Mele G presentation on Health and fitness see my own personal evaluation in the following post

My comments and self evaluation on my presentation

 

 

 Please check out my own personal evaluation on the class and my own presentation.

http://youtu.be/xEpX2MkaAjQ

Creating a power point and presentation

My topic chosen is Health and fitness, this is something I am passionate about and have had lots of exposure with through out my life. As a very active child enrolled in gymnastics, dance and sports this was truly the easiest part of the project.

What to focus on was a little more challenging. I didn't what aspect of health and fitness to use, I decided to just go with an overall observation and hit home to a problem area in our country.

Once I sat down and drew up ideas and concepts, my posted papers became a huge clutter around my kitchen table. I started using the tips and tools to grab a hold of inner thoughts and ideas. Presentation zen both text and website has instilled many great ideas and processes to get the main focus down and most importantly simplified as much as possible.

Once my ideas came to light I did use the internet for some information on nutrient guides and statistics for my power point.. Since there is a host of information on this topic I was overwhelmed with what material to use and what to take out. Lots of time was spent in the gathering stage.

Once I had an organized my rough draft, I then decided what visuals would be good for each of my points. Seeing that the Pechu Cuha was being utilized it was a perfect guide on timing and being precise.

The pictures I used were some of my own, some from friends and others from istock photo all had to be aligned according to my screen size and details deciding on what images to use also took a great deal of thought and process.

It was much more time consuming than I realized. Once I got all my slides together I then rearranged as some fit better in other area of the power point. When I read my presentation according to the timed secession I then had to adjust my information and omit tons of extras out. Realizing the meaning behind the saying simplify, simplify simplify ,boy oh boy did I have a lot to adjust and edit out.

After proofreading and getting the main ideas set and flowing in sync with the presentation, I was ready for the big test. Timing. This was challenging in itself as I had to figure out how to set the frames according to a specific time, and then align each topic accordingly.

 Finally after completing my power point in the allotted time, I then did it for real with a live recording but getting the images to show up clearly while taping was another challenge. I hope the submitted version on line is a much better show. But after several practices I accomplished the 20/20 rule and nailed the 6 minutes time frame I am hoping tomorrow brings the same success.

My only down fall I have a horrible memory and have to recall my information from index cards from time to time. Hopefully this can be used much less as time goes on. practice makes perfect so off I go to another secession . 

Connecting with those that matter... the Audience

Chapter 9 Connecting with the Audience

 

The more  time that is spent practicing and presenting the better we will become. Good presentations are about engaging with the audience and feel their presence, reminding yourself that they matter and appeasing the group as a whole is the goal.

Good presentations are about-

·         Conversing

·         Sharing

·         Connecting on an intellectual and emotional level, but in an honest and sincere way.

Tom Grant is an excellent speaker and is recognized for his jazz music and his continuous delight he passes to his listeners.  You see Jazz, Zen both have an art of connection it’s about the now that matters.  Sumie is a term that means the spirit of Jazz (the natural) - this is related to the honest intention.  

The key to connecting with the audience is beginning with a strong start, diving right in will grab people’s attention and bring them in. Create a P.U.N.C.H which individually stands for

·         P presentation personal and relevant. Use a personal story!

·         UUnxpected- surprise the audience do something unexpected, do something say something  powerful.

·         NNovel-  Introduce something new- a powerful image

·         CChallenging wisdom- a proactive question

·         HHumorous- use humor to connect if the audience laughs then it means they are listening.

People form an impression in the first few moments.  So for starters never start with an apology, and shy away from telling the audience that your nervous or aren’t fully prepared.

What you can do is protect yourself –How?

