{"id":36031,"date":"2020-02-03T12:00:13","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T17:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=36031"},"modified":"2025-03-10T07:24:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T11:24:07","slug":"presentation-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/presentation-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Tips for Improving Your Presentation Skills For Your Next Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/37w41oj\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Improve_Presentation_Skills_Blog_Header.png\" alt=\"Improve Presentation Skills Blog Header\" class=\"wp-image-36059\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presenting to an audience is one thing, but presenting ideas in a persuasive manner to the key stakeholders of your business is a whole other ball game.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fact of the matter is that successfully presenting to a room full of people is a skill that\u2019s mastered by very few. It takes practice, practice, and even <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> practice to start feeling comfortable with everyone\u2019s eyes focused on you so you can effectively get your point across.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reality of presenting is that you can\u2019t escape it. Especially as you start to move up in your career. If you\u2019re yearning to improve, this article will walk you through the top nine tips to use to enhance your presentation skills for your next big meeting as well as throughout your life. Let\u2019s get started.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/improve-presentation-skills-list-infographic-acdb8b29-92cc-4332-b806-e85f32c5f3fb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"816\" height=\"3773\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-36071\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Improve_Presentation_Skills_List_Infographic_-Venngage.png\" alt=\"Improve Presentation Skills List Infographic Venngage\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/improve-presentation-skills-list-infographic-acdb8b29-92cc-4332-b806-e85f32c5f3fb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>TRY THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><b>9 top tips for improving your presentation skills:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#1\">Practice speaking in front of others<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use less text and more visuals in your presentation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leverage your personality<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome questions and comments during<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be passionate and engaging<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain eye contact with your audience<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obsess over your listeners<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on confident body language<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep it as short as possible<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Constantly practicing, refining and improving upon your presentation skills will not only make you a more confident individual, but you will find that you rise quicker to success in your career. However, having great presentation skills does not just affect your work-life. Great presentation skills are truly life skills that you should integrate into more areas than just the conference room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\"><b>1. Practice speaking in front of others&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Presentation-Skils-Tip-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Presentation-Skils-Tip-1.png\" alt=\"Presentation Skills Tip 1\" class=\"wp-image-36073\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/social-media\/blue-presentation-skills-linkedin-post-00ce8aff-f596-4813-848e-8c61db5e573d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>TRY THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">always<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> makes perfect.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn\u2019t matter how well you know what you\u2019re talking about, the moment you have to persuade, engage, or teach in front of an audience, you will probably stumble a bit. This is a natural reaction that affects pretty much everyone when all eyes are pointed in one direction and the anxiety sets in.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to remember that the overwhelming feeling of stress you probably feel is the result of your unfamiliarity with the situation, not from your lack of preparedness. The more comfortable you are with taking the stage and having everyone\u2019s attention on you, the less nervous you\u2019ll get.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The greater confidence you have in your presentation skills will allow you to focus on what actually matters&#8211;which is the material that you\u2019re presenting.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to implement this practice is by starting off small. Prepare a presentation to give to your friends, family, or closest co-workers. This sounds easy, but you will learn that it\u2019s not necessarily <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is listening to you that causes nerves, but it\u2019s the fact that all of the attention is on you.&nbsp;<\/span>Another helpful way to build confidence is by practicing your speaking skills in everyday situations. Tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/promova.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English speaking apps<\/a> can be a great resource, offering exercises to improve fluency, pronunciation, and clarity\u2014all of which are essential for delivering an engaging presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll become more comfortable with the attention when you begin practicing in front of others more often, which will allow you to effectively present your ideas next time it\u2019s your turn to speak in the conference room.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>RELATED:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Learn the top ten <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.g2.com\/public-speaking-tips\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">public speaking tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to better prepare you for your practice sessions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\"><b>2. Use less text and more visuals in your presentation<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Presentation-Skills-Tip-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Presentation-Skills-Tip-2.png\" alt=\"Presentation Skills Tip 2\" class=\"wp-image-36074\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve all been there before: sitting at the conference table trying our very best to stay interested and engaged with the presentation before us. The presentation lacks color, images, and all sense of creativity while containing an over-abundance of text and long-form paragraphs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These types of presentations are horrible for two reasons:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first reason being that the minute you have words on the screen, your audience will direct their attention away from you to begin reading and completely tune you out.