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Page 1: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Professional Presentation Skills

-Shayna Gupta

Trainer ndash BM English

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Presentation is a means of communication which

can be adapted to various speaking situations

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Talking to a group

Addressing a meeting

Briefing a team

BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

Presentation Outline

1

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 2 3 4

23

45

2

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Most People Feel Anxiety

What people fear most

bull Snakes

bull Death

bull Fire

bull Height

bull Dogs

bull Insects

bull Public speaking

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Why Are You Afraid

bull You are at the center of attention

bullLack of experience

bullFeelings of strangeness

bullFear of rejection or embarrassment

bullFear of looking stupid in front of

others

bullFear that your mind will go blankwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 2 3 4

23

45

2

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

How to start a speech

The essence of your speech lies in

How You Start Speakinghellip

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Engage the audiencebull Ask a question that requires the

audience to answer

bull eg-

Suppose you are at a political rally Instead

of saying

ldquoTheyrsquove never done anything to help usrdquo

Try

ldquoWhat have they ever done to help usrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Use the Previous speaker

bull Pick up on something a previous speaker said or did

bull eg -

ldquoThank you Ms McPherson for an enlightening and entertaining presentation on the right way to apply for a bank loan we appreciate having this mysterious area clarifiedrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Techniques of opening a speech

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Prop or Visualbull Grab the attention of your audience and set the

mood

eg -

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

0

1

2

3

4

5

horlicks complan bournvita boost

january

february

march

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Compliment Your Audiencebull Praise your audience But be sincere

bull eg -

bull ldquoItrsquos great to see you all Thank you for coming here todayrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull StoryAnecdotebull Tell a short story Start your

presentation with a personal story

bull eg ndash A personal story

An inspirational story

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Challenging Question

bull All good conversations start with a good question

bull eg ndash

In a speech about first aid a speaker could begin by asking ldquoDo you know what to do if your child begins to chokerdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 2: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Presentation is a means of communication which

can be adapted to various speaking situations

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Talking to a group

Addressing a meeting

Briefing a team

BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

Presentation Outline

1

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 2 3 4

23

45

2

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Most People Feel Anxiety

What people fear most

bull Snakes

bull Death

bull Fire

bull Height

bull Dogs

bull Insects

bull Public speaking

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Why Are You Afraid

bull You are at the center of attention

bullLack of experience

bullFeelings of strangeness

bullFear of rejection or embarrassment

bullFear of looking stupid in front of

others

bullFear that your mind will go blankwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 2 3 4

23

45

2

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

How to start a speech

The essence of your speech lies in

How You Start Speakinghellip

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Engage the audiencebull Ask a question that requires the

audience to answer

bull eg-

Suppose you are at a political rally Instead

of saying

ldquoTheyrsquove never done anything to help usrdquo

Try

ldquoWhat have they ever done to help usrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Use the Previous speaker

bull Pick up on something a previous speaker said or did

bull eg -

ldquoThank you Ms McPherson for an enlightening and entertaining presentation on the right way to apply for a bank loan we appreciate having this mysterious area clarifiedrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Techniques of opening a speech

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Prop or Visualbull Grab the attention of your audience and set the

mood

eg -

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

0

1

2

3

4

5

horlicks complan bournvita boost

january

february

march

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Compliment Your Audiencebull Praise your audience But be sincere

bull eg -

bull ldquoItrsquos great to see you all Thank you for coming here todayrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull StoryAnecdotebull Tell a short story Start your

presentation with a personal story

bull eg ndash A personal story

An inspirational story

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Challenging Question

bull All good conversations start with a good question

bull eg ndash

In a speech about first aid a speaker could begin by asking ldquoDo you know what to do if your child begins to chokerdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 3: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Presentation is a means of communication which

can be adapted to various speaking situations

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Talking to a group

Addressing a meeting

Briefing a team

BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

Presentation Outline

1

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 2 3 4

23

45

2

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Most People Feel Anxiety

What people fear most

bull Snakes

bull Death

bull Fire

bull Height

bull Dogs

bull Insects

bull Public speaking

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Why Are You Afraid

bull You are at the center of attention

bullLack of experience

bullFeelings of strangeness

bullFear of rejection or embarrassment

bullFear of looking stupid in front of

others

bullFear that your mind will go blankwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 2 3 4

