Mastering Panel Presentations: Elevate Your Delivery with these 3 Expert Strategies
Diane DiResta
Professional Speaker, Virtual Presentation Coach Leadership & Executive Presence Coach Virtual Seminars Media Trainer Emcee Author
Think back to the last conference you attended. You were excited about a particular panel presentation. Maybe it was because of the topic or the presenter or both. You leaned forward in anticipation only to be disappointed.
To ensure your panel presentation captivates and resonates, consider the following 3 P’s:
Project. Having a clip-on microphone doesn’t guarantee the speaker will be heard. Hold your head up and speak out. Don’t speak down into your chest. This isn’t a one-to-one conversation. It takes energy to speak from a stage so don’t use your intimate voice.
Pronounce. It’s essential to enunciate sounds and syllables. The audience can’t see your mouth from a distance and this makes it difficult if they miss a word or phrase. Some presenters slur longer words and can sound like they’re speaking through a filter. It’s essential to pronounce the endings of words and realize that it’s the consonants that add clarity to your diction.
Pause. The audience will feel frustrated if the panelist rushes or speaks on one run-on sentence. Practice coming to a stop. Use a short one-beat pause after a sentence and a two- beat pause after a paragraph. Give the brain time to process the information. If the listeners can’t take notes, you’re talking too fast. Confidence and impact are amplified when speakers master the art of pacing.
Panel presentations are popular. It allows a different perspective on a topic and it’s more engaging to hear different voices. The success of the presentation requires all panelists to master their delivery as well as the message. Practice the three P’s to master your panel presentation skills and leave a lasting impact on your audience.
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1moLove this Diane, you are always stretching your skills while helping others to grow.
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1moGreat list, Diane. I would also add: Vary your tonality: Instead of speaking in a monotone voice, you should vary your tone. Speed up or raise your tone during excited bits in a story. Or lower your voice and speak slower during parts you really want to emphasize.