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Giving a presentation and speaking in front of a room full of peers can be a stressful experience, but there are ways to project confidence and authority even when you are nervous. It is normal to get tense before a presentation, but you do not want to project that tension to your audience. If you use confident, secure body language, project your voice, and prepare for your presentation in advance, you will feel like a confident, expert speaker.

Using Confident Body Language

• Good posture conveys to the audience that you are confident, credible, and sure of your subject. Speaking with proper posture also allows you to project your voice, making your speech clear and assertive. [2] X Research source

• Don’t stand too close to the audience, and don’t move beyond the first row of seats.
• As you move toward the audience, think about staying there for a period of 30 seconds. When you step in another direction, spend about another 30 seconds there. [5] X Research source Think about trying to reach everyone in your audience, and try to make eye contact with several audience members as you move from section to section.

• Don’t cross your arms during a presentation. While this may be a comfortable position, you may be projecting negative cues to your audience. This closed-off position may make you seem inexperienced, uninterested, or nervous.

• While giving a presentation, maintain eye contact with an individual for periods of 3 to 5 seconds. [9] X Research source Eye contact will demonstrate that you are trustworthy and passionate about the topic, and it will help keep your audience’s attention. [10] X Research source

Speaking with Confidence

• Lie down on your back, and keep your abdominals and stomach relaxed. Keep one hand on your abdomen, and think about moving it up and down as you breathe in and out.
• Find out in advance if you will be using a microphone for your presentation. This can help you plan ahead and adjust the volume of your voice accordingly.

• Try to incorporate these variations in speech while giving your presentation, and pretend as though you are having a conversation with a friend or a colleague.
• Practice these variations by reading a poem, a play, or another piece of literature aloud. [11] X Research source

• Stretch out your vowels to slow your speech. Pretend that the vowels are italicized and focus on speaking each one clearly. Practice this technique to ensure that it sounds natural.
• Break your presentation up into sections. Plan to pause for a moment or two when you reach the end of each section. Allow for one second to pause before moving on to the next point. [13] X Research source

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How to give a presentation with confidence

To deliver a great presentation, you need to speak with confidence. If you are hesitant and tentative, you will not be particularly convincing or credible. People might think, “What is he trying to hide?” or “If she doesn’t seem very certain in this recommendation, then why should I support it?”

The challenge, however, is that it is easier to say “Be confident!” than it is to actually feel confident.

Fear is a normal part of presenting. When research firm Gallup surveyed people about their fears, snakes topped the list. Speaking in public was a close second, well above spiders, mice, heights, and the dark. Public speaker Scott Berkun notes that humans are wired to fear standing alone, in the open, with no weapon, in front of a large crowd.It is also natural to be nervous when presenting, because the stakes are high. If you speak well, people will think you are smart and strategic. If you bollox the opportunity, people will doubt your skills and capabilities.

Being fearful or nervous does not mean you cannot be confident. Indeed, you can be nervous and confident at the same time. I have delivered many presentation where I was 100% confident in the analysis and recommendation, but I was still nervous.

The goal when presenting is to embrace both fear and confidence. You should be nervous: on-edge, excited and focused. At the same time, you should be confident: assured, believing.

Here are five ways to feel more confident.

Create a strong presentation

The most important thing you can do to present with confidence is to create a strong recommendation. If you know your presentation is tight and logical, you are more likely to stand up and deliver it with conviction.

This means you need to spend the time to make sure your presentation is optimized. Have the basics: an executive summary, agenda, and conclusion. Put a headline on each page that states the main point. Tell a story, with one headline leading to the next. Have simple pages, with just the information you need to support the headline.

It takes time to create a powerful presentation, so don’t leave it to the last minute. You want to create the presentation and then tighten it, and then tighten it again. Jim Kilts, former CEO of companies including Kraft Foods, Nabisco, and Gillette, would revise a presentation fifty or sixty times, tightening the logic and polishing layout.

Remember the altitude principle

When developing a presentation, it is useful to remember what I call the altitude principle: It is best to encounter turbulence when you have some altitude.

To understand the concept, consider an airplane flight. At the beginning, turbulence is a dangerous thing. Dropping 20 feet is a notable problem when you are just 10 feet of the ground. Turbulence is also dangerous at the end of a flight, as you come in for landing. In the middle, however, a few bumps don’t matter so much. When you are flying along at 30,000 feet, you can lose 20, 50 or 100 feet and simply carry along.

The altitude principle works when presenting, too. At the start of a presentation, you don’t want a lot of turbulence. You want smooth sailing. You want to get people smiling and nodding. This will help you settle down and feel confident. It will create a bit of momentum. In the middle of the presentation, you can manage some bumps; you can explain an analysis or deal with tough questions.

So build a presentation that reflects the altitude principal. Start with some easy material that will let you gain some altitude. If something is particular complicated or controversial, put that in the middle of the presentation. Close with an easy finish, too. You don’t want to end with controversy.

Double-check your numbers

Numbers are the most dangerous part of a presentation. Every figure in the document is a potential problem, an opportunity for disaster.

Many business executives tend to focus on the numbers. If the figures are correct, they will be confident and likely to approve a recommendation. If the numbers are wrong, there is little chance that things will move forward.

When presenting, then, it is essential to double-check the numbers. You want to be 100% certain that they are correct.

Check two things. First, is the number accurate? It is very easy to transpose a figure: 13,463 looks a lot like 13,436. And even a small mistake like that will raise questions about the accuracy of your presentation. It also will cause you to doubt yourself. You might think, “Shoot! If I got that number wrong, then maybe the other ones are off, too!” Your confidence will naturally fall.

Second, where did the number come from? For every figure, you want to know the source and the meaning. This is not as easy as it seems. Take a figure like “34% market share.” That seems pretty simple. But what does that figure mean, anyway? What time period does it cover? What geography? Is that unit share, or dollar share? Is that share of category A, or the larger category B? Does it include the 53 rd week?

If you know all of your figures, you will present with more confidence and be ready to answer questions. It is just that easy, and just that hard.

One of the keys to presenting success is pre-selling , or meeting with the key players before a meeting. This is a powerful way to build your confidence. If you’ve done your advance work, you will begin your presentation knowing precisely where you stand. Ideally, everyone has seen your presentation already and supports it. With this dynamic, you will naturally feel confident. If some people have concerns, you know what they are and can respond.

Remember: You are the expert

It is important to put yourself in the right frame of mind before a presentation. Perhaps the most important thing to remember is this: You are the expert. You know more about your topic than anyone else in the room.

In most cases, this will certainly be the case. If you are presenting an update on a new technology, you probably know more about the new technology than others in the room, because you’ve been studying it. If you are giving a business update on sales of mustard in Kenya, you probably know more about mustard sales in Kenya than anyone else present. This is certainly going to be true if your audience is made up of senior executives. They have to keep track of many different things. You just have to keep track of your mustard business.

When you embrace the idea that you are the expert, you shift your perspective. If someone asks a question, you probably know the answer. If someone has a different idea, you probably know why it isn’t ideal. You just have to explain your thinking. Trust your knowledge.

Confidence is essential to a successful presentation. The best way to build confidence is to spend the time preparing appropriately: create a strong presentation, embrace the altitude principle, double-check your numbers, and pre-sell. Then, just remind yourself that you are the expert in the room.

Tim Calkins is a clinical professor at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the author of the forthcoming book,  How To Wash A Chicken—Mastering the Business Presentation.

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How to Give a Good Presentation: 11 Top Tips for Killer Presentations

Written by: Orana Velarde

Giving a good presentation takes practice. Not everyone is born a natural public speaker, which is  why we’re here today.

