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Developing a good presentation requres time, focus and determination.

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Developing a good presentation requres time, focus and determination.

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It is important to know the goal of a presentation.
Figure out how to engage the audience.
The first few minutes can make or break a presentation.
Tell a story (people like stories)
There is no right or wrong number of slides.
Neutral slide background = better visual impact.
Typefaces convey messages.
Stop being afraid to just get up and talk.

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Ancient roman speech tips that are still relevant!

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Ancient roman speech tips that are still relevant!

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- carry out a profound research beforehand, so you can be updated with the last information
- adapt yourself and your speech to a proper register
- have confidence in yourself, but do not overdo it
- follow a logical order
- try anticipating the audience questions and repleis
- staging must be natural: avoid standing still or making unecessary movements
- and lots of practice!!

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How to make a good presentation with 8 pro tips

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Here there are 8 good tips to make a good presentation and leave behind  our nervous.

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It's 2am.

You've got a huge presentation tomorrow, but you're afraid to go to bed for fear of having an on-the-stage-in-my-skivvies level nightmare about the big day. We've all been there. Learning how to make a presentation (without breaking out into a cold sweat) takes practice.

In our experience, a serious case of the jitters is best fixed by a serious injection of expert wisdom.

We've gathered the best advice from experts like Tony Robbins, Steve Jobs, and Guy Kawasaki on how to make a good presentation great, along with insider knowledge on both designing and delivering a presentation.

Plus, as a bonus, we included our best practices for adding video to your next presentation. We also threw in a few of our favorite video presentation templates from Biteable. With Biteable's online video making software, creating a video presentation is as simple as making a PowerPoint (and far more effective).

Content & Design

How to make a good presentation

Making a good presentation starts with crafting the content. No matter how compelling your message is, if you don't get it out of your brain and on to the screen in a simple way, you'll be met with a sea of blank faces. So, where to begin?

1. Create an easy-to-follow structure

When it comes to what you have to say, break it down into three simple sections: your presentation needs an introduction, body, and conclusion.

A compelling introduction. Your introduction needs to briefly sum up what you're going to talk about and why it's useful or relevant to your audience.

Offer a body of evidence. The body of your presentation is where you hit 'em with the facts, quotes, and evidence to back up your main points.

Sum up with key takeaways. The conclusion is where you loop back to your original statement and give the audience some key takeaways on how they can put into practice what they've learned.

No more than 10 slides in total. Who wants to sit through pages and pages of slides? No one, that's who. By keeping your slide deck to 10 slides, even if your presentation is 30 minutes long, you'll give the audience a chance to digest the on-screen messages in line with your talk. Using concept maps before structuring your slides can help keep to the point.

2. Limit the amount of copy on each slide

Less really is more, especially when it comes to making a good presentation. Too much text and the audience will just be reading the screen instead of looking at you and feeling the emotional impact of your message.

3. Be savvy with design details

A well-thought-out design can make all the difference between a good presentation and one that falls flat. Consider these design standards as you make your presentation.

Use color sparingly. Bright colors can dazzle, but too many can be off-putting. Use the colors most relevant to your message. We'd recommend sticking with one or two (not counting black and white) for your palette so it has a consistent look and feel.

Be consistent with your font. Consistent design makes you look more professional. Don't switch between caps and lower case, Times New Roman and Comic Sans, or 8 and 30 point text size. Stick with one font and one size throughout. You can vary the emphasis with your words later, but keep your on-screen text uniform for a more cohesive message.

Format for perfection. A wonky line on a slide or a badly pixelated graphic will put some people off, as it will look like you haven't tried very hard (or worse, that you just aren't very good). Make sure your text is aligned and neat like in the example below.

4. Polish several times

Just like a pair of well-worn shoes, a good presentation often needs a few rounds of dusting before it's shiny and sparkly.

Start Messy. Don't be afraid to start messy. Using a non-linear writing tool like Milanote allows you to explore and outline your initial ideas in a flexible way before you even open up PowerPoint or Keynote. Arrange your ideas side-by-side and discover new connections that you didn't see before.

Edit ruthlessly. At first you might have a huge amount of information and will wonder how you're ever going get it down to six words per slide. That's OK. Keep editing ruthlessly until you've pared your message down to the bare essentials.

