presentations that perform ron nash. objectives to uncover the characteristics of powerful...
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Objectives• To uncover the characteristics of
powerful presenters• To discover effective presentation
strategies that will engage an audience• To provide tools and techniques you
can use immediately in your presentations
Top Ten Fears• Fear of dogs• Loneliness• Fear of flying• Death• Sickness• Deep water• Financial security• Bugs and insects• Heights• Speaking in front of an audience
Warm-Ups• Get yourself warmed up• Play music as they enter• Meet and greet• Open with a story• Get audience to talk and share• Use humor Exude enthusiasm
James “Grady” RobinsonEffective Techniques
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How to Avoid the Gray Zone1. Move around2. Make eye contact3. Use names whenever possible4. Engage and amplify with a
personal experience from your past
5. Use state changes
State Changes• Storytelling• Humor• Audience participation/movement• Novelty• Music• Appropriate jokes• Frequent breaks• Visual Memory Strategies for
difficult concepts
What do most people do on a date?
On the first date they just tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go on a second date.
- Martin, Age 10
How can a stranger tell if two people are married?
You might have to guess based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids!
- Derrick, Age 8
How does a stranger decide whom to marry?
You’ve got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming!!!
- Allan, Age 10
www.impactlearn.com
Rich Allen’s web site
Contains stories and quotes that you may want to use in your presentations…free of charge
Non Verbals• Body language• Good visuals• Hand motions• Facial expressions• Neutral stance• Visual paragraphs
Verbals• Practice pausing• Use pitch, tone and volume• Avoid “um” and “ah”• Avoid hot or cold liquids• Slow down!
Your Favorite Teacher
Plant your favorite teacher of all time firmly in your mind’s eye.
Concentrate on
1. what characteristics made that teacher a favorite and
2. think of an episode or story that supports your positive feelings.