This document provides guidance on how to give a successful presentation by controlling emotions, using proper posture and breathing, applying communication skills, and conducting self-evaluation. It emphasizes the importance of preparation, confidence, effective use of voice, and appropriate dress. Tips are given for reducing anxiety before presenting, such as positive self-talk, as well as techniques for engaging an audience and handling unexpected situations that may occur during the presentation.

1. Lesson 1

2. Understand the advantages of controlling emotions during presentations Understand the importance of breathing and posture. Describe the important features of communication. Understand the importance of Self Evaluation.

3. Manage your emotions Develop your confidence Use your voice Apply appropriate dress code Know your material Identify your motivations Conduct Self Evaluation To make a successful presentation you will need to:

4. How do you feel when you know you have to speak in front of an audience? Nervous? Shaky? Sweating? Frightened?

5. Some suggestions for positive self talk include: I can do this I am well prepared for this I know my material I have practiced for this I have a high degree of confidence in this I know it will be a success See Page 6 in Workbook.

6. Some thoughts before a presentation might include: Anxiety No on wants to hear from me They will think I am stupid My ideas are never as good as other presenters I have never been good at public speaking

7. What effect does each of the following have on a person giving a presentation? How should they deal with it? someone is reading something else someone giggles someone yawns as you make an important point a person in the second row is staring at you and smiling you drop your notes on the floor How does a speaker get an audience to applaud?

8. Organise Visualize Practice Breathe Focus on relaxing Release tension Move Eye contact with audience Posture.

9. All stand up…!! Feet about the same distance apart as your shoulders Rock back and forth from heel to toe until you feel comfortable Relax your shoulders Look straight ahead Take a deep breath Continue standing….(next slide)

10. Place your feet together….. Lift your right leg about six (6) inches off the floor….now 12 inches… Now say this… I am standing comfortably on one foot

11. David Firkin, a computer consultant, had been invited to the high school staff meeting to discuss the possible options for the school’s new computer network. He had researched carefully the available computers and the needs of the school. He felt that all those who came to hear him would probably be familiar with computers, otherwise they would not have come to the presentation. About five minutes into his presentation he realised that most of the audience were looking bored. What do you think went wrong with David’s presentation? David had felt that if this presentation went well he would probably get the contract for the new network. What could he do now to salvage his presentation (and the contract)?

12. Practice makes perfect

13. How well is the speaker using his posture, gestures and voice? Do you think the speaker is motivated to give this presentation? Killer Presentation Skills See Portal for Student Observation Sheet

14. You have 45 minutes (in pairs) to prepare a 5 minute presentation introducing yourselves to your classmates. You can choose to inform, educate and/or entertain your classmates. Talk about: Where you come from What you have achieved Why you chose to do the course What your goals are