PRESENTATION SKILLS

RATIONALEPresentation Skills Training make business professionals more effective presenters in any context, from a meeting with colleagues to a sales pitch or a keynote address and even tour guiding

OBJECTIVESAt the end of the session participants would become aware of the different presentation techniques that enhances learning mood and maximizes knowledge sharing techniques.

KEEP IN MIND…• Verbal, Vocal and Visual meanings of

communication changes through time

• Things that remained constant:– People are searching for meaning– People need focus– People need a “model” to identify with– People need bonding

INDIVIDUAL SKILLSSkills you use naturally when presenting one-on-one:

Eye ContactCalm, RelaxedVocal EnergyStory TellingNatural

Skills you use naturally when presenting to a large group:

Use of Audio VisualsOrganizationPreparation

We want to bring all these together

in any situation

THE BRAIN THEORYLEFT BRAIN RIGHT BRAIN

LogicalLinear PresentationAnalysisComputation

Creative AspectColorful GraphicsGamesSkits

THE KEY…LEFT BRAIN RIGHT BRAIN

BRAIN TAPPING: TECHNIQUE 1

BRAIN TAPPING: TECHNIQUE 2

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BRAIN TAPPING: TECHNIQUE 3The BIG

ISUALISUAL

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INETICINETIC

PEOPLE LISTEN TO…

What’s In It – For Me? Station

PEOPLE LISTEN TO…

Make Me Feel Important About Myself

SKILLS TO PRACTICE…• Eye Communication• Posture & Movement• Gestures & Facial Expression• Dress & Appearance• Voice & Vocal Variety• Language, Pauses & Non-Words• Listener Involvement• Humor• Visuals

EYE COMMUNICATION

POSTURE & MOVEMENT• Always be at the “READY POSITION”• Stand & Move Naturally• Movement Tips

– Praying conveys nervousness– Parade rest makes gestures and movements

difficult– Hands on waist conveys authority– Folded arms in front conveys defensiveness

and insecurity– Hands in pocket can be a real distraction

specially if pockets are full

POSTURE & MOVEMENT• Movement Tips

– Fig leaf position puts trainer in visually awkward position

– Steeping conveys strong opinions and a closed mind

– Wiping on clothes projects obsessive compulsive disorder

– Hands on face conveys uncertainty and fraud

VOICE & VOCAL VARIETY

LISTENER INVOLVEMENT

VISUAL• Force order and

sequence in the presentation.

• Require selection and itemization of key ideas.

• Prevent omission of vital points.

• Conserve time by keeping the topics on track

• Instill confidence• Provide alternative

visual other than the yourself