Get someone else to look at it. A fresh pair of eyes can work miracles when it comes to refining your presentation. Get a trusted mentor or colleague to review your work. If you don't know anyone who can help, an online writing assistant like ProWritingAid or Grammarly can help you weed out a lot of problems.

Delivery

How to give a good presentation

How you deliver your slides is as important as their content and design. Here are some quick pointers to help you get your message across with impact.

5. Have a strong opening

How you start and finish your presentation is extremely important. Audiences usually make up their minds about someone in the first seven seconds, so make those first moments count.

Be different. You're doing a presentation about saving tree frogs in Costa Rica. You open with an amusing story about one that escaped on a bunch of bananas to the UK. A story like this is different and unexpected for your audience, so they'll sit up and take notice.

Ask a question. Rhetorical questions are a great way to frame a topic and introduce ideas. Martin Luther King Jr. said: "There are those who are asking the devotees of civil rights, 'When will you be satisfied?'"

Tailor it to your audience. How much do you know about your audience? The more you know, the better. Especially if you know their likes and dislikes. Inserting a relevant metaphor or popular culture reference. Oprah Winfrey's Stanford commencement address spoke to the graduates about her lessons learned and how they were entering 'the classroom of life.'

6. Be genuine

Oscar Wilde said "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." A lack of authenticity will be spotted a mile away. Whatever you're saying, speak from the heart and don't try to impress - there's no need to prove yourself, just to get the point across as you see it. After all, that's why you're there, and you can't do more than that.

Use humor. Humor can be great for giving a presentation, but cut it out if it feels like a stretch. Telling a humorous story can break down any barriers, make you more likeable, and make your message more memorable (and people are surprisingly generous with laughter) but the faintest whiff of desperation will kill a funny vibe.

Don't be afraid to mess up. The fear of making a mistake can make you inordinately nervous. Relax, even the best speakers mess up or have bad luck. Theresa May, ex-Prime Minister of England, once stumbled and coughed her way through a presentation, with someone even handing her a resignation letter. She battled through like a pro, though, and simply acknowledged it and moved on. No big deal.

Open up and be vulnerable. Brene Brown, a researcher whose presentations have amassed over ten million views, says that "Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up." This means speaking your truth and daring to feel a little uncomfortable as you share a meaningful story. It will connect your audience to you like never before.

7. Have a plan for a smooth delivery

With all the prep you're doing on the content and design of your presentation, it can be easy to overlook other variables that are within your control for a stress-free delivery.

Have a practice run-through. There's nothing like reading it out loud to ensure your message makes sense before you actually deliver it. Try recording your presentation on video - this way you'll be able to review with an accurate eye and notice whether your speech matches up with your slides. It'll also help you sort out your run time.

Use a remote. A clicker or remote will help you face the audience and not have to keep turning back to your laptop. Sought-after public speaker Garr Reynolds says a remote is essential in order to pause and advance your presentation so you have time to be spontaneous and control the flow of your delivery.

Have backup material. Not everything you say is going to resonate with your audience. It's best to be flexible enough to change the game as and when needed. Steve Jobs had standby anecdotes prepared to fill time when the technology he was using to give the presentation failed. Preparing for every eventuality will help soothe your nerves and allow you to feel more in control.

Use a timer. When you get into the flow of your message, it's easy to go off on a tangent or even spend too long on audience questions. Put your phone on airplane mode and set the stopwatch just as you begin speaking. A quick glance down at the table during a pause will allow you to make sure you're not going overtime.

8: To conclude, focus on audience value

You're coming to the end of your presentation. How do you wrap it up in a way that will be everlasting in their memories? The experts recommend you focus on the feeling you want the audience to take home.

Leave your audience with an emotional impression."They might forget what you said, but they'll never forget the way they made you feel" said the poet Maya Angelou. By leaving them with an emotional impression, from a piece of video with moving music to a line from a song or poem, you'll strike that resonant chord and end on a high.

Use a pause for key takeaways. Want the audience to remember something specific? Say it slowly and leave a pause at the end. The silence will emphasize what you said and make it meaningful.

Make your core message sing. A call-to-action is the best way to wrap up your presentation with strength and impact. What do you want your audience to do next? Tony Robbins tells a great story at the end of this presentation, moving his audience emotionally towards change.

Make your next presentation shine with one of these video templates

You've learned from the pros and you feel much more confident about how to make a presentation that stands out. But to really make your presentation one to remember, consider adding video into the mix.

