5 Effective Techniques for Speakers and Presenters - Susanne Petersson
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You are in the spotlight! - Perhaps one of a series of speakers at a seminar, a presenter to a client, or even a tour guide on top of a double-decker bus. The situations are similar in that it is now your turn to capture and retain your audience's attention. Yet there is change all around you - part of the audience may gather to leave while others arrive. Perhaps you are following a particularly spectacular speaker or feel embarrassed by an apathetic introduction. Enhance your effectiveness by incorporating some of these techniques into your next speaking engagement.
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- 2. As a skilled speaker, you are familiar with fundamentals, so – Susanne Petersson 2
- 3. Let’s focus on Speaking events where You are one of a series of speakers, such as at a conference You are a member of a presentation team Susanne Petersson 3
- 4. Have you experienced Speaking When you must modify your subject matter at a moment’s notice? As your audience regularly changes? Susanne Petersson 4
- 5. Such is a typical day for a City Tour Guide ! Susanne Petersson 5
- 6. As with all Speaking Engagements You are aYou are aYou are aYou are a sales personsales personsales personsales person promotingpromotingpromotingpromoting a producta producta producta product!!!! Susanne Petersson 6 Every interactionEvery interactionEvery interactionEvery interaction countscountscountscounts –––– peoplepeoplepeoplepeople are alwaysare alwaysare alwaysare always watchingwatchingwatchingwatching!!!!
- 8. Incorporate these Tools 1)1)1)1) Gain credibilityGain credibilityGain credibilityGain credibility 2)2)2)2) Use conversational styleUse conversational styleUse conversational styleUse conversational style 3)3)3)3) Be graciousBe graciousBe graciousBe gracious 4)4)4)4) Build smooth transitionsBuild smooth transitionsBuild smooth transitionsBuild smooth transitions 5)5)5)5) Expand your knowledgeExpand your knowledgeExpand your knowledgeExpand your knowledge Susanne Petersson 8
- 10. 1) Gain credibility Greet everyone! Speak with individuals and small groups as you are able Make an effort – it doesn’t go unnoticed! Susanne Petersson 10
- 11. 1) Gain credibility Be animated Show confidence! Buses – like conference rooms – hold large audiences Susanne Petersson 11
- 12. 1) Gain credibility Know when to stop talking Permit audiences to enjoy unique moments Allow brief interruptions, distractions to run their course Susanne Petersson 12
- 14. 2) Use conversational style Talk to the audience – not at them.. Draw audience into your subject matter Susanne Petersson 14
- 15. 2) Use conversational style Be open to adjust with audience interest, expectation Balance stories with facts and figures Susanne Petersson 15
- 17. 3) Be gracious Toward your audience Thank them! Listen to queries with interest Provide time for them to enjoy highlights Susanne Petersson 17
- 18. 3) Be gracious Toward the competition Be open and friendly! Politely redirect a person with a mistaken ticket Allow an unintentional entrant 1 stop Susanne Petersson 18
- 19. 3) Be gracious Toward your subject matter Keep opinions about style and names to yourself Redirect any negative commentary – highlight the positives! Susanne Petersson 19
- 21. 4) Build smooth transitions After a competent speaker Be supportive Reaffirm the audience learned valuable information Transition the audience to your style and subject matter Susanne Petersson 21
- 22. 4) Build smooth transitions After a spectacular speaker! Remain positive Acknowledge the audience’s enthusiasm Transition audience to your style, subject Susanne Petersson 22
- 23. 4) Build smooth transitions After a failed introduction from previous speaker Remain positive Sell your talk as engaging and informative Transition audience to your style, subject Susanne Petersson 23
- 24. 4) Build smooth transitions Introduce the upcoming speaker with sincerity Show enthusiasm Introduce them by name Appraise next speaker of any pertinent information Susanne Petersson 24
- 26. 5) Expand your knowledge Look at your subject through a new lens Be a tourist for a day! Remain informed of current events, trends Incorporate relevant ideas into your talks Susanne Petersson 26
- 27. 5) Expand your knowledge Detours are inevitable: Traffic, construction Filming locations Parades, protests Accept circumstances in a positive light Susanne Petersson 27
- 28. 5) Expand your knowledge Prepare general stories that fit any place in your talk – you may need them: Delays at scheduled stops, or during setup Weather conditions that obstruct sites Susanne Petersson 28
- 29. 5) Expand your knowledge Have a few versions of the main stories, anecdotes, and facts Brief – Standard – Detailed Adjust the level of detail to the time allotted Susanne Petersson 29
- 30. 5) Expand your knowledge Know facts about other interesting locations and topics Smoothly incorporate relevant points as detours occur Susanne Petersson 30
- 31. Benefits of Incorporating these Tools Susanne Petersson 31
- 32. You benefit with each talk Boost your spontaneity during presentations Eagerly share your expertise, inspire others Readily navigate unforeseen detours and other changes Susanne Petersson 32
- 33. Audiences benefit as You Appear prepared and knowledgeable Connect information in a logical sequence Convey an approachable demeanor as interact with ease Susanne Petersson 33
- 34. Enhance your Effectiveness 1) Gain credibility 2) Use conversational style 3) Be gracious 4) Build smooth transitions 5) Expand your knowledge Susanne Petersson 34
- 35. My Background I recognized the value of these skills while presenting Chicago city tours atop a double-decker bus Susanne Petersson 35 Incorporate these 5 techniques to enhance your live or virtual engagement Photos taken while applying technique #5
- 36. 5 Effective Techniques for Speakers Thank you for Viewing thisThank you for Viewing thisThank you for Viewing thisThank you for Viewing this Presentation!Presentation!Presentation!Presentation! Susanne Petersson @SusannePresents@SusannePresents@SusannePresents@SusannePresents