Presentation Tip 1: Start with PIECE (TM) when Planning your Presentation

Presentations are designed to influence audiences. We use our spoken words to engage our listeners about our topic and our point of view. Many presenters fight anxiety while preparing to deliver their presentation. One way to quell the anxiety involves planning what the audience will deliver as a result of the presentation! Begin your presentation planning with the answers to the following questions. Persuade: What do you want your audience to do? If your audience is willing to agree, use a direct approach. If your audience is reluctant to agree, use an indirect approach. Inform: What do you want your audience to know? Tell them how this information will benefit them. Educate: What do you want your audience to understand? Tell them why you want them to understand. What is the benefit for them? Convince: What do you want your audience to believe? Use faith, facts, and feelings to arrive at the truth. Engage: What do you want your audience to feel? Take them through a pertinent experience to bring forth the emotions that drive your point. What "PIECE(TM)" of your topic will you serve your audience? You can reduce your anxiety by beginning here.