1. Timing. Plan your timing properly. Have time for the presentation and time for the audience to ask question. If you finish the presentation and no one has any question, it is your duty to stimulate some discussion. One way is to leave out something in your topic that you expect the audience to...

1. Eye contact. You should not underestimate your ability to persuade your audience with your eye contact. Eyes communicate powerful cognitive messages. 2. Facial expressions. These communicate cognitive messages and emotions. Smile before you start speaking. Act naturally. Think about what you are...

Public speaking is an important part of my work, and something that I get great joy and satisfaction from. I’m not a natural public speaker though, in-fact I still get little nervous almost every time I get up to give a talk or presentation, but I’ve learned certain tricks and methods that help...

1. Write a clear statement of the problem and its importance. 2. Research. Collect material which may relate to the topic. 3. Tell a story in a logical sequence. 4. Stick to the key concepts. Avoid description of specifics and unnecessary details. 5. If you are making a series of points, organize...

1 Get Yourself Properly Introduced. Before you speak, you will need to attract and retain your audience’s attention. Find someone to introduce you, preferably a friend or a colleague who speaks with authority or has a big voice. 2 Know Your Audience – and Speak To Them. Know Your...