The document outlines an agenda and presentation tips for developing powerful presentation skills. The presentation covers planning a presentation by understanding the audience and desired outcomes, preparing content and interactions, practicing delivery, and presenting confidently. Attendees will learn how to engage audiences and manage time through balancing information, interactions, and visual aids. Tips are provided for each stage and include considering learning styles, using open-ended questions, practicing delivery, and making eye contact during presentations.

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

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?

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