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Final 3 NLP Techniques to Improve your next
Presentation!
Simple Actionable Repeatable
The # 1 Predictorfor success in business and upward potential
'How much you enjoy public speaking and how
effective you are at it' - Study Stanford University & AT&T -
1. Optimize the Visual Aspect
1. Optimize the Visual Aspect
Minimal eye movement You stand on the left of your visuals Pictures show on the left or full screen No funny slide transitions
None or Swipe from right to left like reading a book
1. Optimize the Visual Aspect
What attracts visual attentionColor (Font) SizeContrast Movement
Use it to support your message Not as a playground Be consistent
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Color
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1. Optimize the Visual Aspect - Smile
“A smile is the shortest distance between 2 people”
– Victor Burge –
Your eyes can’t fake a smile Only smile when sincere Do smile - shows confidence, builds
rapport and lowers stress i.a.
Mehrabian myth:Your words 7%
Your tone of voice 38% Your body language 55%
This research from 1967 based on how 1 word was delivered has no statistical
relevance nor anything to do with delivering presentations. Fundamentally it is BS.
More about this
2. Use your Voice
However bodylanguage and the use of your voice
are important to improve your next presentation
Use Speed Volume Tone
for auditory learners. They like:
rhythm, rhyme and melody
2. Use your Voice
Use your voice or
loose their attention!Their brains will fall asleep from your monotone (aka boring) sound
That’s why babies can sleep in cars, people in trains, in front of the tv and even in bumpy >90dB. speedboats.
Keep changing your speed, volume and tone if you don’t want to sound boring!
2. Use your Voice
3. Dealing with Nerves
3. Dealing with Nerves - Prepare
Be prepared and know: your content and presentation inside out your audience your equipement and the stage characteristics
Most important: Memorize your Opening, Transitions and your Closing
In front of a mirror Out Loud! Until your brain is telling you it’s
enough You can look at your body language
3. Dealing with Nerves - and Practice, Practice, Practice
Mark the time at specific points You need to know when you need to
be where in your presentation If there is time for more questions
during your presentation You can speed up or slow down your
pace
3. Dealing with Nerves - and Practice, Practice, Practice
“Practice makes Perfect”
- Bobby Robson -
3. Dealing with Nerves - and Practice, Practice, Practice
Permanent!
3. Dealing with Nerves
Have positive thoughts to get positive results“No olympic champion ever was thinking to go for 4th place”
Drink water and keep breathing When inhaling you can’t say “ehhhh” You need oxygen. Don’t forget to pause after exhaling You need air to start your next sentence with power
Stand still so you don’t appear nervous (especially the first 2 min.)
Take Action Now!
Now YOU can take 3 actions:
1. Adjust your next presentation Your visuals/content/messages Your skills (e.g. opening – bodylanguage – closing) Your audience management
2. Let’s connect on Linkedin. Your invite & feedback are welcome
3. You are welcome to invite me to deliver your next training/workshop/speech or coaching session
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YouncK Improve your Presentation skills!
Maurice Hellemons
Email: [email protected]: +31(0)6-4618.9163
nl.linkedin.com/in/MauriceHellemons
Final 3 NLP Techniques to Improve your next
Presentation!
Part 3/3
YouncK Improve your Presentation skills!
Maurice Hellemons
Email: [email protected]: +31(0)6-4618.9163
nl.linkedin.com/in/MauriceHellemons
Final 3 NLP Techniques to Improve your next
Presentation!