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Powerful Presentation Skills Nicole M. Young, MSW Optimal Solutions Consulting
Desired Outcomes Learn how to plan presentations that are informative andinteresting. Understand how to balance presenting information, engaging the audience and managing the time. Discuss ways to use visual aids to enhance presentations. Gain tips and ideas for managing anxiety about public speaking. www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
Agenda Welcome / Overview / Introductions Putting the “P” in Powerful Presentations More Tips & Techniques Closing / Evaluation www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
Introductions Name Organization #1 fear, worry, concern or challenge related to speaking in public (presentations, meetings, groups, etc) www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
The Best Defense www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011 Put the “P” in Powerful Presentations PLAN PREPARE PRACTICE PRESENT
PLAN Who is my audience? What do they want to hear, learn, feel or do? What do I want them to hear, learn, feel or do? What will I cover or convey to accomplish this? How long will I need to do this? How much can I do with the amount of time I have? www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
Exercise: Planning for a Presentation Think about an upcoming presentation that you will (or could) be leading: Who will be attending? What do they want to hear, learn, feel or do? What is one key point you need to cover or convey to meet their needs? www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
PREPARE ,[object Object]
What Types of Information will capture their interest?
What Types of Interactions will keep them engaged?
What Types of Questionscan I use to initiate interactions? www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
PREPARE: Learning Styles www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
Learning Styles: Example 1 www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
Learning Styles: Example 2 @nicolemyoung: my learning style is… www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011 Visual + Read/Write Visual Kinesthetic
PREPARE: Types of Information www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
PREPARE: Types of Interactions Experiential exercise “Parallel” exercise Large-group discussion Small-group discussion Pairs Go around the room Individual written exercise 1-way presentation High Interaction Low www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
PREPARE: Types of Questions Open-ended Closed-ended Audience poll/ show of hands What is your greatest fear about public speaking? Do you get nervous about public speaking? How many of you get nervous about public speaking? www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
Group Exercise: Prepare Example of 1 key point What question(s) could you use to initiate interaction? How would you follow that up with A big idea Fact or logic Concrete steps Stories www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
PRACTICE Use a mirror, video camera, other people Check body language, tone of voice, pace, volume, words Time yourself Notice: note cards, handouts, agenda Practice answering tough questions www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
PRESENT: Before Arrive early to set up, get situated in the room Set up and test any audio/visual equipment Greet people as they arrive Take deep breaths Be your own cheerleader/coach Review your notes, agenda, slides one more time www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011

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Powerful Presentation Skills

  • 1. Powerful Presentation Skills Nicole M. Young, MSW Optimal Solutions Consulting
  • 2. Desired Outcomes Learn how to plan presentations that are informative andinteresting. Understand how to balance presenting information, engaging the audience and managing the time. Discuss ways to use visual aids to enhance presentations. Gain tips and ideas for managing anxiety about public speaking. www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
  • 3. Agenda Welcome / Overview / Introductions Putting the “P” in Powerful Presentations More Tips & Techniques Closing / Evaluation www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
  • 4. Introductions Name Organization #1 fear, worry, concern or challenge related to speaking in public (presentations, meetings, groups, etc) www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
  • 5. The Best Defense www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011 Put the “P” in Powerful Presentations PLAN PREPARE PRACTICE PRESENT
  • 6. PLAN Who is my audience? What do they want to hear, learn, feel or do? What do I want them to hear, learn, feel or do? What will I cover or convey to accomplish this? How long will I need to do this? How much can I do with the amount of time I have? www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
  • 7. Exercise: Planning for a Presentation Think about an upcoming presentation that you will (or could) be leading: Who will be attending? What do they want to hear, learn, feel or do? What is one key point you need to cover or convey to meet their needs? www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
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  • 9. What Types of Information will capture their interest?
  • 10. What Types of Interactions will keep them engaged?
  • 11. What Types of Questionscan I use to initiate interactions? www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
  • 12. PREPARE: Learning Styles www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
  • 13. Learning Styles: Example 1 www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
  • 14. Learning Styles: Example 2 @nicolemyoung: my learning style is… www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011 Visual + Read/Write Visual Kinesthetic
  • 15. PREPARE: Types of Information www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
  • 16. PREPARE: Types of Interactions Experiential exercise “Parallel” exercise Large-group discussion Small-group discussion Pairs Go around the room Individual written exercise 1-way presentation High Interaction Low www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
  • 17. PREPARE: Types of Questions Open-ended Closed-ended Audience poll/ show of hands What is your greatest fear about public speaking? Do you get nervous about public speaking? How many of you get nervous about public speaking? www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
  • 18. Group Exercise: Prepare Example of 1 key point What question(s) could you use to initiate interaction? How would you follow that up with A big idea Fact or logic Concrete steps Stories www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
  • 19. PRACTICE Use a mirror, video camera, other people Check body language, tone of voice, pace, volume, words Time yourself Notice: note cards, handouts, agenda Practice answering tough questions www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
  • 20. PRESENT: Before Arrive early to set up, get situated in the room Set up and test any audio/visual equipment Greet people as they arrive Take deep breaths Be your own cheerleader/coach Review your notes, agenda, slides one more time www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
  • 21. PRESENT: During Speak slowly Speak loudly Enunciate Pause (silence is ok) Make eye contact Smile Walk around the room (if feasible) Talk to the audience (not your notes or the screen) “Perform” www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011
  • 22. Other Tips & Techniques www.opti-solutions.com © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011 What works for you? What makes a “good” presentation an “outstanding” presentation?
  • 23. Want More Information? E-mail:nicole@opti-solutions.com Visit:www.opti-solutions.com Connect: www.facebook.com/OptimalSolutions www.twitter.com/nicolemyoung www.linkedin.com/in/nicolemyoung © Optimal Solutions Consulting, 2011 www.opti-solutions.com