Making a public presentation like a true leader.

1. Presented by:
PIERRE EL-HNOUD
November27,2014
Leadership & StrategyAdvisor-
MotivationalSpeaker& Executive Coach
PRESENTING
LIKE A LEADER

2. OUTLINE
 Introduction
 Formal Presentation vs. Verbal Pitch
 How to structure a presentation (Pyramid Principal)
 How to write down a presentation
 Body and Voice Language
 How to conclude a presentation and handle Q/A

3. Formal Presentation vs. Verbal Pitch
Formal
Written
Structured
Exhaustive
Colorful
Lengthy
Casual
Verbal
Structured
Short
PRESENTATION PITCH

4. THE PURPOSE
OF A PRESENTATION
INFORMATIVE PITCHING
DECISIONAL
MOTIVATIONAL
TRAINING

5. HOW TO STRUCTURE A PRESENTATION
“PYRAMID PRINCIPAL”
STATEMENT
PILLARS PILLARS PILLARS
FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS FACTS

6. HOW TO WRITE DOWN A PRESENTATION
A. Define the purpose of
your presentation.
B. Research the topic.
C. Define your goal.
D. Respect the 6x6 rule.

7. RESEARCH THE TOPIC
 Know your audience
 Find relevant information.
 Ensure valid & credible source.
 Provide supporting data & facts.(References).

8. DEFINE YOUR GOAL
 Clarify the aim of your presentation
 Develop a clear strategy to
achieve your goal
 Create a concise presentation to
convey your message
 Have a clear plan to measure your
success

9. RESPECT THE 6x6 RULE
 Use about six words per line, six lines per
slide (excluding the title).
 Keep a consistent look throughout your
presentation. Use the same font, size, color,
and capitalization format.
* Remember the KISS rule: Keep It Short & Simple. Your slides
should include the key points only, with one idea per slide.

10. BODY AND VOICE LANGUAGE

11. BODY LANGUAGE
 Podium Stand and microphone
 Mobility/ Movement
 Gesture
 Clothing
 Eye Contact
 Touch

12. VOICE LANGUAGE
 Voice intelligibility
• Articulation
• Pronunciation
• Vocalized pauses
• Substandard grammar
 Voice variability
• Rate of speech
• Volume
• Pitch or tone

13. HOW TO CONCLUDE A PRESENTATION
AND HANDLE Q/A
 Wrap-up with concluding remarks (Primacy - Recency)
 Ask clarifying questions for understanding
 Decide on an action plan if needed (Follow up)
 Don’t take it personal / Don’t apologize
 Be honest*
* « Take a second to say you don’t know,
or spend your time proving that you don’t»

14. Contact :
PIERRE EL-HNOUD
Leadership & StrategyAdvisor
MotivationalSpeaker& Executive Coach
Pierre.elhnoud@yahoo.ca
Thank You!
"It usually takes me more
than three weeks to
prepare a good
impromptu speech."
Mark Twain