Post-pitch reflection

Comment on your personal presentation skills. What did you do well? What do you need to work on? What would you do different next time?

During our pitch, we decided to focus on the ability to capture our audience using pathos by repeating "Aren't you tired?" to the people we are presenting to. Also interacting with the audience is a good way of capturing their attention. We decided that for the actual pitch we will use mostly logos and pathos; giving logical reasoning and striving to develop an emotional response. We also used a few wordplays to have a gimmick and give a slightly humorous side to our pitch  For example when giving statistics to why vegan meals are better is by giving statistics and explaining how vegan meals are more eco friendly and therefore it can appeal not only to vegans but anyone that gives importance to reducing their ecological footprint. Another way is by putting a picture of a cute chicken and making the audience question why should they be killing another animal for their mere enjoyment. I believe these are affective as they may also challenge the mindset of anyone watching and make them question things they do subconsciously without thinking. While approaching this activity, it was vital to chose an audience and the context; and this was the state of California (as it has many vegans/vegetarians) but our aim was to be able to also people that may not be on a plant based diet but are open minded enough to give it a try. We approached this in a way of giving the audience the impression that they would want to try the product. We included images such as a scale to show how most fast food options are unhealthy and how we are a healthy alternative to anyone with a busy life but that gives importance to their health. Most of our presentation were images and bright colours to be able to capture their attention and make them listen to us by having an aesthetic that appeals to anyone listening. Having the picture of a good looking burger is effective as it gives the audience the feel to try it and possibly trigger them to lightly salivate.

When it comes to presentation skills I think I did a decent job. I articulated well the word and didn't look too much at my notes. I think I need to make sure that my posture while presenting or when other members of my group are presenting has to be more looked at and make sure that it is appropriate as well as my facial expressions. I also need to look at the "audience" I am presenting more rather than looking at the board as a "comfort zone". Unfortunately (and I am not the only one) I was not able to look at the footage of myself speaking and I am curious if I say "um" or "like" without realising.  Next time I might need to be more confident or at least seem more confident and maybe be more comfortable with the material and prepare the night before extensively, I should also put my notes in the form of bullet points to be able to formulate my sentences on the spot rather than reading from my notes.