23

45

2

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

How to start a speech

The essence of your speech lies in

How You Start Speakinghellip

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Engage the audiencebull Ask a question that requires the

audience to answer

bull eg-

Suppose you are at a political rally Instead

of saying

ldquoTheyrsquove never done anything to help usrdquo

Try

ldquoWhat have they ever done to help usrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Use the Previous speaker

bull Pick up on something a previous speaker said or did

bull eg -

ldquoThank you Ms McPherson for an enlightening and entertaining presentation on the right way to apply for a bank loan we appreciate having this mysterious area clarifiedrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Techniques of opening a speech

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Prop or Visualbull Grab the attention of your audience and set the

mood

eg -

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

0

1

2

3

4

5

horlicks complan bournvita boost

january

february

march

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Compliment Your Audiencebull Praise your audience But be sincere

bull eg -

bull ldquoItrsquos great to see you all Thank you for coming here todayrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull StoryAnecdotebull Tell a short story Start your

presentation with a personal story

bull eg ndash A personal story

An inspirational story

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Challenging Question

bull All good conversations start with a good question

bull eg ndash

In a speech about first aid a speaker could begin by asking ldquoDo you know what to do if your child begins to chokerdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 4: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Presentation is a means of communication which

can be adapted to various speaking situations

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Talking to a group

Addressing a meeting

Briefing a team

BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

Presentation Outline

1

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 2 3 4

23

45

2

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Most People Feel Anxiety

What people fear most

bull Snakes

bull Death

bull Fire

bull Height

bull Dogs

bull Insects

bull Public speaking

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Why Are You Afraid

bull You are at the center of attention

bullLack of experience

bullFeelings of strangeness

bullFear of rejection or embarrassment

bullFear of looking stupid in front of

others

bullFear that your mind will go blankwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 2 3 4

23

45

2

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

How to start a speech

The essence of your speech lies in

How You Start Speakinghellip

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Engage the audiencebull Ask a question that requires the

audience to answer

bull eg-

Suppose you are at a political rally Instead

of saying

ldquoTheyrsquove never done anything to help usrdquo

Try

ldquoWhat have they ever done to help usrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Use the Previous speaker

bull Pick up on something a previous speaker said or did

bull eg -

ldquoThank you Ms McPherson for an enlightening and entertaining presentation on the right way to apply for a bank loan we appreciate having this mysterious area clarifiedrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Techniques of opening a speech

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Prop or Visualbull Grab the attention of your audience and set the

mood

eg -

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

0

1

2

3

4

5

horlicks complan bournvita boost

january

february

march

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Compliment Your Audiencebull Praise your audience But be sincere

bull eg -

bull ldquoItrsquos great to see you all Thank you for coming here todayrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull StoryAnecdotebull Tell a short story Start your

presentation with a personal story

bull eg ndash A personal story

An inspirational story

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Challenging Question

bull All good conversations start with a good question

bull eg ndash

In a speech about first aid a speaker could begin by asking ldquoDo you know what to do if your child begins to chokerdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 5: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Presentation is a means of communication which

can be adapted to various speaking situations

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Talking to a group

Addressing a meeting

Briefing a team

BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

Presentation Outline

1

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 2 3 4

23

45

2

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Most People Feel Anxiety

What people fear most

bull Snakes

bull Death

bull Fire

bull Height

bull Dogs

bull Insects

bull Public speaking

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Why Are You Afraid

bull You are at the center of attention

bullLack of experience

bullFeelings of strangeness

bullFear of rejection or embarrassment

bullFear of looking stupid in front of

others

bullFear that your mind will go blankwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 2 3 4

23

45

2

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

How to start a speech

The essence of your speech lies in

How You Start Speakinghellip

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Engage the audiencebull Ask a question that requires the

audience to answer

bull eg-

Suppose you are at a political rally Instead

of saying

ldquoTheyrsquove never done anything to help usrdquo

Try

ldquoWhat have they ever done to help usrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Use the Previous speaker

bull Pick up on something a previous speaker said or did

bull eg -

ldquoThank you Ms McPherson for an enlightening and entertaining presentation on the right way to apply for a bank loan we appreciate having this mysterious area clarifiedrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Techniques of opening a speech

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Prop or Visualbull Grab the attention of your audience and set the

mood

eg -

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

0

1

2

3

4

5

horlicks complan bournvita boost

january

february

march

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Compliment Your Audiencebull Praise your audience But be sincere

bull eg -

bull ldquoItrsquos great to see you all Thank you for coming here todayrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull StoryAnecdotebull Tell a short story Start your

presentation with a personal story

bull eg ndash A personal story

An inspirational story

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Challenging Question

bull All good conversations start with a good question

bull eg ndash

In a speech about first aid a speaker could begin by asking ldquoDo you know what to do if your child begins to chokerdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 6: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

