A presentation with no call to action could just be an entertaining event to attend. When designing your presentation start with the end in mind. What action, what behavioural change, what do you want your audience to do after your presentation? Many presenters state the presentation outcomes by saying participants will learn x, y and … Read more
Presentation Skills
SMART presentations
Are your presentations SMART presentations? A quick guide to help you plan your next presentation. Structure – Are you following a proven presentation structure that flows and makes you look like a professional speaker every time? Meaning – Does the presentation have real meaning for the audience. Action and Active – Is there a call … Read more
Presentation Purpose
To ensure you meet the organisational goals and be a stand out presenter you need a clear purpose in the planning stages of your presentation. Are you there to: Educate and Inform Persuade and Influence Entertain Or to provide a Ceremonial presentation I always find the longer my sessions are the more entertaining and engaging … Read more
Do you take risks in your presentations?
Do you take risks in your presentations? World class presenters take a few risks in their presentation design, message and delivery. If you are not taking a few risks in your presentations you are not growing as a presenter and perhaps not growing the audience either. Sometimes the higher the risk the deeper level of … Read more
Are you a confident or an arrogant Speaker?
Are you a confident or an arrogant Speaker? A confident speaker: Cares about what their audience will take away from the sessionWill rehearse to ensure they are at their bestWill find out what the client really needsWill be open to adapting their style and presentation to suit the target group including interactive activities or Q … Read more
