The document outlines steps for a successful presentation, including planning by researching the topic and location, preparing by knowing the audience and objectives, polishing the content and structure, practicing delivery including timing and visual aids, presenting with vocal and body language skills, and concluding by allowing time for questions and feedback. The overall message is that presenters should plan thoroughly, prepare their content and delivery, and practice to feel comfortable presenting to their audience.

1. Steps to a Successful
Presentation
By
Dr. Aikyna Finch

2. ∗ Introduction
∗ Steps and speeches
∗ Conclusions
∗ Questions
Agenda

3. PLAN

4. ∗ Failing to plan equals planning to fail
∗ Do your Research
∗ Know your Location and Equipment
Planning

5. PREPARE

6. ∗ Know your Audience
∗ Know your Aim
∗ Know your Objective
Focus

7. POLISH

8. ∗ Have a outline to follow (Introduction, Body,
Conclusion)
∗ Group like information together
∗ Know the flow
Structure your content

9. ∗ PowerPoint
∗ AV equipment
∗ Computer and Tablet
Use visual aids in a presentation

10. PRACTICE

11. ∗ Rehearse over and over
∗ Know your style and comfort level
∗ Know your timing to work with your visual aids
Rehearse

12. PRESENT

13. ∗ Know your relaxation technique
∗ Imagine your success, not your failure
Deal with nerves

14. ∗ Make sure you connect with the audience
∗ No fillers (um, uh, you know), just pause
∗ Use gestures sparingly
Work on your vocal and non-verbal
communication

15. ∗ Leave enough time for questions
∗ Pre-prepare answers for FAQs
∗ Be honest if you don’t know the answer
Q&A

16. ∗ Get feedback about the presentation
∗ Make a plan to work on the things you could do
better
Review

17. PRESENTATIONS

18. ∗ Be prepared, always plan and research
∗ Stay on topic and know the audience
∗ Filler your nerves and go with the flow
∗ Start powerful and end memorable
∗ Remember Plan, Prepare, Polish, Practice and Present
Conclusion

19. Any Questions