This presentation is designed to train those who seek to enhance their presentation skills. During this seminar, attendees will gain an understanding of the dos and don’ts of presentations, with a focus on both the preparations for presenting and the use of body language, tone, and pacing. The course will address issues related to nervousness and the use of technology. Attendees will also learn how to analyze their own presentations.

1. Engaging Your Audience:
Presentations in the 21st
Century
Angela S. Williamson
Adjunct Professor & Doctoral Candidate, Capella University

2. Can A Powerful Presentation
Change Your Life?
YES!

3. Questions to Ponder…..
• Why is public
speaking
different in the
21st
Century?
• What do I
need to know
about these
changes?

4. Presentation Takeaway #1
Set A Goal!
• Transition to
“virtual” is not a
“natural” one for
most presenters
• Operating
technology is
not the only
issue
• There is a
learning curve

5. Presentation Takeaway #2
Hook Them In & Don’t Let Go!
• Communication
rock stars will
engage, motivate,
and even inspire
traditional & virtual
audiences
• Your opening
always engages
your audience in
the topic &
establishes goodwill

6. Presentation Takeaway #3
Give Them Something To Chew
On!
• Breakdown your
speech into the
major points you
want to make
• Then build your
content around
them with the aim of
finishing on your key
point
• Vocal variety is your
friend!

7. Presentation Takeaway #4
Prepare, Prepare, Prepare!
• If you’re using
PowerPoint aim
for 2-3 slides per
key point
• Add a summary
slide at the end to
re-iterate the
points you have
made
• PowerPoint or
Prezi?

8. Presentation Takeaway #4
Prepare, Prepare, Prepare!
• Don’t clutter the
slide
• Rehearse it to
yourself
• Rehearse it in
front of others
• Appearance
does matter!

9. Presentation Takeaway #5
Leave Them Wanting More!
• Make the
conclusion
memorable
• Challenge your
audience to
respond
• Have a strong
call to action!

10. A Good Contact Slide
Goes A Long Way!

11. Questions?
Don’t Be Shy!

12. Let’s Recap!
1. Set A Goal!
2. Hook Them In & Don’t Let Go!
3. Give Them Something To Chew On!
4. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare!
5. Leave Them Wanting More!

13. Practice, Practice,
Practice!
It’s Your Turn!