1. Presentation Soft Skills
1/16/2018
Academic Presentation Making

2. Tips for giving good presentations
Schedule
Tips for giving good presentations
How to address the audience!

3. Show your Passion Let the enthusiasm come out
Content, visuals, professionalism important
Heartfelt belief in the topic
Connect with audience in honest and excited way
Passion and confidence

4. Start Strong First 2-3 Minutes are important
Audience wants to like you
Have 2-3 minutes to convince them
Must engage them
Do not spend too much time on background info, professional history, etc.

5. Keep it Short
Attention span is greatest in beginning and when saying something like “in conclusion”
Better to have them want more than give them too much

6. Move Away from the Podium
In front, around, etc.
Remove physical barriers
Build rapport and respect
If possible, use remote control device

7. Use the B Key
Screen goes blank
Audience can focus on you for a minute

8. Eye Contact Look at individuals, not scan the group Smile
Unless have to reference something on slide, don’t turn back to audience

9. Keep the lights on Balance between seeing you and seeing the screen
Balance the lighting
E.g. TV screen

10. Slow Down
Pause for emphasis

11. Other Tips Don’t plan gestures “That’s a good question”
Don’t Apologize