Create a nice change of pace by embedding a video in your PowerPoint presentation or go out on a limb and turn your entire presentation into an engaging, thoughtful video.

Either way, make it great with one of these professionally designed video presentation templates.

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2.  Announce a brief summary.
3. Maintain consistency and structure.
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5. Connect ideas.
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7. Practice before the presentation.
8. Be credible and confident.

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A few tips:
-Prepare the topic and yourself for questions.
-Think about what questions the audience might ask.
-Think about who your audience is.
-Figure out what your main message is.
-Think about the structure of the presentation: the opening, the main part and the summary.
-Make it easier for the audience and yourself: use simple language.

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10 Tips for Giving a Great Presentation in English

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The main advice: practice!! :D
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Giving the perfect oral presentation in English requires practice. Remember that even great orators like Steve Jobs, Abraham Lincoln, Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King became excellent public speakers through years of dedicated practice.

When preparing your presentation in English, we recommend you watching and listening to the recordings of their public speeches as an example. Check out our video lesson and some other useful tips for giving a great presentation below.

Giving a presentation in front of an audience is always stressful. Thinking about such details as the location of the presentation, equipment, materials, timing, your appearance and outfit will help you avoid nervousness.

Effective preparation requires consideration of the following things:

Ask yourself what the presentation is all about, its title and its goal

Think about who your audience is

Figure out what your main message is

Think about the structure of the presentation: the opening, the main part and the summary

Make it easier for the audience and yourself: use simple language

Prepare yourself for questions. Think about what questions the audience might ask

Usually an orator has a maximum of 15 minutes to present. So, make the presentation simple, have no more than 20 slides using a font that is legible from a distance

Don't put large blocks of text in your presentation. No one will be interested in reading it; people prefer visual material. So think about images, graphs and videos that support your idea, but don't overwhelm the audience with too many visual aids

At the beginning of the presentation, it's important to introduce yourself, giving your full name, position and company you represent. Some people also include their contact information on the first slide. That's in case you want someone from the audience to contact you after your presentation. After the introduction, don't forget to state the topic of your presentation.

Useful phrases in English:
"Hello, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming..."
"The topic of today's meeting is..."
"Let's get the ball rolling"
"There will be a Q&A session after the presentation"
"Please feel free to interrupt me if you have any questions""I'd like to move on to another part of the presentation..."
"Now I'd like to look at...""The product I present is extraordinary."
"It's a really cool device""Here are some facts and figures"
"The pie chart is divided into several parts""Let's summarize briefly what we've looked at..."
"In conclusion..."
"I'd like to recap..."
"I'd like to sum up the main points..."
"The numbers here have increased or gone up"
"The numbers change and go down (decrease)"
"The numbers have remained stable"
"This video is awesome"
"This is an outstanding example"
"For instance..."
"In addition..."
"Moreover..."
"This leads me to the next point..."
"I will be happy to answer your questions at any time during the presentation" "Shall we get started?"
Providing an outline of the presentation is a must, as people want to know why they should listen to you. That's why the opening part is very important. It should be cheerful, interesting and catchy. You should know it by heart, so you don't lose track of your thoughts even if you are nervous.

Useful phrases in English:

"I'd like to give you a brief outline of my presentation..."
"Here is the agenda for the meeting..."
"My presentation consists of the following parts..."
"The presentation is divided into four main sections..."
5. Explain When the Listeners Can Ask Questions

A Question & Answer period (Q&A) usually takes place at the end of the presentation, so you have enough time to deliver the main message of your speech without being interrupted by multiple questions. If you want the audience to ask questions during or after the presentation, say so.

Useful phrases in English:

Using transition words and phrases in English makes your presentation look smooth and easy to follow.

Useful phrases in English:

If you are not excited by your presentation, your audience will not be excited either. When presenting, you should plan to wow your audience. Use adjectives and descriptive words as they will help to attract the audience's attention and make your speech more vivid and memorable.

Useful phrases in English:

If you need to present numbers or some comparative analysis of algorithms for integration, use some visuals to present it. You can use charts, graphs or diagrams to make your data meaningful and visually attractive. Remember that pie charts are good for representing proportions, line charts to represent trends, column and bar charts for ranking.

Useful phrases in English:

At the end of the presentation, briefly summarize the main points and ideas. Provide the audience with your opinion and give them a call to action, let them know what you want them to do with the information you've shared. End of the presentation by thanking all the listeners and inviting them to the Q&A.

