Help for the dreaded oral presentation
1. Know your material – it’s okay to refer to notes or cue cards but know your speech well enough that you’re able to present it without stumbling.
2. Practice, Practice, Practice – The mirror can be your best friend when practicing. Read your speech out loud, practice your gestures, pauses and inflections.
3. Make eye contact – Don’t look down at your notes the entire time. Look around make eye contact with the people you’re presenting to.
4. Engage your audience – ask a rethorical question once in a while. It will get the audience actively involved in what you’re talking about.
5. Be enthusiastic– Let your audience know that you’re passionate about what you’re presenting to them.
1. Know your material – it’s okay to refer to notes or cue cards but know your speech well enough that you’re able to present it without stumbling.
2. Practice, Practice, Practice – The mirror can be your best friend when practicing. Read your speech out loud, practice your gestures, pauses and inflections.
3. Make eye contact – Don’t look down at your notes the entire time. Look around make eye contact with the people you’re presenting to.
4. Engage your audience – ask a rethorical question once in a while. It will get the audience actively involved in what you’re talking about.
5. Be enthusiastic– Let your audience know that you’re passionate about what you’re presenting to them.
Great points of advice. I have never been a good public speaker (maybe in small groups)...
ReplyDeleteLove & peace,
Iris