Andy O'Sullivan

Challenging question? Perfect. 1. Embrace the challenge. 2. Break it into smaller chunks. 3. Seek knowledge to connect the dots. 4. Simplify your answer. Remember, the best answers are often the simplest.

Public Speaking Tip:- To have everyone feeling included when replying to questions at in-person meetings, 1st look at the person who asked it, then slowly move your eyes to the audience. Finish with your focus back to the questioner. #publicspeaking #business #presentationtips

Public Speaking Tip: Before preparing your #presentations, ask how long you've been allocated. Most meetings have an agenda with set times for each item. This information will ensure you cover your content & finish within time #publicspeaking #business #presentationtips

Public Speaking Tip:- When a #presentation covers a problem, help the audience understand its cause, potential outcome if left & your proposed solution with the structure: Problem - Cause - Solution. Always include your solution to the problem. #publicspeaking #communication

Public Speaking Tip:- Mistakes happen. If you omit something you feel is crucial to cover, acknowledge your slip & then confidently cover the details. Attendees will appreciate your honesty & sharing the information with them. #publicspeaking #business #presentationtips

Public Speaking Tip:- A speaker who reads their slides is using them as a script. Have any notes on small cards or added to slides for Presenter View. The slides can then contain a few keywords or image to help audience understanding #publicspeaking #business #presentationtips

Public Speaking Tip:- Grow your #publicspeaking skills by recording your presentations, including rehearsals. When online, use the inbuilt features to record your presentation. Record in person presentations using a smartphone or laptop webcam. #business #presentationtips

Public Speaking Tip:- When planning your #presentation, to ensure it’s delivered at a level most people will understand, follow and enjoy, before creating your content, discover attendee’s knowledge or experience of your subject. #publicspeaking #business #presentationtips

Public Speaking Tip:- At in person meetings, arrive early & walk around the speaking area to gain a sense of the space available to you. Notice any trip hazards or squeaks that are best avoided to ensure your success.   #publicspeaking #business #presentationtips

Public Speaking Tip:- Your gestures will increase audience interest & understanding. Besides gestures made with your face, arms & hands, incorporate other parts of your body like tilting your head, pacing out a distance or squinting #publicspeaking #business #presentationtips

Public Speaking Tip:- The purpose for all #presentations is to help attendees grasp something. It's not to show off your expertise or knowledge. Only include examples, data, or information that helps explain the point being made. Nothing else!   #publicspeaking #communication

Public Speaking Tip:- When delivering an existing #speech, update it by adding content relevant to the new audience's professional lives. This ensures your existing #presentations look like they've been freshly created just for your new audience. #publicspeaking #communication

Public Speaking Tip:- Allow ample time to rehearse & fine-tune your #presentations. Substitute or swap out sections that sound amiss, replace words that trip you up or open to misinterpretation. You'll feel prepared & far more confident! #publicspeaking #communication

#PublicSpeaking Tip:- For #presentations delivered in person, avoid standing with your weight on one leg & with hips at an angle. Stand straight, with arms relaxed at your side. Rather than projecting disinterest, you now look confident & professional #business #presentationtips

Public Speaking Tip:- When presenting in person, ask in advance if you need Wi-Fi access, as some organisations restrict access. It is wise to save to your laptop any slides, videos or resources required for your presentation. #publicspeaking #business #presentationtips

Public Speaking Tip:- Nervous speakers can look like they're watching a tennis match as they attempt to make eye contact, rapidly looking from side to side. Look at 1 person for a sentence, then slowly look in another part area for the next. #publicspeaking #confidence #career

Public Speaking Tip:- Decide on the 1 thing / item / idea you want everyone to know. Each word and slide is included only to support your audience with their understanding of this single core idea. If it doesn't help, leave it out.    #publicspeaking #business #presentationtips

Public Speaking Tip:- When presenting, ask if your presentation title will announced or shown on an agenda. Titles should be short, intriguing & imaginative to pique everyone’s interest & have them eager to hear your #presention.   #publicspeaking #business #presentationtips

Public Speaking Tip:- How many people are attending the meeting at which you are speaking? This vital information affects you mentally prepare & structure the presentation handouts, slides, Q&A time, etc. Check to save any surprises. #publicspeaking #business #presentationtips

Public Speaking Tip:- Anxiety & fear of #publicspeaking can cause worry that attendees will ask difficult, awkward questions. Build #confidence by focusing on how to help your audience understand all the points being shared in your #presentations #business #presentationtips