Module 5 – November 7th – November 13th – Creating and Delivering Effective Pres

Module 5 – November 7th – November 13th – Creating and Delivering Effective Presentations
In this week’s Discussion Post, you will respond to three questions concerning making
presentations. Watch the Ted Talk listed below and then respond to Question 1. Use
your own experiences and thoughts to respond to Question 2. Feel free to research the
questions as needed. Then find out as much as you can about what the communications
consultant has to say about “enthusiasm.” You will respond to one of your classmate’s
primary posts as well.
1. Name at least five effective techniques for reducing stage fright in your discussion post
this week.
 Watch the following Ted Talk for an excellent lesson in dealing with stage fright.
Stagefright: Don’t get over it; get used to it – Ansesha Banergee
2. Why should even veteran speakers plan their presentations when addressing a business
audience instead of just “winging it?”
3. Corporate communication consultant Dianna Booher believes that enthusiasm is
infectious and “boredom is contagious.” What does this mean for you as a presenter?
(Do as much research on Dianna Booher as possible and comment on her advice for
public speakers.)