ILR S2017 Presentation – Public Speaking Workshop 4/5/16 Chris Dallao, Class of 2018
Objectives To give information on how to speak and present effectively Presentation Design – Content Mechanics – Execution Preparation To address and answer your questions Better prepare you to present in academic and professional life
Agenda Presentation Design Mechanics Preparing Q&A addressing your questions and issues
Major Topic Areas Presentation Design Mechanics Preparation Order of content Designing a slide for effectiveness Mechanics Speech Body language – addressing the audience Addressing the slide Preparation Exercises and tools for preparing How to be ready when you enter the room
Ordering Content Intro Objective(s) Agenda Major Topic Areas Content Gray Out: Reassert Agenda Transition Slide: Summary Thank them for the time requested
Slide Design Point
Sales have been increasing this year.Q4 was the strongest quarter. Slide Design Sales have been increasing this year.Q4 was the strongest quarter.
Agenda Presentation Design Mechanics Preparing Q&A addressing your questions and issues
Mechanics: Speech Slow, smooth, succinct Project Take a breath, not an “um” Avoid: sort of, kinda, basically, etc.
Mechanics: Body Language Good eye contact Spread the wealth Open body language Gestures in the strike zone
Mechanics: Body Language
Mechanics: Body Language
Addressing the Slide Address the audience, not the slide Make your point, point to the slide
Addressing the Slide Cont’d Lehigh Corp. has dominant market share at 50% of the market
Agenda Presentation Design Mechanics Preparing Q&A addressing your questions and issues
Preparation PRACTICE Video yourself Watch great speakers Check for spelling/numerical errors Exercises: 5 minute topic drill 1 minute interview questions Count your ticks
Preparation: Going into the room Scope out the room Prepare for tech failure Hard copy of notes (1 slide/page) Dress for the occasion
Summary Good Content Good Preparation + Good Execution Good Presentation
Thank you
Your questions and issues