Successful presentation

This was less practical/concrete than the previous courses. If I had the time again, I wouldn't bother.

Getting started with public speaking

Rethinking public speaking

• Remember that you're telling a story

A formula for successful presentation

The formula

• Introduction

  • Salutation

    • Welcome

    • Self-introduction

    • Acknowledgements

  • Review of structure

    • Beginning

    • Middle

    • End

  • Compelling point

    • Announcement

    • The compelling point

    • Why it is important

• Content (repeatable unit)

  • Topic

  • Data

  • Analysis

• Conclusion

  • Summary

  • Thoughts for discussion

  • Thanks

The introduction

• Remember to acknowledge people

Content

• Finishing each content unit with a keyword (or key point) helps summarize the message and transition into the next unit

Practising your self

Evolving your presentation

• Try videoing yourself or practising in front of a mirror

• Try reverse outlining (taking the full script and creating an outline from it)

• The most important section to practice is the introduction

• Make sure to speak slowly at the start

Body language

• Experiment with your stance (e.g., at an angle vs. straight on with rear hand in pocket)

Engaging with the world

Dealing with questions

• Consider asking their name and telling them that it's a great question