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Basics of presentation skills.
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Agenda
• Theory: Basics of Presenting• Practice:– Prep time– Presentations w/ positive feedback– Presentations w/ positive and constructive
feedback
BASICS OF PRESENTINGTheory
Basics of Presenting
• What makes presenting challenging• Managing your nerves• Knowing your audience• Designing your presentation for impact• How to prepare
What Makes Presenting Challenging?
What Makes Presenting Challenging?
• Mismanaged nerves• Threat of exclusion from the group• Fear of judgment• Lack of training• Lack of practice• Lack of preparation• You can manage all of these
Managing Your Nerves
• Your nervous system will rev up
• Consider it energy that can be used
• If you think “I’m getting nervous”, follow that thought with “I’m getting excited.”
Managing Your Nerves
• Self-care prior to your presentation– Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and
carbonated drinks– Go to the bathroom – Eat just enough so you won’t
be hungry– Have a glass of water handy
• Breathing exercise• Grounding exercise• Practice “Power Posing”
Once You’re “On Stage”
• You’re there to serve a purpose:– No Apologies– No reference to your
own nerves– No questions seeking
reassurance
The Cycle of Perfectionism
Fear of failure
Procrastination,Poor Preparation, “De-skilling”
Self-criticism
Anxiety and depression
Loss of confidence
Perfectionistic Demands
Worry Worksheet
• Planning realistically for risks creates a sense of safety.
• Complete the worry worksheet.
Preparing
• Know your audience• What action/s do you want them to take as a
result of your presentation?• What are the key points they will need to be
persuaded of to take these actions?• Organize your material with a focus on driving
home those points.
Rehearsing
• Internally• In front of a mirror• To your family• To a single friendly colleague• To a group of friendly colleagues• Track time• Get feedback
PRACTICE
Prepare A Strengths Story
• Audience: Anyone you might be networking with.
• Intended impact: Audience will have a clear sense of your strengths and actively look out for opportunities in line with your career goals.
Prepare A Strengths Story
• Set the scene• Describe the challenge• Describe the action you took• Describe the result• Sum up what strengths you used• Describe what opportunities you are looking
for
More theory on lynda.com
• Lynda.com playlist
ROUND 1: APPRECIATION
Positive Feedback
• Appreciation guarantee• Focus on what worked• Be specific about what the speaker did and its
impact on you
ROUND 2: BALANCED FEEDBACK
ROUND 2: Balanced Feeback
• Include at least as many appreciative comments as constructive feedback.
• With constructive feedback, briefly state the specific behavior and its negative impact.
• Then describe future positive behavior and its likely impact.
Thank You!
• Program evaluation link will be emailed to you today.
Kevin R. ThomasManager, Training & Development
