Dynamic and Engaging Presentations Mickey Saloma Director of Recruitment & Retention SMU Lyle School of Engineering TACAC Professional Development Chair
Jan 17, 2016
Dynamic and Engaging Presentations
Mickey SalomaDirector of Recruitment & RetentionSMU Lyle School of EngineeringTACAC Professional Development Chair
• 86.1% of presenters say presentation skills affect their career & income!
• 23% of people rate public speaking as their greatest fear
• 27% of people rate death as their greatest fear
What Not To Do!!!
Cram your slides with numerous text bullet points and multiple fonts.
Sound as if you’re reciting your presentation from memory.
Never, ever make eye contact with anyone in the audience.
Rely on technology!
What NOT To Do!!!
Before we get started. . . Presentations are as unique as the individuals giving them.
Who are you talking to? What’s the point?
Presentations are only as good as the presenter.
Learn to use/give presentations in Prezi or other different mediums.
Assemble your StoryWhat are you going to say?
Basics (year founded, majors, traditions, dates and deadlines, etc.)
About the Location
Data
Personal Stories/Narratives
Assemble your StoryWhat is going to make an impact?
Remember: According to the College Board, the average number of applications a student submits is somewhere between 5-8.
What is unique – what makes your school different?
Why should the audience care?
Put it all together
Information – Large to small presentation
How will you open?
Engaging your audience Ask questions Giveaways
Create smooth transition points
Let pictures tell the story
Let student experiences tell the story
The Finishing Touches
Clock
Relax
To podium or not to podium
EYE CONTACT
Body Language
Confidence & Authority
Killer Ending
Use the ending to get what you want!
Do not allow the last few seconds of a good presentation to just tail away.
The very best finish is the one that gives the audience something to do.
Make your call to action something like “apply today”, “visit campus again” or “holler if you have any questions”.