Exercises

Exercise 1 – Practice your Pitch

If you have webcam on your PC or laptop, find the webcam software on your computer and open it up. Prepare yourself to make your presentation in front of your webcam.

Remember it doesn’t have to be any longer than 5 minutes. You can use either your PowerPoint presentation or your notes.

1. Click on “Record” and imagine you are in front of your audience.

2. Deliver your presentation or pitch

3. Once you have finished, click on “Stop”.

4. Now you can have a look at yourself by clicking on “Play”.

What do you think? Is there something you would like to do or say differently? Record yourself again! Do you want to get a second opinion? Forward your video to your tutor at wte@meathpartnership.ie. They will be glad to give you some feedback.

Exercise 2 - What makes a good speaker? (KEYWORDS)

Exercise 3 - Who do you think makes a great speaker and why?

Exercise 4 - Imagine a dialogue between you and your client, selling your product for example. Taking into account the tips mentioned above, write down your sales pitch and send it to your tutor for feedback.