In this article, we’ll give you some of the best tips for killer presentations. These are techniques used by all the best public speakers, and yes – even they had to practice to get this good.

If you need to give a presentation for work, be it a pitch about a new project or product idea, a quarterly marketing report, a product launch or as an industry expert in a summit, we’ve got you covered.

How to Give a Good Presentation [Presentation]

To learn more about our top 11 tips for giving a killer presentation, keep reading throughout this article. But for those of you who are skimmers, feel free to browse through this presentation rounding up our top tips.

How to Give a Good Presentation

Here’s a quick look at the 11 tips on how to give a good presentation. Plus, you’ll find a bonus resource you won’t want to miss, The Visme Presentation Guru Course.

• Rehearse What You’re Planning to Say
• Prepare Mentally, Emotionally and Technically
• Start Strong
• Follow the Outline You Practiced With
• Finish With Confidence
• Use a Storytelling Technique on Your Slides
• Keep Your Slides Short
• Use Templates
• Learn From Your Mistakes
• Keep Yourself Inspired for the Future

Let’s dive in.

1 Rehearse What You’re Planning To Say

Before you even give a good presentation, you need to prepare.

This part has two steps – to rehearse what you’re going to say and to prepare yourself mentally and emotionally. These two tips go hand in hand, but we’ll explain what each one is about individually.

Notice that we didn’t say “memorize your presentation.” There’s a big difference between memorizing a speech and practicing telling a story. The difference is that a memorized speech can end up sounding robot-like and practiced storytelling sounds effortless. 

You’ll be better off if you have at least a rough outline of your slides before you start rehearsing.

Section 1, Pause, Section 2, Pause, Repeat

Rehearse what you’re planning to say during your presentation by using a written outline, index cards, printed out versions of your presentation slides or whatever works for you.  

Practicing the spoken part of your Visme presentation is easy when you use the presentation notes feature . 

Separate your presentations into sections. The best way to do this is by topic. Try and keep all the sections about the same length, that way you can plan your pauses. 

Presenter’s Notes

Add presenter’s notes to your slides to help you along as you present. Visme makes this easy for you. As you go through each slide, you’re able to see the notes, what slide you’re on and what slide is next. There’s also a timer to help you pace each slide switch.

This tool will help if you can have a computer close by as you give the presentation. But if you are giving a presentation on a stage without a screen to help you, you’ll have to practice without notes. 

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How to Give A Good Presentation With Mnemonic Tools

Create some mnemonic tools into your presentation to help you remember what comes next. For some people, this comes as second nature and is easy. For others, it can become convoluted and cause you to overthink things. 

Try out a variety of different techniques until you find the one you feel the most comfortable and confident with.

Ask For Feedback

For better results and to know if you’re improving, record yourself or ask someone to watch you.  Ask them to give you honest feedback. Don’t accept feedback like “that was great.” Insist they go into the details. Offer them a pen and paper to take notes as you present.

You’ll notice as you practice and rehearse, that when you follow an outline, all the information you want to share is easier to remember. The TED talk below by Dr. Bolte Taylor was rehearsed 200 times and it’s one of the most famous TED Talks ever. 

You don’t need to practice that many times – just enough so it feels effortless. Needless to say, rehearsing is key to learning how to give a good presentation.

2 Prepare Mentally, Emotionally and Technically

It’s highly likely that you’ve already had to give presentations before, most probably at school. But let’s be honest, a classroom and a TED stage are a little different. So is an online summit via Zoom, which as you know are even more common now!

Let’s get one thing straight, though. We’re not talking about just any presentation here – we’re talking high stakes, high-quality presentations.

Preparing yourself mentally and emotionally for a weekly sales report meeting is not as important as doing so for one that will be in front of thousands of people and recorded for posterity.

This tip includes mental, emotional and technical preparation. Let’s focus on each one.

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Mental Preparation

While you’re rehearsing the outline and general speech for your presentation, notice the times when you feel like things flow and when they don’t. 

Why do you think that’s happening? 

If it flows well it’s because you feel comfortable with the content. You know what you’re talking about. You might even be passionate about it!

On the other hand, if you’re having trouble, maybe the content is still new to you. You might need to do a little more research to feel more knowledgeable about that topic. If you are unsure, you might completely forget what you had to say next during the presentation. 

That’s why rehearsing, adjusting and creating mnemonic cues will help.

Emotional Preparation

Not everyone needs to get emotionally prepared before a presentation. Conscientious rehearsing can usually be enough. But not everyone is the same. 

Many people that suffer from glossophobia or the fear of public speaking. Some have anxiety or social anxiety and just being close to that many people is difficult for them. Many successful speakers used to be riddled by fear before their first few presentations. 

Some of them still are, every single time. The difference is that they have learned how to manage their fear and lean into it. As soon as they step on the stage, the fear and anxiety melt away and all the rehearsing and practicing take over. 

To get emotionally prepared, you can try some mindfulness exercises and relaxation techniques. 

Wear clothes that make you feel powerful and confident. Try doing the power pose and high five some people before you go on stage. Sing your favorite song and have a little quick uplifting dance. 

Technical Preparation

You might be wondering what technical things you need to give a good presentation. It’s all in the details. 

Regardless if you’ll be speaking in a venue or an online summit, you have to test all technicalities.

If you’ll be speaking in a venue, visit the space and stand in the place where you’ll speak. Have a look around and pinpoint some elements or aspects that make you comfortable.

If there’s anything that bothers you, like a weird smell or a column in the middle of the room, think of ways to overcome that. 

Always ask to test the technical aspects in the room. Connect your computer or tablet to their system to check if your slides will look good with their setup. Also, test the audio. These detailed checks might not always be possible but it doesn’t hurt to ask.

If your presentation will be online, test all your tech beforehand. Locate a spot with the strongest wifi or hardwire your computer to the router.

Check your background and the lighting. Organize with housemates or family for some quiet time during the time of your presentation.

3 Start Strong

The day and time of your presentation have arrived! Now it’s time to shine.

Starting strong is a huge factor in achieving a good presentation. The first few seconds and minutes that you’re on stage will make a first impression on your audience . And yes, you can leverage that to your advantage!

How To Give A Good Presentation Through Impactful Body Language

The first thing people will notice is your body language. The way you carry yourself says a lot about how confident you are at that specific moment. If you prepared emotionally and mentally before your turn, then you’re as ready as you’ll ever be.

Watch the video below to learn about the power pose and how body language affects both you and your audience.

Make An Impressionable Statement

Starting a presentation with a joke, for example, can make the audience relate or feel more familiar with you. Letting them laugh a little will clear the air in the room and it’ll be easier to continue. 

Other opening techniques include:

• Be Provocative
• Incite Curiosity
• Shock the Audience
• Ask a Question
• Tell A Story

Use your first slide as a visual and impactful complement to start your presentation.

We have an article all about starting strong with plenty of inspiration. Check it out here – it’ll inspire you to think of new ideas for your presentation.

4 Follow The Outline You Practiced With

If you followed our tip above, you used an outline or a ‘section, pause, section’ technique to practice with. Maybe you even used some mnemonic tools or presenters’ notes. 

It’s time to put them all to use.

As long as you follow what you practiced you’re gold. This tip, as you can see, is a short one. It’s more of a reminder that the rehearsing step is more important than you might think at first. 

Only when you practice and rehearse a lot will you feel more comfortable when you present.

