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Presentation Skills Seminar for the Florida International University After Hours MBA program.

Presented by Brad Nickel
Founder / Partner Captiva Companies
Http://ClickBrain.com
http://captivacommunications.com
Twitter: @clickbrain
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Presentation Skills

Published on Nov 23, 2015

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Presentation Skills

Brad Nickel - Partner / Founder - Captiva Companies
Presentation Skills Seminar for the Florida International University After Hours MBA program.

Presented by Brad Nickel
Founder / Partner Captiva Companies
Http://ClickBrain.com
http://captivacommunications.com
Twitter: @clickbrain
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I used to sell people for a living

Objectives

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What makes a good speaker

Delivery strengths and weaknesses

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Control speaking anxiety

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Jobs video

Selling Something

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Effective openings and closings

Opening - Not!

Keep 'me Awake!

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Manage first impressions

Strong Opening

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NOT!

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Body Language

(forget about it!)
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Strike a conversational tone

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Types of openings

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“A sale is a transfer of enthusiasm” - Tom Hopkins

(pertinent quote)

Ask a question

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Visual

Current Event

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Building an image

Dress just above the event

Establish credibility – enthusiasm, expertise, empathy

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Self deprecating, sense of humor

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Be open to other opinions, conflict, alliances

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Off the tracks is good

Build Rapport

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Tell a story

Vocal variety

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Eye contact

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Effective hand and body movement

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Use questions to engage

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A N X I E T Y !!!

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Relax...

(meditation works)

What you feel is NOT always what we see

Remind yourself of your strengths

Presentation slide tips

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Rules of Thumb

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Thought

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Plan and Structure.

Keep It Stupid Simple

Repeat Yourself

Great thematic images

Avoid bad ppt!

Advance the room

(even if down the hall)
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Remember the goal

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Untitled Slide

Appeal to emotions

NEVER!

Bring it back around

Presentation Skills

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