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The Telling Triangle

Welcome to our quick test to assess what type of presenter you are.

It is not a detailed psychometric test and you can take it as many times as you wish. No need for names, no fees and an instant result plotted for you.

Taking the test.

Look at the 36 phrases in the list below. Choose 12 which best describe your current practice. Choose on the basis of how you are now rather than how you would like to be. When 12 are selected press the ‘Submit’ button.

• I am enthusiastic.
• I use pauses quite a bit to gain impact.
• Will the equipment fail?
• I move around the audience.
• I like it when the audience members interrupt.
• I give praise to others.
• I am willing to depart from the script.
• They know more than I do.
• My presentation is well structured.
• I tend to repeat a few points.
• I give the audience a call to action.
• I am going to forget my lines.
• I make changes in the presentation as I go along.
• I am self-conscious.
• I don’t like the sound of my voice
• I want to be good.
• I have controlled energy.
• My presentations tend to have the same style.
• Not looking at the audience
• I am nervous.
• I tend to talk quickly
• I am reading off the screen.
• I remind people where they are in the presentation.
• My presentations are a bit different.
• I have words on cards to prompt me.
• I think my presentation skills are strong.
• I tend to lose track of time
• I tend to use my organisation's resources.
• I tend to stand at the podium.
• I have been told I am good
• I am willing to use stories.
• I am listening to myself.
• They’re looking at me.
• I am aware of my body language.
• I think about what’s in it for the audience.
• I avoid distracting mannerisms.

You need to answer exactly 12 questions to submit your test and see your results, if the Submit button is not active, please check the number of answers selected.