Stepping StonesStepping Stones Programme Stepping Stones Stepping Stones Programme Presentation Skills Raza Rashid Learning and Development Consultant

Stepping Stones Outcomes By the end of the session you will be able to: - Present yourself and your work professionally and effectively to meet recruitment requirements

Stepping Stones Agenda Describe a basic presentation model Consider tools and methods that can enhance a presentation Outline ways to remain calm when presenting Practice delivering a short presentation

Stepping Stones Introductions

Stepping Stones Giants, Wizards and Elves Giants. Stand on your tippy toes, raise your arms like a giant, and make a menacing growling noise: “Rarrr!” Wizards. Crouch slightly, as wizards are a bit shorter. Wave your fingers as though you’re casting a magical spell, and make a magical noise: “Shaazaam!” Elves. Crouch down very low, cup your hands around your ears, and make a high pitched elf noise: “Eeeee!”

Stepping Stones Shannon and Weaver model of Communication

Stepping Stones “You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across, your ideas won’t get you anywhere” Lee Lacocca

Stepping Stones Delivering a presentation 3 main sections :  Preparing  Developing  Delivering

Stepping Stones “Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.” Coach John Wooden

Stepping Stones Purpose Audience Analysis SMART Goals Preparing your Presentation

Stepping Stones "Tell'em what you're gonna tell'em. Tell'em. Then tell'em what you told'em.“ George Bernard Shaw

Stepping Stones “3-1-2” method for presentation design 3 – Start with the conclusion (what should have been achieved by the end of the presentation) 1 – Develop an opening that grabs the audience, tells them why they should listen and what you are going to address 2 – Establish supporting data and arguments to achieve the desired outcome

Stepping Stones Overcoming butterflies Preparation + Rehearsal >> Confidence >>Calm >>= Fearlessness

Stepping Stones Delivery RapportVisual Aids Voice & Body Techniques Anxiety & Nerves Question & Answer Personal Motivation Using Humour

Stepping Stones  Plan  Practice, practice and practice  Smile!  Make Eye Contact  Engage audience  Body Language - think about it  Use visual aids to support the presentation My Top Tips:  Take your time - pause  Drink water  Use the opportunity to showcase your skills  Questions are an opportunity to add value  Enjoy it.

Stepping Stones Session Review What are your key learning points Add to your Learning Journal

Stepping Stones Questions Thank you