in the
middle
• Generally more attentive at the end
• Tell them what you are going to say
• Then say it
• At the end, say it again
• Allow time for questions
