Tips to Improve Your Presentations
- caescss
- 4 days ago
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We know many of you worry about confidence and fluency when giving presentations. That’s why we’ve created this list of tips below and linked each one to a specific workshop or clinic provided by the Speaking Studio.
For more helpful tips, be sure to attend a workshop, clinic or consultation!
Organise your ideas using a clear structure
Worried about rambling or losing your audience during presentations? This workshop will help you become a more coherent presenter.
Oral presentations: Plan an Easy-to-follow Structure
Monday 30th March 14.00-15.00
Identify what makes your idea unique
Maybe you’ve got an idea for a product or a research topic, but how can you convince someone that it’s important? In this workshop, we’ll look at real pitches, analyse what makes them successful, and plan your own pitch!
Pitching your research/idea
Wednesday 1st April 10.00-11.00
Keep audience attention with engaging visuals
If you want to avoid boring or confusing slides, you need to learn these key visual design tips!
Oral Presentations: Slides to Wow Your AudienceThursday 2nd April 13.00-14.00
Confident posture, eye contact and gestures
Everybody feels nervous when presenting but some people can hide it better than others! Learn how to use posture, eye contact and gestures to appear confident and engage your audience!
Oral Presentations: Appearing Confident and Engaging
Monday 13th April 14.00-15.00
Add pauses into your speech
Sometimes silence is actually the best way to make a point! Learn how to pace your presentation and use pauses, so the audience can appreciate the full effect of your message.
Oral Presentations: Clear and Smooth Delivery
Thursday 16th April 13.00-14.00
Get feedback from a real audience
Practice in front of a REAL audience and get immediate feedback from trained Speaking Studio consultants on your delivery style and slide design!
Book a Presentation Clinic if you are preparing for an INDIVIDUAL presentation and want an opportunity to present a 5-min extract in front of a small group of students & consultants.
Book a Consultation if you are preparing for a GROUP presentation and want time to practice and get feedback. We recommend booking 2 back-to-back slots to allow enough time for full practice & feedback.
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