5 Use Props

Are you wondering how to give a good presentation with props? Good, that means you’re thinking creatively. Using props is a technique that not many consider when preparing for a presentation. 

Props can help not only to get the message across but also to serve as emotional support for the speaker! Just make sure it’s obviously a prop and not an emotional crutch.

A prop can be as small as a book, as big as a washing machine, or as weird as a preserved human brain. 

Of course, the prop must make sense with your presentation and topic. Not only that, but you must also practice with it. It’s important to be comfortable with your prop or props as you talk and switch slides. 

Actually, if you use props you might not need slides at all!

To get you inspired, watch this TED talk where Hans Rosling uses a washing machine as his prop.

6 Finish With Confidence

The end of the presentation is just as important as the beginning. You have to bring it all full circle. Knowing how to give a good presentation is like knowing how to structure a story, essay or article. The beginning and end are connected and must be relevant to each other.

For example, if you made a joke at the beginning, make the same joke but with a fun twist. If you made a provocative statement, close it up with a similar statement or question about it.

Closing Statement

Your presentation’s closing statement is a section in itself. Even if you do as we suggest above, the entire closing statement must be a conclusion of what you talked about during the entire presentation.

The last sentence you say will stay in your audience’s memory. At least until the next speaker takes the stage. If someone in your audience noted down your last sentence, you’ve hit the mark 100%.

Q and A Session – Yes or No?

Ending a presentation with a Q and A session is a bit iffy. If you ended your presentation with impact, a Q and A section can fizzle that out.

What you can do is ask the host to let the audience know that if they have questions, they can find you in the lobby for a conversation. For a digital summit, offer your Twitter handle where people can get in touch. 

In the case of webinars or instructional lectures though, Questions and Answers is a great idea. These can help familiarize you with the audience and make them more confident to work with you in the future. 

Consider the purpose of your presentation and make a decision according to what impact you’re looking to make.

Here's a great example of the chat section from Visme's webinars , where viewers make comments and ask questions throughout. In our webinars, we have someone help the presenter by gathering questions and ensuring everyone gets answers.

7 Use A Storytelling Structure

Moving on to the tips for the creation of your slides.  It’s important to remember the role your slides will play in your presentation. The audience’s attention should be on you, not your slides. These are meant to be complementary, not a crutch, nor even a text to follow.

With that said, this tip is the most important. It applies to your slides AND your spoken speech. They should both follow a storytelling structure that you and the audience will follow together.

Some of the most common storytelling structures are:

• Fact and Story – Go back and forth between facts and stories, or “what is” and “what could be.”
• The Explanation – Inform about a process or plan to fix something or to learn something new.
• The Pitch – Take your audience uphill over a hurdle and onto a positive resolution.
• The Drama – AKA “The Hero’s Journey,” this follows the plight of a main character from beginning to end.

You can also check out our quick video on how to structure a presentation like the experts to learn even more.

8 Keep Your Slides Short and Visually Balanced

There are two ways to design slides for a good presentation:

• As a standalone presentation
• As visual support, while you speak

Either way, you need to keep your slides short in text and visually impactful. For a visual support deck, the slides need even less text than a standalone presentation. 

If that idea worries you, and you have tons of information to share, you can always create a full-fledged informative PDF version of your deck to give your audience, investors or guests.

Here are some important things to remember when designing the slides for your presentation:

• The flow from start to finish
• Visual hierarchy
• Keeping the words to around 6 per slide
• Visual impact
• Balanced compositions

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9 Use Presentation Templates

Creating presentation slides doesn’t need to be difficult or a stressful affair. When you use a Visme presentation as a foundation, you’re on your way to being an expert on how to give a good presentation. 

To select a presentation template, you can either go for a topic-based template or a style based template. Both have their merits, you just need to figure out what’s easier for you. 

Topic-based templates are fully designed templates with color themes, graphics, images, icons, etc. You’d only have to adjust the content and maybe the colors and graphics. 

Style-based templates are better for those of you that need more freedom in terms of colors and visuals. The Visme slide library is full of layouts organized into categories that you can choose from. 

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10 Learn From Your Mistakes

When the presentation is over and you feel like you just conquered the world, it’s not the end just yet. Celebrate the moment but remember, there will be more presentations in the future. 

If your presentation was filmed, watch the recording. If there was anyone in the audience that you can fully trust to be honest with their feedback, ask them for it. Take mental notes and the next time you’ll be even more prepared.

The secret sauce to know how to give a good presentation is to always keep learning the ways to improve.

11 Keep Yourself Inspired for Future Presentations

When you keep learning, you keep growing. This also applies to the art of giving good presentations. Follow well-known presentation experts like Nancy Duarte and Carmine Gallo. Read their book, their stories and their theories about giving good presentations. 

Watch famous speeches or TED talks to get inspired. Take notes of what you notice in those speeches that you think would suit your personality. You don’t want to copy how other people speak, but you can definitely be inspired!

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To top off your knowledge base for giving good presentations with killer slides, we present you with the Visme Presentation Guru Course .

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As long as you’re prepared, your slides are well-balanced and your speech is rehearsed, you’re ready to give an impactful presentation.

Plus, never underestimate the power of templates! Check out the Visme slide library to visualize the possibilities. Take our presentation course and improve your abilities as a public speaker and slide creator.

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If you’ve ever heard someone give a powerful presentation, you probably remember how it made you feel. Much like a composer, a good speaker knows precisely when each note should strike to captivate their audience’s attention and leave them with a lasting impression.

No one becomes a great public speaker or presenter without practice. And almost everyone can recall a time one of their presentations went badly — that’s a painful part of the learning process.

Whether you’re working within a small creative team or a large organization, public speaking and presentation skills are vital to communicating your ideas. Knowing how to present your vision can help you pitch concepts to clients, present ideas to your team, and develop the confidence to participate in team meetings.

If you have an upcoming presentation on the horizon and feel nervous, that’s normal. Around 15-30% of the general population experience a fear of public speaking . And, unfortunately, social anxiety is on the rise, with a 12% increase in adults over the last 20 years . 

Learning how to give a good presentation can dismantle your fears and break down these barriers, ensuring you’re ready to confidently share your point of view. 

It’s the week before your presentation, and you’re already feeling nervous . Maybe there’ll be an important mentor in the room you need to impress, or you’re looking for an opportunity to show your boss your value. Regardless of your countless past presentations, you still feel nervous. 

Sharing your vision and ideas with any sized group is intimidating. You’re likely worrying about how you’ll perform as a presenter and whether the audience will be interested in what you offer. But nerves aren’t inherently negative — you can actually use this feeling to fuel your preparation.

It’s helpful to identify where your worries are coming from and address your fears. Here are some common concerns when preparing for an upcoming presentation:

Fear of public speaking: When you share your ideas in front of a group, you’re placing yourself in a vulnerable position to be critiqued on your knowledge and communication skills . Maybe you feel confident in your content, but when you think about standing in front of an audience, you feel anxious and your mind goes blank.

It’s also not uncommon to have physical symptoms when presenting . Some people experience nausea and dizziness as the brain releases adrenaline to cope with the potentially stressful situation . Remember to take deep breaths to recenter yourself and be patient, even if you make a mistake.

Losing the audience’s attention: As a presenter, your main focus is to keep your audience engaged. They should feel like they’re learning valuable information or following a story that will improve them in life or business.

Highlight the most exciting pieces of knowledge and ensure you emphasize those points in your presentation. If you feel passionate about your content, it’s more likely that your audience will experience this excitement for themselves and become invested in what you have to say.

