31 Tips to Becoming an Effective Presenter

Providing tips for every presentation scenario and giving basic instruction for presenters new and old, “31 Tips to Becoming an Effective Presenter” is a key resource for readers interested in improving their skills as effective public communicators. The book is available at any bookstore nationwide or can be ordered through the publisher for
$10.99 (112 pages - paperback)
$14.99 (CD audio book)

Published by Tate Pulishing
Author Frank S. Adamo submitted a draft of his manuscript to one publisher for the very first time. It was accepted and the book is now available through http://www.tatepubishing.com or in Borders, Barnes and Noble, and other bookstores throughout the U.S.

Testimonials
“ 31 Tips to becoming an Effective Presenter is well organized, to the point, and easy to read. This is ideal for any level of presenter who wants greater credibility, command, and confidence when speaking.”
- Sheryl Roush, internationally, top-rated trainer, speaker, and author Sparkle Presentations

Testimonials
"I found your book to be very clearly written and full of practical tips for speakers and would-be speakers.”
- Dilip Abayasekara PhD, 2005-06 Toastmasters International President Speaker Services Unlimited

Testimonials
"I find the book was very organized and presented in an orderly and entertaining way. It speaks to different levels of presenters and speakers from a "Public Speaking for Dummies" kind of primer to a great reminder for the very experienced. Frank beautifully laid out how to interact with an audience, making the experience not just a one-way presentation, but a two way dialog where the speaker learns as well.”
- Carl Walsh, Director of Quality Services
Smart and Final

Preparing your Presentation
Writing your presentation
Starting with the conclusion
Using the power of three
Grabbing the audience’s attention
Organizing your presentation
Practicing without visual aids
Rehearsing your presentation
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Preparing for your Presentation
Creating a checklist
Knowing your location
Familiarizing yourself with your audience
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Your Presentation
Positioning the projector and screen
Using the lectern
Pausing before beginning
Apologizing
Using PowerPoint or other visual aids
Using outlines
Avoiding jargon or acronyms
Doing your research
Making Eye Contact
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Your Presentation
Making eye contact
Understanding different cultures
Focusing on benefits, not features
Answering questions
Distributing handouts
Making eye contact
Broadcasting your outline
Learning from every presentation
Getting feedback
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Following the Presentation
Mingling with the audience
Following up
Other Tips
Evaluating others
Joining Toastmasters
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Tip 1: Writing your Presentation
We write our presentation to refine it, to massage it, to rearrange it, to organize it better, and to remove verbiage that is not necessary
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Tip 2: Starting with the Conclusion
If your intent is to persuade, consider writing the conclusion first.
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Tip 3: Using the Power of Three
Of all odd numbers, three seems to be the “ideal” and, perhaps, the most powerful.
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Tip 4: Grabbing the Audience’s Attention
Grab the audience’s attention immediately, then if there’s a need, compliment or thank the organizers and the audience.
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Tip 5: Organizing Your Presentation
One of the easiest ways to organize your presentation is to create PowerPoint slides from Microsoft Word.
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Tip 6: Practicing Without Visual Aids
PowerPoint and other visual aids should be used only to enhance your presentation– not to distract from it.
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Tip 7: Rehearsing your Presentation
To rehearse is similar to a dress rehearsal before the opening of a play.
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Tip 8: Creating a Checklist
You should develop a checklist specific to your own needs.
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Tip 9: Knowing your Location
Don’t assume that everything is set up.
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Tip 10: Familiarizing Yourself with your Audience
Even if you know all your attendees, take a few moments before the presentation to greet them.
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Tip 11: Positioning the Projector and Screen
To be an effective presenter, you want to be the center of attention, i.e. to be able to present from the center of the staging area.
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Tip 12: Using the Lectern
Many presenters will stand behind the lectern when they present. If you have the opportunity, move away from the lectern and closer to the audience.
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Tip 13: Pausing Before Beginning
Take a moment or two and pause before you begin your presentation
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Tip 14: Apologizing
Remember, you are the expert. People came to hear you speak. If you acknowledge a mistake, it may lower the expectation of your audience.
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Tip 15: Using PowerPoint or Other Visual Aids
PowerPoint is a tremendous tool that should not be ignored, but the slides need to enhance our presentation and not detract from the ultimate goal of our message.
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Tip 16: Using Outlines
If you leave the lectern to engage the audience, you can always return to the lectern, quickly glance at the outline, and continue with the next topic without interruption.
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Tip 17: Avoiding Jargon or Acronyms
Refrain from using your industry’s jargon, abbreviations, or acronyms, even if you are presenting in front of colleagues.
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Tip 18: Doing your Research
Do your research. Learn about the client. Understand who they are and what they do
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Tip 19: Making Eye Contact
Eye contact is extremely important to the audience.
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Tip 20: Understanding Different Cultures
In general, we can make direct eye contact with Middle Easterners, some Latin Americans, and the French. Refrain from making direct eye contact with East Asians, Southeast Asians, East Indians, and Native Americans.
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Tip 21: Focusing on Benefits, Not Features
Benefits emotionalize features
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Tip 22: Shortening Your Presentation
Have you been in a situation where there are a series of presenters and the scheduled events were running behind time?
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Tip 23: Answering Questions
After a few questions and answers, your excitement from the powerful conclusion waned and you left without taking any action.
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Tip 24: Distributing Handouts
My choice is to distribute the handouts at the end of the presentation.
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Tip 25: Broadcasting Your Outline
Don’t give any indication of your outline unless you have control of your time.
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Tip 26: Learning from Every Presentation
If you were not effective in giving a presentation, be open-minded and learn from it.
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Tip 27: Getting Feedback
Read the comments – even the negative comments.
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Tip 28: Mingling with the Audience
We should mingle with the audience after our presentation. Of course, there may be times when this isn’t possible but if you can, you should.
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Tip 29: Following Up
Be sure that you follow up within twenty-four to forty-eight hours.
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Tip 30: Evaluating Others
As you observe and evaluate others, learn from them—both the good and bad.
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Tip 31: Joining Toastmasters
Toastmasters have helped millions of individuals gain confidence and poise by improving their communications and leadership skills.
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