I think that I have delivered the contents in a clear and coherent manner for the first part, but I was a bit tense for the second part and was unclear what happened. Not sure if it was due to the nervousness or not enough practice. My plan was to introduce the product before moving on to the next slide. That part was messed up and incoherent as I noticed confusion in the audiences. However, I managed to direct the audiences’ attention to the key point which is the simplicity of the product. During the second part, I was supposed to tell the class about the duration of the upgrading project. After the presentation, I was told that I said “1.5 months” instead of “1.5 years”, and I said it twice! And I totally was not aware that I have said it wrongly. I tried to relate the topics to friends and relatives of the audiences, so that they will be able to connect to me. I guess I could convey the message more effectively if I could reach into their heart.
Presentation really needs a lot of practices. I thought I have prepared enough the day before, and I would be able to make an impactful speech to the class. Well, it was harder than expected when you step into the limelight. One tends to tense up and nervousness will make one rush through and get things over quickly. I still have not get use to enjoying and feeling comfortable when presenting. Perry advised me to talk to the audiences as if they were friends. That is easier said than done! I feel that in order to reach out to the audiences, you would have to enjoy presenting to them and also to speak from your heart.
Hey Junwen!
ReplyDeleteIt has been my pleasure to be able to work with you during peer teaching. You were less tense back then! But as what Ms Lim have said “it is good to be nervous as it keeps you on your toes!” Nonetheless, I feel that your presentation style is confident, loud and clear. The pace was good as well without sounding too wordy. I think the only improvement I can suggest is to be more engaging with the audience; perhaps some added humour or charisma?
Hello junwen!
ReplyDeleteI actually didn't notice your nervousness at all haha, maybe it's the plus point about having a low voice?? XD as Ms lim mentioned, high pitched voice makes one sound untrustworthy.
And regarding the "1.5 yrs" thing, I guess everyone makes mistakes during presentations without noticing it! Like my good friend Cat, during the rehearsals she kept saying "it's better to be fat and inactive than thin and inactive" haha! I think this is where rehearsing with your groupmates come in! To help spot this kinda mistakes :)
I do agree with Ally, so you know, you appeared quite trust worthy haha~ your group was so good and left a lot of pressure on us...
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ReplyDeleteHaha.. Thanks all for the wonderful feedback.. Didn't notice the plus points I have, when I keep focusing on what I have done wrong..
ReplyDeleteCatherine: personally, I feel that a speaker who feel calm and relax can interact with the audiences smoothly. As in a nervous speaker who is interacting with the audiences may not pull off the joke or humor that normally, it will turn out to be a bit awkward! So enjoying and treating the audience as friend will be able to move to the next stage.
Ally: agree that need more group practice! But there is always not enough time in uni.. Lol..
Grace: haha.. Thanks! That's nice to hear!