Not knowing what content to place on presentation slides: Overloading presentation slides is a fast way to lose your audience’s attention. Your slides should contain only the main talking points and limited text to ensure your audience focuses on what you have to say rather than becoming distracted by the content on your slides.

Discomfort incorporating nonverbal communication: It’s natural to feel stiff and frozen when you’re nervous. But maintaining effective body language helps your audience stay focused on you as you speak and encourages you to relax.

If you struggle to incorporate body language into your presentations, try starting small by making hand gestures toward your slides. If you’re working with a large audience, use different parts of the stage to ensure everyone feels included. 

Each presenter has their own personal brand and style. Some may use humor to break the ice, while others might appeal to the audience’s emotional side through inspiring storytelling. 

Watching online presentations, such as TED talks, is an excellent way to expose yourself to various presentation styles and develop your own. While observing others, you can note how they carry themselves on stage and learn new ways to keep your audience engaged.

Once you’ve addressed what’s causing your fears, it’s time to prepare for a great presentation. Use your past experience as inspiration and aim to outshine your former self by learning from your mistakes and employing new techniques. Here are five presentation tips to help you create a strong presentation and wow your audience:

1. Keep it simple

Simple means something different to everyone.

Before creating your presentation, take note of your intended audience and their knowledge level of your subject. You’ll want your content to be easy for your intended audience to follow.

Say you’re giving a presentation on improving your company’s operational structure. Entry-level workers will likely need a more straightforward overview of the content than C-suite leaders, who have significantly more experience. 

Ask yourself what you want your audience to take away from your presentation and emphasize those important points. Doing this ensures they remember the most vital information rather than less important supporting ideas. Try organizing these concepts into bullet points so viewers can quickly identify critical takeaways.

2. Create a compelling structure

Put yourself in your audience member’s shoes and determine the most compelling way to organize your information. Your presentation should be articulate , cohesive, and logical, and you must be sure to include all necessary supporting evidence to strengthen your main points.

If you give away all of your answers too quickly, your audience could lose interest. And if there isn’t enough supporting information, they could hit a roadblock of confusion. Try developing a compelling story that leads your audience through your thought processes so they can experience the ups and downs alongside you. 

By structuring your presentation to lead up to a final conclusion, you’re more likely to keep listeners’ attention. Once you’ve reached that conclusion, you can offer a Q&A period to put any of their questions or concerns to rest. 

3. Use visual aids

Appealing to various learning styles is a great way to keep everyone on the same page and ensure they absorb your content. Visual aids are necessary for visual learners and make it easier for people to picture your ideas.

Aim to incorporate a mixture of photos, videos, and props to engage your audience and convey your key points. For instance, if you’re giving a presentation on anthropology subject matter, you could show your audience an artifact to help them understand how exciting a discovery must have been. 

If your presentation is long, including a video for your audience to watch is an excellent way to give yourself a break and create new jumping-off points for your speech.

4. Be aware of design techniques and trends

Thanks to cutting-edge technology and tools, you have numerous platforms at your disposal to create a good presentation. But keep in mind that although color, images, and graphics liven things up, they can cause distraction when misused.

  Here are a few standard pointers for incorporating visuals on your slides: 

• Don’t place blocks of small text on a single slide
• Use a minimalistic background instead of a busy one
• Ensure text stands out against the background color
• Only use high-resolution photos
• Maintain a consistent font style and size throughout the presentation
• Don’t overuse transitions and effects

5. Try the 10-20-30 rule

Guy Kawasaki, a prominent venture capitalist and one of the original marketing specialists for Apple, said that the best slideshow presentations are less than 10 slides , last at most 20 minutes, and use a font size of 30. Following this strategy can help you condense your information, eliminate unnecessary ideas, and maintain your audience’s focus more efficiently.

Once you’re confident in creating a memorable presentation, it’s time to learn how to give one. Here are some valuable tips for keeping your audience invested during your talk: 

Tip #1: Tell stories

Sharing an anecdote from your life can improve your credibility and increase your relatability. And when an audience relates to you, they’re more likely to feel connected to who you are as a person and encouraged to give you their full attention, as they would want others to do the same.

Gill Hicks utilized this strategy well when she shared her powerful story, “ I survived a terrorist attack. Here’s what I learned .” In her harrowing tale, Hicks highlights the importance of compassion, unconditional love , and helping those in need.

If you feel uncomfortable sharing personal stories, that’s okay. You can use examples from famous individuals or create a fictional account to demonstrate your ideas.

Tip #2: Make eye contact with the audience

Maintaining eye contact is less intimidating than it sounds. In fact, you don’t have to look your audience members directly in their eyes — you can focus on their foreheads or noses if that’s easier.

Try making eye contact with as many people as possible for 3–5 seconds each. This timing ensures you don’t look away too quickly, making the audience member feel unimportant, or linger too long, making them feel uncomfortable.

If you’re presenting to a large group, direct your focus to each part of the room to ensure no section of the audience feels ignored. 

Tip #3: Work on your stage presence

Although your tone and words are the most impactful part of your presentation, recall that body language keeps your audience engaged. Use these tips to master a professional stage presence:

• Speak with open arms and avoid crossing them
• Keep a reasonable pace and try not to stand still
• Use hand gestures to highlight important information

Tip #4: Start strong

Like watching a movie trailer, the first seconds of your talk are critical for capturing your audience’s attention. How you start your speech sets the tone for the rest of your presentation and tells your audience whether or not they should pay attention. Here are some ways to start your presentation to leave a lasting impression:

• Use a quote from a well-known and likable influential person 
• Ask a rhetorical question to create intrigue
• Start with an anecdote to add context to your talk 
• Spark your audience’s curiosity by involving them in an interactive problem-solving puzzle or riddle

Tip #5: Show your passion

Don’t be afraid of being too enthusiastic. Everyone appreciates a speaker who’s genuinely excited about their field of expertise. 

In “ Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance ,” Angela Lee Duckworth discusses the importance of passion in research and delivery. She delivers her presentation excitedly to show the audience how excitement piques interest. 

Tip #6: Plan your delivery

How you decide to deliver your speech will shape your presentation. Will you be preparing a PowerPoint presentation and using a teleprompter? Or are you working within the constraints of the digital world and presenting over Zoom?

The best presentations are conducted by speakers who know their stuff and memorize their content. However, if you find this challenging, try creating notes to use as a safety net in case you lose track.

If you’re presenting online, you can keep notes beside your computer for each slide, highlighting your key points. This ensures you include all the necessary information and follow a logical order.

Tip #7: Practice

Practice doesn’t make perfect — it makes progress. There’s no way of preparing for unforeseen circumstances, but thorough practice means you’ve done everything you can to succeed.

Rehearse your speech in front of a mirror or to a trusted friend or family member. Take any feedback and use it as an opportunity to fine-tune your speech. But remember: who you practice your presentation in front of may differ from your intended audience. Consider their opinions through the lens of them occupying this different position.

Tip #8: Read the room

Whether you’re a keynote speaker at an event or presenting to a small group of clients, knowing how to read the room is vital for keeping your audience happy. Stay flexible and be willing to move on from topics quickly if your listeners are uninterested or displeased with a particular part of your speech.

Tip #9: Breathe

Try taking deep breaths before your presentation to calm your nerves. If you feel rushed, you’re more likely to feel nervous and stumble on your words.

The most important thing to consider when presenting is your audience’s feelings. When you approach your next presentation calmly, you’ll put your audience at ease and encourage them to feel comfortable in your presence.

Tip #10: Provide a call-to-action

When you end your presentation, your audience should feel compelled to take a specific action, whether that’s changing their habits or contacting you for your services.

