Dr. Ryan Meers

Absolutely! I find this is not only important from a content standpoint but also from actual presentation. If the person going before me is a wonderful orator & I'm not as strong in that area that will make me work twice as hard to prepare incredibly good content & brush up on my speaking skills, etc.

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Tania, Absolutely. Some people do have a talent for speaking & confidence cannot be replaced. I work with students on this everyday & try & encourage those who may not be as natural to make sure they prepare so they too have a source for confidence. Ryan

Tania, Yes & audience analysis really does not take a great deal of time. Essentially it's a matter of asking some good questions & thinking it through. I'm glad that idea resonated with you. Ryan

Videotaping & peer review...two of the most humbling, yet powerful techniques for getting some really good feedback on your presentations. It sounds like you found that experience helpful too. Ryan

Excellent Marie. The important thing is to realize the different personalities that exist & work with each person differently. Ryan

Yes & I would also add to have strong transitions between major points. This area is often overlooked in presenting. It can make a good presentation even better as it helps the audience know where you are in the presentation, alerts them that you are moving to a new point & is another way you can be reinforcing your points along the way. Ryan

So true Megan. I like your point about helping others adjust to & thrive in changing environments. I too see the value of coaching for this & strongly feel this is the greatest need of today. I think we focus too much on one particular change rather than helping people become more adaptable to all of life's changes. In our rapidly changing world, we have to develop this ability in ourselves & others. Great thought. Ryan

Good list. Along with anticipating questions I would add to make sure that you have the data & information you will need to intelligently answer those questions. Ryan

Great points. I especially liked the terminology you use of "authorizing" the one being coached. As I interpret that it's the act of the coach giving power & leadership to the coachee. I like that phrase. Ryan