The document provides a checklist and tips for delivering an effective presentation, emphasizing the importance of preparation and engagement with the audience. It advises on managing nervousness, maintaining eye contact, and incorporating interactive elements to enhance retention. The conclusion stresses the need for a strong call to action and a post-presentation review for continuous improvement.

1. Delivering a PresentationBy Graham Young

2. Arrive EarlyDoors Open10.30 amIn case there is a problem

3. Tidy the RoomStrategyTo minimise the detractions

4. Check all the EquipmentScreen saverOff?Screen saver & WIFI turned off?Mobile on silent?OKInk in the pens?Screen lined up

5. Dry Mouth?Suck a mintDon’t drink the water

6. Give the MC an Intro CardPlease give a warm welcome to ……….He/she has a great deal of experience in today’s subject as He/she has recently completed …….I’m certainly looking forward to what he/she has to say and I expect your are too.

7. Nervous?Being Nervous is NormalIt is OK to be nervousDon’t worry about itJust do it

8. Boost your Self ConfidenceRepeat aloud after me:“I am poised, prepared, persuasive, positive and powerful.” “I feel composed, confident, convincing, commanding and compelling.”

9. The DeliveryStand up

10. Take a deep BreathOxygenates your blood and calms you down

11. Establish Eye ContactLook at a different person while you say each phrase or sentence

12. Eye ContactLook at the happy facesto begin withBut the grumpy onesneed more eye contactoverall

13. Never let them get aheadIf your audience knows what you aregoing to say next, they will stop listening

14. Don’t travel in straight a lineDon’t let them see the end from the startBuild in some mystery

15. Make it interactive – make it memorableI hear - I forgetI see - I remember I do - I understandConfuciusMake your audience do things, if only in their heads

16. Put some emotion in to itTell a storyDry facts are boring

17. Remember to closeWith a call to action that enforces your objective

18. Then …Stand still and feel the warm glow of a standing ovation

19. AfterwardsCheck that your audience meets your objectiveRun a post presentation reviewWhat worked wellWhat didn’t workDo it even better next time

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