by Gilda Bonanno LLC www.gildabonanno.com
When you’re presenting, you need to demonstrate energy to
captivate and engage the audience. Even
excellent content will be lost if you speak in a lifeless monotone while
slouching with your arms hanging stiffly at your sides.
Here is my VHFP formula to develop and convey energy when
you’re presenting:
Voice
Your voice needs to have variety in all its aspects,
including tone, volume, rate and pitch.
These changes signal meaning to the audience in the same way that
punctuation signals meaning to a reader.
For example, you can pause slightly before an important word or speak
louder with more enunciation when saying a significant phrase.
Hands
You can convey energy by using your hands for natural
gestures to illustrate what you’re talking about. When not making a gesture, your hands should
be hanging loosely at your sides, not clutching your notes nervously or jammed
in your pockets.
Face
You also need to be aware of your facial expressions. They should match your content and show that
you’re alert and confident. Make eye
contact with people in the audience and when appropriate, smile - and not just
a little smile with your mouth, but a smile that “lights up” your whole face
and reaches your eyes.
Posture
An energized posture means that you stand up straight,
shoulders back, with your weight evenly distributed on both feet. Your knees are relaxed, not locked. You are not standing at attention like a
soldier or slouching like a teenager hanging out with friends.
Following the VHFP Formula will enable you to become an
energized presenter, help your content come alive to the audience and keep
their attention engaged.
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