1.       Don’t be timid  and protect yourself

2.       The way you look (presentation includes yourself) so dress the part be professional

3.       The way you move (don’t be so jittery that you look nervous or questionable) use gestures accordingly. Its ok to move around on stage to engage with people just don’t pace back and forth

4.       The way you sound ( confidence shines through)

A very important tip, is to remind yourself to slow everything down.  Be sure to face the audience and not turn your back, or head away to look at the slides behind you. This looks bad, and seems unorganized. Be sure to connect with eye contact and do so generously.  This is why you don’t want to rely on notes, you want to spend more time engaging in the audience – keep in mind this is to be a natural approach.

The best presenters are almost like there giving a great conversation, giving high energy, standing tall, speaking up and articulating cleanly. Avoid mumbling, slouching and fast pacing or jesters. And most please avoid reading a long drawn out speech, unless that is your trying to put the crowd to sleep.

As Harah hachi Bu states: be sure to stand, deliver and connect, hitting all these aspects will give a guaranteed great presentation with a genuine applause at the end.

What more can you ask for? This post sums up what to do and not to do, I hope you are finding some good information that you can personally apply in your daily life and improve upon in your upcoming ventures.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Special delivery!

 8- and the  Delivery

 

This is the art of being completely present, being fully present at that moment and being committed to that moment. There is a term known as ZAZEN which is having the awareness of the here and now.  To do this you must clear your minds and get your logic on one place – the presentation moment.

Steve Jobs is recognized often for his poise, and presentation examples. He avoided clutter and used high quality visuals.  His speaking style was referred to as a conversational his visuals were always perfect and in sync to his story. He admitted, he practiced his presentation over and over again. Some of his presentations can be found at www.apple.com/appleevents .

Today we find so many people lost in the moment and afraid to step out of the box and out of history’s “norm”.  Brenda Veland writer of Do people listen and hear you” suggests learning new and improved methods to present your material. This can make people feel alive and vibrant, rather than tired, bored, or uninterested.   There are so many things we can do to improve and prevent a failed presentation. 

The art of Judo is one way of delivering an effective presentation. Below are some highlights of this particular style.

1.       Carefully be assertive of one self and preventative

      2.       Being able to seize the initiative in whatever you undertake.
       3.       Know when to stop (PLEASE) nobody wants to hear a dragged on presentation.
       4.       Keep to the middle of the stage ( the focal point) and desired arrangement

There is also the Jigoro Kano’s principles which are outline by John Stevens that focus on presenting under fire. Victory over the opponent is achieved by adapting to your atmosphere and taking advantage of it, making it your own advantage.

An example of a great speaker and presenter is Ben Zangler. Ben is Boston’s philharmonics greatest he is a noteworthy presenter and has established a high class style that is unique and successful. You  can check out his style, poise and character and some of his thoughts in a few presentations which can be  found on his website at  http://benjaminzander.com/     As a conductor, teacher, speaker and instructor of the art Ben actually dedicated one of his most profound moments to his father who attended one of his presentations in London. This memory is a highlight and focal point on his website, its rather touching, and inspiring.

Ben said to “play it, write it with total sincerity and with your entire body, heart and soul. With emotions and strong feelings as this, who can disagree with such admiration?”

One of the last significance of presentations is not to take yourself so seriously, humor can be added in a wonderful way and remind everywhere the real and inside of you.  Doing this means dedicating your full presence and the importance of forgetting everything else.  Yes mistakes happen, but don’t  dwell on the past, we have to understand mistakes happen and even in the  future mistakes will also occur.

chapter 7 Samples, visuals, images, and texts

Presentationzen  talking about samples, visuals, images, and text

Keep in mind differentiating yourself from other presenters is what makes you, well you.  Learning different ideas and options can expand your horizons and will help with your overall presentation.

Take for example the Takashshi method - it uses only slides but with really big text and very short words. It was Mr. Masayoshi Takahashi who is a native of the Japanese culture, who incorrporated this style. Now a very popular, but a unique way to presenting.The characters used are large and bold styles, which  easily catch the audience's  attention and more importantly can read and understand with simplicity!