Presentation Outline

1

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 2 3 4

23

45

2

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Most People Feel Anxiety

What people fear most

bull Snakes

bull Death

bull Fire

bull Height

bull Dogs

bull Insects

bull Public speaking

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Why Are You Afraid

bull You are at the center of attention

bullLack of experience

bullFeelings of strangeness

bullFear of rejection or embarrassment

bullFear of looking stupid in front of

others

bullFear that your mind will go blankwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 2 3 4

23

45

2

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

How to start a speech

The essence of your speech lies in

How You Start Speakinghellip

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Engage the audiencebull Ask a question that requires the

audience to answer

bull eg-

Suppose you are at a political rally Instead

of saying

ldquoTheyrsquove never done anything to help usrdquo

Try

ldquoWhat have they ever done to help usrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Use the Previous speaker

bull Pick up on something a previous speaker said or did

bull eg -

ldquoThank you Ms McPherson for an enlightening and entertaining presentation on the right way to apply for a bank loan we appreciate having this mysterious area clarifiedrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Techniques of opening a speech

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Prop or Visualbull Grab the attention of your audience and set the

mood

eg -

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

0

1

2

3

4

5

horlicks complan bournvita boost

january

february

march

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Compliment Your Audiencebull Praise your audience But be sincere

bull eg -

bull ldquoItrsquos great to see you all Thank you for coming here todayrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull StoryAnecdotebull Tell a short story Start your

presentation with a personal story

bull eg ndash A personal story

An inspirational story

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Challenging Question

bull All good conversations start with a good question

bull eg ndash

In a speech about first aid a speaker could begin by asking ldquoDo you know what to do if your child begins to chokerdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 7: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Most People Feel Anxiety

What people fear most

bull Snakes

bull Death

bull Fire

bull Height

bull Dogs

bull Insects

bull Public speaking

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Why Are You Afraid

bull You are at the center of attention

bullLack of experience

bullFeelings of strangeness

bullFear of rejection or embarrassment

bullFear of looking stupid in front of

others

bullFear that your mind will go blankwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 2 3 4

23

45

2

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

How to start a speech

The essence of your speech lies in

How You Start Speakinghellip

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Engage the audiencebull Ask a question that requires the

audience to answer

bull eg-

Suppose you are at a political rally Instead

of saying

ldquoTheyrsquove never done anything to help usrdquo

Try

ldquoWhat have they ever done to help usrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Use the Previous speaker

bull Pick up on something a previous speaker said or did

bull eg -

ldquoThank you Ms McPherson for an enlightening and entertaining presentation on the right way to apply for a bank loan we appreciate having this mysterious area clarifiedrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Techniques of opening a speech

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Prop or Visualbull Grab the attention of your audience and set the

mood

eg -

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

0

1

2

3

4

5

horlicks complan bournvita boost

january

february

march

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Compliment Your Audiencebull Praise your audience But be sincere

bull eg -

bull ldquoItrsquos great to see you all Thank you for coming here todayrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull StoryAnecdotebull Tell a short story Start your

presentation with a personal story

bull eg ndash A personal story

An inspirational story

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Challenging Question

bull All good conversations start with a good question

bull eg ndash

In a speech about first aid a speaker could begin by asking ldquoDo you know what to do if your child begins to chokerdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 8: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Why Are You Afraid

bull You are at the center of attention

bullLack of experience

bullFeelings of strangeness

bullFear of rejection or embarrassment

bullFear of looking stupid in front of

others

bullFear that your mind will go blankwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 2 3 4

23

45

2

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

How to start a speech

The essence of your speech lies in

How You Start Speakinghellip

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Engage the audiencebull Ask a question that requires the

audience to answer

bull eg-

Suppose you are at a political rally Instead

of saying

ldquoTheyrsquove never done anything to help usrdquo

Try

ldquoWhat have they ever done to help usrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Use the Previous speaker

bull Pick up on something a previous speaker said or did

bull eg -

ldquoThank you Ms McPherson for an enlightening and entertaining presentation on the right way to apply for a bank loan we appreciate having this mysterious area clarifiedrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Techniques of opening a speech

