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Professional speakers still worry at times about the effectiveness of their presentation. Fortunately, improving your public speaking skills is simple! To confidently speak in public, you need to prepare content that is right for your audience. Next, you should take some time to practice before giving your presentation. Finally, connect with your audience, pronounce well-rounded words and use body language during presentations.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Prepare content

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   Find out what your audience is. You will need to know the number of participants, their age, gender, education level, and social status. Also, it's important to find out what their understanding of the topic you are about to cover. Finally, try to reflect on your image in the eyes of your audience and what they expect from your presentation.
   • For example, will you speak to people who don't know anything about your topic or will you speak at a professional event where the audience has a built-in knowledge base? You need to tailor your content to suit the needs of your audience. You don't want to say confusing things, but you also need to avoid giving information that your audience already knows.
   • Likewise, your presentation should be adjusted to the way your audience sees you. If they see you as an expert on the topic you're presenting, your presentation should have depth of knowledge and credibility.

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   Determine the right tone for your presentation. You can see the tone as the "soul" part of the presentation. This is what is made up of by audience, event, topic and purpose of the speech. Besides, you also need to consider your personality to choose a natural tone that suits you.
   • If your topic is serious, use a serious tone. Or, choose a funny voice for the party speech.
   • In general, you can use the same conversation tone for every presentation, no matter what the topic is and how many audience members are. The most important thing is to still show your own identity!
   • Note that you don't need to use a single tone for the whole speech. For example, you might start speaking in a serious voice but end with a humorous interaction. In this case, you need to adjust the tone according to the course of the presentation.

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   Do more research if needed. If you have specialized knowledge of your topic, perhaps you will make a presentation with your mind or some personal notes. However, research is very important when you have some knowledge gaps. Remember that the audience will notice these flaws and ask questions. In addition, the audience also appreciates the metrics and practical information you give to clarify your point of view.
   • If you are knowledgeable about your topic, you should write your speech before doing research. That way, you won't waste time reviewing known information. For example, a biologist might present the topic of cell division without the need for further research. Likewise, you can compose speeches for your parents' wedding anniversary party without any research.
   • Conversely, if you do not know much about your topic, you should research before writing the content of your speech.For example, if you are presenting a landmark, learn the historical background and important information related to it before making your presentation idea.

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   Outline for the presentation. Many people feel that planning helps them organize their thoughts and creates coherent statements. First, you'll write your thesis, goal, or feeling at the top of the page. Next, write down your main facts. Finally, write the conclusion you want to convey to your audience.
   • Present 3-5 key points in the presentation. Avoid giving too much information to overload the listener.
   • After making a general outline, you can make additional notes about what you want to say under each main point.
   • You do not need to write full sentences. Write down keywords to help you remember what to say.
   • Here is the suggested thesis for the keynote: “In this new exhibition, the artist's biography and passion for color will be combined to recreate a world that viewers can almost touch. to enter".

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   Compose a narrative to attract the attention of your audience. A quote is a sentence or phrase that attracts the listener. In many cases, the quote tells the audience your judgment about the content presented. Or, it could be the question you will answer in your presentation. It is important that you provide a compelling reason for your audience to listen.
   • Better yet, the comment should appear during the first 30 seconds of your speech.
   • For example, “Like you, I used to have difficulty managing time. Now the amount of work I complete in a day is more than what I did in a whole week, ”or“ When I started researching, I asked myself how to achieve the impossible. ? "

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   Add a few more stories or jokes. Although your audience wants to hear your presentation, people often lose focus. Stories, especially personal stories and jokes, often get attention and make your presentation more interesting. Also, this is a way to help your audience empathize with you. However, you should not say provocative or inappropriate things.
   • Audiences love to hear individual stories! This is one of the pieces of content that makes it interactive and attracts the attention of the audience.
   • For example, you can begin to present your scientific research by recounting the accident during your first day in the laboratory.
   • Or, add a funny joke about meeting in company training.

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   Predict the audience's questions. If you anticipate what your audience will ask, you can provide the answers in your presentation. Here's how to make sure your audience gets what they want out of a presentation. Besides, you are also not surprised in the audience's questionnaires.
   • Look at your audience audience again. What do they expect from your presentation? What is their level of understanding? Use this information to predict your audience's questions.

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   Prepare content presentations like sticky notes. While you don't want to tedious reading a presentation, preparing notes can help you remember and avoid missing out. It's best to write down the main points so you can glimpse the content when needed.
   • You can also write a few keywords to remember important ideas that you cannot afford to miss.
   • Don't write complete sentences as this often confuses you. Write keywords.
   • Paper notes are great for giving presentations, but many people like to print out outlines on paper.

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   Flexible. Planning is helpful, but you cannot predict all possibilities. Don't let last-minute change make you lose confidence. You do not need to present the exact content that has been prepared.
   • For example, maybe you have been preparing a presentation for a group of experts, but by the evening before the presentation day, you realize your audience has a lower level of understanding than you expected. In this case, you will cut down on the prepared content and provide explanations so that people without specialized knowledge can understand.
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Part 2 of 3: Presentation book

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   Practice in front of the mirror. It's perfectly okay to feel nervous before giving a presentation, even if you get used to it. You can relieve stress by practicing before giving a presentation. Present your content splendidly while standing in front of a mirror. This way, you can observe yourself to adjust your posture, gestures, and posture during the presentation.

