Giving a Presentation “There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave.” - Dale Carnegie

Giving a Presentation: 5 Steps 1.Prepare 2.Introduction Name- 1 st and last Attention Getter Tell them what you’re going to tell them 3.Explain 4.Tell them what you told them 5.Question/Answer

Overcoming Fear "The average person at a funeral would rather be in the casket than doing the eulogy." Jerry Seinfeld

Gaining Confidence 1.Know your topic Get as much information as you can. The more you know, the better you can speak about the topic The more confidence you will have. 2.Practice…practice…practice… Practice out loud standing in front of a mirror or friend or family member and get their feedback. Continue practicing your speech until you are confident with it. 3.Look your best the day of your presentation The less you are worried about your appearance, the more you can concentrate on the presentation “Only the prepared speaker deserves to be confident.” –Dale Carnegie

Know Your Audience Understand the audience Age group Interests Background Level of expertise What ideas do you have to share with them? Approach your speech as more of a “me-to-you” discussion rather than a full-blown broadcast will make it less stressful and easier on you.

Introduction Purpose 1.Introduce who you are 2.Grab the listeners attention 3.Introduce your topic (The introduction is a time to develop rapport with your audience and establish credibility) How? Start off by asking questions or sharing an experience By giving them something that they can identify with, you’ll find that these people are, in essence – just like you! Caution Be sure your story has a beginning, a point, and an ending. There’s nothing quite as bad as telling a story to an engaged audience and then forgetting why you told it! Transition the audience into your topic by telling them what you will be talking about

The Heart Make an Outline Outline the concepts that you’re going to cover in your presentation. Do NOT try to write a presentation word for word Start with general information then add specifics. Highlight the key points. Use the outline to create note cards or power point bullets. Sequence Your Presentation What order do you plan to follow? Number the note cards in the order the information is given. By numbering the cards, if you drop the cards, you will be able to put them back in order quickly.

Outline Example Introduction Name Attention getter (story, question, visual aid w/ explanation, joke etc.) Passion/interest, influences in career choice, duties, environment, demand, requirements, salary Passion/interest Natural Talent/career values Duties Environment Demand 17% Requirements BS + 3 years experience Salary $50,000 Job Shadow Summary Questions

Conclusion Summarize Tell them what you told them Create Closure Come full circle with the story you began with

Mistakes Don’t apologize for mistakes! It just calls more attention to the mistake. Don’t rely on technology! Have a back up plan.

Being an Effective Speaker Work on: Body Language Voice and Delivery Time Management Visual Aides

Questions/Answers Leave 2 minutes for the audience to ask questions Be prepared to give answers

Body Language Posture Eye contact Make eye contact for about 3 seconds with numerous audience members Movement and gestures

Voice Avoid the “umms” Confidence Speak like you are know what you’re talking about Enthusiasm If you’re not excited your audience won’t be either Clarity Speak loud enough to be heard by everyone Articulate clearly to be easily understood Pace Speak slowly enough so the audience can easily take in your thoughts but avoid monotone delivery

Time Stick to your allotted amount of time Be careful not to stray on tangents too long (this risks not being able to provide the required information in the allotted time)

PowerPoint Do not read from your PowerPoint Do not include every detail It is a guide and visual aid Do not use excessive animation or outrageous font

Visual Aids Why and when use a visual aid? To explain something complicated To add interest When a description/picture is necessary Emphasize importance Figure out which concepts are going to require a visual Make a list of what sort of visuals you may need

Your assignment Report on your preferred career choice Explain why it’s preferred and what it’s about Criteria to be included 10 criteria from research paper Include your job shadow experience (if applicable) Use at least 1 visual aid PowerPoint, projected images, self-produced movie, charts, etc. (must be visible to entire group) Time limit 7-10 minutes (including 2 min. questions)

REVIEW

1.Should you apologize if you make a mistake in your presentation? 2.How do you build confidence when giving a presentation? 3.How should you introduce yourself? 4.Should your outline be in full sentences?

What are some examples of ways to grab the audiences attention? 1.Tell a story 2.Make loud noises 3.Show a weird picture 4.Introduce yourself

A Visual Aid Should be All EXCEPT: 1.Something that adds interest to the presentation 2.Passed around so everyone can look at it 3.Big enough for everyone to see