Preparation is key to an effective public speaking presentation. Presenters should analyze their audience to understand what they know, want to learn, and how the presentation can benefit them. The presentation should have a logical structure with an engaging opening, body organized around key points, and a concluding summary. Presenters can reduce stage fright by preparing and channeling their energy into an active, purposeful delivery that varies vocal tones and engages the audience through movement and questions. Proper use of visual aids and sensitivity to audience feedback further enhances the presentation.

1. Harsh Sharma

2. Ideas, concepts or thoughts talked about or
spoken to an individual or a group
Public speaking is one of the most feared
things
“I could make such a fool of myself”
Skills required to give an effective presentation
can be developed
Preparation is the Key

3.  Preparation & Planning is the first step
 Key Elements in the development of an effective
presentation
 Subject Matter
 Audience
 Self

4.  Guiding Questions
Who is your audience?
What do you want to present (content)?
Why do you want to present (purpose)?
Where will you be presenting (place)?
How do you want to present (words to be used
or not, slides to be used)

5. Preparation: Audience Analysis
 What is the audience interested in
 What does the audience want
 What does the audience already know and
needs to know
 What are their needs, expectations from this
presentation
 How will the audience benefit from this
presentation

6. What Next ?
 Structure the content in line with the
audience’s needs
 What do you want to tell the audience?
 What is your objective?
 Prepare keeping in mind the time allotted
 Anticipate the questions and prepare
 Collect material from a variety of sources
 Arrange points logically and sequentially
 Prepare handouts as well

7.  Structuring the presentation
2 to 2.5 mins--- opening
20 to 21 mins--- Body of the Presentation
2 to 3 mins --- closing
5 mins --- questions

8. The Opening
Should be aimed at
 Getting attention
- shock, humour, question, story, facts
&figures
- well rehearsed yet natural
 Motivating audience to listen & know more
- listen to their needs

9. Preparation – Structure
 Sequence should be logical & easy to
understand
 Interim summaries – Recaps
 Value of visual aids - flip charts, handouts etc.
 Use the 4 Ps
Position Possibilities
Problem Proposals

10. Prepare Closing
 Last 2 to 2.5 minutes are as critical as the first
five minutes for an effective presentation
 Summarize - highlight key points
 Suggest action steps – what when, where and
how to do it

11. Stage Fright
 Everyone has it to some degree
 Can be used constructively
 Key is not elimination of fright but
channel the energy it generates for an effective
presentation

12. Effective Delivery
 Be active - movement
 Be purposeful - controlled gestures
 Variations – vocal (pitch, volume, rate)
 Be natural
 Be direct – don’t just talk in front of the
audience talk to them

13. Verbal Communication - Bottlenecks
 Speaking too fast
 Using jargon & Acronyms
 Tone and Content
 Complicated Language
 No Interaction
 Physical & mental state of the audience

14. Sensitivity to the audience
 “see” the audience
 Look for non-verbal feedback
-congruent and incongruent body language
 Modify to meet audience needs
 Don’t just make it as a presentation

15. Handling Questions
 Do not get confused
 You are not supposed to know everything
 Anticipate and keep answers ready
 Sometime questions themselves give you a lead
to highlight your point of view

16. Visual Aids
 Face the audience while talking
 Point with a laser pointer
 Appropriate lighting
 Watch the colors of slides
 Ensure clear visibility & legibility
 6 lines, 8 words per line

17. So to Summarize :
Always Prepare & Practice
Channelize you fear
Interact with your audience