You might not give much thought to your presentation title for a conference presentation. The conference organizers will have asked you to provide a title and an abstract for the conference programme and you manage to slap something together just before the deadline.
But your presentation title can determine whether you have a smattering of people attending, or standing room only.
The good news is that it’s not that hard to craft a presentation title. There are a number of tried and tested formats which are easy to adapt to your topic. This is the way professional copywriters write headlines. They don’t start from scratch. They have a collection of previously used headlines (called a swipefile) and then they simply work out which type of headline will work best for their current topic. Next time you’re in the store, check out magazines like Cosmo. You’ll see the same alluring headlines time and time again.
Read How to Write a Presentation Title that Gets People Flocking to Your Session
Monday, May 24, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Guidelines for Practicing Your Speech
The old adage that "practice makes perfect" is certainly true when it comes to public speaking. Below are a few guidelines to follow when practicing:
1. Timing - It may not be possible to replicate how much time will be spent in front of an audience. However, by timing the speech over and over, the presenter will have an average time in mind that can confidently be adjusted, if needed, when giving the actual speech.
2. Get Out of Your Head - Practice out loud to listen for any awkward pauses, funny sentences, or tongue twisting words that can be replaced before the actual presentation.
3. Change up Speech Tone - Give the presentation with an accent or funny voice. This helps to keep the content fresh so the actual presentation doesn't sound dry and over rehearsed.
4. Practice in Front of Others This could be a spouse, co worker, or best friend. Ask that they take notes on areas of presentation that are not clear. If they don't "get it" then your audience won't "get it."
5. Don't Be Afraid to Record Yourself This also gives the presenter a chance to listen for any awkward pauses, funny sentences, or tongue twisting words that can be replaced before the actual presentation.
1. Timing - It may not be possible to replicate how much time will be spent in front of an audience. However, by timing the speech over and over, the presenter will have an average time in mind that can confidently be adjusted, if needed, when giving the actual speech.
2. Get Out of Your Head - Practice out loud to listen for any awkward pauses, funny sentences, or tongue twisting words that can be replaced before the actual presentation.
3. Change up Speech Tone - Give the presentation with an accent or funny voice. This helps to keep the content fresh so the actual presentation doesn't sound dry and over rehearsed.
4. Practice in Front of Others This could be a spouse, co worker, or best friend. Ask that they take notes on areas of presentation that are not clear. If they don't "get it" then your audience won't "get it."
5. Don't Be Afraid to Record Yourself This also gives the presenter a chance to listen for any awkward pauses, funny sentences, or tongue twisting words that can be replaced before the actual presentation.
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