Introduction

• The Difference between Presenting and PowerPoint Clicking
• Why Most Presentations Fail to Leave an Impact
• The Attributes of an Effective Presentation
• The Importance of Preparation
• Ms
• Clicker and Mr
• Murphy: The Enemies of All Presentations
• Overcoming Boring Pitches and Presentations

Preparing for a Presentation

• Gathering the Raw Data
• How Much Information Should You Begin With
• Filtering the Information
• The Triple S Rule
• Deciding on Time Allocation: How Will You Know How Much Time You need
• The Formula of Substance, Style and Structure and Its Impact on the Way You Present

The Framework of an Effective Presentation

• Opening with a W
• I
• N
• : How to WIN the Audience’s Attention
• The Preview: What Should Be Mentioned in the Outline?
• The Key Points of a Presentation and the Psychological Rule of 3
• Recapping Before the Finish: Common Tips and Pitfalls
• Closing with a Bang

Body Language in a Presentation

• The Hands, Legs and the Eyes
• To Move or to Stay Put? Tips for Effective Body Positioning
• The Hands/Legs Rule for Animation
• Characteristics of Captivating Verbal Delivery
• Avoiding Clichés and Euphemisms
• Dress and Appearance: What are the Rules?

Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA)

• The Reasons Why Most People Get Nervous
• Adrenalin and Its Effect on Presentations
• Dealing with PSA: Short and Long Term Solutions
• What Do Great Presenters Do?

Visual Aids

• The Use of Objects and Props for Visual Impact
• Hand-outs: When and How to Circulate Them
• The Secrets and Techniques for Using Flip Charts
• Clip Arts and Images: The Trends Today
• PowerPoint: What Every Presenter Should Know