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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

 

This is available as part of

Cutting Edge Communication Comedy Series - 50 lessons
COMEDY MAKES LEARNING FUN This 2012-2013 comedy business series was created by Psychologist Eve Ash and comedienne Erin Brown.  This series will shock, amaze and entertain you, while at the same time teaching some important lessons in human interaction, in a way you won’t forget! 14 new titles relea... read more
Categories
Presentations
Selling skills
Release Date
Jan 1, 2012
Video Running Time (minutes)
9:00
Producer
Seven Dimensions - Eve Ash
Course ID
CEC24