Delivering effective presentations is a bit of both, art and science. You will get better with each passing presentation so make sure you rehearse and time yourself.
Additionally, here are some valuable concepts to keep in mind as you prepare to deliver that next million dollar presentation:
- Dress appropriately (based on the event and audience)
- Familiarize yourself with the space (and equipment if you will be using any)
- Believe in yourself – be confident (audience doesn’t know how nervous you may be)
- Grab the room’s attention from the beginning (a joke or the most valuable finding you have) and then lead them towards it
- Move with intent to engage your audience (ask them questions)
- Minimize fillers (um, you know, um)
- Tell a quality story that leaves an impact
- Answer questions as they are asked – you know this stuff
- Presentation slides must be visually appealing and proportional
- Don’t turn your back on your audience