Presenting with Passion

Carol runs a training session on overcoming fear and changing their presentations from BLAND to GRAND. Carol tells Serena she is being long winded, the L in BLAND. Carol invites everyone to present on a ‘surprise’ item, then gives feedback on their performance, linking it to her formula. Steve is the only one to make a GRAND presentation using great body language and tone

Carol is taking the team through a training session on overcoming fear and changing their presentations from BLAND to GRAND. Carol takes the opportunity to tell Serena she is being long winded, the L in BLAND. Carol invites each team member to do a presentation on a ‘surprise’ item, then explains in a very direct way how each has demonstrated aspects of BLAND: Alex is Avoiding engagement with no eye contact; Sam with stiff Neutral body language; Casey who Disregards the cues of her audience, and finally Michael who is Boring, presenting in a monotone with no enthusiasm.  Carol asks Steve to make a short enthusiastic presentation showing how you can change from BLAND to GRAND in a few easy steps and demonstrating the importance of body language.

  Key Learning Points

"Making a boring presentation is stressful. Inspiring others with your words is fun"

CHANGE BLAND TO GRAND

Don’t speak with Boring tone
INSTEAD: Use Genuine tone

Don’t be Long-winded
INSTEAD: Deliver Right amount

Don’t Avoid engagement
INSTEAD: Ask questions

Don’t show Neutral body language
INSTEAD: Use Natural body language

Don’t Disregard audience cues
INSTEAD: Divert as needed

Boring tone
Long-winded
Avoids engagement
Neutral body language
Disregards audience cues

Genuine tone
Right amount
Ask questions
Natural body language
Divert as needed