How to be a Great Presenter
Seth Godin talks about “The two elements of a great presenter” - Respect (from the audience) and Love (to the audience).
For Respect, he says:
When you create a presentation, think about what your status will be as you begin the presentation. What can you do to prewire, to earn more respect from the start? How can you be introduced? Lit? Miked? What can you wear? If your reputation doesn’t precede you, how do you earn it?
A Great Tip is:
Don’t apologize at the beginning of the talk. For anything. Don’t hide in the dark. Don’t hide behind a wall of bullet points.
His Final Words:
And then, as the talk (pitch/presentation/interview) begins, don’t focus your energy or concern on yourself. It’s not about you. It’s about them. The presenter who loves his audience the most, wins.
Tips from Chris King:
- Great presenters have presence and are centered.
- Great presenters love their topic(s) and present with passion and a feeling of heart.
- Great presenters exude energy and enthusiasm, whether on or off the platform.
- Great presenters have developed a quiet, but obvious, confidence and have the ability to control every situation – foreseen and unforeseen.
- Great presenters have and tell great stories.
A great place to see such presentations/talks is http://www.ted.com/, where “the world’s most fascinating thinkers and doers” are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes).
Ready to tell the story of your life?
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