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. To be effective,
step-by-step preparation and the method and means of
presenting the information should be carefully considered.
Points to be covered
Plan
◦ Research
◦ Audience
◦ Time Management
◦ Use of Technology
◦ Structure of Presentation
◦ Practice
Present with Confidence
◦ Relax
◦ Confidence
◦ Strong Opening
◦ Fluent
◦ Specific
◦ Power of ‘you’
◦ Be Human
◦ Important Points
◦ Q&A session
◦ Finish Strong
Going Extra Mile
◦ Get Feedback
◦ Get Inspiration
◦ Join a Group
◦ Public Speaking Course
Research
• Hit the Internet and library and talk to experts to get
a better idea of your subject
• The more research you do, the more confident you'll
be about giving your presentation.
Relax
• Take a breather
• Arrive early
• Aim is connection than perfection
• Drink a glass of water before presentation
Confidence
• Keep your head high and your spine straight
• Use your hands occasionally to gesture for emphasis
• Be able to laugh at yourself
• Use forceful words and speak as if everything you say
is a fact
Q & A session
• Consider making time for a Q & A
• You should give a time limit for questions
• Make sure you have a conclusion after the question session
Finish Strong
• End your presentation on a solid note
• Stay confident up until the very end
Become expert on the subject; Through Research is required!
Research until you feel that you can effectively give a presentation on your subject and answer any questions that will arise along the way.
If you're more confident, you'll be better at giving your presentation.
Tea, Meditation or Go for a Walk
Anecdote: A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
If you tell your audience that a healthy diet is the key to a happy life but have no evidence to back it up, why should they believe you?
You want to make each and every person feel that you're talking to him or her so that the person feels that your presentation can actually benefit him or her.