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After The Room Clears: Presentation Training for Post-Presentation

Review your presentation and grow

Ask a trusted colleague to attend your presentation and give you constructive feedback. Be specific in what you ask from them; eg "How well was my point illustrated? Did my humour work well? Did I connect with them?" Specific questions will get specific answers. The most important question you can ask yourself is, "Did I make happen what I wanted to happen?" If the answer is yes - it was a successful presentation. Did they buy, were they convinced, did they march in the direction you pointed? That is the measure of a successful speech.

When someone compliments you on the presentation be gracious and ask them, "What was the best idea or strongest message that you will take away and use?" You might be surprised at what they 'heard' versus what you 'said'.

Leverage your presentation

Make your presentation more than an event and part of the process. Summarize key points and questions from the presentation in your newsletter and send a note to everyone. Perhaps the speech would make a good article with some editing.

Your next presentation

File your notes from the presentation so you can refer to them next time you present. Include in the file your comments about what you thought worked well and what you need to improve. Include suggestions to yourself on what to try differently next time.

Final Words of Encouragement

Public Speaking is a skill. It is not about talent. It is a set of techniques practiced, rehearsed and delivered. You will never deliver the perfect speech. But you might deliver a powerful and effective speech. I know many wonderful presenters - but I do not know one who has ever delivered a perfect presentation. Public speaking is both an art and a science. The more you learn and practice the science the easier the art will work for you. You can be a powerful and effective presenter. But it will take time, practice and energy. And those are the elements of greatness.

For success with your presentations:

Speak well;
Speak effectively;
Speak with confidence;
Speak to make things happen;
Speak imperfectly - and speak again.

Source: George Torok link

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