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Retno Lestari
“Presentation is the ‘Killer Skill’ we take into the
real world. It’s almost an unfair advantage.”
Ethan Rasiel & Paul N. Friga, ‘The McKinsey Mind’
“The biggest problem with
communication is the illusion
that it has been accomplished.”
-George Bernard Shaw
What was wrong
with that?
What is your vision of
the ideal presenter in
our environment?
Self-Assessment
+ Δ
“I always think a great speaker
convinces us not by force of
reasoning but because he is
visibly enjoying the beliefs he
wants us to accept.”
-W.B. Yeats
Podium Panic
For some people, the
thought of giving a
presentation is more
frightening than falling off a
cliff, financial difficulties,
snakes and even death.
Dealing with Podium Panic
1. Personal Notes
2. Visuals
3. Handouts
Visual Aids
Visual Aids
(not the stars of
the show)
Presentation Slide
Design Concepts
•Big
•Simple
•Clear
Big
•Should be able to read
everything from the back row
•At least 28 pt, preferably 36
Simple
NEVER argue
with a member of
the audience.
Instead…
Look at the questioner.
Remain neutral and attentive.
Listen to the whole question.
Pause before you respond.
Address the questioner, then move your
eyes to others.
Easy as A B C
“I can’t Answer that
question Because
…, but I Can tell
you…”
3. Practice
Fitness
• Slow to develop
• Quick to disappear
• Lack of experience
• Lack of preparation
• Lack of enthusiasm
• Negative self-talk
Presenting Fitness
• Room
Practice
• Everything
• Technology
Becoming Confident
• Be over-prepared
• Rehearse and practice
• Know your subject
• Use relaxation techniques
• Be positive +++
• Avoid stressors
4. Presenting
The most powerful visual aid
• words
• voice
• body language
Presenting as part of a team
Plan talk together
Set responsibilities
Structure talk
Intro – sections - conclusion
Ensure everyone will speak
Smooth links between speakers
Someone to introduce talk and
Introduce next topic & speaker
Someone to conclude
Your talk must HANG TOGEGTHER
Make a strong start
Show your passion
• Eye contact
Smile
Dealing with Questions
TRACT technique
1. Thank the questioner
2. Repeat the question
3. Answer the question
4. Check with the questioner if they are
satisfied
5. Thank them again
“Better to keep your
mouth shut and appear
ignorant than open it
and remove all doubt.”
-Mark Twain
“Make sure you have finished
speaking before your audience
has finished listening.”
-Dorothy Sarnoff