Effective and Engaging Presentation Skills: From Pre-Planning to a Standing Ovation

Whitney Wotkyns, Director of LLM and International Student Services, School of Law

Evelyn Panagakou, Education, Outreach & Diversity Coordinator, Network Science Institute

In this session, participants will learn effective presentation skills, from the initial planning stages to final delivery. The session will emphasize material review, slide creation, vocal techniques, and strategies for engaging the audience. Participants will also learn how to distill complex information into a cohesive narrative tailored to specific audiences, as well as techniques for building rapport and maintaining engagement throughout the presentation. Examples will be provided to demonstrate the development of these various skills.