Presentation Skills Beginner Tips and Expert Hacks

Raphaella Dixon, LBPSB QSLiN Symposium, March 28, 2019

Today’s Goals1. Set presentation goals that are

relevant to your participants’ needs

2. Engage participants so that they will retain and use what they have learned

3. Deal with nervousness

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Why Are You Presenting?Set presentation goals that are relevant to your participants’ needs:

1. What are your learning outcomes for the participants?

2. What are your participants’ current goals?

3. Reframe the learning outcomes in terms of your participants’ goals

Engaging ParticipantsEstablish a relationship of trust and openness:

● Make them feel welcome

● Recognize them as equal contributors

● Invite questions and comments

Make It Easy to Understand

● Set the context & the “why”

● Introduce it, say it, summarize it

● Give time to absorb, reflect, use

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Keep It Simple

● Address 2-3 main points only

● You don’t have to include everything

● Keep visual aids simple

Use Timing to Your Advantage

● Present at the time of their need

● Be flexible

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Let Your Participants Participate!

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Feeling Nervous is NormalCC0

“Roll your shoulders back and down. Breathe. Soften your heart.”

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Let Go of Perfectionism

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Change Your Focus From “Performer”...

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Facilitator

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What is One Tip You Want to Remember?

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Presentation Skills SummarySet presentation goals that are relevant to your participants’ needs by framing them in terms of their own goals

Engage your participants by:

● Establishing a relationship● Keeping the presentation simple● Giving time to reflect & opportunities to participate

Deal with nervousness by:

● Recognizing that it is normal● Practising self-care & letting go of perfectionism● Shifting your focus to the participants (be a facilitator)