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Other Added - Present for Success: Simple Strategies to Add Confidence and Credibility to Your Next Presentation
For those who own pressure washing companies, mobile car wash businesses or are auto-detailing specialists you may wish to add onsite Car Dealership Washing to your market mix. It is a relatively simple business in that all you are doing is using de-ionized water or RO Reverse Osmosis to rinse the cars clean 2-3 times per week so that they look good on the car sales lots and people will want to buy them.For such services and depending on the climate, competition and region you can get anywhere from $.55 to $3.00 for each car cleaned and that is good money considering the will hundreds if not thousands of new cars to clean in car wash row. But how do you market such a service you ask?Well it is simple really all you have to do is tell one of the sales managers of one of the car lots that you want to them to immediately fire whoever is doing it now and hire you. You need a brass bal
3. Remember that you are the expert.
You probably know more than your audience does about your topic. That puts you at an advantage and should instill confidence. Remember, though, to be relevant. You need to know your audience’s level of knowledge on your topic so you can start where they are.
4. Keep your cool when things get hot.
No matter what happens, keep your composure. If you are using technology, be warned: It is bound to malfunction just when you need it most. For peace of mind, have a Plan B ready just in case. If you can think in advance about what might go wrong, and have a contingency plan ready, you can continue and keep your cool. Every presenter has a personal horror story of how the laptop or projector crashed in the middle of their presentation. Be prepared.
5. Have a good time.
If you are having a good time, chances are, so is your audience. Put a smile on your face and be excited and enthusiastic in your delivery. You will breathe life even into dull subject
Expanding your business in international markets involves risks that should be meticulously calculated. It requires additional steps to your planning process, but the results can be very rewarding!Having solid operations at home is usually a first step to a successful international expansion. Mastering the production, and the overall business experience, will give you the initial confidence to attract strategic partners.Begin with a thorough marketing plan, which will serve as a reference to all individuals involved with the business. The document should include all aspects of the product or service life, from complete research to launch, implementation and execution. This will be key for your business plan.Starting with a comprehensive research plan A detailed research plan will help you make informative decisions on the objectives and strategies. It will also hel
Do any of these sound familiar? If you answered yes, don’t worry! Try some of these simple strategies for your next presentation to help you build confidence and credibility with your audiences.
Developing your presentation
Change the paradigm: Think from your listeners’ perspective.
If you can change your focus from, "What do I want to communicate?" to, "What does the audience need to hear and understand?" you can be a more relevant and engaging presenter. By focusing on your listeners’ needs, rather than on yourself, you can relax and let that focus guide you through the development and delivery of your presentation.
Here are the essential questions that will help you stay on track:
- Who is your audience?
- What is most important to them?
- What is their current level of knowledge on your topic?
- What do they want or need to know about this topic?
If you can’t answer the above questions, it’s important that you do some research to find the answers. If your presentation is an educational or training session, you might want to send out a pre-class questionnaire or survey to learn the current knowledge level of your audience. This can be a simple 5 to 10-question, one-page document that you email or fax. If your presentation is more informational or persuasive, you might want to make some phone calls to learn what you can about your audience.
What’s your objective?
Every presentation you give should have an objective or purpose. Why? Because your objective will help ensure that you stay focused on the topic. And, by defining your objective in the beginning of the development process, you’ll save time.
Structure
Utilize a presentation structure that consists of a beginning, middle and end. In presentation language these components are called the opening, body and close. The purpose of the opening is to introduce yourself and your topic. The opening gives a short preview of the information you plan to cover. You may also want to include some startling data or a quotation. The main purpose of the opening is to get your audiences’ attention. The body of the presentation contains the main ideas and details you want to convey, while the close is the ending. During the close, you may wish to provide a summary of your main points to help the audience remember them. Also, any action items of follow-up information should be in the close.
Delivering your presentation
About nervousness
Most people feel nervous and anxious before giving a presentation. This fear and anxiety can start the minute they’ve been given the assignment and can last until the presentation is over. It’s important that we accept the fact that we’re going to be nervous and learn how to work with it. Try this three-step process developed by Lee Glickstein of Speaking Circles International to ease your nerves:
1. Feel your feet on the ground.
This will help to set a firm foundation for you and has a calming effect.
2. Breathe. And, most importantly, notice that you are breathing.
Most of us when we are nervous or anxious tend to hold our breath and that only makes us feel worse.
3. Speak every word to the eyes and heart of another human being.
Every time you stand in front of any audience, you are building a relationship. If you want people to listen and pay attention to you, you have to listen and pay attention to them. By having a more personal connection with your audience you will develop rapport faster. By looking at people individually, not seeing a group, you can be more relaxed and at ease. Try to have a one-on-one conversation with everyone in the room.
