Effective Presentations
Effective Presentations
Increase you effectiveness by speaking and presenting well.
Having spoken and doing business in forty four countries around
the world, one of the things that I have observed is the
connection between good presentations and productivity.
Achievers who present well can motivate students and teachers.
The biggest fear that most people face when having to speak in
public is nervousness. Here are some tips to help you:
1. Practice, practice, practice - in front of a mirror, with a
recorder, with a video camera.
2. Don't try to be perfect - realise that you will be nervous
and just try to get the butterflies to fly in formation.
3. It is fine to be nervous - every speaker I know gets nervous
before speaking. It means you care about giving a good
presentation. Your nervousness produces adrenaline which helps
you think faster, speak more fluently, and add the needed
enthusiasm to convey your message.
4. Know your topic - be an expert on your subject. Anticipate
questions and be seen as an authority on your subject.
5. Breathe - Before and even during your presentation, take a
few deep breaths. Before your presentation, leave the meeting
room and take a walk. Take some deep breaths and give yourself a
pep talk.
6. Look for a friendly face in the audience - try to focus on
the smiling face rather than someone with their arms crossed
looking disinterested. Remember, most of your audience wants you
to succeed.
7. Make eye contact - try to make every member of your audience
feel that you are speaking only to them.
8. Focus on the message rather than the audience - What you have
to say is important! People need to hear your message. Focus on
that, rather than on your nervousness.
9. Enjoy the experience - there is no feeling quite like
connecting with your audience.
This is taken from the great resource 'Business Presentation
Skills'
Frank Furness CSP is a professional speaker and trainer
specialising in sales and sales management. He has educated,
entertained and inspired audiences in 42 countries. Based in
London, Frank is the Past President of the Professional Speakers
Association of Europe and the past chair of the International
PEG. Frank's 'Speaker's Bootcamp' has been attended by over 500
people on four continents. His publications and sales CDs have
been sold globally. Download Frank's free internet marketing
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