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Talking Tips from The Presentation Team
Got a meeting or giving a speech? Check out these helpful "tidbits on talking" Topics include:
- Using Humor in Your Presentation
- Fashion and Attire for Presenters
- Presentation Myths
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Question: How do you get to Carnegie Hall?
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- Use humor in your presentation!
- Myth: You don't have to prepare if your presentation lasts less than 10 minutes
- Myth: You'll be nervous forever
- Myth: The facility is prepared to accommodate your equipment
- Myth: Your attire should match the occasion
- Myth: A commanding speaker uses the lectern
- Myth: They'll listen if you are an expert or their boss
- Myth: You don't have to prepare if you've given the speech before
- Myth: Everyone wants to hear what you have to say
- Myth: Introductions aren't important
- Myth: Death by embarrassment!
- Use high-impact graphics
- Go beyond bullets
- Use a cordless mouse/laser pointer
- Be conservative and consistent with your visuals
- Think of your presentation as a theatrical performance
- Dress up and look confident
- Don't Tinker with PowerPoint
- Keep your visuals moving