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second reason is if your presentation skills are poor, not only will your presentation be dull to listen to, but it will be unbelievably boring to look at as well. You\u2019ll quickly find out how easy it is to lose most of the room\u2019s attention when you create a lackluster presentation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel lost attempting to design your slides into an exciting work of art, try using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/presentation-templates-powerpoint-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creative presentation templates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. PowerPoint templates make it simple to produce something beautiful, and they can also make you feel like an accomplished designer after seeing the outcome, such as this <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/presentations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business presentation example<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/presentations\/client-marketing-pitch-deck-3d62aa7e-c779-4a46-8fa8-945281efdd4e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"1069\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Business-Pitch-Deck-Template.jpg\" alt=\"Business Pitch Deck Template\" class=\"wp-image-36033\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/presentations\/client-marketing-pitch-deck-3d62aa7e-c779-4a46-8fa8-945281efdd4e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS PRESENTATION TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to nicely designed slides, you should always try to use infographics and charts to help you better summarize the complex information you\u2019re relaying to your audience. It will be much easier for your listeners to understand what you\u2019re explaining when they have something to visualize it with. Plus, there are plenty of resources out there to help you craft these visuals. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-make-an-infographic-in-5-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to make an infographic<\/a> in five easy steps or produce an <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/graph-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">impressive graph<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel worried that your presentation doesn\u2019t hold enough content, you must remember the main reason for visual aids:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enhance<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> what you\u2019re speaking about, not lead it!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve done enough practicing, you should feel confident in your presentation skills to thoroughly explain your main ideas and you won\u2019t need to rely on the screen anyhow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>TIP:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re looking for even more ways to engage your audience with your visuals, check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/presentation-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120+ presentation ideas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are sure to wow and delight!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\"><b>3. Leverage your personality<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Presentation-Skills-Tip-3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Presentation-Skills-Tip-3.png\" alt=\"Presentation Skills Tip 3\" class=\"wp-image-36075\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As cliche as it sounds, you should always be true to who you are, especially if when you\u2019re presenting.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s incredibly easy to tell if someone is faking it for the sake of their audience, so you should never pretend to act in a way that you don\u2019t typically do. Not only will you feel unnatural and uncomfortable doing it, but you can also risk embarrassment when you try to tell a forced joke and no one laughs or your new-found trait of sarcasm doesn\u2019t sit well with your boss.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It should bring you comfort knowing that most everyone in your meeting knows who you are. Use this to your advantage and <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-presentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">start the presentation<\/a> by playing up your best personality traits. Use your humor if you\u2019re known to crack jokes or throw in your typical mannerisms.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/presentations\/lavender-creative-keynote-642d6cae-d14c-485f-b269-2a511890991f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/image6.png\" alt=\"Funny Slide Template\" class=\"wp-image-36035\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/presentations\/lavender-creative-keynote-642d6cae-d14c-485f-b269-2a511890991f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS PRESENTATION TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>These little additions will make your presentation feel much more relaxed for everyone involved. In addition to your own unique quirks, you should also bring a level of personability to your meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be empathetic, smile more, and look around the room.\u00a0 Doing so will improve your presentation skills, make you more likable, and allow your audience to be more receptive to you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\"><b>4. Welcome questions and comments during your presentation<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Presentation-Skills-Tip-4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Presentation-Skills-Tip-4.png\" alt=\"Presentation Skills Tip 4\" class=\"wp-image-36076\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be flexible throughout your presentation. Answer questions and respond to any comments your audience may have either through hand raising or an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/categories\/audience-response\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">audience response tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Don\u2019t worry if it veers you off your script. Chances are if one person has a question or comment, the others in the room are thinking it too.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use this as an opportunity to prove how well you understand the material you\u2019re presenting&#8211;your audience will take notice. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, take&nbsp;some time out at the start or your presentation to ask your audience <a href=\"https:\/\/snacknation.com\/blog\/icebreaker-questions\/\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\">some icebreaker questions<\/a> and slowly transition into the more important stuff.