On the website Presentationzen there was a post from August 4 2009 talking about the “11 way to use images poorly in slides. “

We all have tried and failed at one point or another, but using tips that can avoid a failure will be most beneficial to all.

Let’s start with photos that are not appropriate for “every kind of talk” (Garr. R)  You can’t fit every great picture in just because. There must be a good fit and application for the image or visual.

1.       For starters make sure your image is NOT too small, making it hard for the audience to see.

2.       Next stay away from placing the image randomly on the slide (Can make the text look out of place)

3.       If the image is almost full screen – good chance it will look like a poor effect. (fill the screen for a better look)

4.       Image of a poor quality or too low of a megapixel (can happen by taking a website picture and stretching it.  Just be sure the quality is on point.

5.         Image of poor quality and has watermark (Don’t be too cheap or lazy) sloppy or poor quality may end up making you look bad.

6.       Avoid clip art this can be a cheesy look- just do me a favor and stay away from this!

7.       Keep away from images that have nothing to do with the content.

8.       When the text is hard to see, crop the picture to alter where the text portion will go and make the letter legible.

I took only the most important tips from this post, there are many more tips available but you get the just of this. The idea is to make sure what goes on that screen that you have it in the best position, style, and condition possible. See below as I took the example from the presentation zen on 8/4/2009 post showing how changing and altering small things makes a big difference dont be scared to change and play around with the look, style and text.(Photos were taken from istockphoto) Can you see how the photo on the right gives it a more defined look?

Presentation and Design Principles and Techniques

Presentation Design and principles

Design starts right at the beginning it's about creating solutions that help or improve the lives and thoughts of people.  Good designs should be able to changes things.

To have a good design a few things are needed - Graphics should be free from errors and must be accurate, to acquire this Robin Williams provides suggestions from her publication The Non Designers which includes these few principles:

1. Signal to noise ration

2.  Picture superior effect

3. Empty space

4. The big four – contrast, repetition, alignment and proximity 

The key to a great design is using fewer elements and keeping SIMPLICITY in mind.   Stay away from branding your logo on everything and using it as a detail on every slide.

Tom Grimes agrees with the “less is more idea” to get the core point across without being overbearing and redundant you can use the I- 7-7 rule this incorporates the main idea on a slide using 7 text images /visuals. A good concept for minimal elaboration.

Always remember pictures and effects are statistically remembered better than words. With that being said, ask yourself if there any text slides that could be replaced with a photograph or image instead? I would suggest trying to do so going forward!

Now the where to? Where you may ask can you can professional photos, well for those not fortunate enough to have a photographer in your inner circle, the next best thing are websites that charge a nominal fee, or are free for usage. A few websites are www.everystockphoto.com , www.istockphoto.com , www.fotolia.com , www.dreamstime.com , www.japanesestreets.com and lastly if you do decide on using quotes please be sure they are short and simple.

Empty space is key, so be sure to leave a spot or two, this can capture elegance, clarity, high quality, sophistication, and importance of course. Zen highlights and captures the simple things in life.

The website PrensentationZen  brings out an interesting point from an articled posted May 8^th 2013 stating- there should be no excuse for boring an audience from a bad technical presentation. You may have read or recalled the story called ‘Death by a Salesman” this was a great story with an interesting ending, well again there is a similar idea called “death by-power point” by Prezi.  Just spare your audience and don’t do it. J

The pain and suffering of bad presentations must end, TODAY! I learned a thing or two did you? Well hopefully so. Everything should be balanced and used in accordance to your presentation, remember when in doubt take it OUT! Having a smooth power point slide in conjunction with your story will have a nice response from your audience. They will have takeaways from your speech and will have learned something. Just as Chris Dasiell mentioned in his article Kane Reaction found on cinescene.com he mentioned how the techniques, software and design are used to aid your narrative, to “show off or impress”. Keeping these tips and thoughts in mind will help you in creating the best presentation ever!

