Presentations and public speaking

Gunnar Wettergrengunnarw@dsv.su.se

Agenda

IntroductionCreating a presentationDeliver a presentation

Different methods

Make sure you think of

Which is worst?

To die of to present in front of a group of people?

Why is it so scary?

Afraid to failFeel isolatedHelp I will say the wrong things, the audience wont like me, I cant do itEveryone hopes that I will fail10 things to remember

Why do we need to know this

Very important no matter what role you have to be able to present a product/thought and to convince othersA big part of today’s work is about speaking

Practice makes perfect

Grab all opportunities to practiceMake sure that you evaluate each performance, what was good – not so goodDo not hesitate to experimentDraw inspiration form others but do not copy, find your own style

Creating a presentation

Step 1 - How am I going to deliver the speech

ManuscriptNote cardsVisual aidsImprovisation

Manuscript

Demand a lot of preparation and practiceWrite down the material using speaking languageDo not just read word for word but leave room for improvisationDo not forget your audience

Note cards

Use cards with supporting words or phrases that remind you of topics and points you need to cover or makeOne topic/point per cardMake sure that you can read what you write

Visual aids

Visual aids if used correctly can increase the interest in your presentation Examples

OH-slidesPower point / CanonVideo/FilmPhysical objectsBlackboard / Whiteboard

Improvisation

One of the hardest methodsVery effective and often generates the best resultsYou can easily read the audience and adapt to their reactionsNothing for beginners

Step 2 – Prepare

Depends on the method usedMemorize – split up the material into bitsManuscript – Practice, PracticeNote cards – Make sure you know the material wellCreate visual aids and props that you are going to need

Structure

OpeningIntroductionDeliver messageConclude

Step 3 – Before the presentation

Make sure you arrive well ahead of time

Look through the roomTest sound and other machinesCalm yourself down and prepare mentally

Stage fright

Dry mouthSweaty handsCold handsFeel sickQuick pulseSoft knees

Anyone experienced this ?

To handle stress and stage fright

Strategies that can be performedAt anytimeBefore a speechJust before a speechDuring a speech

One way is to joke about it (isn’t always appropriate)

Step 4 – During the presentation

The audienceConquer the stageUse tricks to increase attention

The Audience

Get them to participateFemale/male audiencesBe sharp and study their reactions to what you are saying

Stage hints

A lot of people big movementsThink about your bodyUse your body to increase the effect of your wordsThink of how you moveWhat not to do

What to wear?

Depends on the presentationBusiness

Correct, formalTry and ahead of time find out what the company in question wears at workMake sure your cloths does not disturb the audience