We Present Every Day!
Not just conference talks….
Product group meetings
BillG / TAB meetings
Preamble to a demo
Convince a product group to be interested
Present patent to a lawyer
Present a group result at offsite
“Elevator” talks
But I’m not good at it….
Presentation skills can be acquired.
Examples:
Bill Gates
Kai-Fu Lee
What You’ll Learn Today:
Communication skills
Preparing the Talk
Delivering the Talk
Handling Q&A
21 secrets to becoming a good speaker.
What is Communication Skills?
Verbal (words spoken)
Vocal (tone, range, appeal, credibility of voice)
Visual (physical appearance, clothing, gestures, eye contact)