If you’re presenting to clients, create a handout with key points and contact information so they can get in touch. You should provide your LinkedIn information, email address, and phone number so they have a variety of ways to reach you. 

There’s no one-size-fits-all template for an effective presentation, as your unique audience and subject matter play a role in shaping your speech. As a general rule, though, you should aim to connect with your audience through passion and excitement. Use strong eye contact and body language. Capture their interest through storytelling and their trust through relatability.

Learning how to give a good presentation can feel overwhelming — but remember, practice makes progress. Rehearse your presentation for someone you trust, collect their feedback , and revise. Practicing your presentation skills is helpful for any job, and every challenge is a chance to grow.

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Presentation skills: 10 ways to boost your confidence

By Kat Knights writer, tutor and mentor at Professional Academy

If the thought of speaking in front of a group of people fills you with fear, help is at hand. Public speaking is a valuable lifelong skill but, like any skill, it must studied and purposefully practiced in order for it to remain sharp. Overcome your presentation fears and boost your confidence by following these 10 simple tips.

1. You are your own worst critic

No one will judge you as harshly as you judge yourself. In his book, The Power of Positive Thinking , Norman Vincent Peale includes 10 ways to boost confidence levels and tells his readers that: ‘Nobody can be you as efficiently as YOU can. Remember also that most people, despite their confident appearance and demeanour, are often as scared as you are and as doubtful of themselves.’ Be kind to yourself and remember that other people want you to succeed.

What’s your ‘why’? What is the key message you want people to take away from your presentation? For example, you might want to update your team with details of a new product launch. And what is your personal indicator of success for the presentation? This could be as simple as starting your presentation confidently. Having the answers to these questions clearly positioned in your mind will give you purpose and, in turn, raise your confidence levels.

Give yourself the best chance of success by researching your subject matter and creating a clear structure for your presentation. Make sure you have a beginning, middle and end. Or to put it another way, employ the 10 o’ clock news strategy, that is: tell your audience what you want to tell them, tell them and then tell them what you’ve told them. 

4. Keep it simple

Avoid using fancy props or flashy animation techniques that can all cause problems or fail on the day. Print off your presentation notes and keep them somewhere handy. You should rehearse sufficiently enough so that if your computer fails you can still deliver your presentation with just your hard copy notes.

5. Affirmations

Affirmations are positive words or phrases that you repeat often to cancel out negative thoughts. This could be a phrase of your own creation or something you have read somewhere that you find uplifting and encouraging. Identify an affirmation that you deeply believe in and repeat it daily. By doing so you will begin to reprogram your mind and remove any thoughts of anxiousness.

6. Practice

Practice, practice, practice. Don’t just say the words in your head. Say them out loud. Get comfortable with how the words sound and how they feel coming out of your mouth. You could begin by saying the words in front of a mirror and then progress to practicing in front of an audience you feel comfortable with, for example friends and family.

7. Breathing

Taking some calm and deep breaths will increase blood flow, reduce stress levels and release tension before you present. Try this breathing technique: stand with your legs hip distance apart and your shoulders relaxed. Inhale through your nose for 1-5 seconds and then exhale through your mouth for 1-5 seconds. Focus on breathing gently. Repeat for a couple of minutes.

Your mood is portrayed through your voice. Engage with something positive before you present, something that makes you smile or laugh. This could be your favourite joke or remembering a funny story. With your mood lifted your voice will project positivity.

9. Body language counts

Non-verbal cues give signals about a person. Consider using open postures and maintaining eye contact in order to establish authority. This by itself can be enough to boost confidence levels.

Smiling releases endorphins in the body. These are our happy hormones. With a smile on your face you will project confidence and self-assurance that will keep your audience engaged until the very end of your (successful) presentation.

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What Is The Role Of Confidence In Successful Presentations

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So, you’ve crafted your slides and gathered all your information. Now it’s just time to prep and present your slides.

For many people, presenting and public speaking comes easy. But for many others, public speaking incites crippling fear and anxiety. Having self-confidence when you create your sales, marketing, academic, or personal presentations can have a major impact on the success of your presentation .

In this blog, we will look at the role of confidence in presentations and how you can prepare ahead of time so that your presentation is a success!

Why Is Confidence In Successful Presentations Important?

You’ve probably heard the saying “Confidence is key.” The same proverb can be used in the world of presentations and public speaking.

When you feel confident, the rest of the presentation is affected. From the engagement of your audience, to the motivation to act, to the overall success of your presentation. Additionally, confidence and strong self-esteem can allow you to focus on your audience, speak clearly, build trust, and make the sale.

Simply, confident speakers are able to get the key message across and maintain their audience’s attention throughout the entire presentation.

Can Your Audience Members Tell If You Are Nervous Or Confident?

The short answer? Absolutely.

Think about a speaker you’ve listened to recently. A nervous speaker will be fidgeting, looking down, stuttering, mumbling, or speaking too quickly. In short, a bad speaker can quickly lead to a bad presentation.

On the other hand, confident speakers will have good posture, maintain eye contact regularly, speak at a moderate pace , and deliver their main points clearly.

The goal of many presenters is to feel comfortable speaking in front of people. When you’re able to feel comfortable talking in a presentation, your audience will notice the difference!

How Can You Look Confident During Your Presentation

Great speaking skills aren’t just about your voice and the information you are presenting. Here are a few tips that can help you look confident while presenting.

Make Eye Contact

First and foremost, making eye contact is key. A confident person can maintain eye contact while speaking with someone. The same goes for public speakers.

T his small step can not only help you look more confident , but it can also engage your audience. Additionally, eye contact builds trust with your audience.

If you want your audience to buy into what you are saying, you have to make a connection and build trust with them. Eye contact is one of the easiest and best ways to connect with an audience.

Keep Body Language Open

Body language is a powerful communicator, often revealing more than words alone. If feeling confident while speaking is your goal, then you have to be open. No arm-crossing or defensive stances – we’re going for welcoming vibes.

Stand tall, connect with your audience, and let your body speak the language of confidence . It’s like a silent symphony that your audience won’t be able to resist.

Keeping your posture open and welcoming can significantly impact how your audience perceives your confidence.

Maintain good posture, stand tall, and avoid crossing your arms, which may signal defensiveness. These subtle gestures create an inviting atmosphere, allowing your audience to feel more engaged and receptive.

Use Gestures

Another important aspect of confidence in public speaking is gestures. Effective hand gestures can enhance your message and boost your confidence.

S trategic and purposeful gestures can emphasize key points, add dynamism to your presentation , and boost your self-assurance. Whether the gestures are for comedic effect or to key in on a point, a well-timed gesture can stick out in your audience’s mind.

However, be mindful of excessive or erratic movements, as they may distract from your message. Additionally, avoid fidgeting as this will reveal your nerves to your audience!

Instead, practice using gestures that feel natural to you, ensuring they complement and add interest rather than overshadow your verbal communication.

How Can You Sound Confident During Your Presentation

Your voice is the conductor of this confidence symphony. Speak clearly and let your words create a beautifully composed melody. Vary your pitch, modulate your tone – become the maestro of your vocal performance!

Practice makes perfect, so hit those high and low notes until you’re ready to take center stage with a voice that commands attention.

Sounding confident is as important as looking confident. To project confidence through your voice:

Speak Clearly and Slowly: Enunciate your words clearly, and maintain a moderate pace. Rushed speech can make you sound anxious, while clear and deliberate speech exudes confidence.

