Presentation Skills
Written by Paul Castle |
May 3, 2018
We live in an era where the best way to make a dent on the world may be simply to stand up and say something.
“We live in an era where the best way to make a dent on the world may no longer be to write a letter to the editor or publish a book. It may be simply to stand up and say something . . . because both the words and the passion with which they are delivered can now spread across the world at warp speed.” Chris Anderson, TED TALKS: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking
“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than delivering the eulogy.” – Jerry Seinfeld
“The customer is always right' may have become a standard motto in the world of business, but the idea that 'the audience is always right,' has yet to make much of an impression on the world of presentation, even though for the duration of the presentation at least, the audience is the speaker's only customer.”
Max Atkinson, Lend Me Your Ears: All You Need to Know about Making Speeches and Presentations
“Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say what you’ve got to say, and say it hot.” -D. H. Lawrence
“To communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world, and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.” – Tony Robbins
“If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.”
Winston S. Churchill
“Designing a presentation without an audience in mind is like writing a love letter and addressing it: To Whom It May Concern.” Ken Haemer
“It takes one hour of preparation for each minute of presentation time.” Wayne Burgraff
“The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.” Mark Twain
“If you don't know what you want to achieve in your presentation your audience never will.” – Harvey Diamond
What ever you do, wherever you work, one thing is certain presentation skills are a must have requirement if you want to be noticed and advance your career.
How many presentations do you make each year? Do you suffer from anxiety, stress or nervousness? Are you unsure what or how to say your message? Is it a struggle to produce your message or slide set? How do you feel about listening to those many boring presentations we are forced to endure on a regular basis? Do you look at those rare star presenters and wish it could be you?
This is an opportunity to develop, review and learn new skills. For a free 30 minute coaching session contact me at Paul-Castle.com
How do you feel when you have been asked to give a presentation? Does your heart beat faster, a shiver goes down your spine and your thoughts become fragmented?
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