The 5 P’s of Perfect Presenting
The key to a perfect presentation can be summed up in five points:
- Preparation – it goes without saying that very few people can stand up and deliver a great presentation on the spur of the moment. Prepare every aspect of your talk, from introduction to anticipating the questions you might get asked.
- Practice – To paraphrase a well known quotation – ‘Good speakers practice until they get it right: Great speakers practice until they can’t get it wrong. Practice is absolutely key.
- Psychology – Know your audience, and if you don’t know them find out about them, so you can use the best approach to appeal to and interest them.
- Physiology – Stand tall, head high, look them in the eye, project confidence and authority so that you are truly believable and authentic to the audience.
- Practicalities – If you are using slides, whiteboards or flipcharts to enhance your presentation make sure they are located correctly, make sure your computer presentations are working smoothly, that the audio equipment is functioning – don’t let external factors let you down!
Remember the five P’s and your presentation will be truly professional. And if you would like more tips and techniques come along to my seminar ‘Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking’ on 19th November at Ellerslie International Motor Inn – click here to book and for more details