Modulate Your Voice: Vary your pitch and tone to avoid monotony. A well-modulated voice captures attention and conveys authority. Practice speaking with different intonations to find a style that suits your presentation.

Practice, Practice, Practice: Familiarity breeds confidence. Rehearse your presentation multiple times, focusing on your tone, pacing, and emphasis. The more comfortable you are with your material, the more confidently you’ll deliver it.

Avoid Using Filler Words: Filler words, such as “um,” “uh,” and “like,” can undermine your credibility and make you appear less confident. While it’s natural to use these words occasionally, excessive use suggests uncertainty

Pause & Collect Yourself : Embrace moments of silence instead of relying on filler words. Pauses can emphasize your points and provide you with a moment to gather your thoughts.

How Can You Feel More Confident During Your Presentation

In general, the more confidence you have, the more you will engage your audience. Whether you’re presenting in front of a small group or an auditorium full of people, feeling confident is the most important aspect of maintaining a fully engaged audience.

Here are a few tips that can help you as you present your slide deck.

Thrive On Engagement

While practicing is an essential step in the process of preparing for a speaking engagement, sometimes you have to take what your audience gives you.

When you’re audience is engaged, interact with them! Maybe talk to an audience member or two, make a few observations, take questions, and go with the flow! Not only can this capture your audience’s attention, it can also help you feel more comfortable as you present.

Run With The Momentum

Going off of the above point, you should also run with momentum. If an audience laughs at your jokes or seems particularly interested in one of the important points in your presentation, take it and run with it.

Don’t be afraid to go a bit off-script if your audience is up for it! In fact, doing so could actually be even more successful!

Is It Possible To Improve Your Confidence While Public Speaking?

If your next presentation is leaving you with a dry mouth, anxiety, and nightmares, fear not! Here are some things that you can do to improve your confidence to make the best presentation possible!

Practice & Preparation

A good speaker knows the power of practice. If you have a presentation coming up, prepare by reading literature aloud, going through the presentation a number of times, and practicing deep breathing techniques or taking deep breaths before the presentation to get more oxygen while you speak.

Start In Front Of Smaller Audiences.

Additionally, if you’re relatively new to public speaking, you might be nervous to even speak in front of one person. To build up your confidence, start practicing your presentation in front of small groups and work your way up to a larger audience.

Take Tips From Presentation Experts

Just as many people learn skills through watching and learning from experts, the same can be done with presenters.

If you’re trying to boost your self-confidence and become a better presenter, start by watching some other presentations. Sift through some popular TED Talks, sermons, keynote addresses, or other presentations you might find on the internet.

Make note of what the speaker did well or what took away from the presentation. This can help you focus on how you can become a better speaker.

Arm Yourself With Killer Slides

One other support piece you can pull from is your slide deck. Informative, engaging, and clear slides can make a world of difference. However, your slides mustn’t take away from your information or become too distracting to the audience.

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In summary, confidence has a key role in the success of your presentation. While most people might not consider themselves great public speakers, there are many tips and strategies that you can use to help you crush your next presentation .

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15 Ways to Boost Your Confidence Before a Big Presentation

Here's how to stop those butterflies for good..

You have to give a big, important presentation in just 15 minutes. Your heart is racing, your palms are damp--you're starting to panic.

It's completely normal. In fact, most speakers, beginners and veterans alike, readily admit to feeling nervous in the moments leading up to a big speech or presentation.

Darlene Price, president, of  Well Said, Inc.  and author of " Well Said! Presentations and Conversations That Get Results ," says instead of trying to lose the butterflies, you should aim to  leverage  them.

"The adrenaline surge can fuel your body with the energy and enthusiasm necessary for a great performance," she explains.

Whether you're stepping to the front of the room to speak to just a few people, or making a grand entrance in a ballroom to address thousands, here are 15 ways to effectively use the moments before you present to prepare your body and mind for peak performance: 

1. Talk positively to yourself.

Claim your success before you begin, Price says.

"Let's learn from the experts in sports psychology. They've proven that an athlete's positive self-talk prior to and during a performance consistently creates a higher win rate," she explains.

What's more,  research suggests  that using your first name or the pronoun "you" instead of "I" can make it easier to deal with stressful experiences.

In the minutes leading up to your presentation, say over and over within yourself, "You are a dynamic speaker!" "You are enthusiastic and engaging!" "You are prepared and confident!"

"Write your own set of self-affirmations and confidently declare them," she advises. "Your words will create a self-fulling prophecy."

2. Use the restroom.

"First thing's first," Price says. "Needing the toilet when you wouldn't normally 'have to go' is a common reaction to anxiety and pre-speech jitters. Why take chances? Plan ahead and use the restroom in the moments prior to going on stage."

3. Strike a power pose.

Take advantage of your alone time in the bathroom to strike what Harvard psychologist Amy Cuddy dubbed a  power pose .

Cuddy describes power poses as expansive and open stances where you take up a lot of space and hold your arms and legs away from your body.

When you expand your body,  Cuddy tells Business Insider , "your mind starts to feel more confident and powerful--it starts to see those challenging situations not as threats but as opportunities." 

4. Exercise lightly.

Do some light stretching, a few knee-bends, or take a brisk walk down the hall and back to send more oxygen to the brain and reduce tension, Price suggests.

5. Take several deep belly breaths.

Since anxiety tightens the muscles in the chest and throat, it's important to diminish that restricting effect with deep inhalations, Price explains.

Don't underestimate the power of a long, slow, deep breath. "It maximizes the amount of oxygen that flows to the lungs and brain; interrupts the adrenalin-pumping 'fight or flight' response; and triggers the body's normal relaxation response," she says. In the moments leading up to your presentation, breathe deeply and deliberately.

6. Don't pretend you're not nervous.

If you're nervous before your presentation, pretending not to be can actually make things worse.

According to  recent research out of Harvard , once activated, a state of arousal, as when someone is anxious, is difficult to control. And  research out of Boston University  suggests that hiding your feelings of anxiety from observers, which they call suppression, can actually lead to an increase in feelings of anxiety and heart rate.

7. Reframe your nervousness as excitement.

The  Harvard research suggests  reframing anxiety as excitement, rather than trying to calm down, since both are states of high arousal. Anxious study participants who announced that they felt excited were perceived as more persuasive and competent when they gave their speeches,  as previously reported on Business Insider .

"Harnessing the power of the mind-body connection means that you can learn to use your thoughts to positively influence your body's physical responses," Price says.

8. Focus on giving.

Did you get overwhelmingly nervous the last time you gave a birthday gift to a friend? Probably not. You may have felt anticipation, excitement, even joy, but not anxiety, Price says.

"As a speaker, think about your presentation as a gift to the audience; a nicely wrapped package full of valuable information, helpful ideas, and meaningful content," Price says. "The mental attitude of giving empowers you and frees you. It takes your mind off of yourself and puts the focus on helping others."

9. Acknowledge the three audience truths.

Prior to speaking, tell yourself:

"This audience believes I am the expert."   The audience perceives you as a recognized authority simply because you're the one speaking, she explains. "Plus, you know more than they do about the topic."

"They want me to succeed."  Audiences are rooting for you. They want and expect you to add value; to be interesting, engaging, and informative otherwise the presentation is a waste of their time, says Price.

"They don't know what I'm going to say."  If you make an error, don't announce it or apologize, just keep going. "The audience will never know."

10. Practice the first minute in your mind.

Whatever you're planning to say as the captivating opener--a witty quotation, personal story, or startling statistic--rehearse the first few sentences several times, Price suggests.