Five strategies to project confidence
1. Reduce your usage of filler words.
Filler words are words that we say unconsciously that add no meaning to our communications. Examples of filler words are um, uh, ah, okay, so, you know, well, but, like, etc. The big problem with filler words is that if you use them frequently, they tend to chip away at your credibility and can make you sound unsure and unprepared. To start reducing usage, you first have to become aware of when and how frequently you use them. The best way to do this is to either audiotape or videotape yourself giving a presentation. Then listen, or better yet, have someone else listen to the tape for filler words. Provide a checklist of filler words and ask the reviewer them count how many you use. It’s fine to use one here and there—using them repeatedly is the problem. Once you have an awareness of which filler words you use, you can start trying to reduce them. Substitute a pause where the filler words would normally occur and your listeners will thank you.
2. Be aware of body language and posture.
Just as mother used to say, stand up straight. Posture is important. Walk with erect posture and confident strides. Also have an awareness of your body language. Show confidence with an open body position. This means hands at your sides not crossed in front of you or hidden in pockets. Keep your hands where the audience can see them and use gestures for emphasis.
3. Remember that you are the expert.
You probably know more than your audience does about your topic. That puts you at an advantage and should instill confidence. Remember, though, to be relevant. You need to know your audience’s level of knowledge on your topic so you can start where they are.
4. Keep your cool when things get hot.
No matter what happens, keep your composure. If you are using technology, be warned: It is bound to malfunction just when you need it most. For peace of mind, have a Plan B ready just in case. If you can think in advance about what might go wrong, and have a contingency plan ready, you can continue and keep your cool. Every presenter has a personal horror story of how the laptop or projector crashed in the middle of their presentation. Be prepared.
5. Have a good time.
If you are having a good time, chances are, so is your audience. Put a smile on your face and be excited and enthusiastic in your delivery. You will breathe life even into dull subjects
The court systems are now seeing many cases of same sex sexual harassment suits being filed and the most recent one was at a Mc Donalds restaurant in Albuquerque, NM. It was settled for $90,000 when the manager harassed a group of male teenagers to touching body parts and requesting sex from each of them individually.Apparently many admitted homosexuals are perpetrating these things across the nation and it is a real problem for employers. Because although they realize that homosexual males will often do such things in high-stress environments or positions of power an employer cannot discriminate against hiring them. It is a real catch 22 for all employers and the awards these people are getting in lawsuits when harassed are a killer on any businesses cash flow.Even worse consider that Mc Donalds in this case may have been and probably was these male teens first job and thus the a
If you can’t answer the above questions, it’s important that you do some research to find the answers. If your presentation is an educational or training session, you might want to send out a pre-class questionnaire or survey to learn the current knowledge level of your audience. This can be a simple 5 to 10-question, one-page document that you email or fax. If your presentation is more informational or persuasive, you might want to make some phone calls to learn what you can about your audience.
What’s your objective?
Every presentation you give should have an objective or purpose. Why? Because your objective will help ensure that you stay focused on the topic. And, by defining your objective in the beginning of the development process, you’ll save time.
Structure
Utilize a presentation structure that consists of a beginning, middle and end. In presentation language these components are called the opening, body and close. The purpose of the opening is to introduce yourself and your topic. The opening gives a short preview of the information you plan to cover. You may also want to include some startling data or a quotation. The main purpose of the opening is to get your audiences’ attention. The body of the presentation contains the main ideas and details you want to convey, while the close is the ending. During the close, you may wish to provide a summary of your main points to help the audience remember them. Also, any action items of follow-up information should be in the close.
Delivering your presentation
About nervousness
Most people feel nervous and anxious before giving a presentation. This fear and anxiety can start the minute they’ve been given the assignment and can last until the presentation is over. It’s important that we accept the fact that we’re going to be nervous and learn how to work with it. Try this three-step process developed by Lee Glickstein of Speaking Circles International to ease your nerves:
1. Feel your feet on the ground.
This will help to set a firm foundation for you and has a calming effect.
2. Breathe. And, most importantly, notice that you are breathing.
Most of us when we are nervous or anxious tend to hold our breath and that only makes us feel worse.
3. Speak every word to the eyes and heart of another human being.
Every time you stand in front of any audience, you are building a relationship. If you want people to listen and pay attention to you, you have to listen and pay attention to them. By having a more personal connection with your audience you will develop rapport faster. By looking at people individually, not seeing a group, you can be more relaxed and at ease. Try to have a one-on-one conversation with everyone in the room.
