1. Effective Presentations

2. Learning Objectives • Practice delivering an effective presentation • Determine ways to manage tension and anxiety • Discuss effective presentation techniques • Improve your ability to design and develop • Increase the effectiveness of your presentation delivery skills • Explore ways to handle difficult questions and people • Observe, give, and receive feedback on presentations

3. Coping with Stage Nervousness

4. Coping Skills for NervousnessSymptoms Strategies • Dry mouth • Tight throat • Sweaty hands • Cold hands • Shaky hands • Nausea • Fast pulse • Shaky knees • Trembling lips

5. Effective Presentation Techniques The Total Impact of the Effective Communication _ ______ % Words __ ______ % Tone of Voice __ ______ % Body Language __ ______ Total

6. Effective Presentation Techniques The Total Impact of the Effective Communication _ 7 % Words __38 % Tone of Voice __55 % Body Language __ 100 %Total

7. Presentation Techniques Notes • _________________ • _________________ • _________________ • _________________ • _________________ • _________________ • _________________ • _________________ • _________________ • _________________ • Communication Skills • Effective Eye Contact • Voice • Gestures • Facial Expressions • Verbal Skills • Knowing the Stage • Practice Stage Movement • Equipment Set-Up

8. Preparing for the Presentation Planning HandoutsVisual Aids Practicing Speakers Notes

9. Designing an Informative Presentation • Analyze • Design an Outline • Develop Content • Practice • Purpose or objective • Who is the Audience? • Topic or Subject • Setting and Environment • Introduction • Main Body • Conclusion • Specific facts, data and examples • Visual Aids • Speaking notes • When and how

10. Summary

11. The 7 E’s of an Effective Presentation • Engaging • Energy • Educated on Topic • Enthusiasm • Emotion • Enlightening • Ending

12. Benefits of a Question and Answer Segment

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14. Giving Feedback

15. Managing the Audience Questions & Answers Middle vs. End Repeat the Question Always say “Thank You” Beware of Labels Timing Handouts Beginning vs. End

16. Energy and Nutrition • Daily vitamins and minerals • Raw fresh fruits and vegetables • Less red meat, more white meat • Drink more water daily • Exercise daily • Improve flexibility (stretch) • Reduce tobacco and alcohol • Very Light meal before a presentation/meeting • Avoid carbonated or dairy-based beverages