Typically, contact and structure are less of a problem for presenters than is the issue of style; as only 7% of the words you say make it to the audience. When presenting the most important aspect keep your presentation free of negative behavior. Eliminate anything that detracts from communicating solid, benefit-oriented information in an engaging format.
Which type of speaker are you:
The Slow Talker speaks at an unnaturally halting rate that makes the audience want to jump out of their seats with impatience.
The Low Talker speaks quietly, generally with eyes cast down. This awkward shyness eventually makes the audience so uncomfortable they forget what is being said and concentrate on the speaker’s embarrassment instead.
The Droner just doesn’t know when to stop. The presentation goes on endlessly, with no respect for the audience’s time.
The Double Talker presents a few substantiated facts and tends to over-promise. His or her proposals sound too good to be true.
The Techie presents too many details and little bottom-line content. Techies often get bogged down with charts and graphs that are difficult to read and understand.
The Stiff stands behind the podium with hands folded, reading from a script, making few if any gestures, and simply bores the audience to death.
The Apologizer destroys his or her credibility by making excuses, often right at the outset, which can sabotage the entire presentation.
The Twitcher is a nervous presenter who may repeatedly grin, grimace or make other repetitious motions, such as pointing a finger in the air for emphasis or swaying from one foot to the other.
The Show-off gives more glitz than substance, offering few relevant facts or solutions.
Ultimately to be an effective communicator and presenter the Straight Shooter is who you want to be most like.
The Straight Shooter makes eye contact with the audience, uses natural body movement, and may even move around the room instead of standing stiffly in one spot. The straight shooter uses direct language so everything is understandable and clear.
Tips:
· Make sure your appearance is well presented
· Practice makes perfect
· Speak clearly and adjust your voice; don’t shout for the sake of being loud
· Effectively used, a pause in your speech can be used to emphasize a point
· Make eye contact with your audience; this helps to build trust and a relationship
“The greatest enemy to your human potential is your comfort zone.”
AM
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