Presentation Skills

1. Prepare Well

1.1. Solid Research

1.2. Know your audience

1.2.1. Draft your key message accordingly

1.3. Presentation Structure

1.3.1. Introduction

1.3.1.1. Build your credibility

1.3.1.2. What you're going to present

1.3.1.3. Benefits of what you're about to say

1.3.2. Body

1.3.2.1. Concept/Idea

1.3.3. Conclusion

1.3.3.1. Highlighting main points

1.3.3.2. Call to Action, if any

2. Delivering the presentation

2.1. Be relaxed and focused

2.1.1. Take a deep breath

2.1.2. Think positive

2.2. Enjoy the presentation

2.2.1. Stay confident

2.3. Non-verbal communication

2.3.1. Body language

2.3.1.1. Eye contact

2.3.1.2. Take long strides

2.3.1.3. Shoulders back

2.3.1.4. Hand gestures

2.3.1.5. Facial expressions

2.3.1.5.1. Smile

2.4. Keep the audience engaged

2.4.1. Interactive

2.4.1.1. Can use props if required

2.4.1.2. Visual aids

2.4.2. Entertaining

2.5. Don't exceed time limit

2.5.1. Be crisp

3. After the presentation

3.1. Accept applaud graciously

3.2. Encourage audience to ask questions