Mindful presenting involves the skill of directing your attention toward your audience and your objectives, free from distraction by intrusive thoughts or external events. It’s about harnessing the mind’s potential to achieve peak performance in your presentations.
Every presentation is essentially a performance. This doesn’t imply it’s merely an act; rather, it means delivering your very best. Mindful presenting emphasizes working smarter, not harder. The key to doing so is understanding what truly motivates you.
It’s not about retreating from the world or engaging solely in meditation; rather, it’s about being fully present with your audience even before they enter the room. This requires an understanding of their thoughts, feelings, wants, and needs to help you achieve your goals.
Engaging the Senses
We are naturally wired to experience the world through our five senses, yet most speakers primarily rely on sight and sound when presenting. Mindful presenters recognize the interplay between the conscious and subconscious, ensuring that everything they say, do, share, and show is tailored for their audience.
This SlideShare presentation will begin to offer insights into how to present mindfully:
https://www.slideshare.net/mauricedecastro/slideshare-pdf-43178742
If you need help presenting:
– Book yourself onto a powerful public speaking course.
– Invest in some really good one to one public speaking coaching.
– Get yourself some excellent presentation training
To learn more contact us at hello@mindfulpresenter.com
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