Useful phrases in English:

Try rehearsing your presentation using the above tips. Practice in front of a mirror or with your friends, parents or spouse. The more you practice, the better. While practicing, try not to use crutch words (examples: uhhhhh, ahhhh, so on, you know, like etc.)

Good luck with your presentation!

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You have to use the body language in order to get the attention of the audience.

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No one should ever underestimate the importance of body language in public speaking and presentations. Give off the wrong vibes, and you'll end up pushing your audience away. But with the right body language, you can just as easily win them over.

Some people just want to get their presentations 'over and done with' without giving any thought to gestures and body language. Since you're reading this article, then good for you for being proactive and for wanting to know more about how you can use body language to your advantage!

What Is Body Language?

Simply put, body language is your body's way of communicating without the use of spoken words. It's the combination of facial expressions, gestures, and movements that convey what goes on in your mind.

If you don't think it's important, then let me try to put it another way:

Look at yourself and check out how you're sitting or standing right now. What's the expression on your face? Are you frowning or smiling? Are you standing up or are you slouching in your seat?

If someone were to take a photo of yourself right now, what do you think people are going to say about you based on your current body language? Will they say you look friendly and approachable, or will they say you're someone who's not to be messed with?

Body language is often unconscious, meaning you can verbally agree or disagree with something, but your body language will say the exact opposite.

If you've ever wondered why body language is important in a speech or presentation, here's why:

People will often try to sound confident, but their body language will say otherwise. Or, they'll say something like, "I'm happy and excited to be here," but their facial expressions and their gestures say they're really not.

If you're out someplace and you're getting introduced to a bunch of new people, you may tell them you're pleased to meet them, but without realizing it, your body language actually says the exact opposite. You may think you did pretty well in that social situation. But in reality, the people you just met probably didn't think too highly of you because something about your body language just didn't sit right with them.

The truth is that our body language is notorious for betraying our inner emotions. We may not say something out loud, in fact, we may even deny something vehemently, but our body language will let the world know what we really think about something or someone.

Importance Of Body Language In A Presentation

When it comes to presentations, body language has the power to help us succeed or fail. We can succeed if we observe and put our body language to good use, and fail if we let our body language get the better of us.

When you practice your speech, it's important to also work on your body language. On the day of your presentation, you'll be comfortable, relaxed and confident that you have what it takes to ace your presentation!

Now, the thing is that there are actually two sides when it comes to body language in presentations. There's the presenter's body language (that's you), and there's your audience's body language.

The tips I will be sharing with you later on in this article will be useful to both you and your audience. You'll learn not just how to be an awesome presenter, but you'll also be able to read and gauge your audience's reaction to your presentation.

Knowing how to read your audience is a pretty useful skill which will come in pretty handy later on. You don't want to be one of those presenters who think they're doing a great job onstage when in reality they're boring their audience to death!

The Different Types of Body Language

Being aware of your body language throughout your entire presentation is necessary if you want people to continue paying attention to what you're saying. There's a reason why you're presenting in front of an audience - you want people to listen to your message, whatever it may be.

If you send out the wrong vibes (no thanks to your negative body language), then you're essentially wasting everybody's time (yes, including yours). You're literally telling people to stop listening to you!

With that said, here are the different types of body language you need to be aware of:

1. Eye contact

If you think you're exempt from eye contact just because you're on a stage, then you're in for a reality check. No matter how small or big your audience is, you will need to make eye contact. No, you don't need to look at every single person, of course, but you can scan the audience and try to make eye contact with someone, anyone, in the crowd.

If anyone's brave enough to look back at you ( some people may look down at their laps the moment you look at them), then hold their gaze for a second or two. No need to stare at them for longer than a moment, unless you want to scare off or intimidate them. Staring at people for prolonged periods can make people uncomfortable, so do your best to avoid doing that.

Eye contact helps you assess how that person is receiving your message. Do they look interested in what you're saying or not? Do they look like they're trying to stifle a yawn? In most places, it's considered rude to yawn when someone's looking at you directly, so they'll probably try to avoid letting you see their mouths wide open!

Good eye contact is also key to assuring your audience you know what you're talking about. As the old adage goes, the eyes are the windows to the soul. People can tell if you're being sincere or not.

When you look at your audience while you speak, you're able to assure them that you're confident about your topic. The simple act of holding people's gazes make you look so much more credible and trustworthy in front of everyone.

