How to Handle Introductions in Group Presentations
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How to Handle Introductions in Group Presentations
Hi there! Welcome to Ansley Insights, a monthly-ish email from yours truly and Ansley Corporate Entertainment.
Let's talk about introductions in group presentations...
Fun fact: I've performed in hundreds of stand-up comedy shows. Many times, the comedians haven't performed together or even met before the night of the show. Yet, the audience would never know. For them it's a seamless experience with an effective method for introducing each performer.
Q: So, how do you create a smooth and seamless experience in your group presentations?
A: By going through my "The Art of Powerful Presentations" customizable training program with your team of course. 😜
But seriously, having a plan for the flow of introductions - and taking a few moments in advance to plan them out - will go a long way to creating a cohesive, professional group presentation.
How to get started: Utilize this two-page resource for crafting and sharing your introductions, taken directly out of my group presentation skills training workbook.
~ Lauren Ansley, Founder & CEO (Chief Entertainment Officer)
Ansley Corporate Entertainment
DOWNLOAD: Crafting Your Introductions & Introducing Your Team
Here are 3 steps to introduce each presenter with ease:
- Establish the agenda aka "run of show."
- Decide the presenter order and who will introduce whom. Will one person introduce everyone? Or will each person introduce the next person after their part is finished?
- Craft and share your introductions with each other. Use the PDF resource linked above as a guide.
🏆Bonus Points: Sprinkle in an interesting fact about your colleague to add an extra bit of interest, familiarity and demonstrate team rapport.
Here's an example of how you could introduce the next presenter:
"And now I'd like to invite Lauren Ansley to share our Q4 projections. Lauren is based in our Charlotte office and has led our employee development team for the past 5 years. She was also recently named Employee of the Month for September! Please join me in welcoming Lauren Ansley."
Could your team benefit from training to elevate your group presentations? Reply to this email or book a call so we can talk more.
Here are some of the cool things I did last month:
- MATTHEWS, NC - Hosted a SOLD-OUT Comedy Bingo comedy show with the Town of Matthews - it was the first time my dad got to
see me host a show 🤩
- PHILADELPHIA, PA - Trained on The Art of Powerful Presentations, presentation skills training for a group of hospitality service professionals - 100% of them said they'd like to hear me present again and that it was educational, engaging and relevant for their businesses 👍
- MEMPHIS, TN - Hosted a "prep rally" - where I shared ways for exhibitors to maximize their investment at an association conference. I also facilitated an ice breaker to help them get acquainted before the full group's networking reception 🤝
Here are some of the things I'm doing this coming month:
- 9/29 - CHARLOTTE, NC - Class is in session as we kick off the 7th Women's Stand-Up Comedy Class of Charlotte - mark your calendars for the
Graduation Showcase on Sunday, Nov 10th.
- 10/1 - FORT MILL, SC | 10/7 - CONCORD, NC - Facilitating Beerly Networking sessions - structured networking for busy professionals - learn more and register here
- 10/15 - HICKORY, NC - Facilitating team building and presenting my keynote, "The Funny Thing About Perseverance," at a Leadership Conference
- 10/22 - SUMMERVILLE, SC - Speaking on "7 Secrets of Public Speaking" and moderating a panel discussion at an Education Conference
- 10/29 - CHARLOTTE, NC - Producing a Comedy Bingo show as part of the 2024 Queen City Comedy Experience - Charlotte's annual comedy festival
- 10/30 - WEBINAR - "So, You're the Emcee, Now What?" 5 ways to master your next emcee role at work (just in time for those holiday parties!) - register here
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