Many people ask me why some presentations are effective while others are not. This is a very complex question as there are several components to an effective presentation. One component is the various habits displayed by great presenters when they are delivering their presentations. Here are the 10 habits which you can follow:
1) Refrain from reading straight from your handouts. The audience does not know if they should read along with you or listen to you read.
2) Do not put both hands in your pockets for long periods of time. This tends to make you look unprofessional. It is fine to put one hand in a pocket but make there is no loose change or keys to jingle around. This will distract the audience.
3) Do not wave a pointer around in the air excessively. Use the pointer for what it is intended and then put it down; otherwise the audience will become fixated upon your pointer, instead upon you.
4) Do not lean on the podium or table for long periods. The audience will begin to wonder when you are going to fall over.
5) Speak to the audience and not to the visual aids, such as flip charts or overheads. Also, do not stand between the visual aid and the audience. You want them to see those visual aids. So do not block the audience!
6) Speak clearly and loudly enough for all to hear. Do not speak in a monotone voice. Use your full vocal capability (tone, pitch and pace) to connect with the audience.
7) In presentations the audience cannot see the punctuation marks and this can lead to misunderstandings. An effective way of overcoming this problem is to pause at the time when there would normally be punctuation marks.
8) Walk around the room as you speak if. This movement creates a physical closeness to the audience.
9) List and discuss your objectives at the beginning of the presentation. Let the audience know how your presentation fits in with their goals. Tell them what they should expect of you and how you will contribute to their goals and objectives.
10) A good habit to observe or follow is to get to the presentation before your audience arrives; be the last one to leave.
The Author of this article is an experienced presenter and a champion story teller. He has immense interest in topics on public speaking, leadership, the art of negotiation, internet marketing strategies, investing and personal success
This following article is adapted/extension from/of his new ebook: "How to Develop Great Presentation Skills".
If you like the tools to be able to improve your presentation skills by 100 times, YES 100 times please visit http://www.greatpresentationskills.com
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