[Solution] Refining Delivery, Rehearsing, and Performing Your Talk
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Author: Marcus D. Green
Rehearsing your presentation repeatedly and preparing thoroughly will reduce your stage fright. You should understand various delivery methods and techniques that can improve your delivery.
Read the scenario, and answer the question.
You are the president of your company, and you are attending a presentation about investing in foreign businesses. The presenter comes across as friendly and ends their speech on time. You always have a hard time coming across as personable and managing your time when speaking to your employees. You decide to ask the speaker what they do to be so personable and punctual.
Choose the best response the speaker could give in the scenario above.
- I make an outline and hope I finish on time.
- I read from my PowerPoint presentation and occasionally make eye contact with my audience.
- I time myself when rehearsing to keep my presentation brief and focused. I also greet members of the audience while waiting for audience members to arrive before the presentation.
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Respect your audience's time and try to complete your presentation in 20 minutes or less. To help you feel more at ease, make eye contact with a few members of the audience when you first enter the room.
Which techniques will help you conquer stage fright? Check all that apply.
- Apologize beforehand
- Take a sip of water
- Shift the spotlight to your visuals
- Ignore any stumbles
- Avoid direct eye contact
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Everyone feels apprehension before speaking. Use the following techniques to help conquer stage fright: breathe deeply, convert your fear into energy, know your topic and come prepared, use positive self-talk, take a sip of water, shift the spotlight to your visuals, ignore any stumbles, don't admit you're nervous, and feel proud when you finish.
You can stay in control during your presentation, build credibility, and engage your audience by .
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When you memorize your opening, you sound confident and establish a rapport with the audience.
What can you do to help your audience absorb an important point?
- Distribute handouts first.
- Add a blank slide to the slide deck.
- Incorporate pauses when appropriate.
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Well-placed pauses can help illustrate your point and give the audience time to absorb your message.
As you conclude your presentation, make sure you .
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Use your answers to audience questions to reinforce your primary ideas. Avoid being defensive when answering questions and debating issues.
