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Scott’s bit – presentation styles / visual aids
• Don’t fidget
• Don’t repeat yourself too much
• Don’t move about too much
• Don’t stand still
• Don’t pick a spot and stare at it
• Keep eye contact
• Don’t cross your arms/legs
• Don’t turn your back
• Speak at a normal speed
• Smile
Do what makes you comfortableto start with
- You can refine it later
Don’t• Pick your nose
• Scratch personal parts of your body
• Keep your hands in your pockets
Normal polite behaviour is fine
Do what makes you comfortable – within reason
Consider
• Holding something in your hand (clicker)
• Holding onto the lectern (if your hands are shaking)
• What you wear may matter
• Comfortable shoes
Scott - preparation
PRACTICE:
Really know your subject
Do not learn it by rote
Practice timing
Have a peer review it
Sometimes start in the middle
Divide into sections
Managing Fear
BEFORE:
This is a technical presentation – not Toastmasters
Practice in front of people – your wife / husband / cleaner / mirror– anyone
Speak it out loud
Really know your subject
Never think about piking (being run over by a bus etc) – its not going to happen
Prepare the first 3 sentences really well
Plan on something to say in case you block – write it down
BEFORE:
Avoid last minute changes
Stand on the stage earlier in the day, tryout the microphone
Breathing exercises
Check everything early then wander – don’t stand on stage before you have to
Remember – people want you to succeed
Visualise it going well
DURING:
Have friends in the audience – get them to talk to you before it starts – get them to nod a lot
Breath
Interact with the audience early
Have technical support
Have water ready
Say you will take questions at the end
FOR THE REALLY TERRIFIED:
Start by doing a presentation with a friend
Sit down and do the demo bitorHang onto the lectern and don’t let go
AFTER:
What were you afraid of?
You will be glad you did it
You may be significantly thinner