Presentations 101

Improving Your Presentation Skills

Tips and Techniques

some brand new Videoconferencing tips

Paul Galvani University Of Houston

Presentations 101

Glossophobia

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The Fear Of PUBLIC SPEAKINGFrom the Greek Glosso meaning tongue and phobia meaning fear

This is the Number One Fear of All Fears

The Fear of DYING is Number Seven

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“There are two kinds of speakers: Those who are nervous and Those who are liars” Mark Twain

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Time is a valuable asset

Your audience is investing in you

They expect a return on

their investment

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One good ideaIs the basis of allGood presentations

What do you want your audience to remember?

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S.O.S.Start Out StrongFinish Strong

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It’s all in the PREPARATION

“He who fails to prepare is Preparing for failure” Unknown

REHEARSE, REHEARSE, REHEARSE

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•The film critique

•The sixty-second synopsis

•A good broth

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Know in advance to whom the presentation is being made

Know how many people will be in attendanceKnow where the presentation is being madeKnow how long the presentation is supposed

to beCheck out the room in advanceKnow where the room and A/V controls are

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Physical Stuff

•Where to stand•Where to look•Eye Contact•How to address the screen•What to do with your hands

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You’d better have an……Introduction, body and conclusion

Or

Tell ‘em what you’re gonna tell ‘emTell ‘em, then Tell ‘em what you told ‘em

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Humor is not your friend

Beware of telling a joke

A humorous story, if it pertainsto the subject matter, may bebeneficial

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Use visuals to reinforce your points

Remove visuals when they no longer apply

Ensure that everything can be clearlySeen from the back of the room

The rule of 6 (6 lines, 6 words)

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•No monotones•Don’t mumble•Use a good range of voice, especially for emphasis•Watch the “ahs, ums” and “you knows”

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If you have a lengthy handout, do notPass it out until the end

orIf you have a series of smaller handoutsIt’s OK to hand them out as you go along

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Be enthusiastic

Be confident

(Attitudes are contagious)

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Please, please, please

Don’t just read from a text

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Watch the time

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NO•Thanking the audience•Saying “I’m really glad to be here”•Telling a joke•Saying “I’ve been asked to speak about..”•Apologizing (for anything)•Forcing your audience to say “Good Morning”

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Be a StorytellerI’d like to share a story with you

I’d like to paint a picture for you

The best way for me to tell you about thisIs to tell you about Richard.

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Q & A

Let the audience know whether you would like Them to ask questions during your presentationOr hold them until the end

Remember, there’s no such thing as aStupid question…….

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Videoconferencing tips

Be on your very best behavior from the moment you set foot in the videoconferencing room until the moment you leave

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The camera magnifies everything.Don’t forget that your colleagues all over theWorld can watch you twirl your hair, pick your Nose or teeth, bite your lip, clench your jaw,Check your watch or Blackberry or scratch any Part of your body

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Even for videoconferencing from your homeOffice, make sure you dress below the belt As well. Else you run the risk of standing upTo fetch something and getting caught withYour pants down

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Lean into the camera when you haveA point to make

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Maintain eye contact with other liveParticipants as well as with remote viewers.Don’t just stare at the screen. Don’t gazeAway or seem detached. Don’t frown or slouch,Put your hands on your chin or bob up andDown in your chair. Avoid large hand and body motions. Don’t fall asleep.

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Rehearse at Kinko’s or video yourself At home and view it twice: first withoutThe audio then again without the video

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So,

Did you get a good return

On your investment?