 

The importance of Desgin

Simplicity, Simplicity, Simplicity! Why does this matter so much, well in today's world
and society everyone is pressed for time and less is more. People are at their workplace, school, home and businesses and trying to keep things simple how? By simplifying there lifestyle altogether.

In the text Presentation Zen, simplicity along with restraint and naturalness is key! Below are six essentials to a great presentation -but keep in mind not to do too simple!

• keeping it simple
• clarity
• directness
• subtle
• essentialness
• minimalism

Steve Jobs is a name that is constantly brought up and referred to on being a great leader,
speaker and presenter. Steve Jobs gave clear, and to the point presentations. Interesting enough Steve was a student of Zen, he appreciated the Japanese Aesthetic and was influenced by his learning's.
Steve was very successful in many aspects of his life and career, people were attentive when he spoke his audience was engaged in presentation as he provided visuals that flowed with his story. Many of his presentations can be found on apple's website.

Some of the elements that were incorporated into his presentations were the Kanso style, which is another word for simplicity, Shizen which means naturalness, and Shebumi which is elegance these help improve all our visuals altogether.

On another note, it's very important to eliminate the non essentials and stick to the meat of the presentation. Less is more, is often heard, but remember to keep the subject at hand throughout your entire presentation. Keeping slides in tune to your story will collaborate nicely. If your bombarding your slides and overwhelming them with too much information, you will certainly lose the concentration of your audience and may even distract them by the visuals if not chosen wisely.

As Redux stated simplicity is not easy but it's powerful. Learning the importance of how and what the audience would feel is so important as a presenter. You have to remember it's  their time on your hands, their attention should be that important enough to bring them the most valid and inspiring story you can bring to them. The end result should be powerful presentation that sticks to the audience mind. A vivid story that can be relayed and appreciated.

Example-Maybe your presenting  a story on Buffalo's Sports fan base. Here an image can easily be depicted for this story like the one below. That's actually my mother, and honestly after I uploaded it, I wasn't sold on it. I should added a larger text that was even more vivid. I think the picture describes a lot of good detail, but maybe incorporating a banner on the picture would have been a better choice  seeing that it is quite busy. Keeping things simple is key-Maybe a quick mention on how  Buffalo, N.Y is a smaller town with a big heart, and that both men and woman alike share the same interest in sports and both can be " Die hard fans"! Providing small true facts or situations on yourself can be included. Such as I am living proof being born from a mother that is a sports fanatic, I can vouch the dedication this woman has for her Buffalo Bills, Bison's Sabers, etc.. The short description can flow nicely using a visual such as the one described below. Well best wishes on your next attempt to a presentation and power point!

 

Well that sums up this blog for the day! Check back again tomorrow for new posts! Thanks Mele

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crafting your presentation/story

Good evening fellow bloggers and viewers ,

What’s most important when creating and building your message for your presentation? The answer is simple- A core message.  This logical structure containing order is going to be new to most people, and also challenging.    I’m up for this challenge, I have NO choice my grade depends on this! J

For starters a presentation should be thought as a story, making a memorable and natural compelling story. Making a message stick in the audience minds has a lot to do with your story. What principles can help you achieve this? Below presentation Zen brings six principles to help achieves this. With S. U. C. C. E. S it can be done and accomplished.

1.      Simplicity – getting to the core message/ key point on why it does or should matter

2.      Unexpectedness- Surprises gets interest by stimulating the audience curiosity (Journey)

3.      Concreteness –Natural speech, examples with real life stories and scenarios

4.      Credibility- A quote from a client

5.      Emotions – Make the audience feel something, and yes the visuals help

6.      Stories – Through stories whether personal examples, art, music there is something that can be appreciated and learned.

The information must be relevant and memorable this can strengthen your presentation and your core message. Be sure you have a clear beginning, that you engage with the audience, and have a clear conclusion this will benefit you greatly.  Robert Mckee from Harvard business review suggests your goal should be to motivate people, to reach certain goals.  Robert says to aim to unite an idea with an emotion.

