
PRESENTATION SKILLS
FOR MEETINGS
WEEK ONE RESOURCES
ASSESSMENT - Click on the image to the right to download the Communication Assessment. This includes a Self Assessment for you to complete and a Communication Feedback Form for you to hand out to people to rate your communication.
PARTICIPANT GUIDE - Click on the image to the right to download and print this guide. You'll will use it in our Zoom meetings for the week of March 30.
VIDEO - Here are two videos: "Presentation Skills for Meetings" and "Why People Believe They Can't Draw". The first is my welcome message to you. The second, with Graham Shaw is fun and instructional. Watch Graham's twice. The first time on your own or with your family an be sure to have a piece of paper and a pen. The second time, listen for and take notes on the speaker's introduction, his storytelling, how he engages his audience, and how he closes. Consider his final question regarding your beliefs and their impact on you becoming a better communicator. Bring your drawings to your first Zoom meeting.
ARTICLES - Please read these articles.
WEEK TWO PREP: FOR MEETINGS APRIL 6 - 10
PARTICIPANT GUIDE - Click on the image to the right to download and print this guide. You'll will use it in our Zoom meetings for the week of April 6.
VIDEO - Here are two videos: "The Power of Story Telling in Business" by Dave Lieber and "Is Your Voice Ruining Your Life?" by Roger Love. Dave shows his ability to use humor and teach a solid story telling process. Roger, also humorous, teaches breathing techniques and how to "climb the stairs" and "stay off the landing" to be more persuasive. Take notes, think of stories you can tell and how you can make your voice an asset. Plus, pay attention to their intros and closes, body language, pacing and how they engage their audience.
ARTICLES - Please read these articles
WEEK THREE PREP: FOR MEETINGS 4/20 - 24
ARTICLES - Please read these articles
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12 Interactive Presentation Ideas Your Event Audience Will Love
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The Most Successful Ways to Answer Questions From Your Audience
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10 Tips to Master Questions During Your Presentation with Authority
WEEK FOUR PREP: FOR MEETINGS 5/4 -5/8
PARTICIPANT GUIDE - Click on the image to the right to download and print this guide. You'll will use it in our Zoom meetings for the week of May 4.
NOTE: This guide is colorful with many images. You may want to print in grey scale to save toner. The guide will be displayed on screen during the meeting.
VIDEOS: REHEARSING YOUR PRESENTATION
Here's three videos with a variety of insights and practical suggestions on practice and rehearsal. In one you'll hear - Unrehearsed is Unreliable. In another you'll learn about practicing with your computer. And in one you'll be asked a great question about the time you invest in developing vs. practicing your presentation.
ARTICLES: REHEARSING YOUR PRESENTATION
How to Use Notes When Public Speaking Without Losing Your Audience
The Refreshing Truth About Rehearsing Your Presentation
5 Key Steps to Rehearsing a Presentation Like the Best TED Speakers
ARTICLES: VISUALS & POWERPOINT
5 Dos and Don’ts of Presentation Design
10 PowerPoint Tips to Make Your Slides More Effective
Yes, a Powerpoint Presentation Can Be Exceptionally Memorable. Here Are 2 Easy Hacks
Free Design Resources
www.canva.com
Design slides, brochures,
social media posts and more.
Includes images, icons & shapes.
10 DEVELOPMENT STEPS - 5 MEETING ROLES
INTRODUCE SPEAKER
OPEN MEETING
CLOSE MEETING
PREP CALL WITH DUSTIN ELLIS
Thank you Dustin for permission to show our prep call.
It may help you in prepping for your presentation.

WATCH BEFORE YOU PRESENT!
Hover mouse over screen toward bottom right
to enter full screen size for better viewing.

WEEK SIX PREP: FOR MEETINGS 6/1-6/5
How To Perform During Life's High Stakes Moments
This video will help you reshape how you see yourself,
how you communicate and the impact you have on others.
Explainer Video
Explain Meeting Expectations and
Persuade You to Improve Your Presentation

Before/After PPT Deck
First 11 slides are the before
Last 5 are the after
Presentation Outline Example
Used for Explainer Video
Presentation Outline Template
