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Weekly Tip: Using tone for effect.
One presentation skills technique that we address in PresentPerfectTM is the focus on the 3 main attributes of presenting – content, voice delivery and you, the presenter. This month we have some presentation tips for confident presenting.
PresentPerfectTM identifies 3 main attributes to the effective presentation – the content, your voice delivery and you, the presenter. Good presenting involves all 3 attributes working together to the same consistent goal.

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Relevant – should be relevant to your audience. |
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Informative – should support the main presentation purpose. |
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Illustrative – should use graphic illustration where possible. |
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Factual – convey facts required to back up the information provided. |
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Observation & Anecdotes – use stories and anecdotes. |
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Tone change your voice tone for specific effects. |
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Modulate – alter the speed at which you present. |
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Pause – when done properly it's superb. |
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Volume – it shouldn't be a struggle to hear you. |
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Language – your language should be consistent for your audience. |
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Animated – aspire to be animated but not a caricature! |
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Body language – every movement you make could be subject to some interpretation. |
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Attire – look your best. |
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Listening – listen for audience reaction to the points you make. Take action. |
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Seeing – gauge the impact of your presentation on the audience. Take action. |
For more skills tips, you can always attend a presentation skills training course.
"To speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks."
Benjamin Jonson


Listen to all the tips and techniques for better presentations.
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