5 Ways to Step Up
Your Presentation Game

We’ve all felt it. The
horror of listening to a 145-slide presentation with no end in sight.

You ask yourself, “Is there
no light at the end of this tunnel?”

Most often, it’s not the
presentation, but the presenter that’s off-key.

Visual aids are only an
extension of the presenter.

the first impression The presenter
is the audience will remember.

An amazing presentation still needs
the final ingredient to make it mind blowing – you.

Here are five tips to
help you “up your presentation game” when it matters most.

1 SHOW EMOTION

Showsomesparkwhenyoupresent.
Tellastory.
Showthatfire!

After all, aren’t you trying
to provethat your topicis valuable to the audience?

They’re already giving you something
they can’t take back, their time. Don’t waste it.

Audiences are generally more receptive
at the beginning of a presentation, if you can catch their attention.

Trytogetthem emotionally connected rightawaywitha story
ratherthanaproduct.

People are more likely to
make decisions based on emotion rather than logic anyway.

2 Engage the audience!

Ask questions, keep good eye
contact, and try to get them involved in the presentation.

If you’re going to be
up there for half an hour, share the spotlight a little.

Encourage the crowd to participate
by having a warm personality.

Relate to your audience. Ask
if they too have ever seen a boring presentation. Most likely, you will see a crowd of hands.

Now your foot’s in the
door and they’re on your side. Don’t lose it.

3 Know your audience

Consider two things: Who is
your audience? And what are they here for?

If the audience is expecting
to hear about a seriousmatter and you crack a joke, you might just blowyour pitch.

A little humor is fine.
But, if the subject is serious, like personal finances, don’t go overboard.

Research is key when planning
how to best approach your target audience.

4 Have a flow

Does your audience know what
you’re driving at?

Making your presentation flow smoothly
from beginning to end is a must.

Not only is it easier
to plan, it gives your audience some relief, by knowing where it’s going.

Whether it’s written on note
cards, paper, or just in your head, it should flow the same.

Scripting your presentation makes it
easier for you to deliver, and for your audience to listen.

It also helps your audience
to avoid asking questions that should’ve already been answered.

5 Have fun!

No matter what the topic
is, have fun with your audience.

Remember, a little humor won’t
hurt.

Tell a joke to break
the ice. Don’t be a “stiff” on stage.

Not only will you feel
uncomfortable, but your audience will too.

In Ancient Greek tragedies, the
audience always felt a bond between themselves and the actors. This bond is called catharsis.It’s the emotional response that drives us to read and watch plays over and over again.

Having fun unites an audience,
and connects them with you. And if they’ve connected with you, you’ve already sold them on the pitch.

So remember, whatever the case,
have fun.

See, even tragedies can be
fun experiences.

So now you know a
few of the little things that can take your presentation to the next level. Just remember to practice.

Eventually, practice becomes habit, and
in no time, the audience is yours to connect with.

Now get out there and
present like a rock star!

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