1. Hypnotizing Chickens How to Give a Great Webinar

2. How to Hypnotize a Chicken

4. Pick a Chicken

5. Then, Draw a Line in the Dirt A Chicken Will Stare at it from 5 Minutes to 3 Hours

6. But … Putting People Under Your Spell?

7. Not Quite So Easy Especially Online

8. Online Presentations are Challenging Even for Experienced Presenters

9. Why People Like Webinars

13. Your Goal isn’t Clean Offices

14. Your Goal is Happy Learners

15. Getting Your Chickens in a Row How Can You Be Most Successful?

16. Tips for Giving Better Webinars

17. Remember, it’s a Different Medium

18. It’s Not a Presentation Minus Eye Contact

20. It’s Talk Radio + Slides

21. Adapt to the Medium

22. Keep it Personal A. Introduce Yourself with a Slide with Your Name and Title

23. For Example … Remember, They Can’t See You

24. Keep it Personal B. Don’t Remind the Listener You’re Speaking to a Group

25. Speak to One Person For Example, Use “You” Instead of “Everyone”

26. Adapt to the Medium

27. Use Your Voice Think of Yourself as the Host of a Radio Show

28. Your Presentation Rides on Your Voice

29. “Punch” Key Words to Emphasize Them & Your Emotional Tone Your Presentation Rides on Your Voice

30. “Punch” Key Words to Emphasize Them & Your Emotional Tone Your Presentation Rides on Your Voice

31. Feel Like You’re Overacting?

32. You’re Doing it Right: You’ll Sound Warm and Engaged

33. Adapt to the Medium

34. Three Parts of a Presentation

35. A. Slides the Audience Sees Three Parts of a Presentation

36. We Have Two Channels for Information: Eyes & Ears TIP: Avoid Making People Read Your Notes

37. We Have Two Channels for Information: Eyes & Ears TIP: Avoid Making People Read Your Notes

38. We Have Two Channels for Information: Eyes & Ears TIP: Avoid Making People Read Your Notes

39. B. Lecture Notes Only You See Three Parts of a Presentation

40. C. Handouts with More Information Three Parts of a Presentation

41. TIP: Slides Aren’t Always the Best Tool In-Depth Detail Is Conveyed Better in Writing or in a Handout

42. Leave Them Wanting More What’s the One Thing You Want People to Remember?

43. Tell Them Where to Get More Info They Can Study the Details at their Own Pace

44. Adapt to the Medium

45. While Waiting to Start the Webinar … Provide a Slide or Two with Relevant Quotes or Statistics

46. Ask Questions Make Time to Ask for Audience Input

47. Because it was hypnotized To attend a webinar To check email TIP: Poll the Audience & Share the Results Reclaiming Futures Staff Can Help Set Up Polls For Your Presentation

48. Provide a Visual Cue for Audience Questions Use a Slide Like This when Opening Up for Questions

49. Adapt to the Medium

50. Allow Time for Late Arrivals Webinars Often Start Five Minutes After the Hour

51. Allow Time for Late Arrivals Webinars Often Start Five Minutes After the Hour

52. Allow Time for Orientation & Introductions Your Presentation Will Begin About 10 Minutes After the Hour

53. Remember to Allow Time for Polls or Planned Questions You Have 35-40 Minutes

54. Leave Time for Questions

55. Your Audience Will Love Your Time Management Skills

56. Practice Ahead of Time Your Presentation Will be Sharper and You’ll Finish on Time

57. Adapt to the Medium: A Summary

58. Now It’s Your Turn

59. Questions?

60. Acknowledgements No chickens harmed in the making of this presentation. Reclaiming Futures – http://www.reclaimingfutures.orghttp://www.reclaimingfutures.org Darn Write! Professional Writing & Editing – http://www.darnwrite.comhttp://www.darnwrite.com The Goodman Center – http://www.thegoodmancenter.comhttp://www.thegoodmancenter.com

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