Eye contact

The eyes communicate powerful cognitive messages. Presenters should not underestimate their ability to persuade an audience with their eyes.

Following are tips to achieve better eye contact with an audience:

  • Mentally divide the room in 3-5 equal sections, and make eye contact with each section
  • When speaking from notes, follow these rules:
    • Look at your notes
    • Absorb one idea
    • Make eye contact with individuals in the audience
    • Speak your full idea
  • Repeat this pattern. More…