Welcome back! Here are the top 10 do's.
1. Dress appropriately
Depending on your topic and your audience, you will want to dress appropriately. For example, if you're presenting to your classmates, I highly recommend at least business casual. If you're unsure of the dress code, ask your professor.
2. Note cards
If you are allowed to use note cards, use note cards, not paper. Note cards are more subtle and not as distracting as a flimsy loose paper. The paper will make you look unprepared whereas note cards are used as nice little references.
3. Project
Last blog post, I talked about mumbling and speaking too fast. Here I want to touch upon projection. Use a clear, loud voice. Make sure the people in the back of the room can hear your voice.
4. Leave time for questions
Sometimes your audience may want to know more information about your topic. Leave some time for them to ask their questions. Get them involved!
5. Enunciate
Speak clearly. Don't slur your words or clip the endings of them.
6. Smile
Sounds cheesy, right? But really, show some humanity and spread the goodness of a smile! It may lighten up the mood.
7. Breathe
Don't starve yourself of oxygen because you're scared! Just remember to breathe!
8. Good posture
As mentioned before in the last post, stand up straight and proud. Slouching will give off a bad vibe.
9. Stick to your time limit
I can almost guarantee you that most people despise presenters who go over their time limit.
10. Have fun!
Honestly, have fun with your topic. If you show enthusiasm and are generally having fun, it will rub off on your audience. Good vibes are always welcome and contagious!
What are some other pieces of advice you would recommend to someone for tips on the 'do's' of presentations? Leave a comment below!