Five strategies to project confidence
1. Reduce your usage of filler words.
Filler words are words that we say unconsciously that add no meaning to our communications. Examples of filler words are um, uh, ah, okay, so, you know, well, but, like, etc. The big problem with filler words is that if you use them frequently, they tend to chip away at your credibility and can make you sound unsure and unprepared. To start reducing usage, you first have to become aware of when and how frequently you use them. The best way to do this is to either audiotape or videotape yourself giving a presentation. Then listen, or better yet, have someone else listen to the tape for filler words. Provide a checklist of filler words and ask the reviewer them count how many you use. It’s fine to use one here and there—using them repeatedly is the problem. Once you have an awareness of which filler words you use, you can start trying to reduce them. Substitute a pause where the filler words would normally occur and your listeners will thank you.
2. Be aware of body language and posture.
Just as mother used to say, stand up straight. Posture is important. Walk with erect posture and confident strides. Also have an awareness of your body language. Show confidence with an open body position. This means hands at your sides not crossed in front of you or hidden in pockets. Keep your hands where the audience can see them and use gestures for emphasis.
3. Remember that you are the expert.
You probably know more than your audience does about your topic. That puts you at an advantage and should instill confidence. Remember, though, to be relevant. You need to know your audience’s level of knowledge on your topic so you can start where they are.
4. Keep your cool when things get hot.
No matter what happens, keep your composure. If you are using technology, be warned: It is bound to malfunction just when you need it most. For peace of mind, have a Plan B ready just in case. If you can think in advance about what might go wrong, and have a contingency plan ready, you can continue and keep your cool. Every presenter has a personal horror story of how the laptop or projector crashed in the middle of their presentation. Be prepared.
5. Have a good time.
If you are having a good time, chances are, so is your audience. Put a smile on your face and be excited and enthusiastic in your delivery. You will breathe life even into dull subject
Shaky FoundationsWhilst over 60% of businesses will be looking to implement some form of business improvement initiative over the next 18 months, less than 1 in 4 of these change programmes will achieve any worthwhile results that are sustainable for a further 12 months post the introduction of change.This brings into focus two key problems:1. Some 40% of businesses are not planning to introduce any form of change, even though it is likely that there will be significant changes in their markets.2. Only 15% of all businesses will be successful at implementing and then sustaining their change programme, whatever type of change is introduced.This gap in success is a major issue for the long-term performance of UK PLC, but more importantly is a potential short-fuse time bomb for individual businesses.Shifting SandsThe reason for not planning to chang
Delivering your presentation
About nervousness
Most people feel nervous and anxious before giving a presentation. This fear and anxiety can start the minute they’ve been given the assignment and can last until the presentation is over. It’s important that we accept the fact that we’re going to be nervous and learn how to work with it. Try this three-step process developed by Lee Glickstein of Speaking Circles International to ease your nerves:
1. Feel your feet on the ground.
This will help to set a firm foundation for you and has a calming effect.
2. Breathe. And, most importantly, notice that you are breathing.
Most of us when we are nervous or anxious tend to hold our breath and that only makes us feel worse.
3. Speak every word to the eyes and heart of another human being.
Every time you stand in front of any audience, you are building a relationship. If you want people to listen and pay attention to you, you have to listen and pay attention to them. By having a more personal connection with your audience you will develop rapport faster. By looking at people individually, not seeing a group, you can be more relaxed and at ease. Try to have a one-on-one conversation with everyone in the room.
Five strategies to project confidence
1. Reduce your usage of filler words.
Filler words are words that we say unconsciously that add no meaning to our communications. Examples of filler words are um, uh, ah, okay, so, you know, well, but, like, etc. The big problem with filler words is that if you use them frequently, they tend to chip away at your credibility and can make you sound unsure and unprepared. To start reducing usage, you first have to become aware of when and how frequently you use them. The best way to do this is to either audiotape or videotape yourself giving a presentation. Then listen, or better yet, have someone else listen to the tape for filler words. Provide a checklist of filler words and ask the reviewer them count how many you use. It’s fine to use one here and there—using them repeatedly is the problem. Once you have an awareness of which filler words you use, you can start trying to reduce them. Substitute a pause where the filler words would normally occur and your listeners will thank you.
2. Be aware of body language and posture.
Just as mother used to say, stand up straight. Posture is important. Walk with erect posture and confident strides. Also have an awareness of your body language. Show confidence with an open body position. This means hands at your sides not crossed in front of you or hidden in pockets. Keep your hands where the audience can see them and use gestures for emphasis.
3. Remember that you are the expert.
You probably know more than your audience does about your topic. That puts you at an advantage and should instill confidence. Remember, though, to be relevant. You need to know your audience’s level of knowledge on your topic so you can start where they are.
