1. Presentations 101

2. Nonverbal Communication
Confidence (AKA…SWAG)
You are ‘presenting’ from the moment you stand up – exude confidence…head up, shoulders back, stand tall and proud
Eye contact is essential – make a connection BEFORE you begin speaking
Movement
Where to stand
Head moves with words
Where and when to walk
No fidgeting feet or hands
Rocking/Swaying/Tapping
“The Look”
See extra credit requirements
Accessories
Hair

3. Nonverbal Communication
Voice
Verbal fillers & fluency breaks are KILLER
Enunciation
Pick a pronunciation and be confident
Use proper volume
Hands
Hands at rest, hands complimenting words
No hands touching: hair, clothing, other hand
Body
Eyes: contact with audience
Talk to the audience, not at them
Facial expressions – no grimacing for mistakes

4. Verbal Faux Pas
Avoid filler words and repetitive expressions: now, like, also, uh, um
Avoid saying “sorry” after a mistake
Don’t use slang
Refer to the audience as the Board or Committee (play the role of Brand Manager)
Don’t get sassy when answering questions
RELAX!!!

5. Common Mistakes - Style
Fluency breaks / stumbles
Saying “Sorry”
Talking too fast
Talking too softly
Poor eye contact
Hair in face
Moving too much or too little
Unmotivated gestures/movement
Sounding robotic/stiff and not conversational
Repetitive phrases / crutch words

6. Extra Credit Dress Up Requirements
Gentlemen
Dress slacks or khakis
Dress shirt (button down or polo style)
Polo shirt – solid colors…no loud designs
Shirt tucked in
Pants with belt
Pants sit at natural waist
Dress shoes – no sneakers, Vans, etc.
Hair out of eyes
Ladies
Dress slacks, khakis or black pants
Dress shirt
Dress – appropriate length
No sandals or sneakers
No “flashy” accessories (stud earrings only, no long necklaces or bracelets)
No skin…
Hair out of eyes