11.5 Ways to Be a Better Presenter
Published on Jun 10, 2016
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3. Get the audience to like you
Immediately. Tell a story, use a prop, make a joke (self-deprecation = great).
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4. Don't thank anyone for anything to start
Begin in media res—“in the middle of things.”
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5. Funny = better chance of connecting
- Learn from great comedians
- Imitate their styles
- Tell stories with unexpected punchlines
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6. Your audience cares about themselves
- Seek their opinion
- Solicit their expertise
- Ask them questions to get them thinking and responding in terms of you
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7. Material (steak) beats style (sizzle)...
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8. But style & dress enhance great material
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9. Use transferable concepts
Facts and figures are forgotten. Stories are retold.
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10. Help your audience think of their own stories
This way, they'll convince themselves.
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11. Have go-to moves
Words, phrases, gestures; but you aren't Superman, don't be lame.
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11.5 Know your audience
Know their business and what makes them tick before you ever say a word.
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Next steps
- Join Toastmasters
- Take improv classes
- Seek out—and volunteer for—presenting opportunities
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Contact: brandon.george@digitas.com // @wundermuse
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