1 How to Give a Great Presentation by Jim Patterson

2 What are some things that people fear?

3 You Are Not Alone

4 My Objectives Organize a Presentation Deliver a Presentation Effectively Use Visual Aids

5 Preview Speech Standards Types of Speeches Methods of Delivery Organization Voice Non-verbals Visual Aids Nervousness

6 Basic Speech Standards Make Direct Eye Contact Appear Confident and Natural Be Well Rehearsed Move Naturally

7 Types of Speeches Entertain Persuade Inform

8 Methods of Delivery Impromptu Reading Memorization Extemporaneous

9 Speech Organization I. Introduction Gain attention State objective Relate importance

10 II. The Body Logical Complete Concise Progressive Accurate Examples/Illustrations

11 II. The Conclusion Review of Main Points Remind Audience of Objective Ask for Questions or Comments Wrap Up/Call for Action/Story

12 Using Your Voice

13 Voice Quality Pitch Volume Inflection Rate

14 Enunciation Whadjudo last night? I toljuh I’d go with yuh. I heardjuh come in. Couldya come at noon? I wrotecha last week. Jever hear from Fred?

15 Control Speech Ticks First, Know You Have Them Second, Pretend They’re Burps Third, Close Mouth Fourth, Repeat!

16 How important is non-verbal communication ?

17 Things to Remember Make Eye Contact to Catch Non-Verbal Signals Watch Your Non-Verbals People Will Believe Non- Verbals Over Verbal!

18 Building Better Visuals Why Use Visual Aids What Are Appropriate Visual Aids

19 Building Better Visuals Minimal Text Use Sans Serif Font Large Fonts Background/Font Contrast

20 Better Visuals, cont’ Animate Text Bullets Import Relevant Graphics Use Sound Selectively

21 Nervousness Some is natural, normal, and helpful Overcoming nervousness: Form Proper Mental Attitude Prepare Well For Open & Close Be THOROUGHLY Prepared Tell a Story S-L-O-W Down!

22 How to Give a Great Presentation Voice Non-verbals Visual Aids Nervousness Speech Standards Types of Speeches Methods of Delivery Organization

23 Questions?