by Kate McLagan Organizational Consultant

2 You can be certain of: Being taxed Death Having to stand up and speak in front of people In a survey, 32% of people said they would prefer to die and face financial ruin rather than speak in public.

3 THE SECRET to your success: 10% = giving the presentation 90% = the planning, preparation and rehearsal

4 BEFORE DURING AFTER

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6  What is your objective?  What do you want to achieve?  What do you want your audience to take away?

7 A GOOD OBJECTIVE OR OUTCOME IS… 1. Stated in the positive 2. Achievable, within your control 3. Specific, with evidence you have achieved your goal 4. Addressed to the WIIFM of your audience

8 By the end of my presentation, the audience will…

9 I. Opening Who you are Clear objective Overview of main points (tell them what you’re going to tell them) II. Body Main ideas and sub ideas (tell them) III. Closing Review sentence (tell them what you’ve told them) Conclusion PRESENTATION STRUCTURE

10 REMEMBER, to reach your objective: Without visual aids = 58% With visual aids = 79%

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12 How you put the content across, NOT the content itself. 25% auditory 45% kinesthetic 30% visual Words Tonal Qualities Gestures Clothing Movement Eye Contact Expressions Emotions Mood Weighing issues

13 Everybody is different; we all think differently and have different preferences. The challenge for you is to offer something for everyone. Everybody thinks in one or more thinking styles: In pictures In sounds In feelings So, include something for everyone to help get your message across. It will significantly influence how your listeners understand you.

14 “What you’re doing speaks so loudly, I can hardly hear what you’re saying.” RW Emerson 7% content/words 55% body language 38% voice qualities Impact on first impression…

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16 “They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” Carl W. Buechner

17 Presented by Kate McLagan Organizational Consultant Learning & Development Coach Phone Cell