Better English Better Business

Daniel Nicol, Patric Fabian

Organizational Origami: Folding Your Talk into a Masterpiece

2023-08-17 44 min

Description & Show Notes

Mastering Presentations: Grammar, Impact, and Audience Engagement

Join Better English Better Business for a dynamic episode dedicated to mastering presentations. Gain valuable insights and techniques to enhance your English proficiency and deliver impactful presentations with confidence.

Recapping the importance of preparation and embracing foreign accents, we delve into the role of correct grammar without the need to imitate native speakers. Simplify grammar for different language levels, focusing on tenses, conditionals, and the distinction between adjectives and adverbs.

Discover the art of organizing a presentation, emphasizing clear storylines, staying on topic, and structuring content around key points. Engage your audience effectively by tailoring the message to their knowledge level and incorporating the power of odd numbers for impact.

Unleash the potential of body language, stage presence, and audience interaction through pauses, voice projection, and genuine interest. Expand your resources with recommended books on behavior, speech, language, storytelling, and slide design.

Prepare for success by outlining presentations, practicing with video recordings for self-feedback, and seeking opportunities for valuable feedback and confidence building. Apply these techniques and join us for the next episode, featuring exciting guest discussions to enrich your language journey. Better English Better Business: Your path to presentation excellence.

Books mentioned in the episode:
  • “How to Win Friends and Influence People” from Dale Carnegie
  • “slide:ology” from Nancy Duarte