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the secrets
of the best presenters
by Sotiris Baratsas
You know MY name
You probably know THEIR names, too
What about YOUR names?
by Sotiris Baratsas
Do you get nervous about
Public Speaking?
by Sotiris Baratsas
You are not the only one
Mark Twain
There’s two types of speakers: those who
are nervous and those who are liers.
Thomas Jefferson
Too afraid to give the “State of the
Union” annual speech.
by Sotiris Baratsas
why you should
pay attention
Presentation
is EVERYTHING
1	
  
by Sotiris Baratsas
why you should
pay attention
Tested Stuff
means less effort for you! ;)
2	
  
by Sotiris Baratsas
why you should
pay attention
No theories
Practical Stuff that you can
start using today in your
presentations.
3	
  
by Sotiris Baratsas
there is
only one rule
for this session
by Sotiris Baratsas
avoid being a
distraction
for others
by Sotiris Baratsas
what we are
gonna see
Body Voice Content
Sshhh!
by Sotiris Baratsas
Face
Use it to show emotion
(passion, excitement, concern)
Smile! =)
It helps you make the audience
feel comfortable!
by Sotiris Baratsas
Eye contact
Use it to direct the attention
Most importantly
People associate eye contact with
telling the truth!
by Sotiris Baratsas
Eye contact
Use it to direct the attention
Most importantly
People associate eye contact with
telling the truth!
Maintain eye contact
by Sotiris Baratsas
All  the  words  I  will  be  
reading  you  are  right  here.  
I  have  no  idea  why  you  
need  me,  instead  of  
reading  them  by  yourself.
STOP
using your slides
as a teleprompter
by Sotiris Baratsas
Your audience came
to LISTEN NOT to READ
by Sotiris Baratsas
Stance
Use it to show confidence
Keep an open posture
(Don’t cross your arms or put
your hands in your pockets)
by Sotiris Baratsas
Gestures
Use them to engage people
Make them feel natural
They WORK!
by Sotiris Baratsas
Movement
Get closer to you audience
CONNECT
by Sotiris Baratsas
Voice
Speak simply with short sentences
(Avoid jargon!)
by Sotiris Baratsas
by Sotiris Baratsas
Voice
Speak simply with short sentences
(Avoid jargon!)
Loud+Clear or Slowly+Calmly
by Sotiris Baratsas
Voice
Speak simply with short sentences
(Avoid jargon!)
Loud+Clear or Slowly+Calmly
Pauses
by Sotiris Baratsas
Learning from the master!	
  
by Sotiris Baratsas
Voice
Speak simply with short sentences
(Avoid jargon!)
Loud+Clear or Slowly+Calmly
Pauses
Beware of filler words
by Sotiris Baratsas
They can destroy your presentation	
  
Voice
Speak simply with short sentences
(Avoid jargon!)
Loud+Clear or Slowly+Calmly
Pauses
Beware of filler words
Repeat what’s important
by Sotiris Baratsas
Content
Context is everything!
(Know the needs and the mood of the audience)
Rehearse (Don’t memorize – Understand the
concept instead)
by Sotiris Baratsas
Content
Context is everything!
(Know the needs and the mood of the audience)
Rehearse (Don’t memorize – Understand the
concept instead)
Control the mood of the audience
Tell your story
Offer testimonials
Sum up in the end
Sshhh!
It’s time for
the secret part
by Sotiris Baratsas
How the World’s
most captivating
presenters
make
their ideas stick.
Or sell products. Or both.
by Sotiris Baratsas
Never stand behind a
podium or desk!
1
by Sotiris Baratsas
Don’t use a
microphone
if you can!
2
by Sotiris Baratsas
The Rule of 3
3
by Sotiris Baratsas
Use props and create
memorable moments
4
by Sotiris Baratsas
Answer
the one question
that matters
5
by Sotiris Baratsas
5
WHY
SHOULD I
CARE?
by Sotiris Baratsas
The Secrets
Never stand behind a podium
Don’t use a mic if you can
The Rule of 3
Use props and create memories
Answer the one Q that matters
by Sotiris Baratsas
Sotiris
Baratsas
@sotirisbaratsas
slideshare.net/sotbar7
Sotiris Baratsas
sotirisnotes.wordpress.com
Change artist
thankyou
(now is your turn)
by Sotiris Baratsas

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