Presentation Skills Paving way for your success… Objectives •Define a presentation and effective presentations •Learn how to draft content effectively •Understand the importance of using appropriate structure and aids to enhance the presentation •Know the importance of the presenter in making the presentation dynamic •Deliver an Effective Presentation WIIFM [What is in it for me?] • • • • • Gaining confidence and attaining a professional outcome Gaining credibility in the circuit Feeling comfortable while presenting Overcoming nervousness Identifying and developing ones presentation style Today’s presentation will cover: Part one: Introduction to presentation skills Part two: Overcoming fear from public speaking Part three: Presentation components Part one: Introduction to presentation skills What are Presentations? • • • • • Presentations are a way of communicating IDEAS and INFORMATION to a group in order to: Inform Train Persuade Sell Entertain Why presentation skills? Why are Presentation Skills Important for any business •Communication between people •Promoting the company •Promoting yourself •Showing off your knowledge and skills Part two: Overcoming Fear from public speaking 10 Steps to Improve Your Body Language 10 Don’t cross your arms or legs Have eye contact, but don’t stare Relax your shoulders Nod when they are talking Sit up straight Smile Don’t touch your face Don’t stand too close Don’t put your hands in your pockets Don’t look at your watch Human Element • The Voice • The Body • The Skills • The Language • The Personality Human Element • The Voice • The Body • The Skills • The Language • The Personality Human Element - The Skills • Active Listening • Questioning Active listening -Listen and Connect • Take notice of what the audience says - the side comments • Listen to verbal and non-verbal messages • Respond appropriately What could be the various signs-verbal/non-verbal that a presenter might get from the audience? Questioning -Dealing with Questions Anticipate likely questions Ask questions: • So that the audience offers to find out • To stall while you think of an answer • To know the mind of the Audience Human Element • The Voice • The Body • The Skills • The Language • The Personality Human Element • The Voice • The Body • The Skills • The Language • The Personality Human Element -The language • KISS (Keep it simple & stupid) • Go careful with jargons and acronyms • Positive • Active Human Element • The Voice • The Body • The Skills • The Language • The Personality Human Element • The Voice • The Body • The Skills • The Language • The Personality Human Element - The Personality • Humor • Habits • Fashion • Passion Make sure these help make the audience listen… not hinder them from listening Remember that: “Laughing at our mistakes can lengthen our own life Laughing at someone else‘s can shorten it.” -Cullen Hightower - Finally… Enjoy yourself The audience will be on your side and want to hear what you have to say! Thank you ... speaking Part three: Presentation components Part one: Introduction to presentation skills What are Presentations? • • • • • Presentations are a way of communicating IDEAS and INFORMATION to a group... IDEAS and INFORMATION to a group in order to: Inform Train Persuade Sell Entertain Why presentation skills? Why are Presentation Skills Important for any business •Communication between people... Feeling comfortable while presenting Overcoming nervousness Identifying and developing ones presentation style Today’s presentation will cover: Part one: Introduction to presentation skills Part