Knowing exactly how you're going to start gives you confidence, enables you to look directly into the eyes of audience members as you begin (not at notes or a slide), and creates a powerful first impression.

11. Sip water that is either warm or room temperature, with lemon if possible.

"This helps with dry-mouth, cuts through mucus buildup in the mouth, and clears the throat," Price says. Avoid cold food and drinks, dairy products, and carbonated beverages--and ensure a glass or bottle of water is within arm's reach during your speech.

12. Meet and greet the audience before you speak.

Shake hands and talk with as many people as possible ahead of time. "This shows the audience you're approachable and personable," Price explains.

"You may even learn a few names, issues, and stories to weave into your presentation. Plus, having conversations with your listeners ahead of time transforms scary 'public' speaking into natural, relaxed 'personal' speaking."

13. Check out the meeting room and audiovisual set-up.

As the speaker, be sure you know the environment, including the seating arrangement, presentation electronics, microphone, and lighting.

Get to the room early and ensure you're comfortable with the set-up. "This step shows the audience you're prepared and helps ensure your presentation runs smoothly," she says. 

14. Assume a standing position in the five minutes prior to speaking.

If you're the host or only speaker, you'll be standing anyway. However, if you're one of several speakers on the agenda, and your turn is coming up in five minutes, simply step to the back of the room and stand, or  stand up  if you're backstage.

"The sitting position is motionless, passive, and inactive. By standing, you summon energy ahead of time, give your body a chance to warm up, and place yourself in a posture ready for action," Price says.

Maintain a positive, pleasant expression on your face in the moments before you speak.

"Smiling actually relaxes the body. Physiologically, smiling emits endorphins in the brain that calms the nerves, creates a pleasant attitude, and promotes a sense of well being," she says.

Plus, a smile conveys confidence and self-assurance. It shows your audience that you're happy to see them and enthusiastic about your message.

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Public speaking can be a daunting task, especially when addressing a large audience. Whether you're giving a presentation in the boardroom or delivering a keynote speech at a conference, holding your audience's attention and maintaining command of the room is paramount. The ability to captivate your audience and leave a lasting impression not only enhances your message's impact but also builds your reputation as a confident and effective speaker.

Here, Forbes Coaches Council members share invaluable tips and strategies to help you conquer your fear of public speaking and ensure that your next presentation or speech is a resounding success.

1. Be Confident

Be grounded and confident to be yourself and then tell great stories. Use your voice and the stage to bring the stories alive. Your audience will connect to the emotion of the story but make sure that it is relevant for your audience and related to the topic. - Cath Daley , Cath Daley Ltd

2. Find A Way To Actively Engage The Audience

Be prepared with ways to get your audience engaged and keep their focus. Whether that's relating to your audience, telling a joke or asking questions, actively driving engagement will make for a more effective presentation or speech. - Luke Feldmeier , Online Leadership Training - Career and Leadership Accelerator for Engineers

3. Create An Emotional Connection

Creating an emotional connection with the audience and involving them in your session fosters active participation, and ensures your audience stays engaged throughout. This also serves to enhance your presence and to create memories that stay with them long after your presentation ends. - Kristin Andree , Andree Group

4. Put Your Unique Take Front And Center

Do you have something unexpected to say about your topic? Something that goes against the mainstream opinion in your industry or is maybe even slightly provocative? If so, putting your unique take front and center in the title and the beginning of your talk and explaining or resolving it later keeps your audience engaged and interested. - Micha Goebig , Go Big Coaching & Communications, LLC

5. Remember That The Audience Doesn't Know Your Planned Speech

No one wants to see you fail as a speaker. Remember that the focus shouldn't be on whether or not you can recall verbatim every word of your planned speech. The focus should be on how to connect to your audience with a few key points using a combination of storytelling and facts. - Sheri Nasim , Center for Executive Excellence

6. Adapt Your Language To The Audience

Talk about something they are interested in or include elements that will keep them interested. Start by asking why your topic matters to each and every one of them. Use language adapted to the audience. Keep the key messages to two or three maximum. Show them what you think and why you care about the topic. - Isabelle Claus Teixeira , Business and Human Development Consulting Pte Ltd

7. Try To Incorporate An Element Of Surprise

Engagement is the key to keeping the audience's attention. Invite participation, tell stories, walk around, have visuals, include humor, raise your voice and ask questions. Think of a comedian who points at someone in the audience: "Hey, you with the red shirt?" Everyone pays attention. What element of surprise can you present? - Susan Jordan, MBA, MSODL, PCC , Sphereshift Coaching and Consulting

8. Know Your Audience

Doing research ahead of time to ensure you're providing the subject matter in a personalized manner will keep their attention. The topic will dictate the necessary vibe. Based on that, providing opportunities for the group to engage, such as shouting out a word, raising a hand, etc., will also help maintain their interest. - Lindsay Miller , Reverie Organizational Development Specialists

9. Use The Problem-Agitation-Solution Approach

Don't just give a presentation — share a story. It must be a story-audience fit though. Use the P.A.S. — problem-agitation-solution — approach. Start with introducing a problem, follow by agitating the problem via telling a relevant anecdote and conclude by offering a solution by giving an audience a clear, direct way to avoid the pain and learn the lesson. - Alla Adam , Alla Adam Coaching

10. Tell The Audience What They Need To Hear

Instead of trying to figure out what to say, figure out what the audience wants and needs to hear. This shift in perspective allows you to tailor your speech in a way that keeps audiences actively engaged because it's good content that they want to hear. - Robin Pou , The Confident Leader

11. Go All In

To command your audience's attention you have to get into the spirit of what you're teaching and go all in without second-guessing yourself. People want to be led, but they'll be unwilling to follow someone who isn't confident in what they are communicating. - Arash Vossoughi , Voss Coaching Co.

12. Use A Compelling Opening

Start your speech/presentation with a compelling opening that grabs the audience's attention. This could be a surprising fact, a relevant story or a thought-provoking question. This initial engagement can help you establish a strong connection with the audience and set the stage for a captivating presentation. - Moza-Bella Tram , Moza-Bella LLC

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13. Be Authentic

Connect deeply with your essence and purpose. Radiate authenticity. When you're centered in genuine passion and truth others feel it, creating an unspoken bond. It's not about performing; it's about being present and real and offering value from the heart. That's magnetic. - Anna Yusim, MD , Yusim Psychiatry, Consulting & Executive Coaching

14. Let Your Audience Talk

There is nothing worse than stealing everyone's craving for autonomy and speaking the whole time. The person who does the talking does the learning. So, give some autonomy to the audience. Let them talk. Even if it's thinking time and talking to themselves, or to their neighbor or table group. This gains trust and they will lean into what you have to say even more. - Alex Draper , DX Learning Solutions

15. Leverage Non-Verbal Cues

My top tip is to engage your audience through storytelling. A compelling narrative captures attention, evokes emotion and makes complex ideas more relatable. Additionally, use body language and eye contact effectively. These non-verbal cues can significantly enhance your connection with the audience. - Peter Boolkah , The Transition Guy

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1. Know Your Material  Understanding your topic inside out is crucial. Research thoroughly and anticipate potential questions. Being well-prepared helps you speak more confidently and handle unexpected queries with ease. 

2. Practice, Practice, Practice  Rehearse your presentation multiple times. Practice in front of a mirror, record yourself, or present to a friend or family member. This will help you refine your delivery and get comfortable with the content. 

3. Engage Your Audience  Make eye contact, use gestures, and move around the space to keep your audience engaged. Ask questions and encourage interaction to make your presentation more dynamic and memorable. 

