Presentations

What is Communication? zNonverbal Communication -body language -eye contact

Importance of Communication zClass Presentations zField Research zBusiness Communications zPublic Speaking

Fear of Public Speaking zPopulation xNo.1 fear=Public Speaking xFear No.2=Death zStage fright -In spotlight -unprepared -inexperienced

Effective Communication zPreparation zPractice zPresence

Effective Communication zPreparation yResearch verses non-research yFormat verses speak on what you know -Notes- outline main points -note cards vs. full sized paper

Sample Persuasive Speech Outline I. Introduction xAttention grabber xBackground xClear Thesis II. Body xClaim & evidence xCounterargument and rebuttal III. Conclusion xReview and call to action x*think of adding a few “claptraps” (list of 3, contrasting pairs, repetition, rhetorical questions, metaphor

Effective Communication zPractice - practice makes perfect - revision - get time right

Effective Communication zPresence -nervousness- fright is common -Body language -voice tone -gestures -eye contact -positive attitude

Things You Shouldn’t Do zRead directly from notes zRead directly from screen zTurn back on audience zSlouch, hands in pockets zNo um, ah, you know’s, like zNo nervous gestures zTalk too fast, zTalk too quietly

Things You Should Do zEye contact zCan glance at notes zAppropriate gestures zRhetorical questions to involve audience

Ten Successful Tips Control the “Butterflies” zKnow the room- become familiar with the place of presentation zKnow the audience- greet or chat with the audience before hand. It’s easier to speak to friends than to strangers zKnow your material-increased nervousness is due to not being prepared!

Control the “Butterflies” zRelaxation- relax entire body by stretching and breathing so as to ease the tension zVisualize giving your speech- Visualize yourself giving your speech from start to finish. By visualizing yourself successful, you will be successful

Control the “Butterflies” zPeople want you to succeed-the audience is there to see you succeed not to fail zDon’t apologize-by mentioning your nervousness or apologizing, you’ll only be calling the audience’s attention to mistakes

Control the “Butterflies” zConcentrate on your message-not the medium. Focus on the message you are trying to convey and not on your anxieties zTurn nervousness into positive energy-nervousness increases adrenaline, transform it into vitality and enthusiasm—BREATHE!

Control the “Butterflies” zGain experience-experience builds confidence, which is key to effective public speaking

Practice takes you from this..

To this….