Be direct and clear with the material you present.
From beginning to end, your core message should be your guiding light.
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2. Plan the Structure
Planning your speech beforehand is the only way to avoid getting sidetracked. As you think about your message, try to structure it in a way that makes its delivery most effective for the audience.
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3. Tell a Story
This can make all the difference between an engaged and indifferent audience.
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4. Keep a Conversational Tone.
Use a conversational tone. Feel like you are communicating your message to individual people, rather than a large alien audience. This will not only ease you up but will help the audience connect to you as well.
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5. Remember the Takeaway.
What is the one thing you’d wish the audience to take away from your speech as they leave the room or the auditorium?
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6. Time Your Speech
It’s important to plan beforehand the approximate time your speech should take and set a timer during rehearsals. If your presentation lasts longer than expected, make sure to leave the inessential parts out.
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7. Do Your Rehearsals.
Practice your speech as many times as necessary to build confidence;
This is not to say you should memorize every single word or sentence;
You should know exactly what you need to cover at every point.
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8. Don’t Read.
It will make you look unprepared and unprofessional.
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9. Don’t Rely on Slides
Always keep in mind that your audience needs to learn from you, the speaker, not from your slide.
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10. Don't Use fancy slideshows
The fewer distractions there are in your presentation, the better.
Keep this in mind, and avoid using anything showy.
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11. Don’t Talk Too Fast (or Slow)
Talking fast might cause unnecessary tension in the audience, and excessively slow speech is sure to annoy them.
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12. Don't Forget Backup Slides
Well, if you’re considerate enough, you will have a USB flash drive with backup slides.
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13. Your Body Language.
Practice standing tall, keeping your hands open, and your movements relaxed. Avoid pacing on the stage during your presentation, as it may distract or, worse yet, annoy your listeners.
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14. Do not Rush.
Take a few seconds once in a while to breathe. Draw in deep breaths to collect your thoughts and calm your nerves if the situation calls for it. This is one of the most effective ways to relax when presenting.