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   Record your presentation. Filming is even more helpful than practicing in front of the mirror as you can see yourself as the audience! When watching the video, treat you like the audience. You'll take note of what you like in the presentation and which parts need to be changed.
   • Maybe you have to shoot a lot of videos if you want to improve many things.
   • Or, you can ask a friend to watch the exercise and give comments.

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   Timed presentation. Your presentation usually has a time limit, so make sure your presentation is encapsulated within that amount of time. Likewise, you don't want to end your presentation too soon. Fortunately, practice is a way to help ensure your presentation fits the time limit. Use the timer function on your phone, watch or timer to time the presentation and make some changes if needed.
   • It's best to practice multiple times before you start the timer for a smooth presentation. At first, you may take a few seconds to recall what you want to say.

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   Remember the main points. As such, the presentation will become easier. In addition, you also do not miss the content.
   • Don't try to remember the whole presentation. Not only is this difficult, but it also makes your presentation unnatural. When you remember the main points, you will speak coherently.

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   Practice with audiovisual content (if any). Audiovisual content such as PowerPoint, images, and video presentations can assist your presentation, but can also distract you if you run into problems. Incorporate this content into your practice so you get used to converting it.
   • Practice with audiovisual content so that you do not read every word on it because the audience does not like this.
   • There was a technical problem that could prevent you from opening PowerPoint or Prezi. So, make sure you can give a presentation without using the content, if needed.
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Part 3 of 3: Presentations

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   Get to know your audience before you give your presentation. This is your chance to anticipate your audience's reaction and refine your presentation, such as dropping a joke. In addition, you will also partly know what your audience expects from your presentation. Finally, the audience has a different view of you and is sympathetic to you.
   • Stand at the door and welcome everyone.
   • Introduce yourself to the audience as they find seats.
   • If you sit with your audience before giving a presentation, talk to everyone.

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   Review your notes before presenting. Skim through notes once or twice during the day of your presentation. This is a way to review the content to avoid forgetting information.
   • Do not be stressful! Believe that you remember what you need to say.

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   The word is clearly pronounced round. Speak in a slow, coherent voice and take time to pronounce each word clearly. There will come a time when you will feel like you are speaking very slowly, but this will really make it easy for your audience to follow your content.
   • Taking deep breaths during a presentation is a helpful way to keep from talking too quickly.

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   Use body language to emphasize your point of view. It could be the deliberate hand movement and the way you move on the stage. For example, you would use your fingers to introduce a point you are about to present, or lower your hand to emphasize a point. Use gestures that are familiar to you, as pressure will make you look fake.
   • However, you need to avoid being nervous. Your movements should be done consciously rather than out of anxiety.

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   Adjust according to the audience's reaction. Sometimes the audience will react differently than you think and that's completely normal. For example, they are not interested in your humorous content. If that happens, partially adjust the tone and presentation to match their reaction.
   • For example, if your audience laughs out loud at your joke, wait for the room to be quiet before continuing. If they don't laugh and smile or nod, you don't have to cut the joke. Large groups tend to react more strongly than small groups because people are less shy in large groups.
   • If the audience seems confused, you will raise your voice and explain more.

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   Use audiovisual aids only when needed. Unnecessary audio-visual aids can distract the audience. This keeps them from paying attention to your presentation.
   • Don't just read word for word on audio-visual content that you have prepared because your audience doesn't like to hear it.
   • You can use audio-visual aids to add fun to your presentations. For example, you would add a short video about the latest discoveries in your field.

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   Interact with your audience. This is one of the best ways to get your audience's attention. This also helps them remember your content for longer. You can do this by asking questions for them or encouraging them to ask you questions.
   • Have your audience repeat the main statements.
   • You can also ask the audience to make a sound or move at some point during the presentation.
   • Encourage your audience to give examples or suggestions.
   • Answer the audience's questions.

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   Always be yourself. Although you often want to show a different side of your personality, don't be a different person. Audiences come to see you! Show off your personal mark in your presentation with confidence. You can still present professionally and always be yourself.
   • For example, if you are active and active in life, show that when you give a presentation. However, don't try to force yourself to act in an unnatural way.

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   Reassure yourself when you feel anxious. It's normal to be nervous before a presentation, so you don't need to put pressure on yourself. If you're nervous, there are a few things you can do to stay calm:
   • Imagine your presentation was going well.
   • Focus on the goal of the presentation instead of the thrill.
   • Take a deep breath to stay calm.
   • Run in place or swing your arms above your head to relieve your anxiety.
   • Limit alcohol before giving presentations.
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Advice

• Don't let nervousness or anxiety lower your confidence. Appreciate that by transforming it into excitement and enthusiasm.
• Remember, no one knows the presentation better than you.
• After each presentation, your public speaking skills will gradually improve. Don't give up if you don't perform well during the first few presentations.
• Your audience comes to hear you speak, so they care about your content. Enjoy the feeling of being noticed by many people!
• Instead of seeing public speaking as a task, you should see this as a great opportunity to share a part of yourself with the world.
• Stand up straight to increase confidence.