Easy, Effective, Powerful, Proficient
Know your topic Be comfortable with your topic Enjoy discussing your topic Organize your topic Invent a clever introduction
Texts, graphs, charts, and/or illustrations CLARIFY your presentation PowerPoint presentations ◦ Uncluttered, organized slides ◦ Large font ◦ Bulleted text ◦ Clear graphics
Look presentable Be professional
Slow down Pause occasionally for emphasis Respect the time limit
Moderate your voice End statements with a firm downward tone Don’t talk like a robot Highlight sparingly
Stay on topic Avoid nervous laughter Be diplomatic Pay attention to your facial muscles
Summarize your “take-home” message in your final slide. Ask your audience for questions. Compliment the question and restate it in your own words before answering it.
Stand up straight and balance on both feet. If you feel the urge to sway, take two full steps to the side and stand still again. Put your hands in front of you comfortably at waist level.
Use gestures Keep your gestures light and subtle Mirror your gesture
Record yourself. Listen and watch! Practice 5 to 10 times from start to finish. Take note of good oral presenters.good
Empathize. Connect with your audience. (This inadvertently helps to streamline your presentation.) Be yourself. Remain calm.