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Megan Mead
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 2
MEGANMEAD· BFA Communication Design,
double minor in Theatre & Marketing
· 15 yrs of theatrical training & experience
· Worked with brands such as AT&T, 7-11, FedEx, The Long Center, & Westcave Preserve
· Speaking gigs include SXSWi 2013, RISE Week Austin & AIGA DFW Design: Big Week
ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER&EDUCATIONALSPEAKER
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 3
WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT TODAY · why presenting well is a big deal
· what good presentations do/should achieve
· how to give a good presentation
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 4
WHY IS MAKING A GOOD PRESENTATION A BIG DEAL?
BAD PRESENTATIONS CAN KILL GOOD IDEAS · audiences/clients have a hard time separating a good idea from a poor presentation
· presentations are the bridge between your target audience and your idea
· avoid singing a great song badly
What we’ll be presenting to all of you today
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 5
WHY IS MAKING A GOOD PRESENTATION A BIG DEAL?
A GOOD PRESENTATION CREATES VALUES
The Presentation Tri-force: sustains valuable relationships between these 3 forces
YOU Y O U R T E A M
CLIENT
IDEA
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WHY IS MAKING A GOOD PRESENTATION A BIG DEAL?
MEGG’S SALARY SAGA · how I talked my way into a job
· presenting well can have a concrete effect on your career path
· Age is relative—skills are not
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 7
AGOODPRESENTATIONSHOULD… MAKE THE COMPLEX UNDERSTANDABLE · in ways that make sense to your audience/clients
· speak to them on their turf and in their terms
· they won’t advocate for what they can’t understand
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AGOODPRESENTATIONSHOULD… CREATE EMPATHY · understanding an idea(s) is different than caring about it
· answer these questions: “Why should they care?” and “How will this create value for them now and in the future?”
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 9
AGOODPRESENTATIONSHOULD… MEET THE FOLLOWING PRIMARY GOALS · it is well-organized
· it is engaging
· it is professional
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 10
AGOODPRESENTATIONISWELL-ORGANIZED:
THE 3 “P’S” OF PRESENTING · plan
· prepare
· practice
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AGOODPRESENTATIONISWELL-ORGANIZED:
THE 1ST “P:” PLAN WELL · don’t overload your slides!
· be a diva—nothing, not even your slides— should upstage you
· remember: “You’re not Quentin Tarrantino” tell a well-structured, easy-to-follow storyline
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 12
AGOODPRESENTATIONISWELL-ORGANIZED:
THE 1ST “P:” PLAN WELL | STORY STRUCTURE
1INTRO/FRAMINGOUTLINE KEY POINTS
2ARTICULATETHEMSUPPORT WITH YOUR
RATIONALES
3REITERATE KEY POINTSS U M M A R I Z EEND W/ MEMORY BITE
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 13
AGOODPRESENTATION ISWELL-ORGANIZED: THE 2ND “P:” PREPARE · tailor your presentation to your audience (a CEO requires info & delivery differently from a CD, or a Board President)
· vocal warm-ups: prep it up to step it up
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 14
AGOODPRESENTATIONISWELL-ORGANIZED:
THE 2ND “P:” VOCAL WARM UPS | WHY? · preps: your voice is your #1 tool
· relaxes: your voice can betray you “A warm voice is a confident voice”
· focuses: take a minute for yourself
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 15
AGOODPRESENTATIONISWELL-ORGANIZED:
THE 2ND“P:”VOCALWARMUPS|HOW?· shake it out: get loose and get silly to get ready
· BDGD: warm up your vocal muscles
· tongue twisters: get your mouth ready for any sound, any sentence—anything
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 16
AGOODPRESENTATIONISWELL-ORGANIZED:
THE 2ND“P:”TONGUETWISTERS· Unique New York. You need New York. You know you need unique New York.
· toy boat, toy boat, toy boat…
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AGOODPRESENTATIONISWELL-ORGANIZED:
THE 3RD“P”:PRACTICE,PRACTICE,PRACTICE· do not “wing it”
· practice in a way that works for you
· if you practice well, you will present well
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 18
AGOODPRESENTATIONISENGAGING
DON’TREADSTRAIGHTFROMTHESLIDES· they can read, so you should talk
· straight reading kills your vocal projection
· it undermines the strength of your ideas
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AGOODPRESENTATIONISENGAGING
IMPROVEXERCISE#1:SPEAK ON THE FLY· things rarely go by script—practice extemporaneous speaking
· how: grab a magazine, pick a page at random, and speak about its contents for 60 seconds non-stop
· why?: doing this helps you practice speaking on the fly, as well as the ability to think on your feet
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 20
AGOODPRESENTATIONISENGAGING
SHOWSOMEENTHUSIASM· if you aren’t excited, they won’t be either
· channel your nervousness
· fake it ’til you make it
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 21
AGOODPRESENTATIONISENGAGING
IMPROVEXERCISE#2:BE IN THE SPOTLIGHT· practice drawing positive attention to yourself whenever you can
· how: be an audience volunteer, read out loud to your spouse or pet, make announcements at work
· why?: practice creates confidence & confidence is more engaging
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AGOODPRESENTATIONISENGAGING
BODYLANGUAGE&STAGEPRESENCE· stay open: don’t cross your arms or slump your shoulders
· stay respectful: stand or sit professionally & confidently
· stay appropriate: utilize the “cone of movement”
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AGOODPRESENTATIONISPROFESSIONAL
ATTIRE&ATTITUDE· act as if time and money are on the line every time
· dress, speak & act appropriately
· when in doubt, dress up & speak up
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 24
AGOODPRESENTATIONISPROFESSIONAL
IMPROVEXERCISE#3:RULEOFAGREEMENT· how: don’t deny your scene partner’s declarations
· use “and” rather than “no”
· why?: this helps you appear more professional & unified
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 25
TOSUMMARIZE BEYOURSELF,BUTBETTER · a good presentation is a genuine presentation
· be true to you (just be a less nervous you)
· find what works, forget what doesn’t
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AND ALWAYS REMEMBER... PRESENTINGWELLISPARAMOUNT· plan, prepare & practice
· utilize some of these tips & tricks to improve your presentation performance
· above all, be organized, be engaging & be professional
H O W N O T 2 S U C K AT P R E S E N T I N G Y O U R W O R K | by Megan Mead | @hn2s | #not2suck | 27
QUESTIONS? CONTACTINFO
EMAIL | [email protected]
TWIT TER | @hn2s
C O M I N G S O O N | not2suck.com