Then we move to conflict- because there is and can be a dark side to everything sometimes it makes the story that much better. People like and want to hear about the struggles and trials. Most people only include the positive side and aspect to things, BORING! Contrasts can be exciting and compelling.

With heartfelt stories it triggers human emotions and makes certain points to be remembered. Whether it’s a surprise, sympathetic, or empathetic piece to your presentation it may be that part that brings a visual to you personally.

Many are now exploring new options with modern day presentation using Kamishiba style which is a visual participatory that includes visuals with big, bold and clear designs. These elements that should fit and fill the frame, also remember to trim any background details.

 Next will Move on to the basic elements of a quick presentation first is -

·         Identify the problem

·         Identify the causes of the problem

·         Show how and why you solved the problem

With any presentation it’s imperative that you know your information inside and out. If there comes a moment that a technical issue arises, BE READY! There is nothing worse than stopping in the middle of a presentation because of a technical issue and freezing up. Just flow with it be natural and give it all you got.  Keep the stay awake mindset no matter what transpires throughout your presentation.

Lastly presentation Zenn written by Garr Reynolds has a 5 step approach that is straight to the point- below they are listed.

1.      Brainstorming (getting your ideas on paper)

2.      Grouping and indentifying the core ( a memorable point)

3.      Storyboarding off the computer – organizing your ideas, also sketching your visuals and key points

4.      Sketch your visuals , using post it notes, or other components

5.      Storyboarding on the computer creating bumper slides, etc

Incorporating these messages will bring an all around fantastic presentation or power point or even both!

Planning Analog - A new apporach to beginning your presentation

For your initial stages of planning – the first thing is going to be a hard, but MUST be followed. This would be getting away from your computer, and definitely stay away from software makers. 

Expert Edward Tufte and business leader Steve Jobs both agree the computer should be used only to amplify our capabilities and ideas.  Starting your ideas on a paper, whiteboard, post-it notes, or even a stick in the sand are ways to stretch your mind and thoughts  and capture the more important and significant ideas. 

The text Presentationzen (p.50) brings out the difference of writing tools and how they can help:

1.       Pen and paper- helps brainstorm more effectively, a more greater and natural connection

2.       Whiteboards- ideas can be put on a bigger scale- the option to draw quick ideas, visuals, charts, and where to add photos can be accomplished this way.

3.       Post it notes- Large sheets, small sheets, can add many different and quick ideas.

There are times in our lives that we become bombarded with different obstacles and challenges, but if we try slowing down this can lead to a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. When we are rushed or distracted we can become unfocused and preoccupied.  Creativity can and will come to you, but only if you are ready and in gear! I’m one who has non-stop busy day from morning till night so for me this is a challenge but, I agree with time alone and stepping back to see what’s important and really access the big picture.

When putting your presentation together there are a number of factors and questions to consider. (Reynolds, 2012)

·         How much time do I have

·         What’s the venue like

·         What time of day will I be speaking

·         Who is my audience

·         What’s the Background

·         What do they expect of me

·         Why was I asked to speak ( for what purpose)

·         What do I want them to do

·         What is the fundamental purpose of my talk

·         What’s the story here

·         What is my core point?

These questions along with why does it matter is key to a successful presentation, putting yourself in the audience shoes, would we ourselves be interested in the topic at hand, and is it clear! Taking the above question into consideration can better suit your presentation and get the core idea into the minds of the audience in a fresh new and clear way!

Dakara nani?  This Japanese term meaning (so what?) Garr Reynolds suggest that you should be asking yourself this question repeatedly, if you can’t really answer this throughout than omit some of that irrelevant material. Garr Reynolds has 10 simple suggestions to creating and giving a powerful presentation and companion power point. The website Garrreynolds.com is worth a glance, and my recommendation, check it out!

