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Coaching Needs

2. How would you describe your presentation style?

3. What do you perceive to be your strengths as a presenter?

4. What presentation skills training or coaching have you had?

5. What speaking or presenting does your job require? 
 

6. What three to five goals would you like to achieve through your coaching experience?
 

7. If appropriate, please list the names, titles, email addresses, and phone numbers of three key people that David may call for their opinions about your presentations. Please let them know to expect David's call and/or email.
 

Please rate each of the following items on a scale of 1 - 10 (10 = Best) and leave blank if not applicable.
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Please rate your overall presentation skills

Comfort Level

I feel comfortable and confident presenting to small groups

I feel comfortable and confident presenting to large groups
 

I feel comfortable and confident presenting to senior executives

I feel comfortable and confident presenting to my team

I feel comfortable and confident presenting on the phone
 

I feel comfortable and confident presenting Web-based programs  

Preparation

I know my subject

I prepare and practice on a timely basis

I practice my presentations out loud

I practice my presentations with another person

I research my audience so I can speak to their wants and needs

Structure

I open in a captivating manner that gains immediate attention

I clearly state my objectives and benefits for listening

I clearly state my core message early in my presentation

I present in a well-organized, easy-to-follow manner

I clearly summarize my key points

I close strong and inspire action when appropriate

I adapt my content to my listeners' needs

I provide the necessary information and avoid data dumps

I clearly convey the benefits of my ideas

I present points that are clear, concise and compelling

I simplify difficult topics when appropriate.

I incorporate stories to illustrate my points

I incorporate humor, when appropriate

I liven-up potentially dull topics and make my points stick

I am comfortable with my vocabulary and word choices

I appear credible, confident and competent

I speak with passion and enthusiasm for my topic

I speak without fillers such as "um," "ah," and "you know"

I speak in a pleasant, conversational tone and at an appropriate volume

I speak with an accent/dialect that does not interfere with my communication

I speak at a rate that's not too fast and not too slow

I pause purposefully to help listeners digest my ideas

I create strong bonds with listeners through my eye contact

I use body language that strengthens my spoken words

I enjoy and encourage audience interaction

I think quickly “on my feet” and under pressure

I handle questions comfortably and confidently

I handle interruptions or disruptive audience members well

I listen well

I use a variety of visual aids

I use slides/handouts that are visually appealing, not text-heavy

I do not read my slides or handouts to my audience

I time the distribution of handout materials well

I have a rehearsed contingency plan in case of a technical problem

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