Post on 17-Nov-2014
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PRESENTATION SKILLS
From Finny
Speech or Self: More Important?
“People trust their ears
less than their eyes.”
- Herodotus
“One who forms a judgment on any point but cannot explain it clearly might as well never have thought at all on the subject.” - Pericles
Before the Presentation
• Get a good night’s sleep! *6-8 hours (not over / under)
• Eat a legitimate breakfast! *carbs, fats, calories = energy! *caffeine curse
• Use the restroom at least 5-10 minutes before! *don’t make us wait
• Make sure you have water available
Don’t Worry
• Preparation saves!
• Think positive
• Most nerves aren’t visible
• Simple visuals
Essentials
• Dress impeccably• Establish eye contact
early• Intro = Life (or death)• Be present • Speak clearly (practice)
Speaking 1: Tongue Twisters
I am a thistle sifter. I have seven sieves of unsifted thistles, and seven sieves of sifted thistles…because I am a thistle
sifter.
The sixth sheik’s sixth
sheep’s sick.
Double bubble gum
bubbles double.
Rubber baby buggy bumpers.
Speaking 2: Pauses
• Credibility
• Gravity
• Variety
Pausing Example
“They build your basic character. They mold you for your future roles as the custodians of the nation's defense. They make you strong enough to know when you are weak, and brave enough to face yourself when you are afraid.”
-Douglas MacArthur
Speaking 3: Loudness
• Mics are half the battle
• Standard + 30
“Secondary Matters”
• Movement
*intention
• Gestures / Expressions
*hands, face
Adrenaline
Anxiety vs Excitement
Time
• Keep track of time
• Don’t make it obvious
• Copy of PowerPoint
The End
• Make sure it ENDS!
• Summarize, Emphasize, Inspire
• SMILE!
• Thank your audience