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Office of Scholarly Communication

Presentation Skills for Data Champions

Claire SewellResearch Support Skills CoordinatorOffice of Scholarly Communication

OSC Topics to cover

• Dealing with nerves• Body language• Coping with questions• Voice projection• When disaster strikes!• Practice makes perfect

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Explain what you do

Communicate your USP

Engage with a question

Elevator pitch

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Remember that nerves can be a good thing!

Preparation is key

Relaxation techniques

Practice

Dealing with nerves

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First impressions

Facial expression

Eye contact

Hand gestures

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Certain poses can change your body chemistry

Before a stressful situation stand like a superhero for five minutes

Be a superhero!

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Be calm – give yourself a moment to think about your answer

Clarify the question

Don’t be afraid to admit you don’t know

Coping with questions

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VolumeCan everyone hear what you’re saying?

PaceBalance between too slow and too fast

ClarityMake sure people can understand you

BreatheDon’t forget to do this!

Voice projection

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Remember – no one will know unless you let it show!

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OSC Thank you