Ever wanted some tried and true presentation skills? This presentation will take you through the 4 'acts' of a great presentation and implementing these is a sure-fire way to nail your next presentation. Keep in mind this is an overview and should be supplemented with the training to achieve the maximum result. You can find more information at www.MEPRagency.com or www.KiaJarmon.com.

1. Presentation SKILLS 101
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2. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
HOW TO SPEAK TO VARIED AUDIENCES
BEST TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS

3. WHAT IS PUBLIC SPEAKING?
• Every encounter you have with the public
• Delivering an address to the public
• The purpose is to:
• transmit info
• move people to action
• inform

4. WHAT IS YOUR FEAR?

5. PRESENT
The best way to gauge your skills is to see you in action

6. ACT 1
LEARN YOUR RHYTHM
• Speaking is like creating a song; you set the tone
• Know your voice(s)
• Inflection
• Climax
• Resolution
• Slow down

7. ACT 2
ALMOST STAGE READY
• Before you take the stage
• Identify your audience
• Make the script your own
• 3 Point Trick
• Take 3 deep breathes

8. ACT 3
MAIN ATTRACTION
• On stage
• Make them wait!
• Find your rhythm; take your time
• Where do you look?
• Make no apologies
• Listen to yourself

9. ACT 4
THE PRESENTATION
• Use notecards
• Create a Power Point OR Prezi demonstration
• Don’t sway

10. If you have 5 minutes…
If you have 5 minutes with a presentation,
what would you do?

11. PRESENT
Practice makes perfect

12. HERE’S THE DEAL…
•Record yourself (listen for umm’s)
•Stand in the mirror
•DON’T SMACK
•People want you to succeed
•Turn your nerves into enthusiasm
•Practice makes perfect

13. Questions? &
Take-away’s
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