4 Tips to Avoid Presentation “Robo-Delivery”

What is it about presentations that makes otherwise talented people go into robot mode when they open their mouths?  You know what I mean, when-the-words-come-out-in-an-unnatural-monotone-staccato fashion. Or, if not that, then the phrasing sounds like a car bumping along, starting, stopping, starting, stopping as in “One of the things — we want– to talk about — today — is how to improve — client–retention.”
Why Do People Torture Themselves (& Their Listeners) This Way?
In my coaching experience over thirty years, it is usually due to one or more of these reasons:
Fear of making a mistake. Presenter is focusing on his performance rather than on connectingwith his audience.
Too much practice. Presenter memorized the presentation and is mentally recalling it as he speaks.
Lack of preparation. Presenter is making it up as he goes along. (No comment.)
Get Real
If you or someone on your team suffers from “robo-delivery,” try these remedies
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