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Prop or Visualbull Grab the attention of your audience and set the

mood

eg -

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

0

1

2

3

4

5

horlicks complan bournvita boost

january

february

march

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Compliment Your Audiencebull Praise your audience But be sincere

bull eg -

bull ldquoItrsquos great to see you all Thank you for coming here todayrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull StoryAnecdotebull Tell a short story Start your

presentation with a personal story

bull eg ndash A personal story

An inspirational story

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Challenging Question

bull All good conversations start with a good question

bull eg ndash

In a speech about first aid a speaker could begin by asking ldquoDo you know what to do if your child begins to chokerdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 9: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Why Are You Afraid

bull You are at the center of attention

bullLack of experience

bullFeelings of strangeness

bullFear of rejection or embarrassment

bullFear of looking stupid in front of

others

bullFear that your mind will go blankwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 2 3 4

23

45

2

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

How to start a speech

The essence of your speech lies in

How You Start Speakinghellip

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Engage the audiencebull Ask a question that requires the

audience to answer

bull eg-

Suppose you are at a political rally Instead

of saying

ldquoTheyrsquove never done anything to help usrdquo

Try

ldquoWhat have they ever done to help usrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Use the Previous speaker

bull Pick up on something a previous speaker said or did

bull eg -

ldquoThank you Ms McPherson for an enlightening and entertaining presentation on the right way to apply for a bank loan we appreciate having this mysterious area clarifiedrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Techniques of opening a speech

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Prop or Visualbull Grab the attention of your audience and set the

mood

eg -

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

0

1

2

3

4

5

horlicks complan bournvita boost

january

february

march

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Compliment Your Audiencebull Praise your audience But be sincere

bull eg -

bull ldquoItrsquos great to see you all Thank you for coming here todayrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull StoryAnecdotebull Tell a short story Start your

presentation with a personal story

bull eg ndash A personal story

An inspirational story

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Challenging Question

bull All good conversations start with a good question

bull eg ndash

In a speech about first aid a speaker could begin by asking ldquoDo you know what to do if your child begins to chokerdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 10: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 2 3 4

23

45

2

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

How to start a speech

The essence of your speech lies in

How You Start Speakinghellip

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Engage the audiencebull Ask a question that requires the

audience to answer

bull eg-

Suppose you are at a political rally Instead

of saying

ldquoTheyrsquove never done anything to help usrdquo

Try

ldquoWhat have they ever done to help usrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Use the Previous speaker

bull Pick up on something a previous speaker said or did

bull eg -

ldquoThank you Ms McPherson for an enlightening and entertaining presentation on the right way to apply for a bank loan we appreciate having this mysterious area clarifiedrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Techniques of opening a speech

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Prop or Visualbull Grab the attention of your audience and set the

mood

eg -

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

0

1

2

3

4

5

horlicks complan bournvita boost

january

february

march

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Compliment Your Audiencebull Praise your audience But be sincere

bull eg -

bull ldquoItrsquos great to see you all Thank you for coming here todayrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull StoryAnecdotebull Tell a short story Start your

presentation with a personal story

bull eg ndash A personal story

An inspirational story

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Challenging Question

bull All good conversations start with a good question

bull eg ndash

In a speech about first aid a speaker could begin by asking ldquoDo you know what to do if your child begins to chokerdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 11: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 2 3 4

23

45

2

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

How to start a speech

The essence of your speech lies in

How You Start Speakinghellip

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Engage the audiencebull Ask a question that requires the

audience to answer

bull eg-

Suppose you are at a political rally Instead

of saying

ldquoTheyrsquove never done anything to help usrdquo

Try

ldquoWhat have they ever done to help usrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Use the Previous speaker

bull Pick up on something a previous speaker said or did

bull eg -

ldquoThank you Ms McPherson for an enlightening and entertaining presentation on the right way to apply for a bank loan we appreciate having this mysterious area clarifiedrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Techniques of opening a speech

