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EFFECTIVE
PRESENTATION
AND BODY
LANGUAGE

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Pranav Kulshrestha
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Vadodara Institute Of Engineering(GTU)
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“Great speakers aren’t born,
they are trained.”
Presenting is a Skill…
Developed through training
and experience

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Introduction

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Why Give A Effective Presentation?
Three Main Purposes
1. Inform
2. Persuade
3. Educate

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Definitions
Presentation
• “Something set forth to an audience for
the attention of the mind “
Effective
• “…producing a desired result”

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Effective Presentations
• Control anxiety – Don’t fight it
• Audience centered
• Accomplishes objective
• Fun for audience
• Fun for you
• Conducted within time frame

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Planning Your Presentation

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Planning Your Presentation
1. Determine purpose
– What do you want to accomplish?
2. Know your audience !!!
– Success depends on your ability to reach
your audience
– Size
– Demographics
– Knowledge level
– Motivation
– Why are they attending?
– What do THEY expect?

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More Planning
3. Plan Space
– Number of attendees and seats
– Seating arrangement
– Lighting, and lighting controls
– Audio/Visual equipment
– Distracters
4. What Day and Time?
– Morning
– Afternoon
– Evening
– Work day versus weekend
– Any day!

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Still More Planning
5. Organization
– Determine main points (1-5)
– Evidence
– Transitions
– Prepare outline
– Prepare a Storyboard
6. Rehearse…Rehearse…Rehearse!!
– In the actual room if possible
– Work to a script and time your presentation
– Practice Q & A
– Check equipment – load your slides in advance
– Make contingency plans

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Organizing Your Presentation
Organizational patterns
• Topical
• Chronological
• Problem/Solution
• Cause/Effect

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Presentation Outline
• Keyword reminders
• Conversational flow
• Flexibility
• More responsive to audience

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Story
boarding

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Opening Your Presentation
• Introduce yourself
– Why should they listen
• Get attention, build more rapport,
introduce topic
– Humor
– Short story
– Startling statistic
– Make audience think
– Invite participation
• Get audience response

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Effective
Presentation Techniques

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What Makes an Effective Speaker?
• 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

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Vocal Techniques
• Loudness
– Will you be using a microphone?
• Pitch
– Vary to make points
• Rate
– Watch your audience
• Pause for effect
– Allow time for message to “sink in”
• Deviate from the norm for emphasis

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The 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

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Use the Rights Words
What you say, and how you say it,
is the key to a successful presentation:
P – state your position or point
R – explain your ideas
E – use examples
P – restate your position or point

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What is body
language?• It’s your gestures and the
expression on your face and
in your eyes.
• It’s your whole appearance
that communicates things.
• It’s the way you stand and
sit and walk.

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Use of Body Language
• Make eye contact
• Use your hands, but don’t go crazy
• If possible move around, but slowly!
• DON’T speak with your back to the
audience

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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

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facial
expressions
gestures
postures

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Sometimes body language can express
what words can’t. Can you imagine
some moments when body language
plays an important part? Discuss in
groups of four and give your
opinions.
DICISION

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Positive Body Signals
• Leaning Forward
• Coming Closer
• Eye Contact
• Touch or Patting
• Standing Straight
• Body tilted Towards You
• Nodding

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• Drooping / Looking bored
• Leaning Against / Leaning
Back
• Scowling
• Frowning
• Unchanging Expressions
• Straight Gaze
• Folded Arms / Crossed Legs
• Turning Away From Speaker
• Hands Behind Neck
• Drumming Fingers
• Shifting Body Position
Frequently
Negative Body Signals

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Conclusion: Checklist for an effective
presentation
• Start preparing early; don't wait until the last few days to
prepare.
• Think about Your Audience.
• Be clear about your purpose.
• Use an effective introduction.
• Organize your presentation clearly and simply.
• Use supporting material to support your point.
• Create an effective conclusion.
• Sound spontaneous, conversational and enthusiastic.
• Use body language effectively.
• Use visual aids to enhance the message.
• Check the physical environment in advance.
• Finally, cope with stage fright by remembering that it is
normal and everyone feels it.

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