2. OUTLINE
Introduction
Formal Presentation vs. Verbal Pitch
How to structure a presentation (Pyramid Principal)
How to write down a presentation
Body and Voice Language
How to conclude a presentation and handle Q/A
3. Formal Presentation vs. Verbal Pitch
Formal
Written
Structured
Exhaustive
Colorful
Lengthy
Casual
Verbal
Structured
Short
PRESENTATION PITCH
4. THE PURPOSE
OF A PRESENTATION
INFORMATIVE PITCHING
DECISIONAL
MOTIVATIONAL
TRAINING
5. HOW TO STRUCTURE A PRESENTATION
“PYRAMID PRINCIPAL”
STATEMENT
PILLARS PILLARS PILLARS
FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS
6. HOW TO WRITE DOWN A PRESENTATION
A. Define the purpose of
your presentation.
B. Research the topic.
C. Define your goal.
D. Respect the 6x6 rule.
7. RESEARCH THE TOPIC
Know your audience
Find relevant information.
Ensure valid & credible source.
Provide supporting data & facts.(References).
8. DEFINE YOUR GOAL
Clarify the aim of your presentation
Develop a clear strategy to
achieve your goal
Create a concise presentation to
convey your message
Have a clear plan to measure your
success
9. RESPECT THE 6x6 RULE
Use about six words per line, six lines per
slide (excluding the title).
Keep a consistent look throughout your
presentation. Use the same font, size, color,
and capitalization format.
* Remember the KISS rule: Keep It Short & Simple. Your slides
should include the key points only, with one idea per slide.
11. BODY LANGUAGE
Podium Stand and microphone
Mobility/ Movement
Gesture
Clothing
Eye Contact
Touch
12. VOICE LANGUAGE
Voice intelligibility
• Articulation
• Pronunciation
• Vocalized pauses
• Substandard grammar
Voice variability
• Rate of speech
• Volume
• Pitch or tone
13. HOW TO CONCLUDE A PRESENTATION
AND HANDLE Q/A
Wrap-up with concluding remarks (Primacy - Recency)
Ask clarifying questions for understanding
Decide on an action plan if needed (Follow up)
Don’t take it personal / Don’t apologize
Be honest*
* « Take a second to say you don’t know,
or spend your time proving that you don’t»
14. Contact :
PIERRE EL-HNOUD
Leadership & StrategyAdvisor
MotivationalSpeaker& Executive Coach
Pierre.elhnoud@yahoo.ca
Thank You!
"It usually takes me more
than three weeks to
prepare a good
impromptu speech."
Mark Twain