Public Speaking

Public Speaking
Take a couple of minutes to see how good you really are!
1. Which is most important in getting people to listen and pay attention?
What you say Personality of the presenter Posture and body language
2. How many key messages are people likely to remember?
Five One Three
3. How best to structure a presentation
Start with your conclusion or key message Start with the background and lead to your point Start with your agenda
4. Visual aids should be used to:
Keep the audience entertained Introduce the talking point Re-inforce a message
5. Which is the most effective way of using visual aids?
Show the visual then talk about it Talk about the point then show the visual aid Do both of the above simultaneously
6. What is the optimum length of time for a presentation?
40 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes Until everyone is asleep
7. What is the most effective style of presenting?
Smooth and polished performance Spontaneous and 'off-the-cuff' Natural conversational style
8. When is it most important to be looking at your audience/client?
When you are making a point In the silences When they are looking at visual aids
9. When is the best time to give a handout
Before the presentation (by post or e-mail) At the start of the presentation At the end of the presentation
10. What makes a speaker most memorable?
Good visual aids Being a polished performer Being natural
11. What percentage of your time should be given over to Q & A?
10% 20% 30%
12. How best to answer a question?
Answer as fully as possible Give a build-up to your answer Short and to the point
13. Which is the most important part of a presentation?
Opening One minute Closing summary Visual aids
14. The main objective of any presentation should be:
Tell the audience all you know Show that you are an expert Win their trust and confidence