P4 – Delivering Effective Presentations – Follow–up
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P4 - Delivering Effective Presentations – Final
Workshop Tutor: Bev Walsh
Date: 12th July 2013
I feel that I have yet to fully utilise the skill sets I have acquired from this workshop. To date I have tackled how I present myself to others as oppose to a presentation as commonly understood. However, this will change in the upcoming months with the possibility of interviews and assessment centres in the hopes of securing a training contract as well as with my Masters in Law and Business which is partly assessed by presentations that starts in September.
Thus far I feel not only much more confident my presentation abilities but also much more aware of external factors which should affect my presentation style such as the time of day, stage space available, my audience’s knowledge on the subject and even their age. Currently I am using the KISS model to practice my interview technique by brainstorming the different experiences I have undertaken and the related skill sets that are exemplified by them. Then deciding the strongest relations between the two to give examples as well as which may be outdated or less relevant for different law firms. I am then just practicing interviews in front of the mirror and with my family at the moment which are recorded and gradually my style has become much more engaging; well articulated; direct and relevant.
The main problem area which has required deep thought has been intonation which I am constantly tweaking in different areas of my answer (although I realise that this may not go as to plan in a real interview). I will research this area further to reach the next level on my presenting style.
The workshop did inspire me to gain a Microsoft Office Specialist certification on Microsoft PowerPoint so that I can make full use of visual aid software. I hope to transition the knowledge I have gained through the workshop and the above course into my later career and Pro Bono work in which I will undoubtedly be pitching ideas and clarifying/summarising points to business clients.
Sean McShane
12 Jul 2013 18:55
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Beverley Veasey-Walshe
Hello Sean,
Thank you for your blog.
It is a thorough evaluation on your development, progress and aims for the future.
I am impressed at the meticulous preparation involving your family. As you have discovered becoming familiar with material allows you to consider the best way of delivering it. I would say that intonation is a minor issue in this context; I raise your awareness because this in itself will bring about change, but becoming super sensitive may inhibit you. Just play around with your voice – sing sentences to any song tune you like, this will allow your ear and your voice to be freed and lose any habitual constraints.
My very best wishes for the future, and all success in your law career.
Bev
24 Jul 2013, 17:09
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