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Prop or Visualbull Grab the attention of your audience and set the

mood

eg -

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

0

1

2

3

4

5

horlicks complan bournvita boost

january

february

march

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Compliment Your Audiencebull Praise your audience But be sincere

bull eg -

bull ldquoItrsquos great to see you all Thank you for coming here todayrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull StoryAnecdotebull Tell a short story Start your

presentation with a personal story

bull eg ndash A personal story

An inspirational story

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Challenging Question

bull All good conversations start with a good question

bull eg ndash

In a speech about first aid a speaker could begin by asking ldquoDo you know what to do if your child begins to chokerdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 12: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Engage the audiencebull Ask a question that requires the

audience to answer

bull eg-

Suppose you are at a political rally Instead

of saying

ldquoTheyrsquove never done anything to help usrdquo

Try

ldquoWhat have they ever done to help usrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Use the Previous speaker

bull Pick up on something a previous speaker said or did

bull eg -

ldquoThank you Ms McPherson for an enlightening and entertaining presentation on the right way to apply for a bank loan we appreciate having this mysterious area clarifiedrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Techniques of opening a speech

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Prop or Visualbull Grab the attention of your audience and set the

mood

eg -

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

0

1

2

3

4

5

horlicks complan bournvita boost

january

february

march

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Compliment Your Audiencebull Praise your audience But be sincere

bull eg -

bull ldquoItrsquos great to see you all Thank you for coming here todayrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull StoryAnecdotebull Tell a short story Start your

presentation with a personal story

bull eg ndash A personal story

An inspirational story

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Challenging Question

bull All good conversations start with a good question

bull eg ndash

In a speech about first aid a speaker could begin by asking ldquoDo you know what to do if your child begins to chokerdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 13: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

bull Use the Previous speaker

bull Pick up on something a previous speaker said or did

bull eg -

ldquoThank you Ms McPherson for an enlightening and entertaining presentation on the right way to apply for a bank loan we appreciate having this mysterious area clarifiedrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Techniques of opening a speech

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Prop or Visualbull Grab the attention of your audience and set the

mood

eg -

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

0

1

2

3

4

5

horlicks complan bournvita boost

january

february

march

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Compliment Your Audiencebull Praise your audience But be sincere

bull eg -

bull ldquoItrsquos great to see you all Thank you for coming here todayrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull StoryAnecdotebull Tell a short story Start your

presentation with a personal story

bull eg ndash A personal story

An inspirational story

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Challenging Question

bull All good conversations start with a good question

bull eg ndash

In a speech about first aid a speaker could begin by asking ldquoDo you know what to do if your child begins to chokerdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 14: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Prop or Visualbull Grab the attention of your audience and set the

mood

eg -

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

0

1

2

3

4

5

horlicks complan bournvita boost

january

february

march

BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Compliment Your Audiencebull Praise your audience But be sincere

bull eg -

bull ldquoItrsquos great to see you all Thank you for coming here todayrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull StoryAnecdotebull Tell a short story Start your

presentation with a personal story

bull eg ndash A personal story

An inspirational story

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Challenging Question

bull All good conversations start with a good question

bull eg ndash

In a speech about first aid a speaker could begin by asking ldquoDo you know what to do if your child begins to chokerdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 15: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Compliment Your Audiencebull Praise your audience But be sincere

bull eg -

bull ldquoItrsquos great to see you all Thank you for coming here todayrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull StoryAnecdotebull Tell a short story Start your

presentation with a personal story

bull eg ndash A personal story

An inspirational story

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Challenging Question

bull All good conversations start with a good question

bull eg ndash

In a speech about first aid a speaker could begin by asking ldquoDo you know what to do if your child begins to chokerdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 16: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull StoryAnecdotebull Tell a short story Start your

presentation with a personal story

bull eg ndash A personal story

An inspirational story

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Challenging Question

bull All good conversations start with a good question

bull eg ndash

In a speech about first aid a speaker could begin by asking ldquoDo you know what to do if your child begins to chokerdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 17: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Challenging Question

bull All good conversations start with a good question

bull eg ndash

In a speech about first aid a speaker could begin by asking ldquoDo you know what to do if your child begins to chokerdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 18: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a speech

bull Suspense Surprisebull Start with a suspense-building

sentence or take them in one

direction then hit them with

surprise

eg ndash you can create suspense

by

Action

Words

A prop or a visual

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 19: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Techniques of opening a

speechbull Quotationbull Use a quotation that taps the

credibility and power of the person

who stated those words

bull eg ndash

ldquoYou do not lead people by hitting themover the head ndash thatrsquos assault notleadershiprsquo We are looking forleaders to inspire and motivaterdquo

ndash said by Dwight D Eisenhower 34th

President of the United States

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 20: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

bullTime management

bullWork life balance

bullOnline shoppingwwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 21: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20How to Structure a speech

