Presentation Techniques
Brush up on your Presentation Techniques
Top Tips by Steve Lea
In a recent survey conducted; it was found that death was a persons second worst fear. In fact public speaking ranked top in this list and for good reason. Nervous shakes, sweaty palms and the continuous use of 'erm' and 'like' are all signs of a lack of confidence and panic.
Here at Striding Out we aim to provide practical tips and information on how to combat your weak points and succeed in the hectic world of business.
Engaging Your Audience
- Use a multi-sensory presentation
- Remember to smile
- Research your audience
- Pause points for digestion
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Make it different and memorable
- Build rapport and emotional links
- Understand the culture of the organisation
- Dress appropriately
- Keep it brief and punchy
- Avoid repetition, but summarise points
- Avoid annoying mannerisms
- Use humour in the pitch
- Logical and focussed on outcomes
- Positive power words
- Have a strong ‘buy-in’
- Have riveting openings
- Bring dry material to life
- Are ‘brain friendly’
- Have a call to action
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Have a captivating close
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