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Oral Presentation Skills |
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By Stephen Wilbers |
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www.wilbers.com |
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wPrepare. |
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wFeel confident. |
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wBe confident. |
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wAnticipate. |
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wRecover. |
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wSucceed. |
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wKnow your purpose, audience, and material. |
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wIdentify three or four key points. |
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wLay it out.
Fill it up. Tie it up. |
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wDon’t write every word. |
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wReduce key points to phrases. |
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wLeave notes on the lectern to keep your hands
free. |
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wWrite out & rehearse: |
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§Your introduction |
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§Your transitions |
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§Your conclusion |
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For your conclusion, |
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know what you want to say |
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and how you’re going to say it. |
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Before
you take off, |
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know where you’re going to land. |
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wRely on muscle memory. |
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You
can’t plow a field by turning it over in your mind. |
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wRely on muscle memory. |
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wRehearse speaking out loud. |
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wPrepare at least two days in advance. |
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wHow to feel confident. |
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wHow to appear confident. |
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wBe prepared. |
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wAdjust expectations. |
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wRelease physical tension. |
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wDress appropriately. |
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wWalk confidently to the lectern. |
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wStand erect (head back). |
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wLook at your audience. |
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wSmile. |
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wPause before beginning. |
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wDon’t admit you’re nervous. |
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wSpeak at full volume. |
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wBegin with your hands up (above your waist). |
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wGesture expansively. |
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wStep out from behind the lectern. |
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wTake two steps toward a questioner. |
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wFight or flight. |
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wRemember: |
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It’s your space. |
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(Arrive before the audience.) |
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wShallow breathing. |
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wTight throat. |
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wAdrenaline rush. |
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wAltered perception of time. |
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wIf you lose your place: |
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§Look intentional |
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§Keep talking |
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§Use a fall-back line |
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§Ask the audience for help |
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Remember: |
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The
audience is on your side. |
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wBe prepared. |
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wBe authentic. |
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wBe your natural self. |
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If you’re having fun, |
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your audience is having fun. |
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Notes