Feature Article: Law Practice Management Series
by Mary G. Anderson, Life Management Consulting Group
Remember the first time you gave a presentation in class as a kid– waiting for your name to be called, walking slowly to the front, turning around and then looking at all those faces? Hopefully most of us have learned over the years to feel more comfortable speaking in front of a group, but if this activity still presents a challenge to you, here are some recommendations:
1) Your goal is to connect in a significant way, with a group of people, in a short period of time. Plan to be on top of your game– prepared, rested, alert, fed, hydrated and ready to lead.
2)Be confident of the importance of the message you have to share and express your enthusiasm in sharing it. Be sure that the presentation is timely, important and of vital interest to your audience.
3) When you outline your presentation– include three main points, why they are important, an example of each point and then a call-to-action for your audience. Try not to overwhelm your audience with too much detail.
4) Be the speaker that you have always wanted to see! Be organized, focused and on topic.
5) Bring your own story to the presentation– why is the topic is important to YOU and why you think others will benefit from learning about it?
6) Include handouts that offer your bio and contact information, follow up materials, links and any additional information for those people in your audience who want to learn more about the speaker and/or the topic.
7) Be gracious. Thank your audience for their attention, attendance and their time.
8) Circulate an evaluation when you are finished, if appropriate. Measure and analyze the responses and continue to improve your presentation skills. Good luck.
Quote To Ponder
“If you do not raise your eyes…
you will think that you are the highest point.”
~Antonio Porchia
About the Author:
Mary G. Anderson, is the Program Director at Advanced Legal Training Institute. She also provides client service programs through her company, Life Management Consulting Group. Many estate-planning attorneys have clients that are in need of guidance and support as they manage their elder years. Mary offers 1-on-1 coaching support for families that are facing some of the challenging aspects of end-of-life/eldercare such as choosing/evaluating a nursing home/assisted living center, professional organizing of important papers and documents, estate settlement and support with funeral planning, grief and loss. These consulting services assist clients who are either in 1) the midst of handling a death of a loved one and executing their estate and/or ) a client who has decided to get organized and plan ahead by completing their will, organizing their important papers, completing a checklist of final wishes and creating a legacy will. Mary is the author of “My Estate Management Guide”, “Pet Protection Legal Care Plan: Financial and Legal Planning to Protect Your Companion Pet” and a Certified Mediator & Estate Settlement Agent.
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