1. Effective Presentations

2.  Practice delivering an effective presentation  Determine ways to manage tension and anxiety  Discuss effective presentation techniques  Improve your ability to design and develop  Increase the effectiveness of your presentation delivery skills  Explore ways to handle difficult questions and people  Observe, give, and receive feedback on presentations

4.  Dry mouth  Tight throat  Sweaty hands  Cold hands  Shaky hands  Nausea  Fast pulse  Shaky knees  Trembling lips 4

5. The Total Impact of the Effective Communication _______ % Words ________ % Tone of Voice ________ % Body Language ________ Total

6. The Total Impact of the Effective Communication _7 % Words __ 38 % Tone of Voice __ 55 % Body Language __ 100 % Total

7.  Communication Skills  Effective Eye Contact  Voice  Gestures  Facial Expressions  Verbal Skills  Knowing the Stage  Practice Stage Movement  Equipment Set-Up Notes  _________________ 7

8. Planning Handouts Visual Aids Practicing Speakers Notes

9.  Analyze  Design an Outline  Develop Content  Practice  Purpose or objective  Who is the Audience?  Topic or Subject  Setting and Environment  Introduction  Main Body  Conclusion  Specific facts, data and examples  Visual Aids  Speaking notes  When and how

11.  Engaging  Energy  Educated on Topic  Enthusiasm  Emotion  Enlightening  Ending

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15. 15 Managing the Audience  Questions & Answers ◦ Middle vs. End ◦ Repeat the Question ◦ Always say “Thank You” ◦ Beware of Labels ◦ Timing  Handouts ◦ Beginning vs. End

16.  Daily vitamins and minerals  Raw fresh fruits and vegetables  Less red meat, more white meat  Drink more water daily  Exercise daily  Improve flexibility (stretch)  Reduce tobacco and alcohol  Very Light meal before a presentation/meeting ◦ Avoid carbonated or dairy-based beverages 16