{"id":3623,"date":"2019-01-30T11:47:35","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T11:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stl-training.co.uk\/b\/?p=3623"},"modified":"2024-09-07T02:10:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-07T02:10:45","slug":"15-tips-for-presentations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stl-training.co.uk\/b\/15-tips-for-presentations\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Tips to Improve Your Presentations Skills\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Presentations can be nerve wracking if you\u2019re the one standing up on stage to speak. So to help you out, we\u2019ve prepared a list of 15 different tips to help you improve your presentation skills.<\/p>\n

\u00a01.\u00a0Do something to calm your nerves before the presentation<\/h3>\n

Whether it\u2019s eating something light, doing a bit of exercise or going to the toilet, give yourself a few minutes to calm your nerves before your presentation.<\/p>\n

\u00a02.\u00a0Don\u2019t try too hard and be someone you\u2019re not<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re usually a very perky person then going into a presentation with a serious attitude won\u2019t fit. Use your personality to your advantage so you\u2019re more comfortable on stage.<\/p>\n

\u00a03.\u00a0Rehearse the presentation before going up on stage<\/h3>\n

Practice makes perfect so rehearse in front of a mirror or friends\u00a0and colleagues.<\/p>\n

\u00a04.\u00a0Understand that the audience is rooting for you<\/h3>\n

Your audience is there because they want to learn something and to support you, not because they\u2019re going to heckle and embarrass you.<\/p>\n

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\u00a05.\u00a0Keep some water handy<\/h3>\n

Keep water nearby
\nA dry mouth is an enemy\u00a0to all public speakers.<\/p>\n

\u00a06.\u00a0Understand your audience before planning your presentation<\/h3>\n

If your audience understands technical jargon then feel free to use it. Otherwise, stick to simple terms so that your audience and comprehend what you\u2019re saying.<\/p>\n

\u00a07.\u00a0Make some images or videos to go along with the presentation<\/h3>\n

No good presentation is complete without some images to go along with it.<\/p>\n

\u00a08.\u00a0Use a narrative to keep your audience hooked<\/h3>\n

If you have the writing skills to do so, making your presentation follow a narrative (much like a story) can get your audience hooked.<\/p>\n

\u00a09.\u00a0Study what other public speakers do<\/h3>\n

Look at what other great public speakers do so that you can pick up on tips and\u00a0tricks like their body language.
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TED's secret to great public speaking | Chris Anderson | TED<\/div><\/div>
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