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Advanced resources: oracy skills
The essentials of a good presentation:
- Make a strong opening;
- Structure the presentation;
- Make compelling points using rhetoric and storytelling (making it memorable);
- Use eye contact and compelling gestures/ body language;
- Use your voice to its full extent – vary pace, pitch, tone, etc;
- Use visual aids to reinforce your message/ better explain your information;
- Make a strong conclusion;
- Take questions at the end;
- Overcome nerves.
Make a strong opening
Structure the presentation
Make compelling points using rhetoric and storytelling (making it memorable)
Use eye contact and compelling gestures / body language
Use your voice to its full extent – vary pace, pitch, tone, etc
Use visual aids to reinforce your message and better explain your information
Make a strong conclusion
Take Questions at the end
Overcome nerves
Watch in full: Public Speaking Without Fear
The video above is a good resource for people who may not think about rehearsing their presentations enough. Professor Edmans shows how he went from uncomfortable public speaking to becoming a highly-rated speaker today - an MBA Professor of the Year and author of a Ted Talk - through much practice. He talks through many issues, from not knowing what to do with your hands, to the way to handle a post-talk Q&A. The overall message is, work to improve what you can do!