Before giving a Presentation or Speech

Select one person who you trust to give a mini presentation/speech to. Chose a topic you like and enjoy and which will interest him/her Begin by listing your main points:

  • What do you want your listener/s to take away? - be specific
  • What facts/information can you share from your research?
  • What can you introduce from your own knowledge and understanding?
  • What elements of surprise can you reveal?
  • Where will you give your speech to your friend?
  • How long will it be?
  • What result do you want?
  • Visualise yourself giving an excellent speech
  • Create a definite beginning, middle and end
  • Beginning - get a response. Keep eye contact, breathe!
  • Middle - facts, information, surprises, connection techniques, rapport
  • End - story, anecdote, news, summary
  • Record your speech and play it back to see how you did.
  • Did you cover all the points you intended to?
  • Did you get response at the start and continue to maintain contact?
  • Did you enjoy it?
  • Why?
  • Above all enjoy the experience and your audience will too!
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