Presentation Lessons from Improv
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It’s not about how much you know; It’s about what your audience is trying to learn. So listen to their questions…. and answer them,
Even if you don’t get to follow your exact script!
Most of the time people ask questions to learn. Sometimes it’s to challenge your credibility.
Don’t get defensive – use challenges as a base! Build on comments and questions to make your points!
Dress for credibility and comfort. Think about the message your clothes send.
And Wear clothes that fit – tugging, pulling and squirming are distracting!
Avoid fidgeting and mindless shuffling. If your feet need to move, walk with purpose.
If your hands need to move, make your gestures meaningful.
Demonstrating is more powerful than describing. Tell a story, show a video, use props or visual aids!
Remain open to learning new things. Your peers, your mentors and your audience can all
teach you something!
When in doubt, just breathe. Good breathing quiets your mind,
calms your nerves, helps project your voice and keeps you from passing out !