Presentation Skills

Presentations

John Marsden

Aims

To help you make interesting and attractive presentations

Outcomes

By the end of this session will know:

1. The importance of managing your state2. How to better structure a presentation3. Some PowerPoint presentation tips4. How to use striking images

Done!

State Management

Presentations are the signal for many of us to DO anxiety and panic ...

State Management

• Rational thinking• Positive Self-talk• Mental rehearsal• Practise• Deep breathing

PowerPoint Tips

• Use a small amount of text per slide• Use lists and bullet points• Use pictures and graphics• Avoid reading out your slides• Write BIG

Make Use of Striking Pictures

Use a bit of humour

Not this kind of striking picture!

Being CreativeBefore PowerPoint people painted hunting scenes on cave walls

Make videos QuizzesClips from movies ActivitiesYouTube clips Mind mappingMusic and audio clips Post it NotesRole Play Hand-outsFlipchart Paper Web linksPrezzi Demonstrations

Involve the Audience

Conclusions

• Resource yourself and keep breathing• Give your presentation structure• When using PowerPoint less is more• Be creative BUT get the information across• Involve your audience

Thank You

@marsdentherapy