the secrets of the world's best presenters
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the secrets of the best presenters
by Sotiris Baratsas
You know MY nameYou probably know THEIR names, tooWhat about YOUR names?
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Do you get nervous about
Public Speaking?
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You are not the only one
Mark Twain
There’s two types of speakers: those who are nervous and those who are liers.
Thomas Jefferson
Too afraid to give the “State of the Union” annual speech.
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why you should pay attention
Presentationis EVERYTHING
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why you should pay attention
Tested Stuffmeans less effort for you! ;)
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why you should pay attention
No theoriesPractical Stuff that you can
start using today in your
presentations.
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there is only one rule
for this session
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avoid being a distraction for others
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what we are gonna see
Body Voice ContentSshhh!
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Face
Use it to show emotion(passion, excitement, concern)
Smile! =)It helps you make the audience feel comfortable!
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Eye contact
Use it to direct the attention
Most importantlyPeople associate eye contact with telling the truth!
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Eye contact
Use it to direct the attention
Most importantlyPeople associate eye contact with telling the truth!
Maintain eye contact
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All the words I will be reading you are right here. I have no idea why you need me, instead of
reading them by yourself.
STOP using your slidesas a teleprompter
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Your audience came
to LISTEN NOT to READ
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Stance
Use it to show confidence
Keep an open posture(Don’t cross your arms or put your hands in your pockets)
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Gestures
Use them to engage people
Make them feel natural
They WORK!
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Movement
Get closer to you audienceCONNECT
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Voice
Speak simply with short sentences(Avoid jargon!)
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Voice
Speak simply with short sentences(Avoid jargon!)
Loud+Clear or Slowly+Calmly
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Voice
Speak simply with short sentences(Avoid jargon!)
Loud+Clear or Slowly+Calmly
Pauses
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Learning from the master!
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Voice
Speak simply with short sentences(Avoid jargon!)
Loud+Clear or Slowly+Calmly
Pauses
Beware of filler words
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They can destroy your presentation
Voice
Speak simply with short sentences(Avoid jargon!)
Loud+Clear or Slowly+Calmly
Pauses
Beware of filler words
Repeat what’s important
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ContentContext is everything!(Know the needs and the mood of the audience)
Rehearse (Don’t memorize – Understand the concept instead)
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ContentContext is everything!(Know the needs and the mood of the audience)
Rehearse (Don’t memorize – Understand the concept instead)
Control the mood of the audience
Tell your story
Offer testimonials
Sum up in the end
Sshhh!
It’s time forthe secret part
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How the World’smost captivating presenters maketheir ideas stick. Or sell products. Or both.
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Never stand behind a podium or desk!
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Don’t use a microphone
if you can!
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The Rule of 3
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Use props and create memorable moments
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Answerthe one question
that matters
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WHY SHOULD I
CARE?
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The Secrets
Never stand behind a podium
Don’t use a mic if you can
The Rule of 3
Use props and create memories
Answer the one Q that matters
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Sotiris Baratsas
@sotirisbaratsas
slideshare.net/sotbar7
Sotiris Baratsas
sotirisnotes.wordpress.com
Change artist
thankyou (now is your turn)
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