3. What is Communication
the imparting or exchanging of
information by speaking, writing,
or using some other medium.
4. The purpose of Communication
The purpose of communication is to get your
message across to others clearly and
unambiguously.
To Teach
To Convince
To Share
To Express
5. Effective Communication
Begin with a goal in mind
Be strategic and simple about this goal
Everything should be focused towards reaching this
goal
Trim the fat
Provide clarity & understanding.
9. POSTURE
Keep your legs hip length apart
Keep chin parallel to the floor
Breath deeply
Stand still and ensure all eyes are on you before you
begin
11. GESTURES AND MOVEMENTS
Have you gestures be deliberate extension of
movement you make in a normal conversation
Make gestures relative to the point
Keep your hands free at your side so they can gesture
naturally
Avoid the “self hug”
12. EYE CONTACT
Aim to have meaningful eye to eye connection with
one person at a time
Do not read directly from the slides the whole time
14. What is a good PowerPoint?
A good PowerPoint presentation is:
Concise
Informative
Effective
Fluid
15. Content
Relative Visual Aids
Let the content support your points
Ideal number of points for a slide?
Include Q&A
Include Definitions
16. Public Speaking: Things to Do
Do dress for the occasion.
Do project confidence through your body
and voice.
Do use humor or a story to connect.
Do be clear and concise.
Do connect and engage
Do be understood.
Do make eye contact.
Do be creative.
17. Public Speaking: Things to Avoid
• Avoid conveying negativity.
• Avoid being boring
• Avoid slouching or other forms of bad
language.
• Avoid chewing while presenting.
• Avoid speaking too quietly.
• Avoid being disorganized.
18. Overcoming Fear
Expect to be nervous. Even experienced speakers get nervous. ...
Prepare. Know what you are going to say – and why you want to say it.
Practice. ...
Breathe. ...
Rehearse. ...
Focus on your audience. ...
Simplify. ...
Visualize success.
Act confident