4. Use Visual Aids  Visual aids like slides, charts, and videos can enhance your presentation and help convey your message more effectively. Keep them simple, clear, and relevant to your content. 

5. Manage Your Nerves  Take deep breaths and stay calm. Remember that it’s okay to feel nervous. The key is to manage those nerves. Deep breathing exercises can help reduce anxiety and keep you focused. 

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How to Build Your Confidence So You Can Have the Life You Deserve

If you somehow came out of your teenage years as a fully self-assured adult who always holds your head high, you’re lucky. Even for those of us who were fortunate enough to have great role models, a bunch of uncontrollable factors—including trauma, bullying, and societal expectations—can make it really hard to feel self-assured .

The good news, though, is that “being confident is a learned skill,” Geoffrey Gold, PhD , a clinical psychologist at Therapists of New York, tells SELF. And an important one at that: Believing in yourself won’t necessarily make you an expert at everything or get you whatever you want in life, but it will encourage you to take more risks and seize opportunities (by applying for a great job, perhaps—or leaving a toxic one). Not to mention, you’ll be a lot happier and have healthier relationships when you trust and accept yourself, Dr. Gold adds.

Of course, we can’t just magically convince you that you’re smart enough, attractive enough, good enough if you’ve spent years struggling with self-doubt. So don’t just take it from us: We asked therapists to share a handful of effective ways to start trusting in your capabilities and judgment—and having your own back.

1. Don’t be afraid to mess up.

Confidence isn’t about being faultless and perfect. Instead, it’s more about believing in your ability to grow, adapt, and improve, Adia Gooden, PhD , a clinical psychologist based in Chicago and host of the Unconditionally Worthy podcast, tells SELF.

So rather than pressuring yourself to never mess up (which will only make you more anxious and insecure), a more productive approach is to reframe mistakes as opportunities to evolve: Sure, it sucks that you blew that job interview, but now you know how to prep better for the next one! And fine, that Friday night date was a disaster, but maybe it clarified what you are (and aren’t) looking for in a partner. Ultimately, reaching a place of self-acceptance is about embracing your whole self, Dr. Gooden says—that includes your successes and your slip-ups.

2. Make a list of your weaknesses—and counter each one with a strength.

It’s human nature to fixate on the negatives, according to Dr. Gooden. That’s why it can help to highlight your best assets during a self-doubt spiral . You can start by creating a list of “weaknesses” preventing you from seeing your potential. Then, counter each one with something you’re good at—and how you can use that strength to your advantage.

Let’s say you’re feeling self-conscious about attending a wedding where you only know the bride. A “weakness” in this scenario may look like, “I get really anxious meeting new people ,” or “I’m so bad at small talk.” To balance these challenges, consider your positive traits such as, “I’ve been told I’m pretty funny, so maybe I can break the ice with a few jokes.” Or, “I love dancing, which could be a fun way to enjoy the event.” This exercise, Dr. Gold says, is a great way to stop zeroing in on negative self-talk and start seeing yourself more holistically.

3. Stand up to your inner critic with kindness.

Speaking of mean voices in your head…another way to fight back against disparaging thoughts is to reframe them, Dr. Gold says.

“If your inner critic is overstaying its welcome, tap into some self-compassion,” he suggests—thankfully, we have an entire article dedicated to this very topic. Learning to be kind to yourself takes a lot of time and practice, though, so one trick to try in the moment is to write down what your internal bully is saying. This could look like, “My date ghosted me, so I’m never going to find love!” Or, “I look nothing like that Instagram influencer—I must be hideous.”

In your head, these all-consuming worries may seem really legit and factually correct. But when you see them written out, on paper or in your notes app, it’s easier for your brain to recognize that your inner narrative is actually kind of dramatic and unproductive. Let’s consider the above example: Isn’t it silly to assume you’ll never meet someone just because of one bad interaction?

4. Do something you know you’re good at.

Whenever you need a quick reminder that you’re talented, lovable, and awesome, lean into the things you’re great at, Dr. Gooden says—or those that come easily to you. If you know you make killer banana chocolate chip muffins, say, whip up a batch for an instant mood boost. Or if you’ve been told you’re a gifted writer, tap into those skills by crafting a short story or personal essay the next time you feel inadequate. “You can also do hobbies that you simply authentically enjoy,” Dr. Gold adds, whether or not you’re amazing at them. Even if you’re not a speedy track star, for instance, but you love a morning jog, lace up your favorite sneakers and hit the pavement.

It’s natural to second-guess yourself after trying something new, like attending a rigorous spin class as a beginner, say, or attempting to paint for the first time and the result is…blah. And while sucking at first can be worth it in the end—sorry, but you’ll probably be bad at a new hobby before getting good—engaging in familiar activities that provide a sense of accomplishment or joy can reassure you when you’re feeling insecure, Dr. Gooden says.

5. Watch your body language.

Little adjustments to the way you sit, stand, or talk can make you look more confident—and maybe trick you into believing that you truly are. Of course, this isn’t a long-term solution, “but sometimes the acting part can help to facilitate the feeling part, and convince others around you, and yourself, that you’ve got it together” Dr. Gold adds.

So as you’re working toward feeling more confident overall, try this: Let your arms hang naturally while you’re standing at that party, say, rather than crossing them (which may make you appear closed off). Don’t slouch in your seat during that important coffee chat: Sit up tall and place your hands together lightly in front of you. Dr. Gold also recommends speaking a little slower: That way, “what you’re saying sounds intentional and thoughtful,” she says. You'll instantly feel—and look—like you’re owning the moment.

6. Face your small fears first.

Maybe you’ve always dreamed of starting a YouTube channel or beauty blog—but you’re worried that no one will click. Perhaps you’re hesitating to approach a cutie at the bar because, well, what if they laugh in your face???

Instead of letting your insecurities control your life, both experts say it’s important to confront them head-on—but gradually. “Facing lower-stakes fears and overcoming them can be a powerful way to improve your self-esteem and inspire you to believe in yourself,” Dr. Gooden says. This might mean recording a short video—or writing a quick post—and sharing it with your close friends only. Or shooting your shot by DMing a Hinge match before making a move with a hot stranger IRL .

It can also help to recall all the times you started as a beginner and gradually improved, Dr. Gold suggests. For example, remember when you were a total novice runner and now you’re logging double-digit miles every week? And don’t forget how nervous you were to apply to that job you “weren’t qualified for”—and then you made it to a second-round interview!

Each time you achieve (or reflect) on a small win, you’re building a track record that proves (to yourself) that you are indeed capable and resilient—even on those days when you really, truly doubt it.

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8 Ways to Deliver a Great Presentation (Even If You’re Super Anxious About It)

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Know your point, always.

Feeling anxious about a presentation? It’s likely about a fear of public humiliation rather than of public speaking.

• Shift the spotlight from yourself to what you have to say.
• Reject the voice in your head trying to destroy your confidence.
• Knowing what matters – and what doesn’t – will help you succeed.

I recently worked closely with a 24-year-old client — let’s call him Martin — who was tapped to deliver a five-minute presentation at his company’s annual town hall meeting. Martin had never given a public speech in his professional life, but his accomplishments impressed his supervisors, and they wanted Martin to share his success with the rest of the organization.

• JS Joel Schwartzberg oversees executive communications for a major national nonprofit, is a professional presentation coach, and is the author of Get to the Point! Sharpen Your Message and Make Your Words Matter and The Language of Leadership: How to Engage and Inspire Your Team . You can find him on LinkedIn and X. TheJoelTruth

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