2. Facial expressions

Having a very expressive face can both be positive and negative. It's positive if you make it work for you, if you use it to help get your message across. However, it's a negative if you can't control what your face says. Your face says so much about you. In fact, your face literally says it all.

Whether you're presenting to a crowd you're culturally affiliated with or not, know that every single member of your audience can identify six "basic" emotions. These emotions are 'universal' in nature - even congenitally blind people display the same facial expressions as sighted people! These emotions are anger, fear, disgust, happiness, sadness, and surprise.

When it comes to presentations, I have to say that fear often shows up on many a presenter's face. Stage fright is all too real, even the pros still get stage fright from time to time! While the fear of public speaking is relatively commonplace, it doesn't mean that you should let your fear get the better of you.

Conquer your fear and if necessary, use your poker face to hide it. Cover it up with another universally recognized facial expression, this time a positive one. Look happy for your audience. Make them think you're really excited and happy that they all showed up for your presentation. Make your presentation worth their while, so to speak.

Did you know happiness is contagious? When your face shows you're happy, then you're basically influencing your audience to be happy as well. It's not just going to show in your face, it's also going to show up in your gestures, your posture and even the way you speak.

3. Head movements

The way you move your head during your presentation can be interpreted any number of ways. For instance, when you tilt your head to the side, it can mean you're interested or listening intently. When you lower your head, it can mean you're exhausted, or you're just waiting for the right opportunity to say something.

When you look up at the ceiling when you talk, that is, you avoid making eye contact with your audience, then that doesn't look good, does it?

You can also nod along to emphasize a point you just made. It lets your audience know you just said something you strongly believe in, or something you think will be beneficial for your listeners.

Head movement can indicate a wide range of signals and expressions. Practice the right moves, and you could engage your audience in ways you never thought possible before! Here's a good resource you can check out: Head body language.

4. Hand gestures

Hand gestures play an important role in presentations. Some people like to move their hands a lot, while others keep their hands still. Which is the right thing to do?

According to Vanessa Van Edwards, the most popular TED speakers are those who used their hands the most. This is because the correct hand gestures basically complement or reinforce the verbal message, so it's like you're getting two explanations instead of just one.

Let's say you're outlining a few points in your presentation. For each point, you'll say something like, "So, on to the first point" or "The second point I want to make is..." When you say "first point," you hold up one finger. When you get to your second point, you hold up two fingers, and so on.

This is a simple example, but I hope you can see how doing this makes it easier for people to follow what you're saying. In other words, your hand gestures make it easy for people to remember your point.

5. Body posture

You may have mastered your poker face, and your facial expressions reveal nothing about your true emotions. But if you don't pay attention to your posture, then you could still be sending out negative vibes to your audience.

If your shoulders are slouching or your back is all rigid and tense, then your posture isn't exactly reassuring to your audience. It speaks volumes about your fear of presenting, and maybe even your insecurities. If you think you're not good enough, then your posture will tell that story. When your audience gets clued in, then you could very well lose your credibility.

Even if you're a respected expert in your industry, if your posture conveys the message that you don't want to be where you are, then no one's going to want to listen to you as well. Your body language is basically telling people they're better off doing something else. How is that going to help you or your message? You and I both know the answer to this. The point is, if you want people to listen and engage with you during your presentation, then you have to initiate and show them how to!

Powerful Body Language Tips For Your Presentation

Now that you know the different types of body language, I'm going to share with you some of the most important body language presentation skills you should master:

Have you ever come across someone who looked to be strict and unapproachable, but when they smiled at you, your perception instantly changed? Smiling, quite literally, can instantly change the way someone perceives you.

I know it's hard to muster a genuine smile when you're nervous and all, but why don't you try it? When you smile, people often feel compelled to smile back at you. You don't need to flash your pearly whites, lifting the corners of your mouth is often enough. It will cause your eyes to crinkle at the corners and light up your whole face.

It's easier to engage with your audience when you smile all throughout your presentation. They'll be more likely to reciprocate your smile and pay attention to what you're saying.

If you're physically capable of standing up straight, then make sure you stand tall and straight during your presentation. You'll get an instant jolt, and you'll feel a lot more energized than if you slouch your shoulders.

When you slouch, you literally look like you have the world on your shoulders. This is not the kind of image you want to portray to your audience. Instead, you want to convey confidence - you simply can't do this when you're slouching!

