Showmanship For Presenters with Dave Arch

A strategy from the book Showmanship For Presenters by Dave Arch

A strategy from the book Showmanship For Presenters by Dave Arch

A strategy from the book Showmanship For Presenters by Dave Arch

A strategy from the book Showmanship For Presenters by Dave Arch

A strategy from the book Showmanship For Presenters by Dave Arch

A strategy from the book Showmanship For Presenters by Dave Arch

A strategy from the book Showmanship For Presenters by Dave Arch

What if we considered the front of any room like an actor views the stage? What could we learn that might help us be more effective and impactful?

We love when something out of the ordinary happens in a presentation. It gives great energy to the situation. Might there be something like "planned spontaneity" on which we could capitalize?

What is it in a presentation that gives our listeners enough security that they let go and allow us to take them on the journey we've planned?

We know that there are better ways to say things than other ways we might try. How can we develop a script using the best ways to say things without sounding "canned?"

The physical context in which you deliver your presentation will either contribute to or contaminate your presentation. Here's what to look for.

What's the difference between a magician performing a series of tricks or a complete routine? There is a very real difference. Which do you do?

Rehearsal enables us to enjoy the audience without focusing on "what's coming next." However, not all rehearsal is created equal in its effectiveness.

Is this presentation going somewhere? Ever asked that question? Do your participants ask it of you?

Too much unpredictability in a presentation creates insecurity and sabotages the learning. What is the balance?

Are you comfortable "getting up on your soapbox?"

How do you invest some of the most memorable moments of your presentation?

Have you ever tried using music in your presentation? You might be quite surprised at the positive difference it can make.

Do you ever feel like time is standing still when you're presenting? Do your participants ever feel that way?

What do you do when you make a mistake(s) during your presentation? How do you recover?

Have you discovered your style of humor yet? It really increases the receptivity of an audience to your content when used appropriately.

We love to watch an ice skater glide across the ice. Are your presentations getting close to that?

It's a short trip from talking or dressing in a dated fashion for people to consider your knowledge dated too.

Sameness=Boring

We are drawn to it like little else. From sporting events to novels it demonstrates its power.

Have you noticed the colors used on a Late Night Show background? What can we learn about the use of color in a presentation?

Many presenters don't close. They just stop and leave their participants unsatisfied yet unable to explain why.

Is there a difference between "simplicity" and "clarity?" The answer to that question truly impacts memorability of any presentation.

Have you ever been given a "backstage pass?" What is the intrigue of being "backstage?" How can we tap into this fascination with our presentations?

Your participants' acceptance of your expertise will determine to a large extent their receptivity to your content? How will you communicate your credentials without appearing proud and setting up an adversarial environment?

Have you ever met a popular radio DJ in person and realized that their voice didn't match their body? When incongruity exists in a trainer, the ability of the participants to trust the trainer is greatly hampered. Do you have unity in your training persona?

Will your participants be able to relate to the training persona you select? If they can't identify with you, they will not be able to care about you and soon will not care about your content.

What clothes will you wear to help project your persona? Due to the fact that the clothes impact a participant at the sub-conscious level, its power cannot be over-emphasized.

What will your training persona be? What parts of yourself will you share with your participants and which parts will you minimize? This will help you define that persona.

As we learn from those who move us with their singing, our presentations will only become more satisfying to our participants.

Here the author shares the motivation for writing this book and an overview of what to expect from this podcast.