Rehearsal and feel the heat

Beside slides, also make a rough draft of your presentation and do a trial performance in front of a mirror or friends. Do this as many times as you can. And the most important thing feeI your audience in front of you when your heartbeat becomes fast you will really feel the heat of your audience it will not only enhance your abilities but also make you more confident then you are.

Test your Presentation

Allow time before you start your presentation to test the equipment you are going to use. Familiarise yourself with the set-up so that you can focus on your presentation and not on where to put the slide on the projector. Check the clarity of the content and the colours again, and make changes if necessary.

Introduce yourself

Always introduce yourself and your topic, and briefly explain the process that you are going to follow with your presentation.

Be professional

Your appearance (dress and grooming), the quality of your handouts and your visual presentation, etc., are very important.

Timing

Start promptly and keep within your time frame. Remember to leave enough time for questions afterwards.

Be enthusiastic

Be enthusiastic about your presentation and remember to smile - this will help to relieve some of the stress.

Make eye contact

Remember to make eye contact with your audience. Never read your presentation - this is boring and you will lose the attention of your audience.

Speaking

Speak as loudly and clearly as you can to make sure that all the members in your audience can hear your presentation. There is no point in giving a presentation if most of the audience has trouble hearing you. If you struggle to speak louder, make use of a microphone system. Don't speak too rapidly.

Thank you

At the end of your presentation, thank your audience for their time.