Standing up straight is really easy. Simply pull your shoulders back, tuck your stomach in, and lift your chin up. Now hold this position during your entire presentation, and you'll realize you're able to deliver your message more confidently. It's also easier to look at your audience when your chin's up, not down!

You want your power poses to look as natural as possible. Therefore, you should try practicing your poses before your actual presentation. You want to appear authoritative in front of your audience, you can't achieve this look if you appear meek and helpless.

One of the most popular power poses you can assume is the 'Superhero' pose. This is where you stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, put your hands on your hips, and put your chin up. Of course, you can move your hands around (and you should as you'll read later on in this article). But the point is, this pose will help assert your authority in front of your audience.

The stage is yours for the taking, so put it to good use. Moving around on stage tells your audience you're comfortable in your own skin. You don't want to stay in one place all throughout your presentation. Rather, you want to move around from one spot to another. Move naturally though, you don't want to look like you're moving around just for the sake of it!

Even if you've got a podium, you don't want to hide behind it. Sure, that can be your starting point, but after one slide or two, you may want to step out from behind and show yourself to your audience. Some people use podiums as barriers to put a distance between themselves and their audiences.

If you want to engage with your audience, then it's really a good idea to be as open as possible - this means minimizing barriers between you and your audience!

Facial expressions can do so much to help your audience connect with you as a person. When people see you're sincere in whatever it is you're talking about, they'll be more likely to engage with you. When you look like you truly believe in your cause, then you'll get more people to join you than if you look like you're only doing lip service.

Try talking in front of a mirror. Or better yet, video yourself while you practice your speech. Then analyze your facial expressions. Do you look like you believe in what you're saying? Or are you only going through the motions of presenting?

Your face will tell your audience whether you're someone they can trust. So, show them and use facial expressions appropriately.

Stuttering and mumbling are but natural side effects of nervousness. If you want your message to be heard, then you need to stop for a moment and gather your thoughts. Take a deep breath before speaking. You've practiced your speech a hundred times, you can't let your fear of public speaking get in the way. Just imagine you're talking to a bunch of friends, only that you're speaking in front of them, not with them.

Speak loudly, speak clearly, speak confidently. This is how great presenters do it. They don't let their nervousness get the better of them.

The best way to combat this is by practicing your speech until you feel comfortable enough delivering it. You don't need to memorize your speech, but you do need to make sure people understand you perfectly. Don't be conscious if you have an accent. Many people with accents manage to deliver their presentations perfectly! It's just a matter of making sure your message is understood perfectly.

If you feel like you're talking too fast or you seem unable to speak, take deep breaths to help yourself relax. Clear your mind and focus on the present as you take deep breaths. Be aware of your breathing - tell yourself to inhale and exhale.

Breathing properly will help you pause or stop between ideas. It will also help you use the right pitch in your presentation. When your voice sounds high-pitched and strained, then you're probably not using the right amount of air. So, stop for a moment and breathe until you find yourself back in control.

Some presenters are afraid of facing their audience, they tend to show their backsides more often than not. This right here is an example of bad body language during a presentation! It's just rude, plain and simple. What's even worse is when you continue talking while your back is turned to your audience!

If you need to go do something on stage, you can try walking sideways - this will at least allow your audience to still get a glimpse of your face. You don't want to break your connection with your audience, so please, avoid turning your back on them!

It might sound simple enough, but many presenters forget this simple tip. Pointing at your presentation slides will help your audience focus on you. If they've been distracted by something, your movement and your hand gestures will help them re-focus and pay attention back to your slides.

Final Thoughts on the Importance of Body Language

Your body language says so much about you as a presenter. It can also make or break your presentation. Take the time to practice not just your speech and your presentation slides, but work on your body language as well. You'll have an engaged audience, and your presentation's message will be heard.

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You can consider anxiety as a friend not as an enemy.

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Anxiety has a bad reputation and often people seek ways to get rid of it with medication, stress reduction exercises, or warm baths. Sure, anxiety can be extreme and is often the culprit behind obsessive-compulsive behaviors, attention problems, or, at very high levels, paranoia. Even so, anxiety is your friend and it can help you to be successful if you listen to it and appropriately interpret it (see my previous PT Blog). I often encounter patients who want to get rid of their anxiety, but upon inquiry it is clear that they only want to get rid of it sometimes. At other times anxiety gives them an advantage by providing them with drive, focus, and directed attention.