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking this minute to talk through anything that your audience is thinking of is a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thing because it means they are engaged with you and really paying attention to the words coming out of your mouth. Doing so will also relax the format of your presentation, allowing you to feel more confident and relaxed as well.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\"><b>5. Be passionate and engaging&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Presentation-Skills-Tip-5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Presentation-Skills-Tip-5.png\" alt=\"Presentation Skills Tip 5\" class=\"wp-image-36077\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When creating your presentation, craft it in such a way that makes your audience curious and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">makes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> them have questions for you. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/persuasive-presentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">persuasive presentation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the best way to get the positive reactions you are looking for, so be as passionate as you can be about your subject matter to seal the deal.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that questions and comments during your presentation are a good thing, especially if you\u2019re the one prompting them!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more excited you are to present your ideas and show off your expertise, the more excited and engaged your audience will be. Own your subject matter and know what you\u2019re talking about, it\u2019s one of the most important presentation skills to have.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\"><b>6. Maintain eye contact with your audience<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Presentation-Skills-Tip-6.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Presentation-Skills-Tip-6.png\" alt=\"Presentation Skills Tip 6\" class=\"wp-image-36078\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a very obvious tip that will go a long way with your audience.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the people you\u2019re speaking to feel like you\u2019re taking notice of them, they are much more likely to take notice of you and pay better attention to everything that you\u2019re saying.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to remember that losing eye contact and looking everywhere but at the people that you\u2019re presenting to is a common nervous behavior. Pay extra close attention to whether or not you\u2019re guilty of that, and work to ensure you have your eyes on at least one person.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7\"><b>7. Obsess over your listeners&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/social-media\/pink-presentation-skills-facebook-post-9cf3e4be-d9ba-47e7-9ed5-6987e0ae1d66\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Presentation-Skills-Tip-7.png\" alt=\"Presentation Skills Tip 7\" class=\"wp-image-36079\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/social-media\/pink-presentation-skills-facebook-post-9cf3e4be-d9ba-47e7-9ed5-6987e0ae1d66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>TRY THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be receptive to your listeners. You can\u2019t forget that what you\u2019re presenting is for the audience, and it has nothing to do about you!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on the value you can provide to the people in the room. The more serving you are to them, the greater chance you have at driving your point home and nailing your presentation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also important not to forget about those listening to you remotely over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/categories\/video-conferencing\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video conferencing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make sure they know you\u2019re aware of them and engage them as well!&nbsp;<\/span>Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/livestorm.co\/resources\/guides\/what-is-video-conferencing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learning about video conferencing<\/a> etiquette and best practices can enhance your ability to connect with a remote audience, ensuring your presentation skills are effective both in-person and online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8\"><b>8. Focus on confident body language&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Presentation-Skills-Tip-8.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Presentation-Skills-Tip-8.png\" alt=\"Presentation Skills Tip 8\" class=\"wp-image-36080\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smiling, hand gestures, eye contact, and a powerful stance all exude confidence.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have strong body language and are showing physical signs of nervousness (ie. tapping, bouncing, shaking, darting eyes, and more) your audience will have a hard time focusing on the material you\u2019re presenting and hone in on the fact that you\u2019re nervous and probably don\u2019t know what you\u2019re talking about as much as you say you do.<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/social-media\/instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how nervous you are, take a deep breath and pretend otherwise. You might actually start to believe it!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9\"><b>9. Keep it as short as possible<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Presentation-Skills-Tip-9.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Presentation-Skills-Tip-9.png\" alt=\"Presentation Skills Tip 9\" class=\"wp-image-36081\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every single person\u2019s time is valuable (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">especially<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at work), so don\u2019t waste precious meeting time. If you can say everything you need to in half of the time that is allotted, you should do so.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure that you\u2019re only sharing the most important information. All of the extra fluff will bore your audience and you will lose their attention very quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a great idea to <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-end-a-presentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wrap up your presentation<\/a> with key takeaways and action items. Doing so will ensure that no matter how quickly your meeting ended, your team understands their next steps. You can send out a quick, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-summarize\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">summarizing slide deck<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or an easy to read one-pager for their reference later. 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