#099: 10 Tips for Presenting at Work

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10 Tips for Presenting at Work
Did you know that you are always presenting? You don't have to be in front of a large crowd with a projector. Everything you do reflects back on you. When you recognize this, with the help of this podcast, you may find ways to make better choices. These better choices can be easy to implement and help you stand out for the better!
Whether you're having an in-person conversation, communicating by phone or virtually, or presenting to an audience these 10 Tips for Presenting at Work will help you excel! Find out how your body language may be sending different messages than your spoken word.
Finally, if you've ever gotten off a heated call or read an attacking email and just wanted to explode, then this episode is for you. Learn how to better handle these situations and put your best, professional foot forward. Start listening now.
Chapters
[01:45]
Presentations and meetings have gotten a bad rap.
[02:20]
You are always presenting, even when you're not in meetings - did you know that?
[04:00]
Being aware of your environment can really help you when approaching your manager.
[05:42]
Here's what to do if you're coming off of a "heated call" or have just read a "scathing email".
[06:21]
"You are what you report." - Your body language, word choice, and vocal tone all contribute as to how you're perceived.
[07:09]
Don't bring me problems! Bring me solutions!
[08:28]
To cool down and respond professionally try taking the emotional words out of the context.
[09:38]
Plan ahead - allow plenty of time to prepare your content.
[11:18]
In order to brainstorm and create content, you need to know your audience.
[12:48]
ALWAYS define acronyms.
[14:51]
Unclear messages can mentally disrupt your audience.
[16:05]
Keep your visual content clean and avoid overload.
[17:19]
Bonus tip: start using backup slides.
Mentioned Links
10 Tips for Presenting at Work FREE downloadable guide: craigancel.com/presentation