We communicate on so many levels that it is well beyond the scope of this blog to try and discuss each level in detail however we must be aware that in presenting we are communicating with more than words and pictures. Our audience will pick up messages from the emphasis we use, from the way we stand from our willingness to make eye contact or otherwise.
Our aim is to pull all of these layers together so that we deliver our presentation with ‘one voice’. This reinforces our message and builds trust between our audience and us.
What happens when layers disagree? We send a mixed and therefore confused message.
Consider the effect of proclaiming our enthusiasm for a new situation in a dull and lifeless voice with our hands in our pockets. Can our audience believe us if we tell them that their opinion matters to us whilst we look at the clock? How credible will we be if we state that this key idea is important to us personally as we examine our notes?
Not everyone will notice the details of your actions, neither will they be able to explain the discrepancies in tone, however each one in the audience will be affected at some level!
Modules discussing visual contact, use of an outline, body language, voice control and adding texture can help us understand the signals that we send out and preparation will help us to make sure that the signals work together to deliver a unified message. See advanced modules at skillpresentations.com.
Learning to present in a manner that is natural to ourselves is of great use as we will the be able to carry this style through into follow up discussions and our audience will be affected by the sincerity of our presentation.
When preparing to present think carefully about the need to present a unified message across the layers of communication, use the modules that follow to help you understand how you can achieve this within your own personality.
Learning to speak with one voice will require awareness on our part but our efforts will be well rewarded!
Our aim is to pull all of these layers together so that we deliver our presentation with ‘one voice’. This reinforces our message and builds trust between our audience and us.
What happens when layers disagree? We send a mixed and therefore confused message.
Consider the effect of proclaiming our enthusiasm for a new situation in a dull and lifeless voice with our hands in our pockets. Can our audience believe us if we tell them that their opinion matters to us whilst we look at the clock? How credible will we be if we state that this key idea is important to us personally as we examine our notes?
Not everyone will notice the details of your actions, neither will they be able to explain the discrepancies in tone, however each one in the audience will be affected at some level!
Modules discussing visual contact, use of an outline, body language, voice control and adding texture can help us understand the signals that we send out and preparation will help us to make sure that the signals work together to deliver a unified message. See advanced modules at skillpresentations.com.
Learning to present in a manner that is natural to ourselves is of great use as we will the be able to carry this style through into follow up discussions and our audience will be affected by the sincerity of our presentation.
When preparing to present think carefully about the need to present a unified message across the layers of communication, use the modules that follow to help you understand how you can achieve this within your own personality.
Learning to speak with one voice will require awareness on our part but our efforts will be well rewarded!
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