191XODT110171 (7/21) Presenting Powerfully [p. 1]

Think of presenting as opportunity to connect.

Think, what does the audience deserve?
Consider if you are connecting with their drivers.
 
4 Keys to a powerful perspective
	Be a topic expert
	Put the audience first
	Get out of your own way of other people's learning
	Bring attitude of gratitude
	
Plan for 80% of time allotted for hiccups, comfort.

Blackout presentation screen for impact.

[REAL] - introducing others
	Reason
	Expertise
	Acknowledgement
	Lead applause


OPEN (close)
	Not, "Hi, I am...", credentials later
	Visual / imagery
	Audience engagement (show hands, etc.)
	Stat, fact
		What does 37.5 mean to you? (Average age in Tampa)
		Would it surprise you 80% don't know...
			We are here to make you part of that 20%

PREVIEW (summary)
	Topic overview
	Goal
	Agenda (2-4 items)
	Housekeeping (ground rules, how to handle questions)
		Visibly check time and acknowledge	
		"In next 20 min we will cover x,y,z"
	Biography (presenter introduced last)
	

BODY
	Show with visuals
	Engage
	2-4 main points

INTERACTION
	Create want (info) & win (every response positive)
	Eye contact and handshakes (they will root for you, makes approachable)
	Name tag on right side above breastbone (respectful)
	If note cards, keep logo on back
	Do not call out people without asking
	Thread connection
		Pre-presentation: could I reference this later?
		Presentation: We (audience member) were saying earlier
	Nod, smile
	Move with punctuation

SUMMARY
	Tell em what you told em	
	Ensure objectives met
	"Perfect time for a Q & A, with respect for your time"
	"If questions later, here is my contact"
	Setup closing

CLOSE
	Reiterate expertise & appreciation
	Tie in with beginning, aha moment (stat, visual)

TIPS
	Follow sound and motion
	Count with hands, count whenever tracking topics
	Tell audience "You deserve...", put them first
	Ground self - keep something physical to push on for comfort
	Practice makes permanent not perfect
	Voice up - audience only meets 80% of your energy
	Review while sitting, practice while standing
	'This', 'that', 'thanks' lifts face

	Mirror questions for confirmation during Q & A
	Ask "Did I answer that?", checking in

MISTAKES
	Telling audience 'No' or 'Hold questions'
	Apologizing more than once
	If PPT = Presentation, you are not necessary, bringing no ROI
	Giving handouts too early
	Giving slides before PPT
	Being uncomfortable with silence, let audience process info