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Preparing to Make a Presentation
Presented by: Mireille SauretteThe Learning CurveAssiniboine Community College
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Agenda
Effective communication techniques
Practice is Important
Tips for improving delivery
Strategies for keeping calm
Effective Communication
During the Introduction
Introduce yourself
Hook audience
State topic
Presentation overview
Check in with audience
(Cox, 2016).
Effective Communication
Body of Presentation
Transitional language
Easy to follow
Know the topic
Use good examples
(Cox, 2016).
What is Transitional Language?
Similarly
However
In addition
First
This is important because
For example
Try Something New for 30 Days
("Try Something," 2013)
Practicing is Important
Builds confidence
Stand up to practice
Present aloud
Use different volumes
Practice with someone
Practice, practice, practice
Improving Delivery
Be professional
Be early & ready
Dress appropriately
Smile
Be confident
Be present
Posture
Different postures = different moods
Match body language
Fill the space
Convey confidence
Open gestures
("Delivering an Effective," n.d.).
Speak with Confidence
Project voice to be loud enough
Natural tone of voice
Slow down and pause
Eye contact
Share eye contact
Shift focus to involve everyone
("Delivering an Effective," n.d.).
What Does Their Body Language Convey?
("Emma Watson," 2014).("Martin Luther," n.d.).
Empowering through Body Language
(Wingfield, 2013).
Strategies for Keeping Calm
Focus on the audience
Pause and breathe for power
Be yourself
Be prepared
1. Stretch your hand like a star
2. Trace your fingers with index
3. Inhale up, exhale down
4. Notice your breath
Take 5 Breathing
(MacDonald, n.d.).
Effective Communication
Conclusion
Summarize main points
Conclude with something to consider
Thank audience
Time for questions
(Cox, 2016).
In Conclusion
Remember to be yourself & breathe
Be professional, consider posture & speak confidently
Practice builds confidence & calms nerves
Communication techniques
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
References
Cox, B. (2016). Marking guide [Assessment template]. Retrieved from
https://sites.google.com/site/psgdistance/home
Cox, B. (2016). Presentation skills and graphics. Retrieved from
https://sites.google.com/site/psgdistance/home
Delivering an effective presentation. (n.d.). Retrieved 2016, from University of Leicester
website: http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/ld/resources/presentations/delivering-presentation
[Emma Watson at the HeForShe campaign]. (2014). Retrieved from
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gkjW9PZBRfk/hqdefault.jpg
MacDonald, L. (n.d.). Managing big emotions: Take 5 breathing exercise. Retrieved 2016, from
http://childhood101.com/2015/04/take-5-breathing-exercise/
[Martin Luther King: Militant of the 21st century]. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/croppedphotos/2014/01/15/COMM_
MartinLutherKingJr.Orator1_t580.jpg?8f1b5874916776826eb17d7e67de7278c987ca33
Try something new for 30 days - Matt Cutts [Video file]. (2013, April 5). Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNP03fDSj1U
Wingfield, M. (2013, September 16). Amy Cuddy short TED video - empowering through body
language - top tips on essential assertiveness [Video file]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdU2l0i2Wh0
Preparing to Make a Presentation
Presented by: Mireille Saurette
Questions?saurettem@assiniboine.net
This presentation can be viewed and downloaded here:
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