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Powerful PowerPoint presentation tips and techniques

Maintain good eye contact
Scan the audience and establish constant eye contact. Only talk when you’re looking at someone; work the whole room; a good rule of thumb is no more than two seconds on each member of the audience. And remember, never talk to the screen and turn your back on the audience.

Taking a stand
If the setup allows, stand on the left side of the room, or the left side from the audience’s point of view, at a 45-degree angle to the room. This establishes a non-threatening stance and opens your body to the screen when you need to gesture or move.

Vary your speaking volume
When you practice in an empty room, adjust your voice level accordingly for a full room. Deliver the presentation just slightly above the conversational mode, louder than you think you should. As you increase volume, you automatically increase inflection.

Use pauses
Say a phrase and pause, then say a phrase and pause. Each pause gives you a chance to make eye contact, to breathe, or to take a moment to think. When you slow down, you gain control.

Don’t read your presentation
When you write your presentation, make sure it’s written for the ear - with shorter sentences, action verbs and simple grammar. Get comfortable with your material so you aren’t dependent on notes or reading a script. If you use notes, keep them short, highlight points you want to make, and use them as memory joggers, not script.

Connect with your audience
Successful presenters enjoy their topic and share their enjoyment with the audience. Establish a personal connection with your audience. Example, if you know a person s name, use it when you refer to that person. Be enthusiastic about your subject - you won’t get enthusiasm from people unless you give enthusiasm to them. You can’t get a smile unless you smile first.

For more information on our other PowerPoint presentation skills pages click on the links below:

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PowerPoint presentation tips and techniques

Using visual aids in PowerPoint presentations

How to use transitions in PowerPoint presentations

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