4. Keep your cool when things get hot.
No matter what happens, keep your composure. If you are using technology, be warned: It is bound to malfunction just when you need it most. For peace of mind, have a Plan B ready just in case. If you can think in advance about what might go wrong, and have a contingency plan ready, you can continue and keep your cool. Every presenter has a personal horror story of how the laptop or projector crashed in the middle of their presentation. Be prepared.
5. Have a good time.
If you are having a good time, chances are, so is your audience. Put a smile on your face and be excited and enthusiastic in your delivery. You will breathe life even into dull subject
The point of this article is to make you aware of the things you can do and the places you can go to make yourself visible. The more visible you are, the more likely you will get business. If people do not know who you are and what you do, they will do business with someone else. You do not have to beat your own drum at all times, but you do have to be noticed. Being noticed can simply mean they see your face at every event. Be a leader, put on events, be a speaker, participate. Introduce yourself to everyone you see at a meeting. Make sure they notice you and want to find out more. Let your expertise be known. Listen and hear what others are saying so you can add to the conversation.There are three key factors in having people know you: Be visible through your actions. Do not sit by the sidelines and hope that someone notices you. Get involved and let people know who
Five strategies to project confidence
1. Reduce your usage of filler words.
Filler words are words that we say unconsciously that add no meaning to our communications. Examples of filler words are um, uh, ah, okay, so, you know, well, but, like, etc. The big problem with filler words is that if you use them frequently, they tend to chip away at your credibility and can make you sound unsure and unprepared. To start reducing usage, you first have to become aware of when and how frequently you use them. The best way to do this is to either audiotape or videotape yourself giving a presentation. Then listen, or better yet, have someone else listen to the tape for filler words. Provide a checklist of filler words and ask the reviewer them count how many you use. It’s fine to use one here and there—using them repeatedly is the problem. Once you have an awareness of which filler words you use, you can start trying to reduce them. Substitute a pause where the filler words would normally occur and your listeners will thank you.
2. Be aware of body language and posture.
Just as mother used to say, stand up straight. Posture is important. Walk with erect posture and confident strides. Also have an awareness of your body language. Show confidence with an open body position. This means hands at your sides not crossed in front of you or hidden in pockets. Keep your hands where the audience can see them and use gestures for emphasis.
3. Remember that you are the expert.
You probably know more than your audience does about your topic. That puts you at an advantage and should instill confidence. Remember, though, to be relevant. You need to know your audience’s level of knowledge on your topic so you can start where they are.
4. Keep your cool when things get hot.
No matter what happens, keep your composure. If you are using technology, be warned: It is bound to malfunction just when you need it most. For peace of mind, have a Plan B ready just in case. If you can think in advance about what might go wrong, and have a contingency plan ready, you can continue and keep your cool. Every presenter has a personal horror story of how the laptop or projector crashed in the middle of their presentation. Be prepared.
5. Have a good time.
If you are having a good time, chances are, so is your audience. Put a smile on your face and be excited and enthusiastic in your delivery. You will breathe life even into dull subject
Customers are humans too!And all people deserve to feel appreciated when they do something for another. Sending you business that costs you little to nothing to acquire should trigger a flood of grateful feelings in you – so show it!"Referrals inherently possess 6 powerful characteristics that make it one of your best marketing strategies." Referrals are –High trustLow Sales ResistanceLow EffortHigh Leverage (once systemized)Low CostHigh Return on InvestmentThe downside is very few businesses have formalized, systemized referral generation programs that their business can duplicate again and again. This leaves a massive hole in their bottom line profit and marketing arsenal. As a result, it increases uncertainty and stress levels. Is this you? If so, you need to organize your first syst
3. Remember that you are the expert.
You probably know more than your audience does about your topic. That puts you at an advantage and should instill confidence. Remember, though, to be relevant. You need to know your audience’s level of knowledge on your topic so you can start where they are.
4. Keep your cool when things get hot.
No matter what happens, keep your composure. If you are using technology, be warned: It is bound to malfunction just when you need it most. For peace of mind, have a Plan B ready just in case. If you can think in advance about what might go wrong, and have a contingency plan ready, you can continue and keep your cool. Every presenter has a personal horror story of how the laptop or projector crashed in the middle of their presentation. Be prepared.
5. Have a good time.
If you are having a good time, chances are, so is your audience. Put a smile on your face and be excited and enthusiastic in your delivery. You will breathe life even into dull subjects and help your listeners be engaged in your talk.
The close
I hope you’ll practice some of the strategies listed here. Don’t feel that you have to do all of them during your next presentation. You might want to think about what your biggest presentation challenge is and pick one improvement that you’d like to make. I can guarantee that you’ll feel more confident as you incorporate and practice these suggestions. And remember: Do what you can to enjoy your time at the front of the room and your audiences will enjoy you.
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