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Have you ever seen a robotic presenter? The presentation just looked too rehearsed?<\/p>\n
Actually, the problem was probably not being too rehearsed. <\/em>More likely, the presenter hadn\u2019t rehearsed enough.<\/b><\/p>\n When I coach executives for keynotes and other important presentations, they often come to me with a script \u2013 especially Japanese executives presenting in English.<\/p>\n I take video recordings to show them that when they attempt to stick to their script, they become robotic because they\u2019re \u201cin their head\u201d and not connecting with the audience. Rather than writing a word-for-word script, I recommend making notes for the overall structure and main points of your presentation.<\/p>\n You can then rehearse in different ways, so that you become comfortable with the content and internalize it. That way, you don\u2019t have to think about the content and you can talk with the audience like a normal human being.<\/p>\n 1. Rehearse in your mind<\/b><\/p>\n Run through your presentation in your mind as much as you can. I often do this while I\u2019m on my morning walk in the park, in the shower, and doing the dishes. This helps me to be sure that my structure is simple enough for me to remember easily (so that I can focus on the audience). I pay particular attention to being clear on how I\u2019m going to transition from one section to the next.<\/p>\n 2. Rehearse out loud<\/b><\/p>\n Where possible, rehearse your presentation out loud. Get used to the sound of your own voice. If you don\u2019t say exactly what you planned to say, keep going instead of correcting yourself.<\/p>\n How often do you correct yourself in a normal conversation? If you keep correcting yourself during your presentation, it suggests that you\u2019re talking from a script and that makes it difficult for the audience to connect with you.<\/p>\n 3. Talk through your content with others<\/b><\/p>\n When you have the opportunity, talk through your presentation content or sections of your presentation with friends or colleagues.<\/p>\n This doesn\u2019t mean that you need to make them sit through a full rehearsal. Simply talk as you normally would when you\u2019re chatting with them.<\/p>\n This helps you to be able to speak naturally about your content, so that you don\u2019t have to spend so much time thinking about it and can focus on the audience \u2013 just like having a conversation.<\/p>\n And it\u2019s an opportunity for you to see how people react to what you say \u263a<\/p>\n 4. Video yourself<\/b><\/p>\n Videoing yourself is so effective because you can play back the recording and see and hear exactly how you\u2019re delivering your presentation. Use your smartphone or a video camera.<\/p>\n But how can you practice connecting with the audience like this?<\/p>\n I\u2019ve solved this problem in one-on-one coaching sessions by drawing faces of \u201cthe audience\u201d on a white board, so that the presenter can practice paying attention to different people.<\/p>\n You can do the same by drawing similar pictures or simply imagining some of the objects in the room where you\u2019re rehearsing as audience members. Also give some eye contact to the recording device, so that you can see what you look like face on.<\/p>\n Use these different approaches to rehearse your presentation as much as you can. Your aim is to know your presentation well enough so you don\u2019t need to think about it and can talk naturally, not like a robot.<\/p>\n * \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 * \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 * \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 * \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 *<\/p>\n Go here to subscribe to Sasuga! Tips For You<\/em><\/a><\/span>, and I\u2019ll email you every two weeks with practical techniques and uplifting stories on leadership, communication,<\/b>\u00a0and making the most of your\u00a0time<\/b>\u00a0and<\/b>\u00a0energy<\/b>. For less effort and more impact in your work and life,\u00a0click here and subscribe<\/u><\/a><\/b>.
\nWhen we stand in front of an audience, we\u2019re likely to be nervous. And when we\u2019re nervous, we don\u2019t think clearly, so we have to concentrate more to recall specific phrases from a script and this makes it even more difficult to connect with the audience.<\/p>\n4 ways to rehearse so you don\u2019t sound robotic<\/h2>\n