Parabuteos lad 878 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Anyone got any? I've turned up to somewhere planning on doing a presentation to about 30 people (out of my depth) only to find there is about 60 people here and now I'm bricking it. I can't refuse to do it as it's a part of my human resources certificate and it is required?? Any advice? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unlacedgecko 1,467 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Anyone got any? I've turned up to somewhere planning on doing a presentation to about 30 people (out of my depth) only to find there is about 60 people here and now I'm bricking it. I can't refuse to do it as it's a part of my human resources certificate and it is required?? Any advice? Practice practice practice. In front if the mirror, in front of a video camera, in front of friends and family and anyone else who will let you talk at them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 That really would be my worst nightmare. Looking on the bright side, 60 can't be any harder than 30. Good luck mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 28,946 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Slowly does it, don't rattle through it at a hundred miles an hour. Once you're flying it's hard to slow down so start at a slower pace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobcullen79 1,495 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Imagine them all naked.. Well the fit women any way. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 28,946 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Imagine them all naked.. Well the fit women any way. I'm not sure getting a hard on halfway through a presentation is a good thing lol 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobcullen79 1,495 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Imagine them all naked.. Well the fit women any way. I'm not sure getting a hard on halfway through a presentation is a good thing lol I nearly added that bit, Keep control.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norseman 424 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 have a drink of water to hand, helps me anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norseman 424 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 as said practice, i never talked in front of anyone until last year, then started school and had a best man and groom's speech all within a few months of each other. 1st one was rough around the edges (and scared the feck outa me), but by the time i done the last two, i was very confident in myself. the more you do them the better for you. just dont panic, you wont actually die lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 14,161 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 You interested in working in HR??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 14,161 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Tips; Don't fidget, Look people in the eye, Good posture with soft but purposeful gestures (not waving your hands around like a disabled Tony Blair), A very good tip is to network with your audience prior to the talk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 What sort of presentation is it ? Are you standing at a lectern and just speaking ? Is it a slide show presentation ? Is it question and answer ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 3,048 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Use PowerPoint but don't overdo it, some people use too many slides which leaves the audience numb "death by PowerPoint" 15 slides should be adequate for 30 mins. Perhaps use a short video as part of your presentation this engages people. When setting out a presentation structure it just like the news on TV eg Say what you are going to tell them Tell them what you want them to know Then summarise what you have told them. Most importantly as already said practice practice practice. Don't worry about being nervous this is the most natural feeling to have, no one in the audience wants you to fail just keep your voice calm and speak slowly, don't rush it. Good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parabuteos lad 878 Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Yeah I am mushroom and mine is first thing tomorow and to make sure we all get them done they've split us into groups of 8, phew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 14,161 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 What area you talking about? Recruitment, comp&bens etc? Pm if prefer. Do a run through and record it on ya phone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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