A presentation should be given enough detail and information to get your point across in a spur of the moment, the importance of preparation is key for this reason. Would you be able to give a quick summary at the drop of a dime? You should, it shows you have your own takeaways from your own presentation. This also means you’re not dependent on your script, notes or slides.

My last take away from this subject- if you plan on handing out handouts be more detailed in those, but keep the slides simple. Remember to not give copies of your slides from your power point, David S. Rose says doing this is the “Kiss of Death” Use a well written document for the handout.

Presentations are about organizing thoughts and focusing on a point.  Preparing well the process should help you through your story, even if that calls for an elevator rundown. What does that mean?  Basically a summed up presentation in an elevator time limit.

 

 

References:

Garr Reynolds- website http://www.garrreynolds.com/Presentation/prep.html

Reynolds, G. (2012). Presentationzen simple ideas on presentation design and delivery . (p. 50). Berkely, CA: Pearson Education DOI: www.newriders.com

 

Creativity at its best! chapter 2 review on Presentationzen

Chapter 2 in presentationzen talks a lot about preparation, limitations and creativity.  It’s a fact many people don’t think of themselves as a creative person, I personally have an artsy side, and still my creativity comes to halt at some point or another.  The publication presentation Zen brings out an interesting point that the idea to be creative requires a whole mind – meaning that both the right and left side of the brain needs to be utilized. Okay so now the question where to start? To begin Presentation Zen suggest to start with a beginners mind also referred to as a child’s mind.  This allows for new and fresh ideas. Most children have a huge imagination and are not afraid to express their creative side. As adults we sometimes get cold feet and shun away from things that may become a great idea or are unwilling to share, because we may be too scared of rejection or judgment. ß No!

Presentations are a way to differentiate your information and introduce it in a storytelling manner. The story is important to you, so you would want to surpass expectations, and do it in a lively manner without limitations and barriers. Don’t hold back and definitely don’t limit your skills because of fear!

 Brenda Ueland was an inspiring writer with a popular and well known publication titled “If you Want to Write “basically the point of this reference, was to heed her thought to teach every person that you can “free your thoughts and the genius that is in you. “It was important to teach writers to let their imaginations stretch its wings.  (J. Friedlander 2010) Brenda has written a host of publications, and although this blog is geared towards improving your presentation and power point techniques, we must also open up our mind and become diverse in our thinking becoming a free spirit, and Brenda does an awesome job teaching this. How to do this:

·         Spend time away from direct challenges, whether it’s from work or home or other daily pressures.

·         Take breaks,  to go even further take a long walk on the beach or go jogging

·         Provide enthusiasm – meaning put love, passion, imagination and spirit behind your works.

Times are changing and getting yourself in tune to your audience is most important. There are many different aspects to presenting, being able to figure out what direction or approach to take is endless.

PechaKucha is another modern way and approach to presenting a power point, using a 20/20 rule basically the images are streaming through the screen as you talk along the images. A gentleman by the name of Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham are the creators of this particular format. This approach also came along, to nip in the bud long boring and horrible presentations. A very common problem and issue in the business realm. On the PechaKucha site, you will find vibrant and colorful slides which are the samples entered from the public. Go to www.pechakucha.org  it’s a great site to get some ideas and check out the 20 images in 20 seconds  which is a total of  6 minutes and 30seconds. Two highlighted points that advised against are to: Avoid clutter and Bulk. What suggestions to use simplicity, clarity, focus, balance and most importantly purpose!

Learning is key, I hope you have found some takeaways from my blog, I hope your day is awesome and find happiness in your own works and lifestyles. Thanks for stopping by!  MeleG

Reference

 (Friedlander, J. (2010). Book review article, if you want to write In U. Brenda (Ed.), If you Want to Write www.goodreads.com

Presenting in Today's World Chapter one overview and Takeaway's

Good Evening fellow bloggers,

 

I have completed my chapter 1 reading from Presentation Zen, and enjoyed browsing and viewing some clips from the companion website Presentation Zen.  I have compiled a few important tips and ideas that are most important to me and what I feel can help me in developing quality presentations.

