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What are the best tips for improving my presentation skills?
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1. Practice, practice, practice! Make sure that you understand the material you are presenting and are familiar with how to deliver it.
2. Make eye contact. Connect with your audience and keep their attention.
3. Speak clearly and confidently. Project your voice to the back of the room.
4. Use engaging visual aides to keep your audience interested.
5. Organize your presentation clearly, with an introduction, body and conclusion.
6. Invite audience participation and open up for questions and discussions.
7. Rehearse your presentation ahead of time and time yourself to ensure you don’t go over the allotted time.
8. Take deep breaths and pause when necessary, allowing your natural pauses to be pauses in your presentation.
9. Focus on the positive, instead of apologizing for your mistakes or imperfections.
10. Most importantly, have fun! Enjoy presenting and your audience will enjoy listening.