Oral Presentation Skills Unit 18 prepared by Evelyn Yeap

Overview Steps in making presentation Audience’s attention Put forward ideas that flow naturally Develop as the presentation unfolds Voice Clarity Non-verbal communication Overcome anxiety and increase confidence Effective visual aids Dealing with questions Manage presentation

What is presentation? An opportunity to communicate your point of view or ideas to an audience. Formal or informal Impromptu or prepared Individual or group In business, you may make presentation to: bosses, new employees, customers, colleagues, suppliers In social setting, everyone may be required to make a speech at: a party, a social gathering, a wedding, etc. Did you know: Nobody is born a good speaker – good speaking is learned and take a great deal of hard work.

Steps in making a presentation Deliver presentation Completing Writing Planning

1. Get to know your listener

2. Analyse the circumstances around your talk

3. The location and the size of the audience

4. Brainstorm the topic (Activity)

5. Get the hard information

6. Write a draft and read it aloud

7. Use visual aids

8. Beyond the rough draft

9. Practice, practice, practice

10. It’s natural to feel nervous

11. Deliver your speech The start Audience mood Your voice Body language Visual aids Timing Finish with a bang!

12. Handling questions FAQ Practice Leave for the end Look straight into their eyes A opportunity, not a threat.

Now, Sell!

Thank you for listening Have a nice day!