Content (What was said)           ⬜ clear           ⬜ OK           ⬜not clear

Delivery (How it was said)            ⬜ clear           ⬜ OK           ⬜not clear

Who gave the speech/presentation?

Where does he/she work?

What does he/she do?

Other questions

1 Read the five important steps to follow when starting a presentation. Decide which order they should be in. Fill in the gaps with the words in the box. 

Firstly            Secondly           Thirdly            Fourthly        Finally

 a ____________, you should say a few words about yourself so that the audience knows   something about the person who is going to talk to them.

b ____________, you need to welcome everybody to the presentation or event.

c ____________, you need to explain what you are going to talk about and why.

d ____________, say very clearly how you would like to deal with questions.

e ____________, you have to stop people talking and get them to focus all their attention on you. This is not always easy!

Example

Topic         I’d like to talk about                               our management

I’d like to say a few words about training scheme.

Outline        I’ll be dealing with            
    I’ve divided my talk into three areas

Middle

Showing steps   First of all,

            Firstly,            let’s look at in-service training.

            Then

            Next           I’ll go on to external training.

                  After that

Conclusion

Closing          Finally,            we hope to provide even more

              To sum up,       specialist courses next year.

Inviting questions Are there any questions?

          If there are any questions, I’ll be happy to try to answer them.

Features of a Good Presentation

VOICE              breath slowly, control the volume

SPEED             better slow than too fast; pause frequently

LANGUAGE   simply short sentences; give summaries and examples

LENGTH   people's concentration is only good for 20 minutes or so

HUMOR  always helps to keep your audience with you

NOTES             certainly, but never read aloud a complete text

CONFIDENCE  sound as though you know what you are talking about

VISUAL AIDS  not too many; make them attractive and clear

BODY LANGUAGE      plenty of eye contact with your audience

An excellent presentation captivates, informs, and inspires.

A successful presentation doesn't just relay information; it ignites minds and moves hearts. It leaves audiences captivated, informed, and yearning to take action. But how do you craft such a presentation? Fear not, for we hold the key: ten essential features that unlock excellence. 

1 Content

1. Clear and concise message -  Focus on one key takeaway and tailor your content to support it. Avoid information overload.

2. Compelling story - Weave a narrative that engages your audience and makes your points memorable.

3. Relevant and credible data - Use facts, statistics, and visuals to back your claims and build trust with your audience.

4. Structured and logical flow - Organize your content in a way that's easy to follow, with transitions between points.

2 Delivery

5. Confident and enthusiastic - Speak clearly, project your voice, and maintain eye contact. Show passion for your topic.

6. Varied pace and tone - Avoid monotone delivery. Use pauses for emphasis, and vary your pace and volume to keep the audience engaged.

7. Natural and conversational - Avoid sounding robotic or scripted. Speak in a way that feels natural and authentic to you.

8. Effective use of visuals - Use slides, images, and videos strategically to enhance your message, not distract from it. Keep them simple and visually appealing.

3 Engagement

9. Interactive elements - Encourage questions, polls, or activities to keep your audience actively involved.

10. Call to action - Tell your audience what you want them to do after your presentation, whether it's taking a specific action, visiting a website, or simply reflecting on your message.

Bonus tips

▶ Practice, practice, practice - Rehearse your presentation to feel comfortable and confident.

▶Know your audience - Tailor your content and delivery style to their interests and background knowledge.

▶ Anticipate questions - Be prepared to answer common questions related to your topic.

▶ Embrace technology - Use presentation software and tools effectively, but don't let them overshadow your message.

Remember, the best presentations are a combination of well-crafted content, engaging delivery, and successful audience interaction. Focus on these features and you'll be well on your way to delivering an excellent presentation!

A good presentation is one of the most important tools you have in business for getting things done.

Whether you're

✓   persuading colleagues

✓   selling a client

✓   energizing a team or

✓   showing an idea to senior management

the power of your presentation makes the difference between success and failure.

You should be able to

Create a positive first impression and establish a positive first image.

Assess your audience and define the goals of the presentation.

Communicate your ideas with clarity and force, conveying competence and confidence, especially with new or difficult material.

Develop a central theme and structure the presentation around your theme.

Be more relaxed and natural (while making presentations, yet also project enthusiasm)

Effectively use expressions, gestures and modulation for desired impact.

Impress your audience by using the latest in presentation technology.

Think on your goal and quickly handle any situation with polish and professionalism.

Optimize pressure situations and lead an impressive and effective step ahead.

Reach every audience every time.

Motivate and persuade your audience to action using supporting facts and examples.

Convey credibility and sell your ideas, your organization and yourself!

A high impact presentation will benefit you if you have some prior public speaking experience. It is particularly useful for executives who speak in front of groups, salespeople and anyone who meets the press.

Be customized to meet your company's needs. Using the presentation high impact skills, and techniques you’ll cover all the basics.

A successful career depends on your ability to communicate effectively negotiate with your superiors, co-workers and staff.

The technique that turns people - those with the usual public speaking fears and phobia - into polished professionals who get their ideas across with poise and enthusiasm.

Start with the three basics

1. Get to know your audience,

2. organize ideas and

3. create your outline.

Use sophisticated techniques like

✓      voice modulation,

✓      attention focusing and

✓      idea pyramids for creating impact and audience persuasion.

✓      Get advices about your own presentation style (EVALUATION)

Move very quickly into actually delivering talks

you will be on your feet and presenting like a professional in no time at all!

All presentations should be recorded, so you can actually watch you progression from novice to professional.

Take the step from nervous novice afraid to speak to savvy pro eager to address.

Record your presentations

Your recorded presentation will remind yourself how good you really are and how far you have come.

You should be able to

❑ Learn and implement never-fail formula for a successful talk.

❑ Research your audience in advance;

❑ know them and their expectations.

❑ Manage hostile and uncooperative audience members.

❑ Implement fail-proof techniques to organize your speech into a logical flow, especially knowing

❑ what to include and what not to include.

❑ Hold the attention of your audience,

❑ speaking with confidence and clarity as well as

❑ use your enthusiasm to get the audience on your side.

❑ Let gestures add impact and reinforcement.

❑ Perfect your timing with the use of visual aids and

❑ let your own voice become a tool, creating emphasis and emotion.

Vantages

Use these techniques and achieve amazing results with Public Speaking, 

Techniques are important mainly for managers and executives with little or no public speaking experience.

Designed specifically for people with little or no public speaking experience.

Understand that public speaking ability is a key ingredient of success.

Giving Effective Presentations

An overview of giving effective presentations. You will see examples of good and bad presentations and what mistakes to avoid.