1. How To Deliver Effective Presentations
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2. Take A Guess….
According to statistics, what percent of the population is comfortable getting up in front of an audience?

3. The Answer is….
Only 4 %

4. Strive for the Five C’s Confident Credible Competent Convincing
Comfortable

5. Lets do an Impromptu Speech Oh Yeah! That means you!
Lets Do An Exercise
Lets do an Impromptu Speech Oh Yeah! That means you!

6. Know Your Subject The Number One Rule Know it inside and out
Your audience expects no less

7. Parts Of A Good Speech Introduction Body Conclusion
(Tell the audience what you are going to tell them.)
Body
(Tell them!)
Conclusion
(Tell them what you have told them!)

8. Introduction Tell a story Use a quote Pose a challenge Use an analogy
Use humor, but make sure it is relevant
Use a startling statement, fact or opinion
Relate the subject to personal experience

9. Body Strong supporting arguments, accurate up- to-date information
At least three good middle points or required information as required by your rubric

10. Conclusion Summarize the major points.
What last words or thoughts do you want to leave with your audience?
Do you want to challenge the audience?
This is a critical part of an effective talk.

11. Tips…Tips…Tips
Practice orally and time yourself. Be sure to stay within the time limit.

12. Are you controlling your voice?
Tips…Tips…Tips
Are you controlling your voice?
Are you mumbling?
Vary the pitch and volume of your voice.
Use voice inflections to drive home your critical points.
Will the entire audience be able to hear your voice?

13. Avoid “Pause Words”. “Um” “Like” “You know what I’m saying?”
Tips…Tips…Tips
Avoid “Pause Words”. “Um” “Like” “You know what I’m saying?”

14. Tips…Tips…Tips What does your face say? Look pleasant, enthusiastic,
confident and proud.

15. Tips…Tips…Tips How should I dress?
What you wear depends on the audience.

16. Eye Contact is the Most Powerful Component of Body Language
Tips…Tips…Tips
Where do I look?
Eye Contact is the Most Powerful Component of Body Language
Use the 3 second method.
Focus on foreheads or just above heads.
Talk “to your audience” not “at your audience”.

17. Never Show Your Back Never Hide Behind The Podium
Tips…Tips…Tips
Never Show Your Back Never Hide Behind The Podium

18. What Do I Do With My Hands?
Tips…Tips…Tips
What Do I Do With My Hands?
Don’t hide your hands.
Don’t point at the audience.
Be natural.

19. Tips…Tips…Tips Can I use props? A podium can be used, but…….
Handouts are great
Powerpoints are great

20. Don’t Commit “Death by PowerPoint”
Tips…Tips…Tips
Don’t Commit “Death by PowerPoint”

21. Tips…Tips…Tips This will help as well…. A warm beverage
Eat some chocolate
Force yourself to yawn
Do some stretching

22. Relax and Have Fun!
The more you are relaxed and comfortable with your subject matter the better your presentation will be.
Remember Confidence is the key!