preparing to make a presentation

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

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