“How to Prepare Effortlessly With 6 Easy Questions” article can be found at
http://www.dorothyleeds.com/articles/preparationisquestions.html


How do we prepare to give a presentation? As Dorothy Leeds suggests, we need to ask ourselves questions before the presentation to ensure that we will be “performing” at our best.

Following are some of the key questions:

- What is the purpose behind this speech?
- Who is the audience and what is their main interest in the topic?
- What do I already know and believe about this topic as it relates to the audience? What additional research can I do?
- Have I written out all my major transitions and planned the minor ones?
- What supporting information and stories can I use to support each of these points?
- What visual aids – if any – do I need?

You can never be too prepared!!