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Put your best foot forward every time!
One of the reasons that
many people fear taking the podium is because they are afraid of being
the focal point of everyone's attention and they don't want to make a
fool of themselves.
There are several things you can do to "fool-proof" your speaking event so that you present well every single time!
10 Tips For Professional Speakers...
1.
Take the time to prepare well for your presentation. Preparation
enhances your confidence and it's also an opportunity to refine any weak
areas in your presentation.
2. Begin and end your presentation
on time. Arriving late to your presentation is simply unprofessional;
not to mention that it won't win you any points with your crowd. Also
speaking over time shows your audience that you don't value their time.
3.
Know your audience. The only way you can really relate your audience is
if you know who they are. Profile your audience. Are they male or
female? What income bracket are they in? Why would they attend your
presentation?
4. Dress appropriately for your audience. Not all
speaking engagements require a business suit! There are many places
where business casual attire has become the norm. Before your audience
even hears your message, they are already sizing you up and this is
impacting whether or not they are hearing what you have to say!
5.
Have a backup plan for visual aids used in your presentation. You've
selected to use visual aids because you thought they would be helpful in
getting your message across. What happens when laptops fail or the room
cannot accommodate presentation equipment? Create a plan on how you
would handle a situation like that.
6. Tone down information
overload. Yes, you can overload your audience with too much information
and if you're not careful, you'll lose them. They'll mentally check out.
As a speaker, you'll want to present enough information that hooks them
into getting more information from you!
7. Don't use
inappropriate humor. Humor can be a tricky thing working for you or
against you. You will really have to know your audience in order to use
jokes or humor appropriately.
8. Vary your speech tones. The
monotonous speaker will lose their audience within the first 15 minutes.
It's okay to be animated during your presentation and in fact, doing so
will transmit flair and passion that keeps people engaged in your
message.
9. Relate your topic back to your audience. Basically,
stop talking about yourself! Your audience might want to hear a
testimony or two, but mostly, they'll want to hear about them and how
your presentation can help them!
10. Solidify your message.
Support your ideas with data and evidence and build a solid case for
your viewpoints. You can use statistics, testimonies, demonstrations,
pictures and more!
Your presentation can be fool proof if you
take the time to minimize mistakes. By going through these key points,
you can assure yourself that you are well prepared for any challenge
that might come your way and you will experience the success you've
always dreamed of!
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