Improving Your Presentation Skills Tips and Techniques Paul Galvani C.T. Bauer College of Business

Presentations 101 Glossophobia

Glossophobia Presentations 101 The Fear Of PUBLIC SPEAKING From the Greek Glosso meaning tongue and phobia meaning fear

Glossophobia Presentations 101 Symptoms: Sweating, Shivering, Blanking out

Presentations 101 This is the Number One Fear of All Fears The Fear of DYING is Number Seven

Presentations 101 “There are two kinds of speakers: Those who are nervous and Those who are liars” Mark Twain

Presentations 101 Time is a valuable asset Your audience is investing in you They expect a return on their investment

One Good Idea Presentations 101 The foundation of any great presentation is: One Good Idea What do you want your audience to remember?

Presentations 101 S.O.S.F.S. Start Out Strong Finish Strong

Presentations 101 It’s all in the PREPARATION “He who fails to prepare is Preparing for failure” Unknown REHEARSE, REHEARSE, REHEARSE

Presentations 101 Did I mention: REHEARSE, REHEARSE, REHEARSE

Presentations 101 Less is more The elevator pitch The film critique A good broth

Presentations 101 Know in advance to whom the presentation is bring made Know how many people will be in attendance Know where the presentation is being made Know how long the presentation is supposed to be

Presentations 101 Visit the presentation room in advance Know location of room and A/V controls

Presentations 101 Physical Stuff: How to approach podium Where to stand (don’t slouch) Where to look Eye Contact How to address the screen What to do with your hands

Presentations 101 You’d better have an…… Introduction, body and conclusion In other words: Tell ‘em what you’re gonna tell ‘em Tell ‘em, then Tell ‘em what you told ‘em

Presentations 101 Humor is not your friend Beware of telling a joke A humorous story, if it pertains to the subject matter, may be beneficial

Presentations 101 Use visuals to reinforce your points Remove them when they no longer apply Ensure that everything can be seen from the back of the room The rule of 6 (6 lines, 6 words)

Presentations 101 No monotones Don’t mumble Use a good range of voice, especially for emphasis Watch the “ahs, ums” and “you knows”

Presentations 101 If you have a lengthy handout, do not pass it out until the end or If you have a series of smaller handouts It’s OK to hand them out as you go along

Presentations 101 Be enthusiastic Be confident Because attitudes are contagious

Presentations 101 Please, please, please Don’t just read from a text

Presentations 101 Watch the time

NO: Presentations 101 Thanking the audience Saying “I’m really glad to be here” Telling a joke Saying “I’ve been asked to speak about..” Apologizing (for anything) Forcing your audience to say “Good Morning”

Be a Storyteller Presentations 101 I’d like to share a story with you I’d like to paint a picture for you The best way to tell you about this, is to tell you about Richard

Presentations 101 Q & A Let the audience know whether you would like them to ask questions during your presentation or hold them until the end Remember, there’s no such thing as a stupid question

Presentations 101 Q & A Let the audience know whether you would like them to ask questions during your presentation or hold them until the end Remember, there’s no such thing as a stupid question

Presentations 101 Watch and analyze other great speakers TED Talks

Presentations 101 So, Did you get a good return On your investment?