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We have now looked at the benefits of giving presentations, overcoming the barriers, effective preparation and different presentation styles. I’d like to wind up this series of newsletters by listening to the views of a real conference audience on what they felt made the presentations interesting. Here are some of their comments: “He spoke our language and talked to us as though we were having a friendly chat instead of lecturing us. His attention was focused on us rather than his notes.” “He was obviously enjoying himself.” “She told us the point of the presentation – what we were there for – and then kept it short and sweet.” “He got my imagination working and kept my attention by telling interesting stories. I have been inspired to find out more about the subject myself.” “She made sure we had taken in the key points before moving on. The talk was obviously well-prepared, but also came across as spontaneous.” The only way to achieve the ease and spontaneity these delegates enjoyed is to keep practising. Remember – the more you do it, the easier it becomes.. It might help to regard the audience as your clients, even if in fact they are your colleagues and associates. Paying attention to what your audience or client wants and making sure you provide it will result in satisfaction for you both. The ability to do this, otherwise known as customer service, is a huge topic and one I feel passionately about – so passionately in fact that it will be the subject of my next series of newsletters! |
