Collecting my thoughts for an open house tomorrow.
On how to be a good presenter.
Maybe worthwhile sharing it on my blog with everyone.
Would welcome your comments.
Being brought up on a rigorous schedule of classical and folk dance, I often draw parallels between a performance and a presentation.
Both are to an audience.
Both make a point interestingly and entertainingly.
Both have to justify the time the audience is investing.
Both are on stage, visible or invisible.
Some pointers which have always helped me present.
1. Rehearse. Many times over.
2. It's a Performance.
3. Passion Shows.
4. Energy is Infectious.
5. Connect with the Audience
6. Be a storyteller
7. The Power of Voice
8. Focus on the key point being made but make it come alive in many ways
9. Watch TED and good orators like President Obama
10. Be Yourself. It's your show.
It's an art to hold the attention of an audience.
It's important to understand who we are facing.
It's good to take on questions confidently, and not be defensive.
Finally, humour always works.
So does creativity.
Making a presentation come alive with slides or charts can make that vital difference.
On how to be a good presenter.
Maybe worthwhile sharing it on my blog with everyone.
Would welcome your comments.
Being brought up on a rigorous schedule of classical and folk dance, I often draw parallels between a performance and a presentation.
Both are to an audience.
Both make a point interestingly and entertainingly.
Both have to justify the time the audience is investing.
Both are on stage, visible or invisible.
Some pointers which have always helped me present.
1. Rehearse. Many times over.
2. It's a Performance.
3. Passion Shows.
4. Energy is Infectious.
5. Connect with the Audience
6. Be a storyteller
7. The Power of Voice
8. Focus on the key point being made but make it come alive in many ways
9. Watch TED and good orators like President Obama
10. Be Yourself. It's your show.
It's an art to hold the attention of an audience.
It's important to understand who we are facing.
It's good to take on questions confidently, and not be defensive.
Finally, humour always works.
So does creativity.
Making a presentation come alive with slides or charts can make that vital difference.
