Making a presentation to an audience can be stressful. In what ways in your job do you make presentations? What formal speaking situations do you encounter? What type of visual aids or other strategies do you use to help guide you through a speaking situation?

1. It is important to know your audience in order to make an effective presentation. You can tailor your message according to their interests and needs, making your presentation more interesting.
2. Preparation is the key to success. Spend time researching your topic and organizing your ideas. Create an outline.
3. Visual aids like slides, charts, graphs and other visuals can be used to illustrate points and enhance your presentation. Make sure your visuals are easy to read, clear and simple.
4. Practise, practice, and practice again: By practicing your presentation, you can build up confidence and decrease anxiety. This helps identify the areas where you need to improve, like pacing, body language, and tone.
5. Engage the audience. Engaging an audience will make your presentation memorable and more impactful. Encourage dialogue and encourage questions. Avoid a single-sided presentation.
6. Stay focused: It’s easy to get sidetracked or lose your train of thought during a presentation. Keep your focus on the main points of your presentation and make sure your message is clear.
7. Use storytelling: Storytelling is an effective way to capture your audience’s attention and make your presentation more memorable. You can make your presentation relatable and interesting by using anecdotes.

It can be difficult to make a presentation, but with preparation, practice and engaging with your audience you will succeed.