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1) Dress to Impress<\/strong><\/p>\nDon\u2019t show up in yoga pants and your favorite black t-shirt. Although you may wear that in your home office, it\u2019s not what you should wear for your presentation.
\nIf this is your first face-to-face meeting with the client, you\u2019ll want to use your attire to make a good first impression. I\u2019d suggest wearing dress slacks and a business formal top or even a pencil skirt and dress sweater. Think of what you\u2019d wear to an interview and go from there.<\/p>\n
As you narrow down your outfit options, make sure you eliminate any options that could be too distracting. You don\u2019t want the client focused on the clang of your bangle bracelets or brightly patterned tie.<\/p>\n
2) Use Professional Body Language<\/strong><\/p>\n While you are presenting, make sure your body language is positive and professional. Don\u2019t slouch, grimace, or look closed off by crossing your arms the entire time.<\/p>\n It is important that you stand up straight, use open body language, and avoid doing any nervous tick behaviors if possible. Things like swaying and tapping your foot can be distracting and take away from the presentation. Ask your close friends, coworkers, or family members if you have any nervous habits you need to work on.<\/p>\n 3) Practice Beforehand<\/strong><\/p>\n If this is your first rodeo or a big presentation you\u2019re feeling nervous about, practices in front of a small crowd or even the mirror beforehand. This is a great way to become aware of body language errors we previously mentioned. It is also a chance to refine your message and time your presentation.<\/p>\n 4) Bring along a team member<\/strong><\/p>\n I always like to have someone with me when I go to present a proposal. Not only does it allow someone to watch the clients\u2019 reactions to ideas I\u2019m presenting more closely, but it allows someone else within our company to be knowledgeable on the event details. This can be important for emergency situations. If you were unable to complete the event planning or be there the day of the event, your associate can seamlessly take over.<\/p>\n Another benefit is their ability to take notes for later and alert you if the client gives any non-verbal cues about disliking an idea or catch little nuances that you might have missed.<\/p>\n 5)Practice your redirection skills<\/strong><\/p>\n When your teammate gives you a silent cue of the client not liking an idea, or if you are able to notice it yourself, make sure you are able to redirect your client to the ideas they did like. This can be tough but with practice and more events, it will come naturally.<\/p>\n When presenting by yourself, watch the facial reactions to your ideas. If something isn\u2019t clicking for the person you are presenting to, turn the meeting around and start asking questions. If you listen closely, the potential client will tell you exactly what they want and how much they are willing to spend.<\/p>\n Presenting your proposal professionally is an important step in getting selected as the planner of choice for an event. Going in with a negative attitude or making the mistake of chewing gum while presenting are things that can make or break your business. You may not get future calls to present if they feel you don\u2019t take your job seriously.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.myklroventine.com\/_dev\/eventheroes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/006ee635d2874711b8b837cb23cd5b92-2-1-300x200.jpg\")
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