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It has been amazing to watch the presidential
race over the last few weeks and to consider
what gives a certain candidate the advantage.
Certainly, there is an element of reputation
that
comes into the equation, but more than
anything it is about the verbal ability and
non-verbal presence of each candidate that
sets him or her apart. Call it charisma, call it
presence, or call it EDGE......it's what makes
us vote for one over another.
So, the question is, are you personally doing
everything you can to give yourself a
competitive edge? Here are some presentation
tips to do exactly that.
Nadia
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Elements that work:
- Information that the audience cares
about.
- Passionate, convincing delivery.
- Stories well told, with relevant points
made.
- The addition of relevant information from
current events.
- Including your audience by asking
questions, both rhetorical and direct.
- Body language that illustrates a point
and does not distract the audience.
- Eye contact that is calm and inclusive
and not "scanning" or "shifty".
- Vocal variation that enhances the
presentation and creates interest.
- Humor that is relevant (no joke
telling).
- A conclusion that lets your audience know
exactly what you expect them to do with the
information you have just delivered.
Don'ts -- What Doesn't Work
- Preparing your presentation as a
monologue instead of seeing it as a means of
communication. Communication does not only
mean sending
the message, it also emphasizes ensuring that
the information is received in the manner
intended.
- Too much detail.
- Not enough story telling/anecdotes that
make valuable points.
- Irrelevant information.
- Too long.
- Distracting delivery skills -- including
voice and body language -- that undermine the
message.
- A speech that does not focus on an
audience-centered message.
- Too pedantic and formal.
- Lack of preparation.
- Irrelevant information.
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| Networking for Success |
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Our next Networking For Success event will be
held at Persepolis~Cuisine of the Persian
Empire. We're hosting the event at the
Persepolis~Cuisine due to the fact that a participant
of a previous networking workshop at the Home
Depot will be belly dancing there on Thursday night.
Please take a look at the menu and check out the
prices. There will be no minimum charge, so you can
just order a starter if you like.
Please send an e-mail to,
tonya@nadiabilchik.com, if you plan to attend.
I am so hoping to see you all on the 28th!
Event Information:
Date: Thursday, February 28, 2008
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: 6435 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30328
You can find more details about the restaurant by
visiting the following link:
www.persepoliscuisine.com
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| Greater Impact Communication Programs |
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GREATER IMPACT offers the following programs:
- Maximizing Your Presentation Impact
- Media Skills
- Developing Personal Presence (The Ability
To Persuade And Influence)
- Leveraging the Power of your Personal
Brand
- Networking for Success
Please note that all of these programs are
available either as a keynote address,
half-day or full-day workshop. Also, please
check out my website: www.nadiabilchik.
com
where you can find out more details and
purchase the DVD, BRAND ME- Leveraging The
Power of Your Personal Brand and my book,
The Little Book of BIG
NETWORKING IDEAS- A Guide to Expert
Networking.
I look so forward to helping you add GREATER
IMPACT to your career in 2008.
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Nadia Bilchik
"After just one session with Nadia Bilchik
you will
have greater impact every time you
communicate."
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