Presentation Skills
Warm-up Questions
First Impressions: “Think about the last presentation you saw. How long did it take for you to decide if it was going to be interesting or boring?”
- The “Dress Code” Debate: “Do you feel more confident when you dress formally for a presentation, or do you prefer to be comfortable?”
- Public Speaking Fears: “On a scale of 1 to 10, how nervous do you feel before you start speaking? What is the one thing you are most afraid of happening?”
- The Purpose: “Is it more important for a speaker to be an expert on the topic or to be a good entertainer? Why?”
- Virtual vs. In-Person: “Do you find it easier to present to a camera or to a room full of real people?”
“First Impression Flashcards”
Show the pictures of people in different attire. Ask students to guess what topic each person is presenting and who their audience might be.
- What impressions do the speakers make on you?
- Try guessing the topic of the presentation.
- Try guessing the audience.
Listening practice
Video Summary & Practical Advice (with mistakes)
Video Summary & Practical Advice
The video, who featuring master facilitator Michael Duarte, outline six essential tip for launch successful presentation, weather in-person or virtual.
Practice Advices from the Video:
Master Your First Impression: Your audience judges you in a fraction of a second [00:34]. Dress match your audience level of formality. A uniq tip for virtual presenters: wear a shoes—it subconscious changes your posture and how serious you take the talk [02:25].
Ditch the Standard Intro: Instead from just saying “Hello, my name is…”, start with “hook.” This could been a personal story, a provocative questions, or a startling statistic to capturing interest within first few seconds [03:07].
Connect Through Commonality: Build rapport from identifying shared goals or experiences [04:31]. If you feel underqualifying, remember that being chose to speak is an endorsement of your expertise [05:12].
The “Big Idea” & The “Why”: Don’t just tell people what you are talking for; tellwhy they should care [06:21]. Clear explain what is for stake—the consequences of not following your advice or the benefits of doing so [06:40].
Set Clear Ground Rules: Especial when presenting to leaders, clarify the schedule. For exemple, ask about 10 minutes to present followed by 20 minutes for Q&A [08:43]. This will eliminates uncertainty and keeps the session productive.
Video Summary & Practical Advice
Video Summary & Practical Advice
The video, featuring master facilitator Michael Duarte, outlines six essential tips for launching a successful presentation, whether in-person or virtual.
Practical Advice from the Video:
Master Your First Impression: Your audience judges you in a fraction of a second [00:34]. Dress to match your audience’s level of formality. A unique tip for virtual presenters: wear shoes—it subconsciously changes your posture and how seriously you take the talk [02:25].
Ditch the Standard Intro: Instead of just saying “Hello, my name is…”, start with a “hook.” This could be a personal story, a provocative question, or a startling statistic to capture interest within the first few seconds [03:07].
Connect Through Commonality: Build rapport by identifying shared goals or experiences [04:31]. If you feel underqualified, remember that being chosen to speak is an endorsement of your expertise [05:12].
The “Big Idea” & The “Why”: Don’t just tell people what you are talking about; tell them why they should care [06:21]. Clearly explain what is at stake—the consequences of not following your advice or the benefits of doing so [06:40].
Set Clear Ground Rules: Especially when presenting to leaders, clarify the schedule. For example, ask for 10 minutes to present followed by 20 minutes for Q&A [08:43]. This eliminates uncertainty and keeps the session productive.