 

Realizing there are many different aspects to creating a powerful presentation and companion power point, much is to be consider. The many do's and don'ts brought out are direct, realistic and very applicable it defines what a good power point is or what is worthy of stoning. Yes stoning, I think I laughed when I heard this term but after reading a portion of Jay J. Lehr publication "Let there be Stoning" I came to appreciate more about what the audience is feeling and if they are in fact in tune  to the  material versus the audience being bored, lost, confused, or unenthused.  J. L Lehr highlights such as

· The end of Boring speaker

· Avoiding speaking above the average intelligence or capability

             · The failure to gain the attention, interest of the audience

While J. Lehr has a long history with tons of experience in attending and critiquing presentations, he provided an example of a time that was so bad where the speaker was just awful.  In front of 200 people he publicly humiliated him. You’re probably wondering as I was "was it really that bad?" Reading what brought on his eagerness to address the speaker was quite interesting. What led to his approach and what were the issues? He mentioned these problems:

1.      The speaker spoke in Monotone

          2.      He used a secretarially pad, flipping page after page for over 30 min (too long)
          3.      The speaker was confusing and his slide show was incomprehensible  
          4.      After completing his presentation - the speaker recapped and summarized his entire     presentation.

So after hearing the harsh truth for this poor speaker, I vowed to never put anyone through that. I just hope I haven’t already! Now I was ready to hear what makes a great presenter.   

      1.      To convey enthusiasm over your subject

      2.      Goals should be made extemporaneously
      3.      And most important the presenter should be excited over the material
      4.      Avoid bad slides that are hard to see and understand

*For a power point I really found this interesting and very important, as I have recalled in the past a power point slide left up after the information was mentioned, if still remained up on the screen can be distracting – to avoid have a blank slide in between slides giving more opportunity to regain and capture the audience attention on what your speaking about and not what’s sitting up behind you not even pertaining to your new idea.

5. Putting on a happy face, and become an entertainer for the moment

6. Talking directly into the microphone
7. Avoid jokes (no failed attempts at humor) that can be the worst
8. Never go overtime- I hate this myself no one wants to sit any longer then than expected to.
9. Rehearse for friends and family and ask for the honest feedback adhere to their suggestions and then listen to yourself and practice by yourself.

These are a few tips and guidelines that can help make a presenter better and provide a self-analysis on yourself. A To do list!

Garr Reynolds was listed as a bestselling author and creator of a popular and worldwide blog found at presentationzen.com this site is an approach and provides suggestions (making things practical)   Garr provides the below strengths and principles in creating an awesome power point.

The Structure of the Power point	Combined with key principles
1.      Preparation	Restraint – in preparations
2.      Design	Simplicity – in design
3.      Delivery	Naturalness – in delivery

 

The importance on capturing the audience mind with a powerful presentation is very important. Being able to speak passionately and clear is more important than ever before. Having an effective and powerful presentation that allows us to gain the acceptance and understanding will give in to your power in a certain sense (winning over the crowd).  One of the most heartfelt and excellent powerful presenters I have heard, was referred off the presentation Zen website directed to TED a website that attributes Ideas worth spreading. (www.TED.com)

It was a presenter from Northern Korean, a woman by the name of Hyeonseo Lee who escaped a brim life and future, throughout her trials and tribulations she never gave up and hope. Her dreams to free her family never died.  Now an activist for fellow refuges she speaks about her trials and pains and what she overcame. How she presented her story is incredible her poise, her naturalness and honesty is so appreciated. I felt her power through her presentation, the very vivid pictures and additions used to incorporate key points were perfect for her topic, and not over bearing.

 Please check her out if you have time, I was also able find her presentations on YouTube.

 Thanks for passing by my corner today, any additional information or referrals to great keynote speakers, or presenters would be greatly appreciated.

 

*As always what you do matters!
Mele G.