Randall Blum seminar 7, Visual, Voice, & Verbal

1. Randall Blum Presentations – Seminar #7
“Visual, Voice & Verbal”

2. Review
Benefits of PowerPoint
The Goals of PowerPoint
Strategies To Maximize PowerPoint
Basic PowerPoint Design
Tips For Effective PowerPoint

3. Seminar #7
Delivery II
Visual, Vocal & Verbal

4. “Movement Is Considered Punctuation”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

5. Which Of The Following Is The MOST
Important Attribute Of Presentation Delivery?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. The Delivery Visual
2. The Delivery Vocal
3. The Delivery Verbal
4. The Delivery Variety
5. All Of The Above
6. None Of The Above

6. ‘Congruence’ Is A Term To Describe…
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Consistency Of Message
2. Consistency Of Body Language
3. Consistency Of Presence
4. Consistency Of Audience’s Reaction
5. All Of The Above
6. None Of The Above

7. “A Good Presenter Moderates Their Tone
So The Audience Doesn’t Perceive Arrogance”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

8. Which Of The Following
Is NOT Part Of ‘Vocal’ Delivery?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Pace
2. Pause
3. Pitch
4. Power
5. Tone
6. Presence

9. “The Very First Impression Of A Presenter
Is Their Voice”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

10. Which Of The Following Is True?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Podium Usage Is Always A Good Idea
2. Men Use Podiums; Women Use Microphones
3. Moving Away From A Podium Is Risky
4. Starting Behind A Podium Has Advantages
5. Podiums Are An Integral Part Of Business
6. All Of The Above

11. “Gestures In A Business Presentation Are
Genuinely Frowned Upon.”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

12. Which Is the MOST Effective Method Related
To ‘Movement’ In A Business Presentation?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Remain Stationary Behind A Podium
2. Remain Stable – Use Minimal Movement
3. Move To The Left Of A Podium
4. Move To The Right Of A Podium
5. Move Toward The Audience
6. Move Toward The PowerPoint

13. ‘One Hand (Not Two) In A Pant’s Pocket
During A Presentation Is Acceptable’
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

14. Visual, Vocal & Verbal
I. The Visual Delivery
II. The Vocal Delivery
III. The Verbal Delivery
IV. Variety In Delivery

15. I. The Visual Delivery
Presenter’s Presence is Congruent
- 7 % Words
- 38% Voice
- 55% Body Language
Overall Presence Is Easy For Audience To Embrace

17. Movement
Initial Positioning (Podium, Stage, & Technology)
Movement Decision-Making
Movement Appearance (Relaxed, Confident, Natural)
Movement Options (Left, Right, Forward)
Movement Miscues (Pacing & Rocking)

19. Gestures
Positive Addition
Defines Presence
Serves As Punctuation!
Provides Clarity & Spice
Adds Attention-Getting
Negative Addition
Distraction (Too Many)
Irritating (Point, Fist)
Embarrassing (Hands)
Humorous (Odd)

21. II. The Vocal Delivery
A. Vocal Power
B. Vocal Tone
C. Vocal Pitch
D. Vocal Pace
E. Vocal Pause

22. A. Vocal Power
A Proven Audience Impression
A Command Presence
A Strength Of Conviction
A Credible Presence
A Volume Perfectly Adjusted

25. B. Vocal Tone
Attitudinal Sound Is Unmistakable
- Situational Mindset
- Audience Viewpoint
- Personal Ego
- Excitement, Energy & Passion
Professional Sound Is Imperative
- Blue Zone (Credible and Competent)
- Red Zone (Passionate and Driven)

27. C. Vocal Pitch
Sound Range
- Lower Range (Confidence, Stability, Credibility)
- Higher Range (Energy, Excitement, Passion)
Sound Variation (Modulation)
Sound Irritations
- Nasal
- Monotone

