Today Creating Structuring Engaging Visualizing Listening

Fear of Public Speaking More preparation Dont read word for word Learn your script Stop tying presentation to your worth Are you nervous about your nerves? Use this presentation as practice for the next

Bad Presentations http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke5_STagYbk What were some his downfalls? What did he do well?

Developing Content: 5 Ws Who is the audience What is the topic/question? Where will you present? When will you present how long? Why are you doing this presentation? How will you present this topic?

Developing Content Background information Motivation Information Conclusion What is the take away?

Outline/Structure Beginning Tell them what your going to tell them Middle Tell them End Tell them what you told them

Be Engaging and Professional Use humor to engage the audience, but keep it rated G Use pictures strategically, do they help the audience understand your presentation Keep the audience interested Use appropriate humor and pictures.

Engaging the Audience Make eye contact Vary your tone of voice If possible, allow for audience participation Slow down, dont rush

Visual Aids Dont start with your visual aid Use them with purpose Limit the words Dont read off the slides Use appropriate pictures Be cautious with new technology

Visual Aids 6 words, 6 lines Challenge: try to not use bullet points

Group Presentations Everyone needs to participate Dont cut off your teammates Dont correct your teammates Choose one person to click through slides Dont walk around a lot Make sure everyone is equally prepared

Being the Audience Remember what it feels like to present Actively listen Ask a question Be supportive Put your phone away

Conclusion Content: 5 Ws Use visual aids meaningfully Practice makes perfect Keep it professional Be a good audience