One of our Learning Community members had done her heart-centered networking to good effect, and had the opportunity to make 15 minute presentations of who she is and what she does.
Which led to the question… how in the heck do you make an effective presentation in 15 minutes?
The tendency, of course, is to fire-hose them with way too much info, which doesn’t work.
I shared some tips, in way less than 15 minutes. In less than 5 minutes, as a matter of fact.
Take a look.
What have you found to be effective for short presentations? Or, what questions do you have? Let’s dig in!
With love,
Mark Silver, M.Div.
Heart of Business, Inc.
Every act of business can be an act of love.
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Great (short) valuable video, Mark.
One comment/suggestion. At times any of us can rely too heavily on making declarative statements, as opposed to asking the delicious questions that will open up a larger dialog. When we watch TV or movie courtroom lawyers (and hopefully, not that much) we can see that they skillfully balance advocacy and inquiry (sometimes towards nefarious ends). Pausing to ask a question – sometimes only to make a point or move the concept forward, other times to genuinely engage your audience – can be an important thing to keep in mind.
Agree with all points. Speaking from a vocal coaching perspective, i would also say practice practice practice, and record it, and watch. It’s amazing how much refinement and polishing can come from that. And sometimes when we are given a short period of time in which to speak, we don’t realize how quickly it can go by.
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Hi Mark!
Although the post is short, it is enough to describe the art of making a presentation…Nicely done..
Some really useful tips, thanks Mark. This is perfect for the presentation i’m putting together for my co-workers next week!
Thanks for sharing
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Thanks for the helpful tips.
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I am getting enough information which I can apply my own presentation.Nice stuff!
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The piece about receiving from the people with who you’re sharing is SO essential. I realize that I do a small piece of this instinctively, but I need to be more conscious about it. Welcoming people in our “houses” or, as we say in my tradition, our “households,” even for a short time, is an opportunity for us to _exchange_ gifts. Think of how this is embedded into so many cultures —
“hostess gifts” in Eurocentric culture, gifts to give as gifts in Japan, gifts to those who welcome you for food and drink in Arab cultures…
thanks, as ever!
Hi Mark! Thank you for sharing your succinct informative presentation…especially in your engaging ‘relaxed delivery mode of communication’ (which is always a great place to ‘build any presentation from’…after initial introductions to any listening crowd have calmed down…as we take the stage and venue). I have always loved the ‘business card’ idea you touched on. It works a treat! Also, to ‘newbies’ entering this ‘arena of sharing information with our listeners’ even circulate some lists to put information onto (use a small clipboard, split the venue in half works well…especially if your assistants or office staff are present) with attached paper and secured pen on the end of a small length of string, as well, having your audience then reach out to ‘us’ and sharing all possibilities of access to maximize gaining contact details and any brief ideas, or short questions they may have, in case not all the audience have current business cards on them. I am sure you (too) also do this Mark, however, for ‘Newbie Public Speakers or Presenters’ (who want to connect quickly with their audience), from over 25 years experience of being involved in (public) debates, talks, speaking and presentations (sometimes to even stadiums with thousands in attendance), I have always found that adopting some basic Dale Carnegie (‘Public Speaking’ and ‘Life’) Principles of asking your audience “Yes” questions pertaining to them and their attendance (asap after re-affirming who you are), questions which ‘Will Always Make Them’ answer “Yes” (have them repeat “Yes” louder again, after asking the initial “Yes” question requiring participation) makes audiences become even more interested in whatever subject matter you are covering and also, of course, you. Once the audience members have said “Yes”, they now have even more of a vested interest to listen intently and also be on the ‘same team’ as you…and you “will win ‘many more’ friends and influence” them to, at least, try to become better people (even if only for the duration of your presentation)…a key reason why we do what we do. Pamela (Feb 6th, 2019) also makes great suggestions: Practice, practice, practice (I practiced 4 to 5 hours a day, 4 to 5 days a week, every week…and in about 4 years I was almost ready). In the 4th Year, I then recorded everything (back in those days, onto tape, eventually graduating to full professional camera equipment) and re-watched every ‘presentation’ meticulously (with the camera placed in the audience viewing area) and even with 4 years of experience, I still learned what worked and what didn’t. At first, you will cringe! However, being the biggest self-critic and now Producer/Director, delivery of presentation standards improves dramatically. Continued positive energy Mark and to all, Dr. Mark Hix
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