Professor Ken Rea is a theatre director, acting teacher, and one of Europe's top presentation skills trainers. Skills for Study interviewed Ken for an exclusive insight into how to prepare and deliver successful presentations.
Having delivered countless talks to businesses across the world, Ken has learnt a thing or two about how to give an excellent presentation.
Whatever your level of experience, you will uncover helpful tools and techniques in this collection.
Become an outstanding speaker
Discover how you can bring your message to life in a presentation, using the power of stories.
Present with boldness and originality
Don’t let doubt suppress your creative ideas. Be bold, be brave and be yourself.
How core values can shape a presentation
By being authentic in your presentation, you’ll more likely gain the trust of an audience: delivering your message, whilst sharing your values.
Preparing for a presentation
Feel ready for your presentation, ahead of time, with Ken Rea.
Why prepare presentations?
If you can save your audience’s time, by thoughtful preparation and consideration of their needs, they will thank you for it.
Dealing with nerves before stepping onto the stage
Remind yourself of the key things you need to stay relaxed, give your audience the best time, in Ken's pep talk.
During the presentation
What if you're nervous? Not sure whether to use slides, take in notes? Don't worry, Ken will help you out with preparation.
Using visual aids during a presentation
Figure out what to use when preparing for a presentation vs. what to take into a presentation to keep you on track.
During the presentation: overcoming nerves
Focus on the feeling that you want to leave your audience with, so that nerves don't take the stage when you're presenting.
Addressing difficult subject matters
Keep calm, stay controlled and make sure you prepare thoroughly. This is especially important if you’re handling subjects/themes that may be emotional to talk about.
Why you should believe in yourself
Back yourself. Have confidence. Make sure you give the audience, and yourself, a good time.
