{"id":1557,"date":"2016-09-06T08:34:35","date_gmt":"2016-09-06T08:34:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpblog.indigobusiness.co.uk\/?p=1557"},"modified":"2023-10-25T14:46:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T14:46:50","slug":"the-three-ps-of-dynamic-persuasive-presentations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpblog.indigobusiness.co.uk\/the-three-ps-of-dynamic-persuasive-presentations\/","title":{"rendered":"The three P\u2019s of dynamic, persuasive presentations"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Perfecting<\/a>

Plan, practice, perform, PERFECT!<\/p><\/div>\n

Public speaking is a top fear for many people. It\u2019s okay to be afraid as long as you try to keep that fear at bay when you give a presentation. Here\u2019s our three P\u2019s of dynamic, persuasive presentations:<\/p>\n

Plan<\/h2>\n

Probably the most important step, often rushed, when preparing a presentation. The planning stage does not just mean the order of your slides, it helps you to decide on and formulate the information, its order, and highlights the possible risks or objections you may experience.<\/p>\n

Planning will help you make decisions like \u2018which presentation software to use<\/a>\u2019 and \u2018what duration\u00a0is really needed\u2019. If you are really effective when planning you will find that you will be spending less time preparing yourself to present.<\/p>\n

Our workshop, The Skilled Presenter™<\/a> gives you the tools and techniques to present your ideas clearly and structure presentations in ways that match the message to the audience, presenting the information you want your listeners to understand and remember \u2013 without overloading them.<\/p>\n

Avoid information overload by:<\/p>\n

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  1. Focusing on what your audience wishes to hear, to keep them interested.<\/li>\n
  2. Keeping it simple, to be remembered.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Perform<\/h2>\n

    Your non-verbal skills are your performing skills, you can maximise your impact by harnessing them. These include the way you dress, eye contact, gestures, your voice, stance and movement:<\/p>\n

    \"TM<\/a><\/p>\n

    The way you dress<\/strong> – our friends at TM Lewin have provided an infographic to help you make an impression by choosing the right business suit. Click to enlarge the image<\/a>, view their range of business suits<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Eye contact<\/strong> – shows you are confident and care about getting the message across.<\/p>\n

    Gestures<\/strong> – Relax\u2026 let your gestures follow your thoughts.<\/p>\n

    Stance and movement<\/strong> – stand squarely, move with purpose.<\/p>\n

    Voice<\/strong> – improve your voice dynamics and projection.<\/p>\n

    If, like many people, you dread that all important presentation here are some great tips to help you to overcome your nervousness:<\/p>\n