HOW TO TAKE A PRESENTATION

How To Take a Presentation…

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2Grooming Up-- Men

Colors: White, off white, pale, blue shirts are preferred

No to Checks and yes to stripesTrousers preferably dark, beige, black etc.

Ties should not be loud. No images or designs preferred. A perfect triangle knot

SOCKS that matches with your trousers

Shoes polished, black and brown/tan shoes

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3Grooming Up-- Women

Colors: Self-coloredsalwaar kameez or formal shirt/trousers

Sleevless and tight clothes are a no

Shoes black/ brown with no high heels

Bags black/brownEarrings should be smallBracelets/Bangles only one can be worn

Sleek chains/rings preferred

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4Practice makes Perfect

Should I rehearse?

YES! Rehearsing your speech should never be about memorizing words or movements

most people—fear public speaking as you fear the unknown

Record your entire presentation on video and then watch it

Rehearse until you are happy with yourself

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5Pre-Presentation Jitters

Listen to music

Clench and smile

Visualize yourself giving a great speech

mental gymnastics

Arrive early, and work the room

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6Start Strong

Maintain eye contact

Smile

Your introduction should never be longer than two sentences

Keep it short, simple and sweet

Build a story. Everyone likes them

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7The Crux

Your presentation needs to be built around what your audience is going to get out of the presentation

What the audience needs and wants to know, not what you can tell them

Remain focused on your audience’s response, and react to that

Make it easy for your audience to understand and respond

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8Basic Etiquette

Exhibit a positive attitude and pleasant demeanor

Use a firm handshake

Maintain good eye contact

Introduce someone by their title and last name (Ms. Mrs. Mr. Dr. ), unless otherwise specified

Rise when you are introducing someone or you are being introduced

Be a good Listener & Soft spoken

Show common respect and consideration for others

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