Presentation Skills tips by Andy Percival

Giving a Presentation isn’t !

…there is always going to be some grey areas

Common Fears With Giving A

Presentation Anxiety

Embarrassment Self Doubt

…the list is endless

! …there is always going to be some nervousness and believe me, that’s a good thing.

It helps you to stay focused.

!…Everyone is looking and listening to

YOU! Why? Because You’re 2e 3pert

Plan 80% Prepare Rehearse Present 20%

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Plan Your Message

Content & Aim

Main Points / Spikes

Running Order

Objectives / Goals

Deliver Your Storey

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Plan Your Slides

Plan Your 2mings

Have A Plan ‘B’

Plan Your Questions

Plan For Your Audience

Plan For Equipment

Research Your Audience

Beliefs Knowledge Culture Needs Wants Fears Likes / Dislikes Aspirations Goals

You

3e audience is the largest part of your presentation,

It’s all about them

!… Always get someone to introduce you to the audience.

It’s better than you doing it and frankly the audience don’t care all that much.

“ So What !What’s in it for me ? ”

Start With Your

Story “Well, I was Born at a very early age…”

It’s Easier To Remember A Story 3an A Script, Both For You And Your Audience. Avoid “…Once upon a time”

!Ask your planned questions.

Get them involved with a show of hands.

Demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for your subject.

!Vary your pitch, tone and pace of your voice.

Use purp4e5l movements and gestures.

Avoid jargon. Speak in plain understandable English.

! Beginning – Middle - End

Three You Want The Audience To

Main REMEMBER

Points Message - Audience - Media

! Plan For 2ree Presentations Out Of One.

2 Must Know Should Know

3 Must Know Should Know Could Know

1 Must Know

!Rehearse in front of colleagues, friends and family and get some friendly constructive feedback. Rehearse to camera and give yourself feedback.

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If you’re good at it, use it if it’s appropriate.

Make sure it’s self facing humour.

Never let the audience be the butt of the joke.

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Don’t take yourself too seriously.

You should enjoy your presentation as much as the audience.

If you are good at being humorous and it’s naturally you, then use it to your advantage.

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LESS IS MORE

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Keeps the audience engaged Checks understanding Reinforces your main points

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When will you take questions? Don’t shy away from awkward questions If you don’t know the answer, tell them

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No one likes a pitch fest. If you have an offer, ask the audience if at some stage you could tell them about your offer. Once you have their permission don’t abuse it.

Only Pitch If It’s A Sales Presenta8on

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Have someone else check over your presentation for spelling and grammatical mistakes. Use spell check on your slides and any hand-outs.

A guide to putting slides together

CONTRAST CONTRAST CONTRAST CONTRAST


Use pictures to convey a message


Try to stick to no more than three fonts on each slide

Arial is fine


Lo4ter Two Bebas Neue

Highlight your key points in a different colour


YOU ARE THE PRESENTATION

Not Your Slides They Are The BACKDROP

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Have a supply of water on stage.

Not only does it keep you hydrated and alert,

it’s also a use5l prop before you move onto the n7t part of your presentation or to give you thinking time to answer a question 5lly.

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You don’t have to become an actor, but you do have to slightly 7aggerate some facial 7pressions and gestures to reinforce your spoken words. Use open gestures as you have nothing to hide Stand tall, proud , confident and get out from behind the lectern.

Facial 3pressions Hand Gestures Stance

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Know the time you start. Know where you are without looking at your watch. Know when it’s time to start to cl4e. Leave time for questions. Never over run, especially if you are going to become a professional speaker (it’s just plain rude)

!Get your hands out of your pockets Stand back from the Pen

Either put your glasses on or leave them off

Nice Necklace and bangles

You’ll go bold if you keep playing with your hair

I think he needs the bathroom

Why does he need all th4e notes in his hand?

He keeps looking at his watch. Is this nearly over with?

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New presenters fall into the trap of reading their slides to the audience and it’s a big turn off for them.

Your slides should be a few lines and a few key points at the m4t.

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3ere’s a lot of good speakers out there and that includes YOU.

Take every opportunity to speak at networking events and business meetings. 3e more you do, the better you’ll become.

To Begin With, Speak For Free Whilst You’re Learning Your Trade

And Have Fun With It.

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Dutch courage just makes you talk double Dutch

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Learn from others, but don’t imitate them, BE YOU!

Don’t put off speaking at events out of fear or lack of confidence. You’ll be surprised that you are better at it than you think you are. Be passionate and enthusiastic about your topic and enjoy the 7perience, but m4t of all, have FUN!

Andy Percival

TALKING SKILLS

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