29. D. Vocal Pace
The Hard-Wired (Natural) Speaking Pace
The Anxiety-Adjusted Presentation Pace
Strategically-Monitored Pace
- Intentionally Designed
- Incredibly Powerful
‘Plodder’, ‘Jabberer’, ‘Screecher’, ‘Droner’

31. E. Vocal Pause
“But I Have So Much To Say”
Powerful, Unexpected, and Always Noticed
Pause-For-Effect
- A Pause Announces Your Arrival
- Conveys Seriousness
- A Pause Lets The Audience Think
- A Pause Raises Anticipation
- A Pause Adds Emotion

32. Vocal Pitfalls
Sounding Uncertain
- Mumbling
- Stumbling
Speaking Too Softly or Too Loudly
Dropping Voice At End Of Sentences
Failing To Moderate Pace

33. How Do I Improve
Get Feedback!
Work At It!
- Vocal Power (Confidence & Read Aloud)
- Vocal Tone (Listen To It & Attitude Change)
- Vocal Pitch (Breathing & Coached Help)
- Vocal Pace (Listen To It & Less Words)
- Vocal Pause (Planning & Practice)

34. III. Delivery – The Verbal
Language (Word & Phrase Choice)
Pronunciation (Precision & Clarity)
Sentence Structure (Length & Delivery Ease)
- Word Choice
- Phrase Choice

36. The Verbal - ‘Command Phrases’
“It’s Essential That You Remember…”
“You Might Consider…”
“Think About Your Own Situation…”
“Let’s Repeat…”

37. Verbal – Avoid At All Costs!
Cliches
Acronyms
Vocal Garbage
Repetitive Words
Use Of The Word “I”
Use Of The Phrase “You
People”
Sexist Language
Religion
Politics
Sex
Race
Gender
Jokes Related To…
- City/Location
- Special Groups

38. IV. Delivery – The Variety
A Presentation Should Be Dynamic
Every Presenter Has Weapons To Assure This Happens
- Vocal Power, Tone, Pitch, Pace, Pause
- Visual Aids
- Technology
- Audience Participation
Make It Easy For The Audience To Listen

39. Summary
Visual, Vocal, Verbal
I. The Visual Delivery
II. The Vocal Delivery
III. The Verbal Delivery
IV. Variety In Delivery

40. Final Comments
“The Words….The Tone…The Look”

41. “Movement Is Considered Punctuation”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

42. Which Of The Following Is The MOST
Important Attribute Of Presentation Delivery?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. The Delivery Visual
2. The Delivery Vocal
3. The Delivery Verbal
4. The Delivery Variety
5. All Of The Above
6. None Of The Above

43. ‘Congruence’ Is A Term To Describe…
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Consistency Of Message
2. Consistency Of Body Language
3. Consistency Of Presence
4. Consistency Of Audience’s Reaction
5. All Of The Above
6. None Of The Above

44. “A Good Presenter Moderates Their Tone
So The Audience Doesn’t Perceive Arrogance”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

45. Which Of The Following
Is NOT Part Of ‘Vocal’ Delivery?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Pace
2. Pause
3. Pitch
4. Power
5. Tone
6. Presence

46. “The Very First Impression Of A Presenter
Is Their Voice”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

47. Which Of The Following Is True?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Podium Usage Is Always A Good Idea
2. Men Use Podiums; Women Use Microphones
3. Moving Away From A Podium Is Risky
4. Starting Behind A Podium Has Advantages
5. Podiums Are An Integral Part Of Business
6. All Of The Above

48. “Gestures In A Business Presentation Are
Genuinely Frowned Upon.”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

49. Which Is the MOST Effective Method Related
To ‘Movement’ In A Business Presentation?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Remain Stationary Behind A Podium
2. Remain Stable – Use Minimal Movement
3. Move To The Left Of A Podium
4. Move To The Right Of A Podium
5. Move Toward The Audience
6. Move Toward The PowerPoint

50. ‘One Hand (Not Two) In A Pant’s Pocket
During A Presentation Is Acceptable’
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

51. Final Comments
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