Anxiety, as an emotion, is a vague warning sign that makes you think and feel as though something is about to happen for which you must take action. The emotion is triggered by your brain, which then causes your sympathetic nervous system to create tension in your body and corresponding thoughts in your mind. Since anxiety, like all emotions, is non-specific, when it is triggered you place it in the context of your environment or current concerns.

Let's consider a simple example. You are leaving the house for an important meeting, heading toward your car, and suddenly wonder if you locked the front door (and maybe you didn't). If you think about why your anxiety was triggered it may be that your brain is alerting you to the fact that you usually lock the door and this time you didn't. On the other hand, as you walked to the car you started thinking about an aspect of your important meeting today. Anxiety was triggered in your brain and you could be attributing that anxiety to the door being left unlocked. You might go back to check the door, find it locked, and then wonder if you have OCD. But you don't. Such responses to anxiety are normal. However, at the extreme, certain responses to anxiety--such as going back four times to see if the door is locked--can constitute symptoms of a disorder.

The vague warning signs of anxiety can be a helpful friend if you respond to them appropriately. Recently, a businesswoman remarked to me that if she had not been anxious about a sales call, she would not have noticed that her assistant had left out some important documents for the file. Given her history with this assistant, she was automatically and unconsciously alerted to make certain that she had what she needed.

Highly effective business and sales professionals use their anxiety to enhance productivity, attention, and task completion. At optimal levels, anxiety can put you on top of your game because it sharpens your focus, helps you to think on your feet, and energizes you. At such times people are driven and what drives them is their friend, anxiety. Some sales people maintain that a successful day does not necessarily relieve anxiety because the emotion is triggered again by the thought that their success might end. Therefore they are subsequently motivated to pursue other avenues for sales that lead to maintaining their success.

Granted, there are times when anxiety does not seem to be a healthy or welcome friend and it might even lead you astray--like when you interpret that vague sense of angst as needing a drink, a pill, or an inappropriate sexual partner. But your response to anxiety is not the fault of the emotion itself. The emotion is simply alerting you to something, but your interpretation of exactly what that is happens to be based upon your resulting thoughts and feelings. Similarly, if you are in a country where you do not understand the language and ask someone for directions to a specific place, you might have a difficult time grasping the details beyond the hand signal he provides about which way to walk. Such is the language of emotion. It gives you a vague direction because it evokes feelings and thoughts, but, beyond that, the interpretation is up to you.

Your emotional system can lag with residual energy, much like a friend who lingers when you want him to leave. As it is with a friend who hangs around too long, you might become agitated, annoyed, or misinterpret the intent of your anxiety and its residual effects. Such generalized anxiety is often cast in a negative light, while focused anxiety is experienced as productive--a nervous energy that keeps you motivated. For example, an anxiety-driven and highly successful investment banker reported that following a successful negotiation he found himself agitated on the trip home. But the lingering effect of anxiety that annoyed him was the same "friend" who had helped create his earlier focus.

When you are on alert as a result of an emotion that is triggered, you have to register, or be sensitive to, the conditions that will alleviate your anxiety following the task or project. For example, lingering effects could make it difficult to calm down so you might have to plan a healthy way to calm yourself under those circumstances. Similarly, the "high" you might experience with focused anxiety can leave you with left-over effects that you interpret negatively due to the relative absence of stimulation. Anxiety is stimulating and it's no wonder that some people continuously drive themselves in order to evoke the visceral response it creates--a fun friend, indeed!

Anxiety can also be like a friend who keeps you awake when it's time to sleep. As the minutes tick by, your brain triggers anxiety that annoys you with worries and reminders of things you must get done the following day. In such instances, it is important to identify what's important and what is not; what issues you can solve at the moment and what is better left for the following day. Before going to bed make certain that you are prepared for the next day in terms of reminders about what you need to do so your brain won't alert you to stay awake in order to remember. Structure your environment to remind you by having a system in place that you can trust. Otherwise your friend, anxiety, might jolt you awake in order to help you to remember.

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This blog is in no way intended as a substitute for medical or psychological counseling. If expert assistance or counseling is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought.

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Anxiety has a bad reputation and often people seek ways to get rid of it with medication, stress reduction exercises, or warm baths. Sure, anxiety can be extreme and is often the culprit behind obsessive-compulsive behaviors, attention problems, or, at very high levels, paranoia.