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Polished Presentations 6 Keys Conviction Content Structure Delivery Style Practice and Planning Peak State

Conviction Believe in the importance of your message Believe in your importance Speak with passion and enthusiasm Bring a high level of energy to what you say

Content Like a great film…….. Relevant Focussed Coherent Not too complicated Builds to a climax Great balance of appeal to head and heart Plan to move as well as inform Interesting lead character Original in some way Like a great film……..

Structure Great beginning, middle and end Like a great fairy story……… mystery/challenge at beginning action plan/strategy at middle happy ending Memorise the first and last 30 seconds Strong opening and close Like a great fairy story………

Great Openings Prep the Audience Relevant personal anecdote Short, moving story Interesting data Reference to a current event Humorous story Parable Asking the audience a question Asking the audience to do something

Style Decide to be confident and clear Smile! Make eye contact Engage the audience Keep your body relaxed Pause for emphasis Find your most powerful pitch Speak slightly slower Style You as the protagonist………… Decide to be confident and clear throughout – smile! Make eye contact with individuals Engage the audience intellectually and emotionally – be passionate and enthusiastic Keep your body relaxed Own your stage Find your most powerful pitch Speak slightly slower than normal

Practice and Planning Be confident Plan well in advance Practice out loud and time yourself Practice the opening lots of times Visualise success

Peak State Being mentally and emotionally at your best Being centred and grounded Techniques for getting to peak state

Powerpoint Less is more……… Simple max 4 colour theme One easy to read font Minimum font size 20 60% of slide only Eight lines maximum Large relevant Images for emphasis No distractions Strong headings Less is more………

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Maya Angelou

Finally e Enjoy! Close