presenting like a leader, by: pierre el-hnoud
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Presented by: PIERRE EL-HNOUD November 27, 2014
Leadership & Strategy Advisor -Motivational Speaker & Executive Coach
PRESENTINGLIKE A LEADER
OUTLINE
Introduction
Formal Presentation vs. Verbal Pitch
How to structure a presentation (Pyramid Principal)
How to write down a presentation
Body and Voice Language
How to conclude a presentation and handle Q/A
Formal Presentation vs. Verbal Pitch
FormalWrittenStructuredExhaustiveColorfulLengthy
CasualVerbalStructuredShort
PRESENTATION PITCH
THE PURPOSE OF A PRESENTATION
INFORMATIVE PITCHING
DECISIONAL
MOTIVATIONAL
TRAINING
HOW TO STRUCTURE A PRESENTATION“PYRAMID PRINCIPAL”
STATEMENT
PILLARS PILLARS PILLARS
FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS
HOW TO WRITE DOWN A PRESENTATION
A. Define the purpose of your presentation.
B. Research the topic.
C. Define your goal.
D. Respect the 6x6 rule.
RESEARCH THE TOPIC
Know your audience Find relevant information. Ensure valid & credible source. Provide supporting data & facts.(References).
DEFINE YOUR GOAL
Clarify the aim of your presentation
Develop a clear strategy to achieve your goal
Create a concise presentation to convey your message
Have a clear plan to measure your success
RESPECT THE 6x6 RULE
Use about six words per line, six lines per slide (excluding the title).
Keep a consistent look throughout your presentation. Use the same font, size, color, and capitalization format.
* Remember the KISS rule: Keep It Short & Simple. Your slides should include the key points only, with one idea per slide.
BODY AND VOICE LANGUAGE
BODY LANGUAGE
Podium Stand and microphone
Mobility/ Movement
Gesture
Clothing
Eye Contact
Touch
VOICE LANGUAGE
Voice intelligibility• Articulation• Pronunciation• Vocalized pauses• Substandard grammar
Voice variability• Rate of speech• Volume• Pitch or tone
HOW TO CONCLUDE A PRESENTATIONAND HANDLE Q/A
Wrap-up with concluding remarks (Primacy - Recency)
Ask clarifying questions for understanding
Decide on an action plan if needed (Follow up)
Don’t take it personal / Don’t apologize
Be honest*
* « Take a second to say you don’t know, or spend your time proving that you don’t»
Contact :PIERRE EL-HNOUD Leadership & Strategy Advisor Motivational Speaker & Executive [email protected]
Thank You!
"It usually takes me more than three weeks to
prepare a good impromptu speech."
Mark Twain