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Some are gifted, some are taught, but

great presentation skills are a powerful

way to get people are board with ideas.

While group speaking is a huge fear

for many, if you’re in marketing or

perhaps an entrepreneur, you’ll be in

front of people quite often.

From pitch-decks to presentations at

group meet-ups, public speaking skills

are necessary to expose your project to

the masses.

Here are a few tips to improve your delivery and style.

Be Calm

• Don’t be so jittery

• Realize your listeners don’t like presenting

either and understand the difficulties

• Oblige your audience’s desire to listen

with a smooth delivery

Be Confident

• Realize you really do know what you’re

speaking about

• Express your belief in the material

• Employ that belief to deliver your words

in a natural and convincing way

Be Concise

• Stop breaking down every detail

• Avoid dragging on about topics that aren’t

directly related to your project

• Give a basic understanding and spark

interest for further conversation later

Be Entertaining

• Get over the chance that your topic may

not be all that interesting to everyone

• Maintain an active tone-of-voice

• Use engaging and natural hand-gestures

• Involve the audience

Be Relevant

• Know your audience, what they

understand, and what they’re interested in

• Avoid being too technical or too general

with your information

• Give the perception that you know them

Be Authoritative

• Stick to the intention of your presentation

• Deliver powerful, convincing words and

visuals to drive that message home

• Don’t weaken your message with a fragile

or apprehensive appearance

Be Thoughtful

• Plan your presentation around the

audience, as much as your project

• Put yourself in the their shoes

• Think about what they want to hear and

how they want to hear it

Be Honest

• Maintain the relationship with your

audience by remaining truthful

• Don’t risk getting caught in a lie or an

incorrect statement

• Know your topic and the details

Be Proactive

• Get the audience involved by asking for

questions and feedback

• Gather immediate insight into the listeners

• Leave your presentation open to

discussion and further engagement

Be Prepared

• Know your material and subject

• Plan for the unexpected events or

questions that may arise

• Keep moving forward and your audience

engaged by knowing how to react

Most of these tips apply to not only presentations, but also general

conversation as well, so don’t be afraid to try them on a personal level too!