Carol runs a training session on overcoming fear and changing their presentations from BLAND to GRAND. Carol tells Serena she is being long winded, the L in BLAND. Carol invites everyone to present on a ‘surprise’ item, then gives feedback on their performance, linking it to her formula. Steve is the only one to make a GRAND presentation using great body language and tone
Carol is taking the team through a training session on overcoming fear and changing their presentations from BLAND to GRAND. Carol takes the opportunity to tell Serena she is being long winded, the L in BLAND. Carol invites each team member to do a presentation on a ‘surprise’ item, then explains in a very direct way how each has demonstrated aspects of BLAND: Alex is Avoiding engagement with no eye contact; Sam with stiff Neutral body language; Casey who Disregards the cues of her audience, and finally Michael who is Boring, presenting in a monotone with no enthusiasm. Carol asks Steve to make a short enthusiastic presentation showing how you can change from BLAND to GRAND in a few easy steps and demonstrating the importance of body language.
Key Learning Points
"Making a boring presentation is stressful. Inspiring others with your words is fun"
CHANGE BLAND TO GRAND
Don’t speak with Boring tone
INSTEAD: Use Genuine tone
Don’t be Long-winded
INSTEAD: Deliver Right amount
Don’t Avoid engagement
INSTEAD: Ask questions
Don’t show Neutral body language
INSTEAD: Use Natural body language
Don’t Disregard audience cues
INSTEAD: Divert as needed
Boring tone
Long-winded
Avoids engagement
Neutral body language
Disregards audience cues
Genuine tone
Right amount
Ask questions
Natural body language
Divert as needed
