Presentation Skills

Our last health communications class covered presentation skills and included the importance of nonverbal communication and the power of a good story.  We watched a video that discussed the three different types of faces (closed, neutral, and open) that people use.  The 'open face' is bright-eyed, has raised eyebrows, smiles, and conveys likability.  Interestingly, a person's voice sounds more upbeat and optimistic when their facial expression is open and positive.  Another characteristic of a good speaker is their ability to tell a good story and capture the attention of the audience.  I thought the following video pertained well to our topics covered in health communications. The video demonstrates great presentation skills by Obama's ability to captivate the audience through his eloquence and use of an open face.  The video also creates an effective message by using catchy music, celebrities, and by appealing to a large audience.  I was inspired... enjoy!