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OK – so you’ve planned your presentation, decided on the format, collected data, written the content and maybe put together a PowerPoint Presentation. What’s next?

One of the most common areas people fall down on is preparation and practice! It is vital that you know your presentation inside and out before you give it. If not then you are going to find it very hard to be convincing especially if members of your audience ask you a question you can’t answer afterwards. If you can, make sure that you run through your presentation in front of an audience and ask for feedback – it can make a world of difference. If you don’t have any willing guinea pigs, try recording yourself on camera as this will help to re-create the pressure of a live audience. Remember – you won’t be able to stop and go back because you messed up on the day!

On the day – arrive early, and make sure that your presentation is set up correctly before you start, as the audience will not be impressed if they have to wait too long for you to set up your equipment.

Presentation Inspiration:

Inspiration for a presentation is not always an easy thing to achieve. Many people have a spot or quiet place were they sit and think until inspiration comes to them. However some like a more pro-active approach and prefer to bounce ideas off others and actively seek inspiration. You will learn what works best for you. Watch others presenting for inspiration, however the trick is not to try to carbon-copy other people but to develop a style that suits you – be yourself, not a caricature of someone else.

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5. Conclusion

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