Four Cardinal Rules
•Make sure you have
something to say,
applicable to audience
•Speak clearly
•Be comfortable with
your style
•Nothing will help if the
information is weak
7 Easy Steps on
How You Can Deliver a Good
Presentation
1. The Power of Persuasion
•Gain the audience's attention
•Be very clear to ensure understanding
of your materials
•Keep your audience interested
•Bring closure
2. You are the Message
•Be cognizant of your facial expressions -
keep a true smile, don't put on a face, your
audience WILL know!!!
•Gestures - keep nervousness to a minimum
•Keep your eyes on the audience, NOT the
equipment
•Movements & Posture - Emily Post 101
•Voice and Modulation - Practice on how you
sound DO NOT speak over the audio in your
presentation
3. On Being Confident
•Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse - Enough times that
you are completely comfortable with the material
•Make sure you not only know the script but
transitions of any multimedia
•Practice the set up of equipment
•Go to the conference room before hand and
familiarize yourself with the surroundings
•Do a DRY RUN
4. Don't be a "Show Off"
• If possible hide your equipment. It is
NOT necessary for everyone to see your
equipment, even though you YOU might
think so.
•Remember, why you are giving the
presentation - To present the
information!!
5. On Using TEXT and
Graphics
•Color - Color can create excitement, add
emphasis, contribute to credibility
•DO NOT use too many colors or fonts,
keep them flowing with your template
•Stay with the same color scheme
The Psychology of COLOR
- the colors of the rainbow
•Red = alert, life, passion
•Orange = optimism, wisdom, warmth
•White = hopeful, truth, new
•Black = importance, gravity
•Green = growth, proceed
•Purple = regal, spirituality, nostalgia
•Gray = integrity, maturity
•Blue = trust, stability
6. On Using Sound and
Music
•Sounds are powerful tools - they
can:
•heighten an experience
•improve your retention rate
•enhance interaction with your
audience
•send a message
Be a responsible presenter!
Or You Can Use A Video
to Grab Attention
7. Take Control !!
•Be prepared for anything
•Do a schematic of the layout of the
room
•Know where you are presenting. Will you
have a podium or free space ?
•Have someone introduce you. It will
begin the presentation
•Have a contingency plan, if ALL fails,
use hand outs, overheads, etc.
Do a Wrap Up
•Summarize what you
have just talked about!
•Any Questions ??