Presentation Coaching

Here is a sample series that Martha uses to help create a polished, well-practiced presentation.

Overview:

Presentation Coaching - A Structured Approach

session 1

• Brainstorm AIM* (audience, intention and message) for your core speech using the framework taught at Stanford Business School. (*AIM model from Guide to Presentations, Mary M. Munter and Lynn Russell, 2013)

• Explore stories, data, analogies, examples and questions to include as connection points with the audience

• Review videotape together of a recent talk; MW to provide feedback

session 2

• Review and adjust results of Session 1 re: AIM (audience, intent and message)
• Give an executive summary of your speech in approximately one minute
• Practice by telling several stories; MW to provide feedback on content and delivery

session 3

• Draft an outline for your core speech
• Explore options for a compelling opening and closing
• Continue with presentation practice and feedback

session 4

• Continue to develop outline
• Review executive summary
• Begin drafting presentation visuals
• Continue with presentation practice and feedback

session 5

• Finalize presentation content
• Create a list of questions you might get from an audience, develop a structure to address them effectively
• Continue with presentation practice and feedback

Session 6

• Rehearse the speech and address questions; MW to provide feedback on content and delivery