If there’s one thing that can demonstrate a designer's mastery, it’s their presentation skills. Their ability to deliver informative, engaging, and compelling presentations. You can design the best experience but if you can’t get stakeholders to say yes to it, then… ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Love the post. Great ideas that I haven't considered before. I would add vocal inflection is everything. Presenting is a performance art as much as a business practice. Let the crescendo of anticipation lead the audience to critical points. Speaking in a monotone voice gives space for the audience to disengage and think about other stuff.
Also, enroll critical audience members when possible by using their name in examples or even asking them pointed questions that can lead the presentation to the next point. It invites them into ownership over the outcome even if it is a bit premeditated.
I agree - a long pause at the right moment is so powerful. And I love your approach for engaging with the audience. It's so fun to try out these different approaches :)
Really great tips! And yes practice won't make you perfect but it will make presenting much more fun. 😊 I'd add just one thing - write down or record the whole presentation, especially if English is not your first language. There's no need to learn it word for word, though, you'll just get a better idea of the story flow and structure.
Love the post. Great ideas that I haven't considered before. I would add vocal inflection is everything. Presenting is a performance art as much as a business practice. Let the crescendo of anticipation lead the audience to critical points. Speaking in a monotone voice gives space for the audience to disengage and think about other stuff.
Also, enroll critical audience members when possible by using their name in examples or even asking them pointed questions that can lead the presentation to the next point. It invites them into ownership over the outcome even if it is a bit premeditated.
It really is a performance art! Well said, Trey.
I agree - a long pause at the right moment is so powerful. And I love your approach for engaging with the audience. It's so fun to try out these different approaches :)
Really great tips! And yes practice won't make you perfect but it will make presenting much more fun. 😊 I'd add just one thing - write down or record the whole presentation, especially if English is not your first language. There's no need to learn it word for word, though, you'll just get a better idea of the story flow and structure.
Thanks Lina! And thanks for the build. Recording presentations is a really great idea!