Public Speaking & Presentations
Slide: Title Slide Title: Public Speaking & Presentations Subtitle: Lesson 3 Presented by: Fatima Contact Information: blackboarder1@gmail.com
Welcome & Review of Previous Lessons
Welcome back!
In our previous lessons, we covered ◦
business terminology ◦
professional emails ◦
and business reports.
Today, we’ll focus on public speaking and presentations.
Before we start, do you have any questions about the previous lessons or your homework?
Objectives of Today's Lesson
Today's objectives are to:
1. Understand the components of effective public speaking.
2. Learn how to structure a business presentation.
3. Practice delivering a presentation with confidence.
Importance of Public Speaking in Business
Public speaking is a vital skill in the business world.
Whether you’re presenting a project update, pitching an idea, or speaking at a conference, the ability to communicate clearly and confidently can significantly impact your career.
What experiences do you have with public speaking?
Components of Effective Public Speaking
Effective public speaking involves several key components:
Clarity:
Speak clearly and at a steady pace.
Confidence:
Project confidence through your posture and voice.
Engagement:
Maintain eye contact and interact with your audience.
Preparation:
Know your material and practice your delivery.
Are there any components you find particularly challenging?
Discuss the student’s challenges and provide tips.
Structuring a Business Presentation
Let's move on to structuring a business presentation. A well-structured presentation typically includes:
Introduction:
Greet your audience, introduce yourself, and outline the presentation.
Main Content:
Present your main points with supporting evidence.
Conclusion:
Summarize your key points and provide a call to action or closing remarks.
Would you like to discuss any particular part of this structure in more detail?
Provide additional details on any part the student is interested in.
Using Visual Aids Effectively
Visual aids, like slides, can enhance your presentation by highlighting key points and keeping the audience engaged. Here are some tips:
• Keep slides simple and uncluttered.
• Use bullet points to summarize information.
• Include visuals, such as charts and images, to support your points.
• Avoid reading directly from the slides.
Let’s look at an example slide and discuss what works well and what could be improved.
Show an example slide and discuss with the student.
Presentation Practice - Introduction
Let's practice. I’d like you to prepare and deliver a short introduction for a presentation on a topic of your choice.
Your introduction should include a greeting, your introduction, and an outline of what you will cover.
Take a few minutes to prepare.
Give the student time to prepare, then have them deliver their introduction. Provide feedback on clarity, confidence, and engagement.
Presentation Practice - Main Content
Great job with the introduction! Now, let’s move on to the main content. Choose two to three key points you want to present on your topic. Remember to support each point with evidence or examples.
Take a few minutes to prepare.
Give the student time to prepare, then have them deliver the main content. Provide feedback on structure, clarity, and use of supporting evidence.
Presentation Practice - Conclusion
Now, let’s wrap up with the conclusion. Summarize your key points and provide a strong closing statement.
Take a few minutes to prepare.
Give the student time to prepare, then have them deliver the conclusion. Provide feedback on summarization and closing impact.
Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety
Many people experience anxiety when speaking in public. Here are some tips to help you overcome it:
• Practice regularly to build confidence.
• Visualize a successful presentation.
• Focus on your message, not on yourself.
• Take deep breaths and pause if you need to.
• Engage with your audience by making eye contact.
Do you have any strategies that have worked for you in the past?
Discuss the student’s strategies and offer additional tips.
Role-Play Exercise
Let's put everything together with a role-play exercise. Imagine you are presenting a project update to your team. I’ll play the role of one of your team members and may ask questions during your presentation.
Are you ready to begin?
Conduct the role-play exercise, providing feedback on all aspects of the student’s presentation.
Review & Q&A
Let’s review what we’ve covered today.
We discussed the
◦ components of effective public speaking
◦ how to structure a business presentation
◦ and practiced delivering a presentation.
Do you have any questions or need any clarifications?
For your homework, please prepare a short presentation on a business-related topic of your choice. Your presentation should include an introduction, main content with key points, and a conclusion.
Practice delivering it, and we will review it in our next class.
Do you have any questions about the assignment?
Preview of Next Lesson
In our next class, we’ll focus on negotiation skills.
We’ll learn about different negotiation strategies and practice negotiating in various business scenarios.
Please review today’s material and come prepared with any questions.
I look forward to seeing you next time!