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

How to Structure a speech

1 2 3 4

4 ways to structure a speech

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 22: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Melodrama Structure

bull A story personal to the speaker

with a similar structure to many

movies We meet the character

and see their circumstances Then

a tragedy occurs And finally tell

how your character overcomes

and triumphs over the tragedy

This speech structure creates a

journey that will emotionally

engage your audience and build

credibility

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 23: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull The Tower Structure

bull Building up yourpresentations step by stepby involving your audienceto first speak about theproblems and then thesolution

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 24: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Mystery Structure

bull Structure your speech around asking a

question or presenting a problem to the

audience that they are desperate to

know

o Why has the problem occurred

o How has the problem occurred

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 25: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Structuring a speech

bull Ping Pong Structure

bull Another fun way to structure

a speech is to present both

sides of the argument in such

a way that the audience

wants to find out

ldquoWho winsrdquo

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 26: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Opening

40

Stucturing

25

Connect to

reality

15

Closing

20

1 2

2 ways to connect to reality

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 27: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Connect to reality

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Video

BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 28: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

bull Role - plays

bull A skit or a role ndash play can prove helpful

in understanding a speech or a

presentation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Connect to reality

BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 29: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

5 Techniques of closing

1 23

45

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 30: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Summary closingbull You simply summarize the points

that you detailed in the body of the speech

Eg- The best way to summarize ideas in your conclusion is to ask yourself the following important questions

Why

What

How

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 31: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Wrap up closingbull You repeat or mention an

opening element to create a complete loop

bull Eg-

A transition

A summary

A memorable closing statement

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 32: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Direct appeal closingbull you ask the audience to

take specific action

bull Eg- At a graduationceremony a speakermight ask the newgraduates to take aparticular action orchange their outlook asthey begin their careers

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 33: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Reference closingbull You mention the group you

are speaking to the location date a quotation or other point that connects you with your audience

bull Eg-If yoursquore speaking to a community service group you can mention their

bull Historybull Philosophy bull Achievements

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 34: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Techniques of closingbull Inspirational closingbull You use an inspirational

quotation poem or anecdote to end the speech

bull Eg-bull ldquoLive as if there is no tomorrow

Learn as if you were to live foreverrdquo

ndash a quote by Mahatma Gandhi our Father of the nation on aspiring learners to study further

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 35: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 36: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 37: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

1 Practice Your SpeechPractice alone

many times

speak out loud

speak looking into a

mirror

stand in the corner

record your practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 38: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

2 Practice Your Speech

Practice before

friends

Gets you closer to the

real world of speaking to

a group

Even one person is good

for this type of practice

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 39: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

3 Have A Backup

Have a backup

in case you

forget what you

want to say

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 40: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

bull Between 60-80 of our message is commnicated through our Body Language only 7-10 is attributable to the actual words of a conversation

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

bull Body language is the quiet secret and most powerful language of all

bull According to experts our non-verbal language communicates about 50 of what we really mean (voice tonality contributes 38) while words themselves contribute a mere 7

bull Our bodies send out messages constantly and often we dont recognize that were communicating a lot more than we realize

Did you know it

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 41: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Aspects of body Language

bull 1 physical appearance

bull __________________________________________

bull 2 posture

bull __________________________________________

bull 3 gestures

bull __________________________________________

bull 4 eye contact

bull __________________________________________

bull 5 facial expressions

bull __________________________________________________

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Conveys to others something special

Tells others more than your words do

Add a visual aid to what you are saying

Shows your interest courage and confidence

A mirror of your emotions

BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 42: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Good posture

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Stand tall

Sit at the front edge of the chair

leaning slightly forward

Walk tall and sit tall

BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 43: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Eye Contact

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Maintain sincere continuous eye contact

Avoid staring

Gesture

natural and meaningful

gesture when necessary

Facial

expression

Carry a warm and natural smile

BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 44: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Donrsquots

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

bull Dont wear heavy make-up and strong perfume

bull Dont be late

bull Dont eat drink chew gums or smoke

bullYour cell phone should not be with you during a speech

bullDont cross your arms over your chest

BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 45: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

5 Last Minute Tips

1 Smile

2 Breathe

3 Water

4 Notes

5 Finish on or under time

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 46: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

Summary

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom

Guide audience gently

Use pauses effectively

Answer questions inclusively

BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series

Page 47: Professional Presentation Skills - BM Seminar Series

wwwbmconsultantsindiacom BM Seminar Series