3. “According to most studies, the number
one fear of the average person is public
speaking. Number two is death.
That means if most people had to go to a
funeral, they would rather be in the
coffin than reading the Eulogies.”
4. Just be confident!
• Stand straight.
• Smile.
• Speak slowly.
• Speak loudly.
• Use hand gestures.
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11. Good (simple) PPT
presentations.
•Keep the background simple.
•Contrasting background and text.
•Minimize text.
•Use good pictures and graphics.
•Use simple traditional fonts.
12. • Alternate speakers with every slide
• Practice transitions before the presentation.
• Briefly introduce the next presenter.
• Speak more than once per presentation.
• Assume your team knows when to transition.
• Stand in sequential speaking order.
Group presentation do’s and don’ts
13. •Communicate transitions nonverbally.
•Stand wherever there is room in the venue.
•Stand behind a computer when speaking.
• Alternate speakers with changes in content.
•All of your speaking at the same time.
•Step forward from your group when speaking.
Group presentation do’s and don’ts
14. Do’s
• Do: Alternate speakers with changes in content
• Do: All of your speaking at the same time.
• Do: Practice transitions before the presentation.
• Do: Briefly introduce the next presenter. (3 seconds
max)
• Do: Stand in sequential speaking order
• Do: Step forward from your group when speaking
15. Don’ts
• Alternate speakers with every slide
• Assume your team knows when to
transition.
• Communicate transitions nonverbally.
• Stand wherever there is room in the
venue.
• Stand behind a computer when speaking.
• Speak more than once per presentation.
17. Top Tips from Steve Jobs
• Passion
• Rule of three
• Simple slides
• Prepare and practice
• Avoid reading from notes
• Funny
• Graphs/diagrams
18. Final points
• Dress smartly
• Check where you will be presenting
• Check all the technology works
• Have a plan for if it doesn’t work
• Give the people listening lots of
compliments, presents etc.